1972 f-150 lift kit ?????

mason12345 · 08-10-2008, 09:35 AM

I bought a 1972 f-150 4x4 for $ 950 i want to turn it into a mudding truck. the only problem is i dont know how to lift it. i have done research on lift kits and have noticed that they are not any that i can find over 13". and that simply wont due. I want at least 2 feet. So im stuck help please?????

stumpuller454 · 08-10-2008, 10:29 AM

Whats your budget? Just build a frame and suspension to you needs!

mudseeker · 08-10-2008, 10:32 AM

2 feet? for a second i thought peterbilt made this thread.

what do you plan on running through, a pond?
anything that big would require major fabrication skills to keep it safe.

i would suggest that you try to find a good set of non-nosebleed leaf springs and add some extra horsepower to get those wheels through the mud.
having the tallest truck in the world will not get you through the mud if you don't have the power to turn those big tires.

junior3382 · 08-10-2008, 12:53 PM

if you are trying to get ground clearance, and you want 2 more feet then a ten ich lift with 39.5 inch swampers would give that to you. I would not underestimate the size of a lift. I mean this truck only has 10" of lift and would make a great mudder....

or are you trying to accomplish something like this?

mudseeker · 08-10-2008, 01:01 PM

i would love to have that first truck, my brother had one like that but with 35's.

the second one is just nose bleed stupid. i can't imagine turning that thing with out it flopping on it's side.

junior3382 · 08-10-2008, 01:12 PM

I agree, but people seem to do it... Like this guy did...

or this guy

or even worse... this guy! LOL

mudseeker · 08-10-2008, 01:17 PM

look at that body roll, they'd have to replace the seats if i was in there when they took that pic. i love the "blinkers and lights" to make it street legal.

75K30 · 08-10-2008, 02:40 PM

All kidding aside, the desire for a generous amount of lift is, or should be based on tire size. The concern here is that the 1/2 ton truck will have drivetrain limits.
Small Dana front axle, and that 9 inch rear axle is not gonna cut the mustard when the going gets tough.
2 feet of lift? Really? how much tire do you intend to run?

mason12345 · 08-10-2008, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by junior3382

if you are trying to get ground clearance, and you want 2 more feet then a ten ich lift with 39.5 inch swampers would give that to you. I would not underestimate the size of a lift. I mean this truck only has 10" of lift and would make a great mudder....

or are you trying to accomplish something like this?

i would love to make something like the second one but thats a little to pretty boy for me maybe that high and some bigger tires but i guess the first would have to do...
btw i dont care if its street legal or if the ride is bumpy as h*ll

mason12345 · 08-10-2008, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stumpuller454

Whats your budget? Just build a frame and suspension to you needs!

my budget is low i dont want to have a lot of money into a truck that will be ran through a pond or small lake..and if it sinks i dont want all my money going down the toilet.

What would it take to do this?????
i already have the truck stock and running..and i dont care if its street legal or pretty and chrome...

08-10-2008, 09:35 AM	#1
mason12345 Full Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 16	1972 f-150 lift kit ????? I bought a 1972 f-150 4x4 for $ 950 i want to turn it into a mudding truck. the only problem is i dont know how to lift it. i have done research on lift kits and have noticed that they are not any that i can find over 13". and that simply wont due. I want at least 2 feet. So im stuck help please?????

08-10-2008, 10:29 AM	#2
stumpuller454 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 786	Whats your budget? Just build a frame and suspension to you needs! __________________ 1998 GMC K2500 Ext.cab short box 454ci *1951 Chevrolet 1420 pickup like new!* Red seal certified Journeyman Automotive Mechanic

08-10-2008, 10:32 AM	#3
mudseeker Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 3,934	2 feet? for a second i thought peterbilt made this thread. what do you plan on running through, a pond? anything that big would require major fabrication skills to keep it safe. i would suggest that you try to find a good set of non-nosebleed leaf springs and add some extra horsepower to get those wheels through the mud. having the tallest truck in the world will not get you through the mud if you don't have the power to turn those big tires. __________________ member map add yourself

08-10-2008, 12:53 PM	#4
junior3382 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: I live in south central PA, but grew up in Maine Posts: 2,934	if you are trying to get ground clearance, and you want 2 more feet then a ten ich lift with 39.5 inch swampers would give that to you. I would not underestimate the size of a lift. I mean this truck only has 10" of lift and would make a great mudder.... or are you trying to accomplish something like this? __________________ Lets get some mud on the tires...eh?!?!? OWN: 1998 Chevy Blazer ls 4x4 4.3l Vortec V6 1998 Mazda B3000 SE 4WD 3.0L V6 3" lift 31x10.50 Liberator A/T's

08-10-2008, 01:01 PM	#5
mudseeker Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 3,934	i would love to have that first truck, my brother had one like that but with 35's. the second one is just nose bleed stupid. i can't imagine turning that thing with out it flopping on it's side. __________________ member map add yourself

08-10-2008, 01:12 PM	#6
junior3382 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: I live in south central PA, but grew up in Maine Posts: 2,934	I agree, but people seem to do it... Like this guy did... or this guy or even worse... this guy! LOL __________________ Lets get some mud on the tires...eh?!?!? OWN: 1998 Chevy Blazer ls 4x4 4.3l Vortec V6 1998 Mazda B3000 SE 4WD 3.0L V6 3" lift 31x10.50 Liberator A/T's

08-10-2008, 01:17 PM	#7
mudseeker Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 3,934	look at that body roll, they'd have to replace the seats if i was in there when they took that pic. i love the "blinkers and lights" to make it street legal. __________________ member map add yourself

08-10-2008, 02:40 PM	#8
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,518	All kidding aside, the desire for a generous amount of lift is, or should be based on tire size. The concern here is that the 1/2 ton truck will have drivetrain limits. Small Dana front axle, and that 9 inch rear axle is not gonna cut the mustard when the going gets tough. 2 feet of lift? Really? how much tire do you intend to run?

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