Cdashley

First off, im a 17 year old guy, and im just starting to learn about trucks and suspension, just because ive helped some friends do some work. so if i say somthing ignorant, thats why

I have a 1995 F 150, 300 ci 6 cylinder. Auto. its all stock, and it has 265/75/r15 tires on it. I am looking into lifting it, but i do not want to sacrifice too much gas mileage. I was thinking about maybe just a 2-3" lift, just to bulk it up a little bit. and maybe 32 or 33s for tires. I am really starting at square one, so can anyone tell me just what they think of that scenario, or if that is possible with that size lift and 15 inch rims? thanks

t.crawford714

Have you just thought about doing a 2" level?

Warlockk

That sounds like a good conservative plan. The 2" level may be a good idea for you. It involves lifting the front end to match the rear using a spacer or springs. Either way you will need an alignment. I did this to my truck using F-250 springs. I got mine new from AutoZone for $80. With that you should have no problem running 33" tires. I am running 31 and changed my gears to 410. With the auto overdrive on my 5.0 I seem to get more useable power and better mileage. It does well on the highway and has plenty of clearance on the trails. If you want to you can always go bigger later.

Wondertwin1

Right now I'm running a 2" spacer. I recommend f250 springs instead. With the spacer my front end is 1/2" higher than the rear.

If you want 31's or 33's. And like the factory look. F250 springs and a an add-a-lead in the back is a good route.

An add-a-leaf is just that. Adds an extra spring to the rear to stiffen it up a bit.

t.crawford714

The F250 springs are longer than the F150? If you do this don't you need a longer shock? Then by doing the F250 springs and AAL, aren't you just back exactly where you started with the front being lower?

Wondertwin1

Stock shocks can handle a 2" lift. It's not the level. Just asking if he likes the factory stance, just taller

t.crawford714

Maybe I'll just do the 250 springs, I was thinking about 250 leaf springs too. Maybe just one and bend it like an AAL so it doesn't kick in until there's load but the ride is still smooth. Do you think I can pull decent springs and leafs out of a junkyard?

Wondertwin1

Yeah.

mustangGT90210

Your rear end is sagging. I have the 2.5 " and the rear is 1/8th inch taller still

Wondertwin1

I wouldn't doubt it. I'll be replacing those hopefully