Adding a Lift and 35" tires to a 1999 Ford F250 7.3 PowerStroke Diesel

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Link to the lift/leveling kit is in the video description

[@sethdenzak]

You did not install the rear block though?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

@@sethdenzak correct, the truck sits level without it. Don't know why, but it does.

[@tldrafaik6144]

Thank you for explaining everthing clearly. That is one sweet truck.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks!!

[@budgetfix711]

That really changed the look of the truck. Good work.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yes it does!

[@gadgetdan1]

It came out looking good, but I definitely would not go with that kit. The front needs new springs, not blocks (they look like leaf springs, but they are just blocks). The reason you need lift springs is because the Super Duty only has about 2" of up travel before hitting the bump stops, which this kit does not change. A real 4" lift springs will give you 6" of up travel, so you have real flex for off road as well as a better ride because you won't be constantly using the rubber bump stop as your helper spring. The second reason to avoid this kit is the track bar drop spacers. The stock bracket extends several inches in all directions, so the bracket uses leverage, doubling the effective strength of the bolts. The spacers concentrate the forces right near the spacers, losing the leverage advantage and increasing stress on the bolts. This is why real lift kits include a new track bar bracket that bolts to the front of the frame. This kit is nowhere near as useable or safe as even a Rough Country leveling kit, which doesn't cost much more. I don't know how this company got a liability signoff to sell this kit. If it used an add-a-leaf and a reinforced bracket it would have better stability, better articulation, better ride, and better durability. You get what you pay for.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks

[@jamespskowski432]

Nice job. A clamp will keep the springs together when cutting the center pin with the "death wheel" Then you can ease the tension off once the pin is taken care of. Not as much fun though.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Good point, on the other hand, a little danger keeps the ol' heart rate up!

[@powerstrokediesel99]

Great job with this! In terms of the badges normally I don’t prefer putting the 6.0 badge on a 7.3 but in this case with the red truck it looks sweet man! Keep up the great content on the channel 👍🏼

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks. This truck belongs to my buddy, the owner before him did the badges. I believe he has already changed them out.

[@charlesbeans2398]

Great video…I was looking at some leveling kits for mine and was confused about the trac bar spacers…thank you👍🏼 with me luck on those 2 bolts 🤟🏼

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Glad to help - good luck!!

[@BJACK703]

That's the kind of F250 I want. A nice red, crew cab, 4x4, 6ft bed, and if I need em cab lights.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

They do look good in red.

[@thomaslochner9068]

Not a crew cab however, just an extended cab. 😛

[@blackdiamondrob]

i logged in just to subscribe to you! excellent job...my 7.3 sittingon 8" and looking to go down. not as young as i used to be.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Man, I appreciate it! I'm right there with you on the old part. I'm starting to like my music low, just like my trucks!

[@coultermains1770]

Still loving all of this- solid work man

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks!!

[@kinksbikes]

I just did this lift last weekend only front its about 1 inch lower in rear now , but you confirmed i can fit 35's

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I have 35s on 3 trucks now with that same lift.

[@mcdougo2820]

This truck confuses me because it has the 5.4L triton V8 badge and then a 6.0L badge and it has 99 7.3L in the title so I’m having an aneurysm trying to figure it out. Tho I’ve only seen 1 minuet sooo.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

LOL, yeah let me clear it up a bit. The badges on the front of the fender are actually PowerstrokeV8 badges. They look just like the TritonV8 badges, but they actually say PowerstrokeV8. The early 99's received those fender badges and didn't get a door badge. In late 99 or so they added the black door badge. Some trucks got both the black door badge and the fender badge, others did not. Since this truck was early enough to not receive a door badge, someone found some 6.0 badges and slapped them on.

[@adamtedder1012]

track bar. and you can get them adjustable.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yeah, I've seen them for sale.

[@joecastillo8995]

Do you know if this lift kit will work with a 1999 F350 with a Manufactured date of 07/98? Thank you I love your Video

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

This truck is also an early '99 - My personal truck is a 2000 and it also has the same kit.

[@danielallen860]

Do you know the offset and back spacing for wheels

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I asked my buddy (who owns the truck) but he can't remember now.

[@chriswithrow3107]

Pan rod = track bar, as you noted in your timestamps

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

lol, yeah. I had all kinds of trouble calling it what it was with the camera on me.

[@edwinvasquezp]

You forgot the links for the tires and rims, great video 👌🏼

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks, he ended up buying tires and wheels locally.

[@jacobblackford6688]

Good video. But i did have a question about the u bolts, the early 99 if im not mistaking have square u bolts but the link you put in the description shows semi round u bolts and states that it does not fit for the early model. Is there a big difference in the u bolts? And can it cause issues?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

This truck is an early '99 - my personal truck is a 2000 - both have the same lift on them.

[@colton7373]

This is gonna be a fun video I can feel it. Lol

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Hope you enjoy. It was sure fun to make it!

[@elpana559]

Mándame la dirección donde compraste esos rines y que número exacto a esos para mí carro

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

This was a friends truck. They were bought locally.

[@AngryJesus]

Seeing that mickey mouse crap Ford put inside the frame made my decision not to get a kit like this. Ill just spend a little extra and get a kit with new leafs and an adjustable track bar. I'm glad you highlighted that part of the installation.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Crazy stuff for real

[@nestorenriquehuerta6309]

Nice

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks

[@austinyeoman8237]

did you guys bleed the front brakes after disconnecting the brake lines?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yes, we gravity bled them

[@87fbarton]

I did it, dang it! I stripped the nut plate trying to take the darn track bar mounting bracket out. The front lower bolt I cut and can't get it out. So, do you think I can cut a window in the frame right there and just fish it out? Then use the opening to do away with the plate and just use nuts and washers to remount the one?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Man, I just had a moment of silence for you.... Yes, that's exactly what I did. I used a plasma cutter and cut a window in the side of the frame, cut the bolt off, then slid the whole thing out.

[@dagoduchamp9891]

Nice video

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks

[@thomashumphrey4114]

Great Video! What is the name of the running boards you have! I love those!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Those are from N-Fab - I have a video on my channel where I install these on a black F250 - I think I have the product link in the description of that video.

[@nick7.398]

My axle slid a little over when taking it apart and now I can’t get it lined up for the little nub that goes to axle and threads through the leaf

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

That's pretty common. The leaf spring will move from side to side. A little prying and swearing will get it back.

[@adamtedder1012]

ratchet straps always work.

[@HPST205]

Does the tire rub when you turn?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

No, it sure doesn't. He did have to trim some from the front valence, but otherwise it's good.

[@john-robertlyons8785]

It looks to me like the front leaf springs have collapsed and inverted after you added the shim kit. The guy that owned my f250 before me put the same shim pack on and my springs have completely collapsed and inverted. Are you getting any driveline vibrations at high speeds yet? I will be removing my shim pack soon and replacing with larger height leaf springs. Not trying to be a smart a$$ but I think you are about to experience the same thing I am.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

This is actually my buddies truck, but I have a video on my 2000 F250 7.3 where I point out the same sagging springs. I had about a million people chime in and say that the factory springs were always completely flat, or just a bit de-arched. I had no idea, but I got to reasearching it a bit on the 7.3 forums and evidently that question had been asked A LOT, and the answer was basically the same. They still look flat to me, though.

[@mondavou9408]

I'm looking for information on that running board. I just bought an '03 Supercab and one of the factory boards is destroyed. Sounds like an upgrade opportunity. The running board /nerf bar (with it's extra length) on this red truck is exactly what I'm looking to get. Any information at all would sure be helpful. Thanks.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

The company is called N-Fab. You can go to their website and get the correct part number for your exact truck. I usually put that part number into Amazon and order that way.

[@mondavou9408]

@@ProjectTimeGarage Thank you for your reply. You've got a good channel with lots of practical tips - really appreciate it. New sub.

[@dustinwarner2013]

How did you get the track bar back on I’m having a hard time I’ve got my spacers under the trac bar mount but the track bar is a little off from being able to get back in

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Use a ratchet strap and pull the front axle toward the driver's side. That will help a ton.

[@austinyeoman8237]

Thanks for the video Project Time Garage. Would you avoid the sketchy track bar mount issue if you purchase a leveling / lift kit with an adjustable track bar ?

[@superdutysteve6934]

Yea you can buy a kit with an adjustable as an alternative. I bought a track bar made for 2 inch levels.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Exactly what SuperDutySteve said - Thanks!

[@austinyeoman8237]

Right on thanks for the info

[@braytonwillerval3942]

Hi, I’m having an issue with reconnecting the track bar. I disconnected it from the frame but not the passenger side where it ties in. So am I supposed to disconnect it from both, put the tires back on and then I’ll be able to mount it back up?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I think it's easier with the tires off.

[@braytonwillerval3942]

@@ProjectTimeGarage I ended up buying an icon track bar that’s adjustable

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

@@braytonwillerval3942 Oh, how do you like it? I've thought about doing that exact thing.

[@braytonwillerval3942]

@@ProjectTimeGarage I figured it would be easier to fit, it hasn’t came in yet. I got the 3.5” lift kit from wild and my track bar even with prying is 1/4 too short so instead of messing with it I decided to spend the money on a new one instead of using the same one from 2001

[@humveekid]

Should have clamped the spring!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Good catch!

[@ivanvail928]

Would it be necessary to change the pitman arm?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I have never needed to change to a drop pitman arm with 2 or 3" kits. That said, it definitely wouldn't hurt to change it.

[@ar.al.7780]

I noticed that you use only one spacer on the track bar mount. why not use one in each bolt ??

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Actually, that was little misleading. I ended up cutting the video before we did final assembly. What you saw was me starting a bolt with a nut inside the frame rail. The bolt was there to keep the nut steady until I could tack-weld it in place. After that, the bolt came back out, and the spacer/bolt were installed.

[@ar.al.7780]

@@ProjectTimeGarage Ok. I see

[@swampdonkey1517]

Would you carry this offroad with the flex? Also do you have the link to where you got the wheels?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

For my definition of "off road", yes I would. In my world, off road generally means straight utility work; like using it for farm use, hills, snow, mud, etc. Would I rock crawl with it? No, it's just way too long and not nimble enough. For the wheels, they were bought locally from Discount Tire, so no link unfortunately.

[@richmcgarvey4118]

Could just be the video but looked to me like you used U-bolts for the late 99 on an early 99 and they are not the same.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

If you mean on the shock mount plate, yeah they are different. The kit comes with the same U-bolt regardless of early/late, noticed it too. Worked fine, though and does the same job.

[@brandondacome1012]

Level and 35s? I’m about to go to 35s on 20x10 -24 and I’m afraid they won’t fit properly.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

These wheels on this truck are Helo 20x10 -44mm. Tires are Toyo Open Country M/T 35x12.50x20. There was light rubbing on the rear part of the fender liner (the plastic part). I heat gun and some massaging fixed it. The other truck on my channel - Freedom - has the exact same specs and needed the same heat gun treatment.

[@richieandcrew]

@@ProjectTimeGarage this was what i was looking for! this answer right here! Thank you for interacting with the comments.

[@christopherdavis195]

The only thing that made it look better was the black rims and big grip tires

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

They helped.

[@rotarykilla26]

How many inch of lift did you gain from factory height?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Just over 2 inches.

[@franciscovicente2471]

Can you tell me how big the spacer was for the track bar? They didn't send mine

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Roughly 1/2"

[@franciscovicente2471]

Thanks, but I already ordered the bar since the bushings were worn out also

[@rickfowler5342]

No rubbing at all? How'd the alignment turn out?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Little rubbing on the plastic splash shield at the back of the tire. A heat gun and about 2 minutes and no more rubbing, and it still looks right. Took it in for alignment, none necessary.

[@croneous]

What’s the offset of those any rubbing?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I think they are -44mm. They do rub some on the liners, but a heat gun cures it easily.

[@buchananshane]

Any cannel doing 7.3 videos this good gets a sub, thumbs up, and watch from me, great job!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks for the sub - Welcome aboard!! Plenty of 7.3 stuff to come.

[@Uneek637]

My thoughts exactly.

[@Artburg]

How thick was the stack you put in front? And did it give you that same amount of lift?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Front pack was 3", actual lift was around 2-3/4".

[@damagedbyus]

Do you have to space the track bar

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

13:49 In the video starts the track bar spacer drop.

[@bartnunn5368]

What name brand is the spring pack kit called? and where was it purchased?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I just now put the Amazon link to the kit in the video description. It's from Wulf Suspension.

[@seasoninsanity9577]

What size lift in the front ?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

About 3". There's an Amazon link in the video description for the exact kit we used.

[@joshping3025]

Does your driver side front wheel rub finder liner when turning left

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yep, sure does. At least it did... I ended up using a heat gun to make it malleable and then just pushed it in and gave it a little bit of relief. No more rubbing.

[@silvergrizzly316]

My 2000 F350 7.3l does the same thing, driver side wheel rubs the liner when turning left.

[@sapper3619]

What running boards are those

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

They are from NFab. Should be available on Amazon.

[@blakesuer3269]

Are you worried about you axel wrap

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

No, since it's basically add-a-leafs wrap isn't a problem for the front. For the rear, we ended up not lifting it since it sat level when we lifted the front.

[@michaelreilly6172]

Any rubbing up front from the 35's?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Some on the rear plastic inner fender liner - a little heat gun treatment and it's all good though.

[@rickfowler5342]

Not positive but I believe a slightly different, more positive offset would have those tires clearing with no rubbing at all. Looks like yours are 10-12" wide with a significant negative offset, verses the +6 offset from the factory

[@ralphaguirre964]

What size lift did u put on it

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

3" advertised, but it actually measures about 2.5"

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Oh and I almost forgot to mention that the link for the actual lift kit I used is in the video description box below the video.

[@xthexadvantagex]

How bad does it rub at lock

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

None unless the suspension bounces. A few minutes with a heat gun fixes all.

[@xthexadvantagex]

@@ProjectTimeGarage so I don’t have a lift but I’d like to get some bigger tires on there. I currently have 285/75/16 and they run pretty bad on the leafs at lock. Is the solution more offset In the wheels?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

@@xthexadvantagex offset would definitely help. At full lock, mine are about 2 inches away from the leaf spring.

[@rickfowler5342]

@@xthexadvantagex if you switch the wheels to a more negative offset, it will move the wheel out and away from the leaf spring

[@budgetfix711]

Where can I get one of those ProjectTime Garage decals?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

shoot me an e-mail at [e-mail]

[@aaronabney8924]

Its a sway bar my guy

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yeah, sometimes words are hard to find when the camera is on you.

[@aaronabney8924]

I gotcha bud

[@marktaylor7721]

Change the music had to mute

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Didn't have a lot of choice in music selection. Copyright laws and all.

[@austinyeoman8237]

@@ProjectTimeGarage music was fine in my opinion

[@judefranklin8362]

6.0 lol

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

What do you mean? It's not a 6.0

[@daveh8316]

i dont like low profile wheels on trucks

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I came up through the 80's. Everything had 38 or 40 inch tires with 15" wheels. I still have a 74 F100 with 35s and 15" Barts wheels. One thing is for sure is that drivability with the lower profile tires is about a million percent better. Shorter sidewalls makes it feel better in a curve - not like road racing, just normal back roads driving. Feels a lot less like it's about to skate off into the ditch.

[@daveh8316]

@@ProjectTimeGarage yeah i agree its better ride on a paved road, if you ever drive your truck on a paved road..... my 91 f 150 or 85 chevy scottsdale did not seen a paved road since 95 no reason to drive a lifted truck on the road (imo).. i live in the woods away from town and have other vehicles... im old school too i just hate low profile wheels everone tells me to put them on my 68 chevelle... no friggin way my daily driver since 98 but with joes new gas prices the 05 cavy gets used more lol

[@IndiansAuto]

Are you that hungry? You have more ads than anyone i see on KZbin!!!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I had no idea. This is the first I've heard about this.bthanks for letting me know.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Man, you were right. I left it up to YT to place ads, they way overdid it. I ended up going through all my videos and hand placing the ads. I'm glad you pointed this out!!

[@juancervantes561]

What leveling kit you use

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Wulf from Amazon. The only thing in the kit is additional leaf springs, some U-bolts and nuts. Oh and the trackbar spacers.