Another shock question

SpinalTap

Another shock question

« 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

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wildgoody

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Re: Another shock question

« Reply #1 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

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Re: Another shock question

« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2004, 08:00:11 AM »

Thanks Wild

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Re: Another shock question

« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2004, 02:58:32 PM »

My pleasure

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Re: Another shock question

« Reply #4 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..

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Re: Another shock question

« Reply #5 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.

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SpinalTap

Re: Another shock question

« Reply #6 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
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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

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Re: Another shock question

« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2004, 07:07:44 AM »

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

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Re: Another shock question

« Reply #8 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

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