knightsfs4
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Razormac
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Nice runner man. I'm running a similar set up on mine. Bilstein 5100's all around set at .85" in the front, Toytec 2" coils in the front with 2"superflex in the rear. I managed to put 33x12.50 20's on mine though which is a tight fit! Slowly modding as I can, which is kind of tough since I just turned 16 and only have a part time job. I like the stance of yours and want mine up a little bit more in the front because I still have a little rake. Gotta do HID's and next on my list is an aFe cold air intake and muffler. The mods never end! Here's mine as it is now, not quite as tall as yours though.
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Would you make any changes to your build?
Hi I really like your build. I have a 2005 LTD 4wd that I am prepping for the same. After having it for a couple years, would you have made any changes? I want to follow a proven strategy since I'm on a budget.
I've bought the FJ cruiser springs, daystar 1.5"er's, and am in the process of the bilstein 5100's for front and back. Are you also satisfied with the cooper's? I like the aggressive look, but want to make sure to have descent gas mileage after. Any feedback is greatly appreciated! Thank you, Ken
Hi I really like your build. I have a 2005 LTD 4wd that I am prepping for the same. After having it for a couple years, would you have made any changes? I want to follow a proven strategy since I'm on a budget.
I've bought the FJ cruiser springs, daystar 1.5"er's, and am in the process of the bilstein 5100's for front and back. Are you also satisfied with the cooper's? I like the aggressive look, but want to make sure to have descent gas mileage after. Any feedback is greatly appreciated! Thank you, Ken
knightsfs4
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Well it has been a while since I updated my build thread, so here it is. Suspension is OME 885s + 3/4" spacer in the front and Icon 2.0" coils in the back with a toytec trim packer. Along with the 1" body lift as well of course. And before someone asks, yes I'm going to Florida State. Go noles!!
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jaybird93000
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Looks great man! Done a wheel to fender measurement in awhile to see how all the lift has settled? And with the 3/4" spacers is it nose high?
HHIRunner
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go noles!
knightsfs4
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Took off the rear spoiler and filled the holes with some auto body plugs, this is how she currently stands..
Jack
Jack
HHIRunner
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Took off the rear spoiler and filled the holes with some auto body plugs, this is how she currently stands..
Jack
I hope I see this sweet rig when I'm down in Tally come the 14th, and most other Saturdays this fall. I'll down there in my runner the 14th instead of my pops F-150 (Still in High School) Just look for the only other lifted 4th gen you see and wave haha
HOJeepster
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Did you install the steering column spacer with your body lift? Did the body lift create any gaps in the front or rear bumpers?
knightsfs4
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I did not and there is but it is very minimal. I have had ZERO issues with my truck because of the body lift and I highly recommend it. If I have the money I might up it to 1.5" instead of 1". Coming next is a hunter bull bar, may put the spoiler back on if it looks good with the new bar.
HOJeepster
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Any chance you could take some photos' of the front and rear bumpers to give reference to this minimal gap? Perhaps also take some shots of the rear hitch if you have one? I'm curious what this result looks like?
Also, could you comment on any side effects of the body lift? Such as steering changes, noises, etc? I can't seem to find any of this info on here and I think users would love to know.
Thanks
knightsfs4
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Here are pictures of the gaps that I have with my 1" BL. Note that I have the 2006 with the newer body style:
To answer some questions, I highly recommend the 1" BL. I didn't need the steering spacer, all I had to do was trim the fan shroud. There are no noises or change in ride in my opinion. Steering is the same as well. I see no downsides to doing a body lift unless you have an issue with the whole center of gravity thing.
If anyone has any questions feel free to post them here instead of PM so I can address them publicly.
knightsfs4
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^^ This is a widely asked question since I took it off. It is NOT for sale!!
HOJeepster
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Thank you so much for posting pictures of the bl. I think the only real noticable thing is the rear hitch...and i suppose my sliders will have a bigger gap.
So is your spoiler for sale? :rofl:
knightsfs4
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Over the past 7 or 8 months hadn't done much to my runner until last month when I put the spoiler back on, removed the rain guards, had a CV boot rip on me, and a piece of metal in one of my tires. I'm about to have my LCA bushings replaced as well. I got a set of 275/65/18 Goodyear Kevlar MT-Rs but after driving on them and looking at them I decided they were too small so I went 275/70/18 Cooper STTs which will be on it tomorrow. Pictured is my truck as it sits with the MT-Rs and also the set of Coopers that are going on tomorrow.
Jack
Jack
