I'm replacing the shocks on my '95 F-150 4WD (302) and someone at Pep Boys said I could raise the front end two inches or so by putting in a shock from the Rancho 3" inch suspension lift without any other modifications. Is this true, and is it as easy as putting in stock shocks. What if I added a coil spring spacer as well, would that make up for not having the coil from the lift kit?

 

NO!!! Shocks do not raise a vehicle or suspend a vehicle. That is what the springs do. If you want to raise the front you will need taller springs or heavy duty springs. Tell counter boy no more advice.

 

Ok, it sounded fishy, that's why I got on here. But if I put in coil spring spacer that's two inches thick I'll get two inches of lift, right? How hard is that to install?

 

possibly, but if you use in coil spacers you will loose ride and stiffen the spring, where does the spacer fit?

 

it's designed to go underneath the coil

 

That will be ok, just make sure the shocks u use has enough travel.

 

Yep, shocks keep the truck from bouncing while the springs keep the height.

 

Its the biggest misconception, people think shocks hold the vehicle up, they are just there to keep the vehicle from bouncing. Especially from the counter warriors who have 5.0's or riceburners with those stupid mufflers, they bolt on a muffler or a cold air intake and they are full fledge know it all mechanics.

 

 

OK. Yes, the 2" leveling kit your talking about, will make it level. You should be fine with your current shocks, because they should be shocks made for 4wd. If you have a decent hydro vehicle lift, or even a good 3 ton jack, a spring compressor, and the necessary tools, you'll be fine. Without the spring compressor, you'll never get it on. Trust me, I learned the hard way.