I have an 06 FX4 Supercrew. i have helo maxx 6 wheels with 285 bfg ats. i want to upgrade to 35 mud terrains. i know peopl fit 35s with a leveling kit but i have the aftermarket rims which i think may rub because of the offset. i think my rims are 18 x 9s, they stick out about 1.5" on each side. would i need a 4" or 6" lift to accomidate this? what are some good lifts i should consider. and is the 4 wheelparts shop a good place to have one installed?

thanks for the help.

 

I'd recommend the 6 inch Fabtech lift. As for 4Wheel Parts, they are a large chain store. Some of them are great, some of them suck. Maybe some member can give you some insite on your local one if you post it's location.

 

i would be using the location in jacksonville. but i could go anywhere from jx to daytona to orlando for a good shop.

wendell, which fabtech kit, iit seems like there a few. i still want to be able to haul my boat and trailer with the truck, was even thinking of addding an add a leaf in to keep the back end up. do i need the more expensive kit with the coilovers?

 

With Fabtech, the coilovers & steering stabilizer will give you a much better ride, but it will have nothing to do with being able to tow your boat. An add-a-leaf will help stiffen up the rear end. Hellwig offers air springs, helper springs, and sway bars that will help you out with your boat hitched to the truck.

 

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thank you for all the info. without the hellwig acc but with the fabtech lift, would the towing capcity be about the same as stock? or will i need the hellwig stuff just to get back to normal?

if i don't go with the coilovers initially will the ride be rougher than stock?

is fabtech considered to be one of the better 6" lift kits?

 

I would say Fabtech is the best 6" lift, I've heard some problems with Pro Comp, but I'm not so sure. Fabtech is better than Pro Comp, IMO.

 

fabtech would do fine with towing and if needed you could do the add-a-leaf like mentioned early. just get the basic, it will do fine

 

does 4200 installed for the following sound right. a 6" fabtech lift kit installed and 4 35" procomp xtreme tires mount, bal, etc on my own aftermarket rims. is 4200 out the door good?

also could i run the 6" lift for awhile on my 285 bfg at's on my helo maxx 6 rims. how bad would that look?