what kind of lift??

Question

just recently got a 2wd 97 ex cab f150 and was wanting to jack it up but not sure on how it will look i dont know if want the 3in suspension kit or the 6in suspension i just want it to sit up and look good...also is it true that a 4wd with a 3in body kit is taller than a 2wd with a 3in body kit cus they are already taller..if u have any pictures of some send them plzz

Answer 1

Look at the Fabtech lifts, I had one on my Chevy silverado 4x4 and it was awsome! I dont like body lifts, they only really help accommodate bigger tires from what I have found. Depending on what you are using the truck for depends on how high you need to go. But a 6 in. lift with 35 in. tires never looked bad on a daily driver

Answer 2

I agree with Fordman. I am also a member of that website. I have seen alot of people with the 2wd truck lifted high. All I have seen is 7'' suspension. So you can do a 7'' suspension lift, a 3'' body lift and a 2'' coil spacer for the front to level the truck and you will be able to clear 37's. I will tell you right now go with the biggest you can afford because once you lift it and get used to it, you will want to go higher.

Answer 3

I have the same truck but its a '99. I started with a 3 inch lift then in a few months increased the rear blocks & front A-arm to make it 6 inches. That was costly error. I should have gone with the 6 inch lift in the 1st place. With my 32 inch AT Wranglers it reaches about 7 inches total in lift height. It rides good with the Rancho shocks & is a little taller than a 4x4. I didn't put bigger tires because I would have to change my gears & make other adjustments to my engine. It looks good & has good clearance overall.

Answer 4

http://fordtruckworld.tenmagazines.com/

That should give you all the info that you need. Feel free to sign up and join the local club in your area. good luck.