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Mar 8, 2013 | 11:27 AM

95FordMN

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Idea: FAQ thread?

Axle Codes:
B6-3.73 limited slip
H9-3.55 limited slip
B5-4.10 limited slip
X27-3.31 open
X19-3.55 open
X26-3.73 open
X27-4.10 open

Wheelbases:
Standard Cab Flareside: 6.5' bed - 120 wheelbase
Standard Cab Styleside: 6.5' bed - 120 wheelbase
Standard Cab Styleside: 8' bed - 139 wheelbase
Super Cab Flareside: 6.5' bed - 139 wheelbase
Super Cab Styleside: 6.5' bed - 139 wheelbase
Super Cab Styleside: 6.5' bed - 157 wheelbase
Super Crew Flareside: 5.5' bed - 139 wheelbase

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Mar 8, 2013 | 11:29 AM

95FordMN

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Possible Forum Guidelines?

If you are looking for an answer to a question, SEARCH FIRST. Many times another member may have had the same issue as you and created a thread with an answer to your problem.

If you post looking for an answer to your question, looking for an opinion, or you post about a problem please include the year, model, engine, transmission type, and any other information in order to help find an answer to your problem.

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Mar 8, 2013 | 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 95FordMN

I think it would be a great idea to put together an FAQ thread that would be great for new member's questions as well as a great source of knowledge for all members here in the 97-03 section.

It could have links to some of the great write-ups here like https://www.f150forum.com/f6/lightni...-guide-195523/ https://www.f150forum.com/f6/99-03-l...change-171349/ and https://www.f150forum.com/f6/97-03-l...-guide-174498/ and maybe some links for things such as gotts mod http://www.fordf150.net/articles/idx...ification.html exhaust https://www.f150forum.com/f11/exhaus...re-myth-78102/ or a good link on how to crank torsion bars

It would also be great if members could post up side shots of their trucks at different lift/drop heights: stock, stock on 33's, crank on 33's, crank on 35's, keys/crank and a block, 4 inch lift, 6 inch lift, and so on

We could possibly have information pertaining figuring out what your truck is equipped with, the different model variations, etc.

Also if anyone has anything to add or requests, feel free

If we could all post links, pics, knowledge, etc. on this post we could put it all together in an official FAQ thread and get it stickied

Good suggestion...

Mar 8, 2013 | 04:00 PM

95FordMN

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Pictures of various member's trucks at different heights and lifts, found on other threads here:
crank and block on 285's(~33)

crank and block on 315's(35's)

3" body lift and 285's

3" body lift, block, and keys

5" and 37's

6" lift and 35's

4" suspension and 3" body on 37's

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Mar 8, 2013 | 05:14 PM

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FAQ for newbies in the introduction section? How's this for starters, Include the year, model, engine, transmission type when you post your first thread and are asking for help diagnoising your problem.

Mar 8, 2013 | 05:52 PM

95FordMN

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1997-2003 Lift Options:

Torsion Bar Cranking:
Preferred method of raising the front of the truck on the cheap, a better option than buying keys; keys are not recommended.
http://www.fordtruckclub.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=1786

Blocks:
Common method to raise the rear, fairly straight-forward yet they should be used with caution. NEVER stack two blocks on top of one another, this is extremely dangerous and should be avoided. The stock blocks on these trucks come with bump-stops, when you replace the stock block you will no longer have bump stops. This can lead to bottoming out your rear suspension and could lead to damage at the rear of the truck. I would personally recommend getting some aftermarket bump stops that sit on top of the leaf or buying blocks with the bump stop built in.
It is worth noting that wheel hop can be increased with larger blocks.

Body lift:
These can be found in the 1", 2", and 3" range. Body lifts lift the body off of the frame. The suspension of the truck remains in tact, giving you all the ride characteristics of a stock truck. A body lift kit is typically in the $200-$300 range and provides a cheap way to fit bigger tires on your truck.
Note that you will be lefts with gaps between the body and the frame, this can be covered up with gap guards purchased from the body lift manufacturer home fabricated if you're handy.

Suspension lift kits:
2"-3" lift kits:
These kits are typically comprised of torsion bar keys, possibly a rear block, and sometimes shocks. These are offered from many different manufacturers ranging from $99 to $300. However most people are probably better off cranking their torsion bars and buying a rear block instead of purchasing a kit.

4.5"-5" lift kits:
These are typically in the $1000 range and provide a fair amount of lift at a reasonable price. They typically include front and rear drop crossmembers, torsion bar brackets, knuckles, and blocks for the rear; new leaf springs or add-a-leaves for the rear may also be an option. This will be a much more involved install than any of the aforementioned lift methods for the front of the truck. Rough Country makes a good kit in this range.

6" lift kit:
Zone Offroad kit https://www.f150forum.com/f6/zone-of...install-64030/
Fabtech http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/pr...lay=FORD%204WD
Skyjacker http://skyjacker.com/
These kits come in different variations and different price ranges. Some kits may widen track with and component build quality may vary.

For more lift a suspension lift and body lift can be used together as some members here have demonstrated. Also torsion bars can sometimes be cranked in addition to a lift kit to provide a couple more inches of lift.

After any type of front end suspension adjustment it is always a good idea to get the truck aligned afterwards. failing to do so could lead to uneven tire wear and premature wear in front end components.
*Please comment if anything here is wrong or anything needs to be added

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