new shocks or a lift?

[JWBFX4]

Originally Posted by ticopowell

That makes sense with the aerodynamics, but idk if 2-3 inches are gonna do that much that ways, and yeah the tires makes sense, my dad has 35" tires on his F-350 V10, and it gets 10-11 on a good day... I agree

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.

No need for a special tool I think its just a metric socket if I remember right. I should have probably explained a little more about the torision keys, they will basically let you adjust the bars too much which will cause more damage in the long run and plus you would have to pay for them when you can do it for free.

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.

[ticopowell]

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

[JWBFX4]

Originally Posted by ticopowell

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

Ouch...but yea when you get into lifting it will definitely rack the money up.

[ticopowell]

Originally Posted by JWBFX4

Ouch...but yea when you get into lifting it will definitely rack the money up.

yeah, ive asked a few places, one wanted $3500 for a full lift kit, and they would install the leveling kit torsion keys for $110 or so, but I would have to buy the new keys... wouldnt even consider just using the ones i have... oh well, plus my truck needs some front end work as well, so I might have to add on to the $1200 (i like that smiley haha), but the guys are checking it out today and tomorrow and will call before they do anything... I hope it isnt too much more but who knows... a 2001 with 150000 miles might have some nasty problems there, especially since it was a work truck

[cody994x4]

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

[ticopowell]

So like usual I needed more stuff done to my truck than originally thought. I got new brakes, including new calipers because the old ones were siezed and because of this they damaged the rotors a little, so i got those turned, got all my plugs and boots(if that is what they are called) replaced, got new shocks in the rear, and the grand total was around $1700 So yeah... No lift for me for a while unless it is free! haha... well thanks for all the advice and help to all that responded.
And on another note I did notice a slight difference with the new spark plugs, just a hair more acceleration than before, so hopefully that improves mileage(dang winter blend!)
Again thanks.

[JWBFX4]

Atleast it will be running good now