Rough Country 1.5-inch Front Lift Spring Install (1980 - 1996 Ford F-150)
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Today I show you how to install Rough Country 1.5-inch front lift coil springs for 1980 thru 1996 ford F-150's. The process should be about the same for any twin I-beam or TTB ford front suspension and is a really quick and easy upgrade to perform using basic hand tools in your driveway. Keep in mind you will need an alignment after installing the new springs, so this is a good time to replace any worn steering components while you are here.
Link to the springs I bought:
www.roughcount...
Link to my Instagram page:
/ lambchops_chop_shop
.
.
.
.
#roughcountry #fordf150 #roughcountrylift #lambchopschopshop #ford #fordtruck #fordtrucks #4x4 #offroad #oldtruck #oldtrucks #f150 #f250 #f350 #f-150 #f-250 #f-350 #fseries #1991 #obs #obsford #bricknose #bullnose #aeronose #twinibeam #ttb
![State of Play | September 24, 2024 [ENGLISH]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/fVs0suPHAX8/mqdefault.jpg)
Thanks for the video, I have a 96 F-150. I plan on doing the same upgrade.
Awesome, good luck!
Thanks dude, refreshing
Thanks!
Just for a second there I thought you were going to lean out your window and give us a kiss. But it was a blow instead.
Nope... A kiss would be weird.
For those of us that are week end garage warriors could you go over any precautions taking springs off and placement of the jacks and stands to be safe. thanks.
Great job, looking to do the same to my 91 f150
Thanks! Good luck with yours.
Michigan roads in front of the. Capital nice hahaha
Hahaha!
My 1992 f150 came from the factory with 2” blocks in the rear but mine it the off-road package I’m going to try to get it level
That's what I was shooting for. I'd probably go with a 2" or 2.5" leveling kit for yours.
@@LambchopsChopShop 👍🏼
The back is always higher than the front. Made that way to freaking haul stuff.
I have an 86 f150 and the coil spring retainer clips don’t touch the spring at all. Is this normal?
Seems like it should touch. I'm not 100% sure without looking at it unfortunately. Potentially dumb question, but the spring isn't upside down by chance is it?
I have a 91 f150 2wd. I'm just replacing my old springs with new factory ones. Do I need to get an alignment? Nice video by the way!! I live in Ohio and have a lot more rust underneath than your truck.
If you're just replace factory springs, you should be good without an alignment. However, if it's been a long time since you're last alignment, it may not be a bad idea to get one.
@@LambchopsChopShop Thanks for the advice!!
On the 1.5 coil lift did you leave stock camber in ? Or did you pull out and replace? What degree did you go with? Did you use tired lock on bolt threds as you put togeather thanks
No camber ends necessary?
With such a small lift, there should be enough adjustment in the factory suspension to fix the camber. You will need an alignment.
Was it a gd ride or did it bounce alot cause u looked like u was bouncing quite a bit im just curios
The ride was good. The road I was on was a bumpy and hilly path near my house.
Do you know if they make a 2" spring kit? I really dont want to have to go through the trouble of buying am actual lift kit just to level my truck. Mine has a factory lift block in the back but nothing done to the front. Its a 95. Im sure yours has the same block.
Rough Country sells a 2.5 inch lift kit for $399. That includes rear lift components as well. You might be able to call Rough Country and get just the front springs. I know the rake on my truck was enough that I could have lifted the front 2.5 inches and it wouldn't have looked wierd.
@@LambchopsChopShop thats exactly what im thinkin. Ill probably buy the same springs you have and call it good for now. Thanks for the quick reply. I subscribed. Great videos. Keep the f150 videos coming!
Do you know the exact tourqe specs for this or do you just tighten them
I do not know those. I just tightened it until I was happy with it.
@Lambchop's Chop Shop how do you determine its good? Just experience? Or is there something to feel while tightening
@@jaedenwishman3490 pretty much just experience. Just tighten it until it's tight. No need to gorilla arm it
It has rear spacers that are factory Ford I bet. Probably a tow package.
Thanks. I was thinking it was probably something like that.
I have a question if you buy a taller springs would it lift it in the frunt like a 4in spring?
Yes. Taller springs will lift it more. However, the taller you go, the more the camber will need to be corrected.
Did you have to install new caster/cambers after this 2'' lift? I have an '87 Ranger and plan to do the same thing but I read alot of issues with the cambers and casters and them needing to be swapped.
You just used stock right height bilstein’s?
Yes. They should work up to a couple inches of lift.
Didnt this spring leave you a positive camber ?
Yes. You will need an alignment afterwards.
On the camber did you change stock out ? An if you did what degree did you put in it for the 1.5 coil springs? And did you put three lock on all bolts as you put togeather ? Thanks
Did you ever get an alignment after installing the leveling kit?
I did. It didn't affect the ride, but at least the tires will wear straight.
@@LambchopsChopShop Thank you for replying. The video really helped
@@fastyfire No problem. I'm glad I could help.
what was the measurement on the front after the install vs the rear?
The front measured just above 35" compared to 38" in the rear.
You think this will work with my 1979 Ford F-150?
I imagine the exact lift I used is specific to the 1980-1996 trucks. However, I'm sure Rough Country has a lift specific to your truck.
@@LambchopsChopShop thanks
Any death wobble
I didn't experience death wobble, but it does require an alignment to fix the camber.
@@LambchopsChopShop thanks for information going order a pair
@@fordraven5884 Awesome, good luck.
What size shocks did you need?
I just used a stock replacement. There's a link in the description. 👍👍
@@LambchopsChopShop I only see a link to the springs. But if you went with stock length then I can find it. Thanks!
@@Pmcone45 Your right, I'm sorry. The link for the shocks are in the Bilstein shocks video I made. I got confused, lol.
I’m actually about the go with the same set up lol bilstien shocks and rc leveling kit
Awesome! I hope you like it. I definitely believe it made a difference in ride quality.
@@LambchopsChopShop a little pricey for all of it but I think it will be worth it. Did you notice much a a difference at all from the coil springs?
@@LambchopsChopShop in terms of ride height
@@heismanhighlights5123 I would have liked to have an extra 1 to 2 inches for the front, but I think the truck sat up higher than stock in the back. Also, 33 inch tires should fit. 31's looked a little too small.
@@LambchopsChopShop sweet thanks man
Do brake lines need to be extended or any other parts need to be replaced if use 2 inch lift vs your 1.5 lift?
I think you should still be good with 2 inches. If I had to guess, I think anything after 3 inches is where you start getting close to the limits of your stock brake lines. If in doubt contact the manufacturer of your lift. 👍👍
I have a 77 Ford F-150, does this prosess go for that too?
I think it's very similar.
Nice video, I used it to do the same to mine. For me, the bends on the bottom of springs are larger than originals and the factory retainer washers aren't large enough to hold the springs. reviewing your video it looks the same (7:00 mark). does this pose any issue?
I didn't have any issues with mine. That being said, my factory retainer was big enough to hold the spring in. Good luck with yours and I hope my video helps.
Howdy. Re: Alignment; Did you change out the camber bushing or just leave it oem?
Mine was pretty worn out, (over 300,000 miles), so I replaced it.
thank you for making this, got a 94 and plan on doing the same thing to mine, so its good to know how to do so
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.
“Just a little bumpy”
“ hits face on windshield”
Hahaha!
Closest installation video I can find to my year super duty bout the same coil spring and shock housing bucket on top. I have an 08 Ford super duty and I'm getting the 1.5 coil spring to put on my.
I hope my video helps you out. I believe the Super Duty setup is fairly close, and should be about the same process. 👍
Thanks man! I've done a lot of work but never put front springs on. I'll be doing my 89 F-150 tonight. Loved the use of a sock foot to hold the shock absorber in place. You're keeping it real!
Hahaha. Thanks. I'm glad I was able to help.
The suspension is more hard?
I wouldn't say it was harder. It actually rode better than stock.
You measured before you put it in but don’t believe I saw you measure after the spring was in
I had one spring installed, and measured both sides. Not the best way to do it, but I forgot to measure before I installed a spring.
Nice video man
Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it. 👍
all that then you don't show the truck when its done!
Wasn't really much to show. From the outside it still looked like a stock truck.
Thanks for the video; did I miss what the bottom nut is to be torqued too?
Thanks. You didn't miss it. I'm sure there is a correct torque number, but I just tightened it down until I was satisfied.
@@LambchopsChopShop Thanks for getting back, I appreciate it.
Hello, how am I from Mexico? I want to put those increases on a 1994 Ranger. My question is, are they hard? or are they softer?
They are a little more firm. But they ride better than original ones.
So how much higher did they actually lift the front end?
I got about the full inch and a half.
I noticed the F250s of these years are already level, theoretically, can I just install some F250 springs onto my F150 to level it?
Theoretically I'm sure you could. It might ride pretty rough though.
Just ordered the springs and shocks! We’re you able to align back to spec ?
Yes.