How to identify aftermarket lift height?

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How to identify aftermarket lift height?

Dr3w42
So I posted pictures of my new-ish truck a few days ago and forum members noted it's obnoxious lift height, as did I when I showed up to buy it ( the marketplace pictures weren't the greatest  )

I am not looking to remove the lift as it contributes to the character of the truck that had been aptly named "Big Bitch" as the previous owner slapped a big lime green decal on the hood deflector declaring it as such. What I am looking for is information on possible measurements I can take to figure out just how high it is lifted so I can purchase the correct shock absorbers and other such worn suspension components.    

Andrew
"Big Bitch" 1985 F250 SC  XLT Lariat 4x4 5.0 EFI 4spd

2005 F150 SCrew King Ranch

1977 MG B Roadster 4spd w/OD
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Rembrant
Slide under the front end, I assume there are lift brackets under there? Measure the distance center to center of the two bolts circled in red below (Somebody might have to correct me on this...there's lots of 8 lug experts on here, and I'm not one of them).

1994 F150 4x2 Flareside. 5.0 w/MAF, 4R70W, stock.
1984 F150 4X2 Flareside. Mild 302 w/ 5spd. Sold.
1980 F150 4X4 Flareside. 300i6 w/ 5spd. Sold in 2021.
1980 F100 4X2 Flareside. 351w/2bbl w/NP435. Sold in 1995

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Gary Lewis
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Cory - I agree with you.  The TTB's would normally be held in by the top bolts.
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Rembrant
Gary Lewis wrote
Cory - I agree with you.  The TTB's would normally be held in by the top bolts.
Right, and you can’t check it on the passenger side because the factory bracket usually gets removed I think.
1994 F150 4x2 Flareside. 5.0 w/MAF, 4R70W, stock.
1984 F150 4X2 Flareside. Mild 302 w/ 5spd. Sold.
1980 F150 4X4 Flareside. 300i6 w/ 5spd. Sold in 2021.
1980 F100 4X2 Flareside. 351w/2bbl w/NP435. Sold in 1995

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Dr3w42
Alright thanks for the info guys, I wont be able to crawl under my truck for about a week because I'm currently 100+ miles away but I'll relay this info to my buddy and see if I can get him to crawl under there for me.  
Andrew
"Big Bitch" 1985 F250 SC  XLT Lariat 4x4 5.0 EFI 4spd

2005 F150 SCrew King Ranch

1977 MG B Roadster 4spd w/OD