6 inch lift help!
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Since you have the rotors where the studs for the wheels are built in, you will need to get some 4wd brake rotors to make it work. I still dont know if you can just disconnect the CV half shafts and just run with it like that. That would be the only problem area I would foresee.
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100 bucks..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRONT-2-PREM...sories&vxp=mtr
I would imagine the calipers on yours should work on these no problem if the rotors are the same diameter and width.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRONT-2-PREM...sories&vxp=mtr
I would imagine the calipers on yours should work on these no problem if the rotors are the same diameter and width.
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Originally Posted by 06F150CFCT
100 bucks..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRONT-2-PREM...sories&vxp=mtr
I would imagine the calipers on yours should work on these no problem if the rotors are the same diameter and width.
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Originally Posted by twittyaustin
Do you.think im just getting over my head wkth this?
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No shot..haha. Its most def not pro comp unless its an older version of pro comps kit. Pro comps kit has a straight crossmember up front. Look at a front view picture of someones truck with pro comp; straight across. It doesnrt fit the contours of the stock crossmember like RCX, Fabtech, or BDS's does. I dont know if you are on a computer (pictures are bigger), but in the picture Twitty put up you can see daylight under the front crossmember and pro comps doesnt have holes in theres up front like that in the crossmember.
I dont care who is right or wrong, I just dont think thats a pro comp at all. haha. Whatever, I hope that you can make this kit fit though. That would be pretty sweet and im sure people will use this in the future.
Jerhelo, hows the ride now with the 3" body lift? Any different?
I dont care who is right or wrong, I just dont think thats a pro comp at all. haha. Whatever, I hope that you can make this kit fit though. That would be pretty sweet and im sure people will use this in the future.
Jerhelo, hows the ride now with the 3" body lift? Any different?
Regardless I think you will have a problem with fitment, the geometry is completely different between the 4x4 and 4x2 and I am not sure how the 2wd knuckle will adapt onto the 4x4, I believe that Ford has kept most of the parts interchangeable but I am also sure that the steering rack and a few other things are going to give you a hard time...If you were local I would help you try to make it fit but again I think you will have some unforseen problems such as alignment issues as well.
As far My ride 06f150, it is not bad, I really like it the way it sits, 11" of lift is enough and the 37's fit great with the set up. RIV Customs has been taunting me to go bigger, I am very interested in the 12" ballistic set up but if I am going any larger with this truck I will more than likely go SAS again.
To be honest with you though I really want to sell the truck so I am not going to add or change anything for a while just to see if I am going to keep it, really want a 1 ton again.
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If you posted some better pictures so that we could actually tell you who actually makes the lift I would tell you who to call. Seriously on my computer the front cross member looks flat and the other parts look like pro comp, not sure from your photo.
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FYI = Its not cheap to pay to install this lift kit. Unless you have the right tools and know how to do it yourself. Before you buy it, make sure you factor in the install, you'll need bigger tires, and your MPG will go down. Just make sure your ready for these factors of a lift kit.
But if you think you can handle those factors, then go ahead and get the lift man!
But if you think you can handle those factors, then go ahead and get the lift man!
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Since you have the rotors where the studs for the wheels are built in, you will need to get some 4wd brake rotors to make it work. I still dont know if you can just disconnect the CV half shafts and just run with it like that. That would be the only problem area I would foresee.
I would imagine that you could cut everything off of the half shaft behind the outer half shaft and just install the nub axle in the front actuator hub and unit bearing. I am not sure because I have never done this but it might work and then you could use the kit as is.
I am becoming more interested in this and I see that you are in fact sort of local, I might be able to give you a hand trying to fit it but can't guarantee that it will work without really looking at the differences....
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You have to have the CV shaft installed and the nut tightened to the correct torque, otherwise the outer unit bearing will completely come apart before you get out of the driveway, the CV shaft axle holds it together.
I would imagine that you could cut everything off of the half shaft behind the outer half shaft and just install the nub axle in the front actuator hub and unit bearing. I am not sure because I have never done this but it might work and then you could use the kit as is.
I am becoming more interested in this and I see that you are in fact sort of local, I might be able to give you a hand trying to fit it but can't guarantee that it will work without really looking at the differences....
I would imagine that you could cut everything off of the half shaft behind the outer half shaft and just install the nub axle in the front actuator hub and unit bearing. I am not sure because I have never done this but it might work and then you could use the kit as is.
I am becoming more interested in this and I see that you are in fact sort of local, I might be able to give you a hand trying to fit it but can't guarantee that it will work without really looking at the differences....
I was wondering how that would work with the bearing assembly. Makes sense what you say though. I havent seen a 2wd knuckle/spindle so it makes it tough but there has to be something different. I think it is possible to do though. For 400 bucks it is worth a shot. haha.