Hey peoples.... I'm a Rangerholic I must admit, so if you have any questions let me know..but still a 150 fan.. while my Ranger undergoes a SAS and picked up a 97 150 4.6 4x4 auto ext cab.

- My question is, would the 01 style grill , and bumper/valance bolt up to the 97 directly. ??

- Also, whats the max lift vs the recommended lift I can get outa my torsion bars on this truck without trashing the front end?? For instance, I can get 3" on a Ranger but dont recommend more than 2"

- Finally, what else do you guys recommend?? I cant drop a ton of $$ on this project until its paid off first 15 months from now, so cheap mods please lol

 

Im assuming 97 and 01 are the same gen?? but fill me with knowledge! this is my first F150 and Ima spend some time going through the forum to learn what I can, but any help on these questions would def get me started ... Thanks!

 

The 01 is the same gen and the header panel/ grille and bumper will bolt up. (the mount on the bumper side is different though so make sure you get one with ur bumper)

99-03 bumpers will bolt up to a 97/98. Not just 01's.

As for the t-bar lift, 2 inches is about as much as you want. Any more and you will create problems with ur cv's.

 

ya they will bolt up and 2 is the max

 

Gotts mod.
I think it's like 10 bucks and it gives a little better throttle response.

 

im glad that mine is paid off but im thinking about buying a 70s ford 4x4 to make into a truck puller