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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 12:18 PM
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Hey, I've got a '95 f150 4X4 and stock it's pretty low in the front so it won't fit the 33's I want. I would like to level it about 2" but would that mean that my steering will be off, etc? Also what would be the best way, I was looking at getting taller springs, but I was thinking that they would wear out in a couple years or would blocks under my stock springs be better? Thanks for the info.
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 01:35 PM
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Leveling the front will not hurt, no prob w\ steering, might even help with camber. A pair of Moog heaviest duty springs they make, or rancho or trailmaster springs will work, just check the specs.
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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Hey thanks for the info, I wouldn't level if I 'd have to lengthen anything. Also I had another question I would like to get 33X10.50 tires, but would that rob me of power and mileage? I've got a 351W with an E40D tranny and 3.55 rear end. Thanks again!
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 12:58 PM
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It's not too complicated when you watch someone else do it! Ha! I had the kit installed for $45.00 at a Ford Dealership.
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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Hey thanks for the info, I wouldn't level if I 'd have to lengthen anything. Also I had another question I would like to get 33X10.50 tires, but would that rob me of power and mileage? I've got a 351W with an E40D tranny and 3.55 rear end. Thanks again!
thats what combo i have. and yeah, it won't get you any good mileage. i get about 11, but thats with a couple things needing fixing, so i think with a healthy engine, you could get 13-14
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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So would you hav to do an alignment?
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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the alignment is more than necessary, on the old faithful twin I beam set up, its a good idea to get it done after you have gotten everything you want bolted up, no need to eat up your new tires.
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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Steering stabilizers will help, also with the bigger tires on rough terrain.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by chelios
thats what combo i have. and yeah, it won't get you any good mileage. i get about 11, but thats with a couple things needing fixing, so i think with a healthy engine, you could get 13-14
Hmmm, how much would it be to regear? Like say to 3.73 or 4.10? Though I don't think I'll get that low of mileage since at this point I'm getting about 17-17.5 normal driving, and also my engine seems healthy enough.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 11:11 PM
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regearing will vary in cost dramatically depending on how much you get them for and who installs them.
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