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Old 12-13-2013, 12:37 PM
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Aftermarket keys only hurt you if you go beyond 24 1/4 from center of hub to fender lip. I said I am getting keys because those of us with screws usually can't get to that height with stock keys. Aftermarket keys and blocks are both fine, just don't stack blocks and don't crank past 24 1/4"
Old 12-13-2013, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by jollyroger331
Aftermarket keys only hurt you if you go beyond 24 1/4 from center of hub to fender lip. I said I am getting keys because those of us with screws usually can't get to that height with stock keys. Aftermarket keys and blocks are both fine, just don't stack blocks and don't crank past 24 1/4"
I'm at 24.25" now with my screw, still have this much left

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Originally Posted by pfoley12
Pretty sure the kit you have would be worse on suspension than cranking stock keys since it's allowing to crank higher
I don't know if it's worse on suspension but the ride is fine. I rode in my buddy's truck with t-bars cranked and it drove a lot worse then mine. I'll be taking out my leveling kit in order to put in a proper suspension lift very soon however anyways.
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Aftermarket keys are the same thing as having your stock Keys cranked.... They change nothing except for the range of adjustment you have 😂
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Originally Posted by jollyroger331
Aftermarket keys only hurt you if you go beyond 24 1/4 from center of hub to fender lip. I said I am getting keys because those of us with screws usually can't get to that height with stock keys. Aftermarket keys and blocks are both fine, just don't stack blocks and don't crank past 24 1/4"
Yes for 97 and 98 models but for 99-03 it's 24.75"
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Can someone tell me where a good place to buy 3 inch rear blocks is? Ive looked on ebay and im seeing angled ones and im not sure what i need.
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Originally Posted by pfoley12
Yes for 97 and 98 models but for 99-03 it's 24.75"
That's news to me , I've never heard anyone say that. I hope your right, I did a 2" aal and right now I'm 2" short in front, cranked to 23"

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Old 12-13-2013, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueO2
I'm at 24.25" now with my screw, still have this much left
your one of the lucky ones then, I have less thread than that and I'm at 23" on my 02 screw. A lot of guys have said they can't get there with stock.
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Originally Posted by zero2Fx4
what if you were to go with a 4 inch block for 2 inches of lift in the back would you need the 2.5 inch aftermarket keys for the front since it sits a bit lower? im really only looking for about 2 inches of lift
This is fine that's what I did, 2" aal
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Originally Posted by jollyroger331
your one of the lucky ones then, I have less thread than that and I'm at 23" on my 02 screw. A lot of guys have said they can't get there with stock.
I'm not sure what's up with my truck, but it's the tallest stock f150 I've ever seen. Even before i cranked the t-bars i had several people ask how much lift it has.

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