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wolfman38
Bone Stock
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| 08/14/2005 7:49 PM |
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| I am currently looking into getting a lift for my 2000 F-150 4WD, and would like a lift that will enable me to run a 38 inch tire. I am currently looking at Full Throttle's 10 inkch lift for the F-150. I have also heard that it is not recommended not to lift an IFS truck above 6 to 8 inchs. Does anyone know the possible rammifications that could happen if I did go with this lift? And has anyone ever heard or now anything about Full Throttle suspensions? |
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4xguy
Street Queen
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| 08/14/2005 8:43 PM |
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Full Throttle's 10" lift kit will net you 37" tires, not 38" tires. Which means you'll likely have to do a body lift in conjunction with the suspension lift. However, if FT's lift kit already incorporates a body lift, you might have to fabricate something as well, which means you may run into problems with shift linkages, body gaps and more.
Lifting IFS more than 8 inches...
The problem, as I understand it, about lifting an ifs truck above 2" or so is that the kit manufacturer has to create a large bracket device to mount underneath the front cross member, to support and mount the lower a-arms. The larger (taller) the bracketry / mounting system, the greater the cantelever effect there is and the less stable it becomes.
In all honesty, if you want to lift your truck high enough to clear 38" tires, you'll be better off doing so wtih a solid front axle.
Here's something else you'll need to consider. Your stock axles will probably not be strong enough to deal with the stress of the larger meats. Your stock breaks (even upgraded) will probably struggle too.
Something to consider, especially if it's a daily driver or something you're going to wheel.
IMHO
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wolfman38
Bone Stock
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| 08/15/2005 11:01 AM |
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Ok, with that said. If I went with a 6" lift and run on 36 X 15.5 tires, could the same be said about the axles and brakes? I am also going to change the gear ratios from the stock 3.55 to a new set of 4.88s, and also consider that this would be a daily driver and an occasional off-roader.
I really appreciate y'alls thoughts and comments. I have been wanting to do this for a LONG time now. And I now have the means to do it, but don't want to screw anything up in the process or down the road. If it can't be done right don't do it at all, is the way I see. So, your information is very welcome. And sorry if it seems a little "juvinile" with these kind of questions, but how is one to learn.
Thanks again. |
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SnoMan
Lift & Lockers
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| 08/17/2005 5:19 AM |
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Originally posted by wolfman38
Ok, with that said. If I went with a 6" lift and run on 36 X 15.5 tires, could the same be said about the axles and brakes? I am also going to change the gear ratios from the stock 3.55 to a new set of 4.88s, and also consider that this would be a daily driver and an occasional off-roader.
I really appreciate y'alls thoughts and comments. I have been wanting to do this for a LONG time now. And I now have the means to do it, but don't want to screw anything up in the process or down the road. If it can't be done right don't do it at all, is the way I see. So, your information is very welcome. And sorry if it seems a little "juvinile" with these kind of questions, but how is one to learn.
Thanks again.
You are on the right track. Also do not forget to watch pinion angle on rear drive shaft and I would use a high quality CV joint on front shaft by xfer case for smooth operation and less vibration in 4x4 with tha much lift but I do still agree that the front end you have is not the best choice for lifting to begin with. |
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wolfman38
Bone Stock
Posts:7
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| 08/18/2005 10:35 AM |
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| Ok, What would be the 6" lift that y'all would recommend, other than Fabtech. I know that they are a well respected company, but everyone and his brother has that lift. And I was wondering if there are any others that y'all have had any experiences with (you know the good the bad, and the ugly kind of thing). |
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SnoMan
Lift & Lockers
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| 09/02/2005 10:23 AM |
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| If you really have your heart set on a lot of lift, you have the wrong truck to do it with. The right way to do it would be to either spend the time and money and convert your current truck to a solid front axle (not too awful hard to do if you have a donor truck for parts) and you will have a truck easier to lift and more stable too or get another truck. Not trying to be a downer, I am just looking at the design limitationa of your current trucks TTB front end. |
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webby4x4
Forum Admin, Magazine Editor
Rock Star
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| 09/02/2005 11:51 AM |
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| I concur with that. TTB is quite a bit more difficult to lift taller than most (if not all) 4wd front axles. |
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