Ok, I have this truck, and it needs to go up. Here are the options.

1. Do a body lift, cheap and time consuming, then I have an exposed HIDDEN HITCH and exhaust pipes that need to be remounted and a steering shaft needs to be installed, then lift lips.

2. Do a suspension lift. But I dont understand quite what I am getting in to. I have been reading up on it and everyone knows their own way to do it, here is what "they" say...

a. I could get 3 inch spindles in the front, keep the same shocks, and then put blocks in the rear and keep the same shocks back there too. All I have to buy are spindles and shocks and have them installed.

b. I could get a complete lift kit that would be a little over a grand in the end including install.

c. I could put the 1.5 inch coil spacers on that are sitting in my basement and then put blocks in the back to make it a little higher and still give it the factory slant-like look.

What should I do? I was just told that I could get 3 inch spindles and a set of blocks and get 3 inches of lift in the front and 2 in the back and keep the factory look but be higher, all this for like 400-450. Is this possible?

What lifts did ya'll get, and if you dont mind, what was the price?

Thanks

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1999 F-150 AirRaid, 4.10 gears, tint, superchip, see my gallery for more.

The full suspension lift will be the best bet in the long run...just save up till you can do it right....and throw the 3" body lift on at the same time for another $100 and be sky high

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98 xlt, dropped 3/5. 17in. CHROME Cobra wheels wrapped in 255/50/17, billet grille, dumped flowmaster 40 series, clear corners, euro tails, indiglo guages, TWEED Interior, painted interior, silver flame pinstripe, 5% Limo tint all around, K&N, Viper alarm, 60/40 to bucket conversion, 4.10 gears
SOLD 10/29/03!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2003 Dodge SRT4


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If you can get spindles and blocks for 4-450 i'd do that. You could always add the spacer later to get more lift. About the body lift, if you do it, i think a roll pan hitch will work instead of the existing one and it will be up with the bumper. You can also use a ten inch drop bumper and it will conceal the gap of the hitch with a b-lift. Get that sucker up there! Then show us some pics!

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...... BRIAN ......

im gonna wait till x-mas i think, I am moving and I might not get a transfer in my company but I will keep exploring my options and waiting on a deal to come my way.

Thanks for the help fellas.

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1999 F-150 AirRaid, 4.10 gears, tint, superchip, see my gallery for more.

Alright here we go...

Since ive done both i can be of help. A body lift is cheap and in expensive, but JUST THAT. If i had the choice again i would have never done it. I was sweet!!!!! being that high but... the ride was rough and i am picky about cleanliness and it just wasnt easy to keep clean. Also i had to remove the pipes cause they cant be relocated without everyone being able to still see the rest of them (besides the tips. Also the frame shows and the mufflers hang down under the body of the truck and just look weird if you dont maintain them. The frame should be kept up and painted if you go this route and want a nice clean look. If you are going for offroad and dont give a shit about cleanliness... the higher the better

A full suspension kit would be best and professionally installed would be better imo. yes the price will be high but you will notice virtually no difference in performance (other than stiffer shocks) and everything would be warrantied. Dont forget the warranty on the tires... its a nice deal and definately worth it!!!! Goodluck.

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2002 Mustang GT
Mods: Aftermarket Tint, K&N. Air Silencer Removal, Painted Calipers, American Thunder Flowmaster Catback, Mach 1 chin spoiler.

just get suspension lift it will look better

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1999 exploder sport dropped on 20"
still hear me commin up the block

thanks :-)

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1999 F-150 AirRaid, 4.10 gears, tint, superchip, see my gallery for more.

i might have to put a body lift on mine if i go with 22s

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1999 exploder sport dropped on 20"
still hear me commin up the block

why not take the drop off?

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1999 F-150 AirRaid, 4.10 gears, tint, superchip, see my gallery for more.

still wanna drag frame man

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1999 exploder sport dropped on 20"
still hear me commin up the block

well if you go the spindle/ lift blocks route you will have to get longer rear shocks. but do whatyou think is better for your needs. save up cash if you gotta. just remember to be happy with your decision.

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2003 Chevy astrovan AWD LT (Loaded Turd)
1994 Ford F150 4x4 with 4 inch lift and 35's
3RD child on the way!
U.S. Army Troop "An ARMY of One"

Justin, you hit it perfectly....body lifts are cheap, hard to maintain, and dont look all that great. I personally haven't had any experience with spindle lifts. Personally i think the suspension lift kit so to speak will be the best, yes more expensive, but in the long run it is worth it. Again....be happy with what you decide to do....post pics!!!!

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2000 Ranger xlt - 4x4 off road package, K&N intake, flowmaster 40 series, cranked torsion bars, autometer dual pillar pod w/ gauges. Who knows what's next...sold and replaced with 99 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

well decided to lower it wih the christmas money that i get but gonna do it right this time and not buy new tires every 3 months

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1999 exploder sport dropped on 20"
still hear me commin up the block