Question about F150 coils

[disciplerocks]

Exactly how much lift are these suppost to give? The tech library said it was about 3.75", but then he said something about not using spacers. Do you not use the factory spacers? I am thinking about throwing some of these on my B2 and I am going to have some lift brackets made, but I need to know about how much lift I am looking at.

 

[disciplerocks]

Anyone?

 

[4x4junkie]

Too many variables to really be able to answer that (such as the body & engine configuration of the F-150 that the coils came from). I would say stick them in and see where you're at with them, then go from there.

 

[disciplerocks]

Ok. I just kinda wanted a round about idea.

Another question. How much longer should I have the axle beam brackets made? Looking for about 4-5" of lift when I am done.

 

[4x4junkie]

I'd go with 4" brackets if that's the lift you want. If the springs come up a hair short, you can always put a spacer underneath them.

 

[disciplerocks]

Ok thanks man.

 

[B2Guy]

did you check out the link in the tech library about building your own brackets?

 

[88_Eddie]

you're not gonna get 4" of lift from f-150 coils, i'd just wait for someone to sell some lift coils on here. i got some from another member for $60 shipped, and those bitches are HEAVY

 

[B2Guy]

theres someone on here selling 4-6" brackets and 4" rbv coils also some f150 lift coils. check the for sale thread

 

[disciplerocks]

did you check out the link in the tech library about building your own brackets?

Yes and thats why I was asking how long to make them. The ones in there didn't look that much longer than stock. I just wanted to make sure the lift ratio on the axle brackets was 1:1.

 

[4x4junkie]

Yes, if you're dropping the entire axle down with brackets at the same time, everything works out at a 1:1 ratio.
It's only if the beam pivot is NOT changed relative to a change in spring/spacer length does the 1.5:1 ratio come into play.

 

[disciplerocks]

Makes sense. Thanks.