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1997 to 2003 F-150 4.2L, 4.6L, and 5.4L equipped F-150s. |
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I need to replace my rear shocks because they are leaking and i guess not doing their job right, so my question is how much more $$ would it be to get those replaced with new ones and a lift kit, versus just getting new rear shocks. My truck is a 2001 Screw F-150 with a shell, and I foresee towing in my future, and camping down dirt roads. The lift would be to add some clearance and maybe in the future if i need bigger tires then i can add those too. Let me know what Yall's think about doing either one.
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The more a truck is raised and the bigger the meats are the more milage is left behind. Reguardless of regearing.
JMHO
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I am just thinking a 2" to 3" lift, and im already getting crappy mileage so I dont know how much i would notice...
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If you are talking about the leveling kit though DONT buy the "leveling kit" /torsion keys. You can easily get under the truck and cranked the bars up to give you another two on the front. But I dont feel that this is what you are talking about. Lifting changes the aerodynamics, which can affect mileage, but it mainly comes when you throw them big tires under it with stock gearing. But I believe with regearing you can get back close to the mileage...heck I get less than some people that have 35's and have regeared. ![]() |
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![]() Thanks for the advice on the torsion keys, i was looking at those and wondering why the ones i have couldn't do the same thing... So to do that I would just need the special tool for the torsion bars, and then crank them up. If I am replacing the rear shocks, should I get different ones to add some lift? or is it even capable of that? thanks again for the responses. |
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I dont really remember if there are any adjustable shocks for the rear? But a couple other suggestions would be to add a bigger block in the rear. ( IF you have a 2wd you could put a 4wd block in the back about 1 5/8 tall or if you have a 4wd you could just get a 3" block) (Autospring has them for the cheapest if I remember right) THe other option would be to put on an add a leaf which is beneficial if you tow a lot. it will help the rear not sag as much. Hope this helps. |
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that helps a lot, I guess if i want a lift i should just do it right the first time, but since i dont have that much $$ I will just fix what is broken :P... I might get the better shocks in the back, but im not planning on towing too much but the extra leaf spring would be pretty nice. thanks again everyone, the truck is in the shop now getting all fixed up :/.... then $1200 later i can have it back
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i probably will nvr lift my truck, 99 f150 ext cab. a body lift would be your best bet for 2-3inches but then its one thing after another...you will spend 1-2k before its all said and done and only get 1-2 inches in clearance. you can fit 33's w no lifting, maybe a slight t-bar adjustment or you could do a body lift, then get 35's and rims, then re-gear, all for 2more inches. i think im gonna stick w 33's and maybe get on some lighter 17x9 rims. but aftermarket aluminum rims have low load capacities. there is alot of give/take when it comes too lifting. g/l though
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