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Title: Another shock question
Post by: SpinalTap on July 24, 2004, 03:22:31 AM

Hey All,
I am going to be installing a 1.5" coil spacer lift and was wondering if I should install longer shocks while I'm at it. I did a search and found that 2wd 99 F150 shocks seem to be a recommended mod but more for use with the Calmini 3" lift. Would they be too long for my application? Would the Crown Vic shocks be a better fit?

I also have a set of camber adjusting bolts coming so that it can be properly aligned afterward.

I'm lifting it up to clear a set of 235/75 BFG ATs that I'm having mounted on 15x7 AR767s.

Thanks much for any advice you have to offer  :)

Title: Re: Another shock question
Post by: wildgoody on July 24, 2004, 06:06:28 AM

Use Crown Vic shocks for the rear,
F-150 shocks are too long even with
3" spring spacers in the rear, you need
to relocate the upper shock mounts
if you want to use those

Wild

Title: Re: Another shock question
Post by: SpinalTap on July 24, 2004, 08:00:11 AM

Thanks Wild :)

Title: Re: Another shock question
Post by: wildgoody on July 24, 2004, 02:58:32 PM

 ;D My pleasure

Title: Re: Another shock question
Post by: Flight on July 24, 2004, 03:49:18 PM

Spinal,

Let me know how that install goes.. I am panning that exact install on mine.. same tires, rims, and lift..

I hadn't thought about the shocks though... how badly do you need new shocks after that small of a lift...? is it highly reccomended if you plan on wheeling a bit? what about just street driving?

Thanks for any info..

Flight
89' Tracker

Title: Re: Another shock question
Post by: Kreg on July 24, 2004, 04:26:06 PM

I think Mike made a mistake when he mentioned the 1999 F-150 4x4 shocks, because on a later note he told me that you need to get the 1999 F-150 2WD shocks. (I guess they are shorter than the 4x4 shock)

I still havent gotten around to doing the rear end mods yet, but I'll let you know how it turns out when I get around to it.

Title: Re: Another shock question
Post by: SpinalTap on July 24, 2004, 04:50:13 PM

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Spiral,

Let me know how that install goes.. I am panning that exact install on mine.. same tires, rims, and lift..

I hadn't thought about the shocks though... how badly do you need new shocks after that small of a lift...? is it highly reccomended if you plan on wheeling a bit? what about just street driving?

Thanks for any info..

Flight
89' Tracker

Who the hell is Spiral ;)

I don't think you need to replace the shocks for such a minor lift, but being as I'm going to have it apart I may as well swap out the shocks at the same time. BTW mine is mostly a pavement queen, but that's no reason not to improve its off-road abilities as well  ;D

Title: Re: Another shock question
Post by: JDMCRX on July 25, 2004, 07:07:44 AM

Hey guys im doingmy coil spacers today ill post some pics of it.

Title: Re: Another shock question
Post by: SpinalTap on July 25, 2004, 02:00:32 PM

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Hey guys im doingmy coil spacers today ill post some pics of it.

Great...looking forward to it :)