Best Lift for my Needs and Budget

bennetth95 · #1 02-20-2012, 04:35 PM

Hey yall, i've got an 02 f150 supercrew lariat 4X4. I'm planning on lifting it in a couple of weeks and putting some 35s on. I wanna do a drop bracket lift, but I don't want a 6''. I'm considering a rancho 4''(can you still even get them for old body style?), rcd 5'', or the rouch country 4-5''. It will mostly stay on the street except when i go hunting, but it will see some minor offroading and trails. Out of these three lifts which would be the best option for me? Oh and one other question: do I have to get 18'' rims to clear the new steering knuckles or can i keep 17s with the right backspacing/offset?
Thanks

06yz250f · #2 02-20-2012, 04:50 PM

you can get 17's.

any of those lifts will be good so find what you can get for the best price.

bennetth95 · #3 02-20-2012, 05:03 PM

Well, im strongly considering the rcd. My only concern is what shocks it comes with. On the website the picture shows 4600s, but i've seen people with the lift that have 5100s. Do you know what shocks the kit comes with? The website isn't really specific, just says bilstein socks.

pizzaman711 · #4 02-20-2012, 05:03 PM

What he said^. Go with whatever's the best price.

Either shocks will be good, the 5100's are just for more offroad, while I guess you could say the 4600's would be more street friendly.

bennetth95 · #5 02-20-2012, 06:04 PM

Thanks! I think I've made up my mind on the rcd kit. Will I have much rubbing with 35X12.5sR17s? I don't want to have to trim much

06yz250f · #6 02-20-2012, 06:11 PM

depends on your wheel choice but most likely not much if at all

wandell · #7 02-21-2012, 12:22 PM

The RCD is the best followed by the Rancho. Also, you can fit 16 inch wheels with all of those kits. Personally, I'd suggest a 10 inch wide wheel with 4.5 inches of backspacing whether you go with 16's, 17's, 18's or 20's.

bennetth95 · #8 02-21-2012, 03:33 PM

I'm getting the rcd for sure then! When you order it, does it come with 4600s or 5100s though?

michaeldecilos · #9 02-22-2012, 03:00 PM

I would take a look at a Zone lift too. I was considering a rough country, but I heard the Zone has stronger knuckles and it more durable. I don't do much off roading at all. It's mainly for show. But I love the way it came out.

TheRealMilkman · #10 02-26-2012, 09:22 PM

I just bought a rcd 5 for my 99 and the quality is amazing im tellin u the spindles look like there for a one ton setup , and my kit came with 5100 Bilstein

bennetth95 · #11 03-01-2012, 09:27 PM

Didn't really consider price before. RCD at $1800 is a little pricey for me. What do yall think about the Rough Country 4-5''?

bennetth95 · #12 03-05-2012, 06:24 PM

TheRealMilkman · #13 03-12-2012, 03:52 AM

I have always gone by the old adage you get what you pay 4,I guess it also depends on what u plan to do with it

MIKE 04 GT · #14 03-16-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bennetth95

Didn't really consider price before. RCD at $1800 is a little pricey for me. What do yall think about the Rough Country 4-5''?

i have been running the RCX lift for about 2 or 3 years and i have not had one problem. i dont beat the piss out of it but it has not had a problem. install was easy.