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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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Are the suspension parts for v8 and v6 97-03 f150 the same?
I know the coil springs are one inch higher but is everything else the same like control arms ball joints and all that?
 
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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The suspension and frame are all the same, just a lighter engine/ truck won't push the springs down as far
 
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 01:16 PM
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then wouldn't a V6 sit higher in the front then a V8?
 
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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most of the V6s run the smaller taller tire, the 235-75-16 IIRC
 
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