howdy, if i put f150 coils on the front. what all will i need to replace and about what year should i get. or does it even matter?

 

http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...udget_Lift.htm

 

I wanna see if this works

 

it does

 

ive seen them on before..so i know it works.. ill have pics in about a week when im done.

 

It works, but it will ride really rough

 

exactlly what 4.3 said. you could just save up money and do it right the first time.

 

eh.. idk somethin about not ordering a lift kit and doin it myself puts more meaning into a vehicle.
just my opinion.

 

X3 on the stiffness.....OWCH!!!!...might wanna go to the orthodontist and get a ful set of braces first......my .02 worth

 

Yes the only down with the f150 coils will be a bone jarring ride since they were meant for a vehcile with alot more weight up front so compress the coils.

but it will give you the lift you want.

 

Use Grand Cherokee Up-Country V-8 coils instead.
UPDATE: Use Grand Cherokee V8 coil springs with an extra set of oem isolators instead. You'll get a flexier -and- smoother ride with the same relative lift from these coil springs.
Front Grand Cherokee Springs 1993 - 1996: Moog Part Number: CC782 - NEW $93.99 at Advance Auto. Try to score these used at the bone-yard so you can grab the isolators too!

 

Depends on what kind of ride you like. I did a F150 swap on the back of a Pathfinder and like the ride better. Gave it more of a truck feel I'm used to than a softer car like ride. Springs were stiff enough to toss the sway bars and never noticed a difference.

 

What about the variable rate coils that come in some of the late '70 4x4 F150? Can they be used and are the any better in ride? I ask cause I know of one sittin in a field on blocks and I can get them for free while fighting the wasp.

Thanks James L.

 

Anybody got any ideal?

 

Hey just look on ebay search ''jeep xj springs'' i got 3 in rough country springs for 109$ and i got lucky and found some rancho 5000 at a junkyard on another xj for 60 bucks... if you only go 3 inches in the front thats all you really need i didnt even lift the rear and i have 31's on it and i just go threw trails though but just try ebay and your local pick a part and you can lift it for a 180 bucks