Common Lift Questions

[06yz250f]

so i figured these get asked a million times a day so ill post the basics. any one can add to it. maybe a mod will make it a sticky.

2004-2008 f150's

2 1/2" leveling kit:
2x4= 33" tires on oem rims
4x4= 35" tires on oem rims

3" leveling kit:
puts to much stress on front suspension. cause parts to wear prematurely.

3" body lift:
4x4- 35's
2x4- 33's

Kit- $350
Install- $600

Performance Accessories
BDS
- both come w/ bumper relocation brackets

truck will not sit level unless you use a spacer as well.
2x4 w/ body lift and spacer- 35's
4x4 w/ body lift and spacer- 35's

4" lift:
35" tires
Rancho you can re-use stock wheels

6" lift:
-2x4 and 4x4= 35" tires. possible rubbing depending on backspacing
-2" spacer on top if you dont have a spacer. (ex. pro comp stage 1 or BDS)
- by doing a 2" spacer (8 inches of lift) you can do 37's. possible rubbing depending on backspacing
- if you have the spacer you can use adjustable shocks to get that extra 2" of lift
-can leave gearing alone if you want
- if you want to change use:
- 4.56 gearing

8" lift
- 4x4= 37's
- need to change gearing (37's put way to much stress on drivetrain)
- 4.88
-sometimes requires
- lengthened drive shafts
- long brake lines
- brake pads will not last long

12" lift
- 4x4= 40" tires
- gearing- 4.88

if your truck doesnt sit level (back is low) heres a few choices:
-bigger block in rear
-AAL (better towing capacity but stiffer ride)
-Shackle lift

Gearing:
35" tires- 4.56's
anything bigger than 35" tires will need 4.88's which are the biggest gears you can fit in these trucks
Prices for gear install: average around here seems to be $1500 for 4x4

front and rear gearing must match each other or your 4x4 will not work.

Rims:
smallest size is 17"

Tires:
You can fit 35x13.00 on 4 inch lift on a 4x4 w/ a really wide wheel with shallow backspacing (ex. 10" wide rim and 4.5" bs)
You can fit 35x12.50's on 6 inch lift
You can fit 37x13.50's on 8 inch lift
Popular Tires:
-BFG All-terrain
-BFG Mud Terrain
-BFG KM2
-Toyo MT
-Nitto MG
-Nitto TG
-Toyo AT
-Kumho MT
-Procomp
-DC
-Micky thompson

Shock Options:
-many options for 6" lifts
- 8" might require custom coilovers, shocks, leafs
Leaf packs
-deaver, atlas, national spring
Coilovers
- Kings

Not sure if this is allowed if, if it is not let me know and i will delete this portion of the information
Common Places to buy from:
josh at sport trailers (crash_lucky)
alon at modbargains.com
4 wheel parts
4 wheel online (do not buy from here, terrible service)
truckaddons.com (never used them so if you have let me know how you rate their service)
Local Truck shops

[RightTurn]

Thanks, this is a good idea. Maybe someone will chime in with their knowledge of the 4" options...

[06yz250f]

Originally Posted by RightTurn

Thanks, this is a good idea. Maybe someone will chime in with their knowledge of the 4" options...

i added a real basic on the 4". i think superlift has a 4.5" lift but havent looked up to double check.

[wandell]

You can fit 35x12.50's or 35x13.00 tires with a 4 inch lift on a 4x4 unless you use a really wide wheel with shallow backspacing (like 10 inches wide with 4.5 inch bs).

[IDNC76]

dont forget us good ole boys with our Body lifts

[06yz250f]

wandell,
did i get it right in the post?
idnc,
i added body lift. slipped my mind when adding them all. if you dont mind me asking what did you pay for total w/ install so i can add that as well

[wandell]

I think you got it covered 06yz250f.

[DARK KNIGHT08]

Great write up.

[IDNC76]

Originally Posted by 06yz250f

wandell,
did i get it right in the post?
idnc,
i added body lift. slipped my mind when adding them all. if you dont mind me asking what did you pay for total w/ install so i can add that as well

BL was $350

labor was about $600

[pop_r_master]

What size tire on 2.5" leveling kit stock rim. 35x12.50?

[wandell]

Read the first post.

[mason07]

Originally Posted by IDNC76

BL was $350

labor was about $600

where did u get that kit from for that much?

did it come with bumper brackets and all?

[wandell]

The Performance Accessory body lifts come with everything you need including bumper relocation brackets.

[IDNC76]

Originally Posted by mason07

where did u get that kit from for that much?

did it come with bumper brackets and all?

mine is acutally a BDS body lift.

and yes it came with everything

[FX4life]

You might add that 8" plus requires heavy modification (sometimes) to other areas you likewise would not have to touch with a lift smaller than 8"

For instance:
Driveshafts lengthened
Brake lines
Your going to eat through stock or crappy brake pads very fast (just upgrade or upgrade when they wear out)
If you have cranked your lift up ball joints and such will wear out faster (at least mine have)
regearing (as you mentioned) is a must to gain back some power and save the tranny

Also you could add that on 8" plus i beleive only king makes a coilover and also makes a piggyback for the rear but there are other options for rear shocks as well, you can upgrade the leaf packs to deaver, atlas, or national springs.

With 6" lifts there are lots of choices on coilovers, rear shocks, and leaf packs without having to get into the custom ordering.

tire choices might be a good add on

-Toyo MT
-Nitto MG
-Nitto TG
-Toyo AT
-Kumho MT
-Procomp
-DC
-Micky thompson

ill add as i think of stuff. This is a good idea though