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Advice on a 3 in body lift

Old 06-25-2013, 09:32 PM
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Alright so i got a 97 f150 torsion bars turned all the way up, was thinking about getting a 3 in body lift, only thing is i DONT want the frame to show a lot. Has anyone done this themselves and how does it it?
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I have a 2 inch body 4 in suspension on my 89 you can see a lot of the frame and it feels like it's going to roll over constantly
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Not sure if you can see it but the frame is insight but I don't mind it and I have 32s on my truck I could fit 33s but would be tight up front since I'm only 2 wheel
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My truck has about a 3 inch body lift. The frame shows, a lot. But I dont mind it.
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I've read that you're no suppose to body lift 300s because of the lower radiator hose but I decided to lift mine anyway
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Originally Posted by CDavis9
I've read that you're no suppose to body lift 300s because of the lower radiator hose but I decided to lift mine anyway
You have to get creative with a lower hose, I used an upper hose trimmed a bit, the stock hose hits the smog pump pulley.
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I stretched mine as much as possible then put a couple hose clamps on it so its metal on metal and not rubber on metal
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I think installing 3" lift kits would really show the frame. unlike 1.5" lift, you won't notice the frame cos it wouldn't show too much height. however, you also have to take note of tire size you're planning to put on your ride too.


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