I HAVE A 97 F150 4X4,IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU CAN DO TO GET MORE HEIGHT,OTHER THAN BODY LIFT OR SUSPENION LIFT?ALSO,I HAVE A MANIK BRUSH GUARD ON FRONT,IF I PUT ON A 3" BODY LIFT IS THERE ANY BRACKETS I CAN BUY FOR IT? WHAT IS A FAIR PRICE FOR INSTALLING A BODY LIFT WITH GAP GUARDS? THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.

 

cranking the t-bars. i have a 2wd so im not exaxtally sure how its done but im sure someone will come along and tell you.

 

Park on a level surface. Measure the top of the wheelwell to the ground on both sides. Crawl under the truck and you'll see the torson bar crossmember. There will be 1 bolt per side. Its a 18mm. Take a grease pencil and mark the bolt and where it goes into the crossmember. Tighten that bolt 1 full turn, each side. Then measure the top of the wheelwell again. If its not at 2 inches of lift, then get under there and turn it half a turn, and it should be close to 2". Go drive around for a little while(the trip to the alignment shop is enough) and get it aligned. Get bigger tires, and get us some pics

 

As far as the brushguard and the body lift, you will have to have custom brackets fabb'd up. Price for installation of a body lift, get a friend, a 2-3ton jack, a 10-12"long 4x4, some tools, couple of jack stands and an afternoon. Take it slow,and do one side at a time. If you need any more info on the body lift, I'll be glad to help. Its way too easy, and not worth the 600 I was quoted.

 

Hey...I notice you are in indiana....if you are still wanting to hire someone to do it...there was a guy in Goldsmith (near Kokomo) that I had do a lift on my ranger a couple years ago...he has tons of experience. He does a lot of the lifted trucks in that area..he only charged me like $200 or something...His name is Ed Roberts...I have his number at home if you would like.