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2wd lift kits?

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I am debating lifting my truck, but its a 2wd and I am keeping it that way. I see all 4wd kits, but no 2wd. How different are the coil springs between the two? Thanks!
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Depends on the make and model of the vehicle. Going to assume that it's a bumpside, which presents a problem. Most companies start around the early 70's model years. A company called Fabtec, or Fabritec, I don't remember which one, makes 2wd lifts. Most of the time, the kits rely on longer (vertically) spindles, or, in the case of a twin I beam suspension, longer coils and I beam drop brackets.
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on overhaulin they overhauled an F250 2wd and gave it a lift, i thought it was a little lame but im not one to criticise others opinions. if you check out AEM supsension i think that they have a lift kit on there but dont quote me on that.
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Autofab will have what your lookin for!! But get yer wallet ready.$$$$$$$$$ :eek:
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Thanks, I will check out those sites. I am looking for between a 6-8 inch lift, but will settle for what I can get.
I gotta ask, and pardon my stupidity, what exactly is a bumpside vs. a dentside? I keep hearing this around the site and dont have a clue.
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Yes autofab is expensive, because they cator to the desert racers. Full travel suspensions jumping over dunes, most other sites list to 1970, but i dont believe they are any diff, from 67 to 69. :)
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search the forum because there is a TON of stuff on 2wd lift kits. I made my own.. check my gallery.
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67 f100 - 4"lift - cut fenders - 36 TSL's
390/3spd/9"

68 f250 - 390/np435
Raised d24
'79 dana 60 front
welded 60 rear
buildup in progress
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 835#136835

69 f100- Parts truck
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