Rough Country 1.5-inch Front Lift Spring Install (1980

Rough Country 1.5-inch Front Lift Spring Install (1980 - 1996 Ford F-150)

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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.
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@John_Tracie 11 ай бұрын

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!

@LambchopsChopShop 11 ай бұрын

Hahaha. Thanks. I'm glad I was able to help.

@cyclonekevin6199 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, I have a 96 F-150. I plan on doing the same upgrade.

@LambchopsChopShop 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, good luck!

@lolifetrippy1331 Жыл бұрын

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

@LambchopsChopShop Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.

@kevinmcdonald4604 Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude, refreshing

@LambchopsChopShop Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@oscarjacobo67 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video man

@LambchopsChopShop 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it. 👍

@m.7n6 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@LambchopsChopShop 2 жыл бұрын

I hope my video helps you out. I believe the Super Duty setup is fairly close, and should be about the same process. 👍

@tlamb1379 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@LambchopsChopShop 3 жыл бұрын

Nope... A kiss would be weird.

@ramonsaavedraalcantar4020 2 жыл бұрын

Great job, looking to do the same to my 91 f150

@LambchopsChopShop 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good luck with yours.

@drewschaefer5777 2 жыл бұрын

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

@garrettwhite5197 2 жыл бұрын

“Just a little bumpy” “ hits face on windshield”

@LambchopsChopShop 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha!

@alexknees1885 Жыл бұрын

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.

@murf77donnelly33 2 жыл бұрын

Michigan roads in front of the. Capital nice hahaha

@LambchopsChopShop 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha!

@garyungar4521 4 ай бұрын

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.

@davidmurphy6067 Жыл бұрын

The back is always higher than the front. Made that way to freaking haul stuff.

@adochoa79 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@LambchopsChopShop 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@jamesmahle1259 Жыл бұрын

Howdy. Re: Alignment; Did you change out the camber bushing or just leave it oem?

@LambchopsChopShop Жыл бұрын

Mine was pretty worn out, (over 300,000 miles), so I replaced it.

@viperxd1244 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question if you buy a taller springs would it lift it in the frunt like a 4in spring?

@LambchopsChopShop 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Taller springs will lift it more. However, the taller you go, the more the camber will need to be corrected.

@dawson_5.0 Жыл бұрын

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

@LambchopsChopShop Жыл бұрын

That's what I was shooting for. I'd probably go with a 2" or 2.5" leveling kit for yours.

@dawson_5.0 Жыл бұрын

@@LambchopsChopShop 👍🏼

@J-steezy615 Жыл бұрын

I have an 86 f150 and the coil spring retainer clips don’t touch the spring at all. Is this normal?

@LambchopsChopShop Жыл бұрын

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?

@spencerfrey9746 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 77 Ford F-150, does this prosess go for that too?

@LambchopsChopShop 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's very similar.

@MrYz250fman 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@LambchopsChopShop 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@MrYz250fman 2 жыл бұрын

@@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!

@gb6069 2 жыл бұрын

what was the measurement on the front after the install vs the rear?

@LambchopsChopShop 2 жыл бұрын

The front measured just above 35" compared to 38" in the rear.

@Michael-tn3pn 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video; did I miss what the bottom nut is to be torqued too?

@LambchopsChopShop 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Michael-tn3pn 2 жыл бұрын

@@LambchopsChopShop Thanks for getting back, I appreciate it.

@chrisvaline1746 Жыл бұрын

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.

@LambchopsChopShop Жыл бұрын

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.

@chrisvaline1746 Жыл бұрын

@@LambchopsChopShop Thanks for the advice!!

@raulochoa4935 2 жыл бұрын

You measured before you put it in but don’t believe I saw you measure after the spring was in

@LambchopsChopShop 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@brooklynite6764 2 жыл бұрын

Was it a gd ride or did it bounce alot cause u looked like u was bouncing quite a bit im just curios

@LambchopsChopShop 2 жыл бұрын

The ride was good. The road I was on was a bumpy and hilly path near my house.

@bananachicken8385 10 ай бұрын

I noticed the F250s of these years are already level, theoretically, can I just install some F250 springs onto my F150 to level it?

@LambchopsChopShop 10 ай бұрын

Theoretically I'm sure you could. It might ride pretty rough though.

@JesusGarcia-vj1kl 2 жыл бұрын

The suspension is more hard?

@LambchopsChopShop 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say it was harder. It actually rode better than stock.

@bulldog6159 Жыл бұрын

You just used stock right height bilstein’s?

@LambchopsChopShop Жыл бұрын

Yes. They should work up to a couple inches of lift.

@gwhizman9861 Жыл бұрын

No camber ends necessary?

@LambchopsChopShop Жыл бұрын

With such a small lift, there should be enough adjustment in the factory suspension to fix the camber. You will need an alignment.

@user-fy3ys7uy4z 3 ай бұрын

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?

@LambchopsChopShop 3 ай бұрын

They are a little more firm. But they ride better than original ones.

@SportzCentral 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@LambchopsChopShop 2 жыл бұрын

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. 👍👍

@DavidODST Жыл бұрын

Just ordered the springs and shocks! We’re you able to align back to spec ?

@LambchopsChopShop Жыл бұрын

Yes.

@fastyfire 2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever get an alignment after installing the leveling kit?

@LambchopsChopShop 2 жыл бұрын

I did. It didn't affect the ride, but at least the tires will wear straight.

@fastyfire 2 жыл бұрын

@@LambchopsChopShop Thank you for replying. The video really helped

@LambchopsChopShop 2 жыл бұрын

@@fastyfire No problem. I'm glad I could help.

@sonny06061966 2 жыл бұрын

It has rear spacers that are factory Ford I bet. Probably a tow package.

@LambchopsChopShop 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I was thinking it was probably something like that.

@jaedenwishman3490 Жыл бұрын

Do you know the exact tourqe specs for this or do you just tighten them

@LambchopsChopShop Жыл бұрын

I do not know those. I just tightened it until I was happy with it.

@jaedenwishman3490 Жыл бұрын

@Lambchop's Chop Shop how do you determine its good? Just experience? Or is there something to feel while tightening

@LambchopsChopShop Жыл бұрын

@@jaedenwishman3490 pretty much just experience. Just tighten it until it's tight. No need to gorilla arm it

@Pmcone45 2 жыл бұрын

What size shocks did you need?

@LambchopsChopShop 2 жыл бұрын

I just used a stock replacement. There's a link in the description. 👍👍

@Pmcone45 2 жыл бұрын

@@LambchopsChopShop I only see a link to the springs. But if you went with stock length then I can find it. Thanks!

@LambchopsChopShop 2 жыл бұрын

@@Pmcone45 Your right, I'm sorry. The link for the shocks are in the Bilstein shocks video I made. I got confused, lol.

@heismanhighlights5123 2 жыл бұрын

I’m actually about the go with the same set up lol bilstien shocks and rc leveling kit

@LambchopsChopShop 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I hope you like it. I definitely believe it made a difference in ride quality.

@heismanhighlights5123 2 жыл бұрын

@@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?

@heismanhighlights5123 2 жыл бұрын

@@LambchopsChopShop in terms of ride height

@LambchopsChopShop 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@heismanhighlights5123 2 жыл бұрын

@@LambchopsChopShop sweet thanks man

@remodelation1014 2 жыл бұрын

Didnt this spring leave you a positive camber ?

@LambchopsChopShop 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. You will need an alignment afterwards.

@drewschaefer5777 2 жыл бұрын

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