MxOtero411

Hey guys not to long ago I bought a Canuck motorsports 5 1/2 lift kit for my 2003 ford f150 2WD it included +2 inch front coil spring and +3 1/2 Spindles. I have a 4 inch block in the rear. What I want to do is add 2 inch strut spacers like this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Front-Blac...f78b9c&vxp=mtr

And add lift shackles like this one for the rear:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/00-03-FORD-F...d284ba&vxp=mtr

With already having a lift kit installed could this be a high risk to damage or wear down parts like ball joints at a fast rate? Body lift isnt an option Id rather not go down that path. Any inputs appreciated, Thanks in advance guys!

greenheadkiller98

You will need longer UCAs for sure. Anything over 2" of coil spacer/ lift coil lift on the front requires longer uca, as well as the possibility of more aftermarket front end parts. Im not absolutely certain but i think that setup will eat ball joints. Best bet is to put a 3" or 2" body lift ontop of your current setup if you want more lift.

zimmer0

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not only will it tear up your front end stupid quick, it will also ride like a complete *****

Dholla

Let me know how that goes after you blow out and wreck your entire suspension. Having blocks and strut spacers are really not good ideas when even thinking about driving anywhere off of a well paved road. I've seen this a few times with trucks off roading with blocks and strut spacers. One guy on here posted a few days ago who had blocks that messed up his truck while he was off roading. Suspension is the way to go for durability and ride quality. If you want a bigger lift, get a 8 inch suspension lift then

greenheadkiller98

I have 2" coil spacers ontop of 3" spindles as well as 3" blocks and lift shackles in the rear. I tow as well as offroad it very hard atleast 2-3 times a month and have never had any problems with either. (Been having for ~2 years) 2" is the safe number for coil spacer or lift coils. And i wouldnt go over 3" for rear blocks unless you have traction bars. Almost everybody runs blocks around here but rarely over 3 or 4". Just my opinion an experience.