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What Kit to get?
I have a stock 2002 F150 4x4 XLT 4.6L. I'm currently in college until 2014, so i was hoping to get a Rough Country 4" front suspension and Deaver 4" lifted leaf springs or remove the stock block in the rear and get larger springs. But since I won't make enough. I'm Planning on somehow fitting 35"s with 4.11 diff's. I always hear about cranking the keys or just gettin' new keys and people worrying about there CV joints. As for the rear, I've heard shackles are cheaper and easily installed. I'm just wondering what other people have done and some suggestions. I have ford 8.8"s on her currently.
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Old
04-11-2013, 09:46 PM
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Mount Forest
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What did to get 35's under her is, crank the T-bars to level it out...free.
Then when with a 2" body lift...$200, did the install myself.
My truck was a 2000 4x4 4.6L, I did not regear and the truck still had enough power to pull a work trailer full of tools, but I would suggest a programmer.
Then when with a 2" body lift...$200, did the install myself.
My truck was a 2000 4x4 4.6L, I did not regear and the truck still had enough power to pull a work trailer full of tools, but I would suggest a programmer.
2012 XLT F150 (Sterling Grey)Tonneau Cover, 15% Tint, 6" Rough Country Lift, 18" Helo 6 Wheels(chrome), 35" Toyo Open Country A/T's, SuperChip, Rear Wheel well Liners, Hood Shield,
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Old
04-11-2013, 10:06 PM
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Hamilton, ON
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Cranking the torsion bats will probably only get you about 1.5" lift... maybe more if you get different keys.
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Caledon, Ontario
Posts: 16
i notice i have 2" factory blocks under my leafs already. would I for with 4" blocks now? I also read about lifting the front end up and how it may damage the CV joints. 1-2'' doesn't seem like it would harm anything, would it?
Old
04-12-2013, 09:40 AM
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Meaford, Ontario
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i notice i have 2" factory blocks under my leafs already. would I for with 4" blocks now? I also read about lifting the front end up and how it may damage the CV joints. 1-2'' doesn't seem like it would harm anything, would it?
I will try to get a shot of the angle and post it later on today. i dont think i have any in my album.
Or you could always just buy a set of cutout fender flares and put a larger tire on that way.
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Caledon, Ontario
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The angle on the cv shafts wont be changed much at all with 1-2 inches.I wouldnt worry about it. I have a 5 inch on my truck with a 3 inch body lift and add a leaf, running 37's and my CV angles are no where near an angle to cause me any worry. I have 3" torsion keys as well but i havent even gotten the bolt turned at all. It might be more of a severe angle if i was to crank them but i dont need another 3" of lift. i dont want bigger tires than 37 at the moment. You will have alot stiffer ride with the keys cranked too.
I will try to get a shot of the angle and post it later on today. i dont think i have any in my album.
Or you could always just buy a set of cutout fender flares and put a larger tire on that way.
I will try to get a shot of the angle and post it later on today. i dont think i have any in my album.
Or you could always just buy a set of cutout fender flares and put a larger tire on that way.
Old
04-12-2013, 11:55 AM
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Meaford, Ontario
Posts: 65
just check online for shackles. there will probably be quite a few places you can find them. If you just want to start somewhere try http://www.national4wd.com
they are expensive but will give you an idea if they have anything.
they are expensive but will give you an idea if they have anything.
Old
04-13-2013, 08:06 PM
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Mount Forest
Posts: 633
Be carful with the after market keys, you will want to over crank them, I cranked my stock and had no problems with cv joints.
2012 XLT F150 (Sterling Grey)Tonneau Cover, 15% Tint, 6" Rough Country Lift, 18" Helo 6 Wheels(chrome), 35" Toyo Open Country A/T's, SuperChip, Rear Wheel well Liners, Hood Shield,
Window Visors, Fender Flares
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Caledon, Ontario
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Be carful with the after market keys, you will want to over crank them, I cranked my stock and had no problems with cv joints.
Old
04-15-2013, 09:07 AM
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Hamilton, ON
Posts: 390
I've heard the same thing, some of the aftermarket keys will over crank the torsion bars and make for a very harsh ride and possible premature wear on some parts.
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