2014 E150 2wd lift

[Vanguy]

What would be the cheapest way of getting about 2" of lift in the front of my 2014 E150 cargo van? Are there any factory springs that I might be able to find at a salvage yard that would give me a slight lift? Just looking for a little extra clearance for some bigger wheels and tires. I'm currently running stock 225/75/16's and looking to go up to some 245/70/17's or possibly 265/70/17's

[TheLetterJ]

Moog CC880S springs are about $150 and seem to be the most popular method of acheiving 1-2" of lift in the front. Alternately, you can use a 2" coil spacer that's listed to fit an F350 truck, you'll also need a pair of 8" long 3/4" coarse thread bolts and some 3/4" fender washers to make those work, but it's still a little bit cheaper than replacement coils if that's the sole concern. A 265/70/17 should clear just fine with either method, but may rub the lower rear corner of the front fenders if you drive it like you stole it.

[JWA]

Originally Posted by TheLetterJ

A 265/70/17 should clear just fine with either method, but may rub the lower rear corner of the front fenders if you drive it like you stole it.

Is there any other way to drive?

Here's a few photos of LT265/70-R16's on a 2003 E250 completely stock, original springs with about 180K miles on the van:

Right turn, full lock:



Straight ahead:



HTH

[carringb]

The Moogs are a good, affordable option.

Otherwise, if you find a cutaway at a salvage yard with a 4400 or 4600 FAWR, this would give you about a 1.5" lift and 265s will fit, with only minor rubbing at full lock when the suspension is compressed. Problem with cutaways, is they usually don't find their way into the used parts network until they are either very worn out, or very crashed.

[Vanguy]

Thanks guys for the replies. Would E350 or any F series springs work? If not looks like the Moog's would be my best option.