Topic: help, need a leveling kit

[letsndy]

this is what she looks like now

[Fowlhunter]

thing is that i just put new shocks on it. went with the rancho's. so if i use the ford set i cant use the same shocks? do you know the part number by chance for the keys? i wanna call the ford dealer and see how much they are.

Maybe try to sell the stock length shocks you just purchased? I wouldn't recommend using the stock length shocks unless you find the shock extender brackets. If you use the stock length shocks without the brackets you will destroy them. P/N for the Furd torsion bar adjusting keys is: XL3Z-5B328-CA.  I hope I don't get crucified but see the attached link, I helped another member (Ski Edition) when he did his.

[letsndy]

Maybe try to sell the stock length shocks you just purchased? I wouldn't recommend using the stock length shocks unless you find the shock extender brackets. If you use the stock length shocks without the brackets you will destroy them. P/N for the Furd torsion bar adjusting keys is: XL3Z-5B328-CA.  I hope I don't get crucified but see the attached link, I helped another member (Ski Edition) when he did his.

so this is a ford part? that any dealer should have? do you know where i can get the brackets without having to order and wait? this is something i wanna do today hopefully

[Fowlhunter]

so this is a ford part? that any dealer should have? do you know where i can get the brackets without having to order and wait? this is something i wanna do today hopefully

First off, great looking AV!!  I love the color!!!!
Yes, any Furd dealer should be able to provide you with a quote for the keys.  As for the brackets, I don't have a clue because I didn't go that way, sorry.  As Darren and I stated (mine from a previous post) replacing the torsion bar keys may not be all that is needed to accommodate the 33" tires you want to go with, you may also need to go with a body lift?? Were you able to open the attached link on my previous post?  There are pics in it!!!

[letsndy]

First off, great looking AV!!  I love the color!!!!
Yes, any Furd dealer should be able to provide you with a quote for the keys.  As for the brackets, I don't have a clue because I didn't go that way, sorry.  As Darren and I stated (mine from a previous post) replacing the torsion bar keys may not be all that is needed to accommodate the 33" tires you want to go with, you may also need to go with a body lift?? Were you able to open the attached link on my previous post?  There are pics in it!!!

dang it. i forgot about the link, im gonna look at it right now. yeah i just called the dealer and they are $60 a piece

[bluedevil]

Ford Keys Part Number XL3Z-5B328-CA

http://www.fordpartsonline.com/

I dont use them keys but Sunburst05 does.

[Darren]

im looking at the sidebiters in a 17'' and for the tire a bfg allterrain ko's in a 33"

i have cladding also.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey-Thompson/672/%23179412/10002/-1?parentProductId=1149936


if this doesnt work can you recommend something that will? i wanna get some height out of the tires

Looking at that tire you have some options for what you are describing as 33":

285x70x17
305x70x17
33x12.50x17

All of the above are different diameters and widths which is going to determine what you should go with as far as raising your AV to properly accommodate your tire/wheel combo.  WHICH SIZE DO YOU PLAN ON GOING WITH?

Also, looking at your pic it may be an illusion but it appears to me it is sitting a little lower than a normal stock AV??  Maybe that is due to the aftermarket shocks you put on?  If so, this is going to affect what you need and want to do. 

You might be better off checking with a local Truck shop that specializes in lifts  (don't got to a normal tire/wheel shop)and see what they recommend before you start plunking down money for keys, lifts, tires, wheels etc and then realize what you bought is not all going to work together.  A good shop will recommend/order and they will mount and check for proper clearance & safety.  If there are any issues a good shop will not make you pay for anything unless it all works together and you are satisfied.   Just might save you a headache down the road. 

I've lifted a cladded 02 and my current 03 WBH (see my sig. for specs).  Both had different wheel well clearances and both, I did different types of lifts to accommodate different tire sizes.         

[letsndy]

Looking at that tire you have some options for what you are describing as 33":

285x70x17
305x70x17
33x12.50x17

All of the above are different diameters and widths which is going to determine what you should go with as far as raising your AV to properly accommodate your tire/wheel combo.  WHICH SIZE DO YOU PLAN ON GOING WITH?

Also, looking at your pic it may be an illusion but it appears to me it is sitting a little lower than a normal stock AV??  Maybe that is due to the aftermarket shocks you put on?  If so, this is going to affect what you need and want to do. 

You might be better off checking with a local Truck shop that specializes in lifts  (don't got to a normal tire/wheel shop)and see what they recommend before you start plunking down money for keys, lifts, tires, wheels etc and then realize what you bought is not all going to work together.  A good shop will recommend/order and they will mount and check for proper clearance & safety.  If there are any issues a good shop will not make you pay for anything unless it all works together and you are satisfied.   Just might save you a headache down the road. 

I've lifted a cladded 02 and my current 03 WBH (see my sig. for specs).  Both had different wheel well clearances and both, I did different types of lifts to accommodate different tire sizes.       

id like to spend the least as possible in lifting, so whichevre tire that would work with. i dont really know of any truck performance shops around me. im gonna try and see if i can find one

[letsndy]

hmmm i cant find any truck shops by me.

[Darren]

If price is the most important then you will go with the 285's as they will be the least expensive.  On that note as FH said you should be good to go with Keys.  , I've heard of some who simply can crank their torsion bar up and get these to fit but it's going to be trial and error. 

Where do you live?  I can't believe there is no Truck shop close to you?