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Old 04-08-2014, 07:27 AM
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Suspension lift kit 03 f150

Who make a good complete lift for a 2003 super-crew only looking to go 3" to 4" no higher it's a 4x4 what's is a quality kit
 
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In that size I think your only option would be the rough country 4" lift. Now if you want to go bigger, that opens up a lot of other choices. But rough country makes good products, and the price on them is pretty good.
 
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Old 04-09-2014, 08:56 PM
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+1 on the Rough Country. I just installed it on my 2002 Screw 4x4 last month and it looks great. I am happy with the quality and Rough Country warranty is for life. I think it was $999.00 for the 4" lift. 5" lift was the same price. I went with 4" because I never plan on going bigger than 33" tires even though I can fit 35" no problem. Just go to a quality shop for the install or do it yourself. I learned my lesson, my shop sucked big time.



 
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Old 04-09-2014, 09:21 PM
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Truck looks great i like the way it sits. How does the shocks ride that the kit comes with
 
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Old 04-10-2014, 08:05 AM
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In my opinion the RC shocks are fine. They perform well on the street. I have never off roaded them yet BUT I have had the chance to use them at the tail end of this winter. They performed just fine in all that damn ice and snow we had not to mention all the huge pot holes the ice created. I'd say that was worse than some off roading I have done and the RC shocks performed well. I will most likely go with Bilsteins as replacements but only after these shocks go bad. I have had Bilsteins on all my trucks and love them but I won't waste money either. Unless money isn't an issue go with better shocks but honestly I think you will be happy with the ones in the kit. So far I am very pleased with the lift kit, and wheels and tire combo. Hope this helped a little, Good Luck!
 
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Old 04-11-2014, 12:40 PM
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Rancho also makes a quality 4 inch kit. Also, keep in mind that the torsion bars suspension as a limited amount of ride height adjustment. So if you find a killer deal on a 6 inch kit, the preload on the torsion bars can be set so you only lift the truck 4 inches or so.
 
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Old 04-13-2014, 09:01 PM
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I checked rancho web site they don't show anything for a 2003 f150
 
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Old 04-15-2014, 03:13 AM
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Rancho might have discontinued theirs. Fewer and fewer companies are making 4" kits, the market just isn't there for them as much as it is for 6" kits.
 
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Old 07-27-2014, 03:53 PM
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Rough country where is the cheapest place to buy the 4" -5" lift. Will i need anything else or it comes complete. No surprises
 
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Originally Posted by pipejob1
Rough country where is the cheapest place to buy the 4" -5" lift. Will i need anything else or it comes complete. No surprises
Changes all the time. Easiest way to find out is to google it or the model number on it. Be prepared to make some phone calls to to check if they even have it in stock. And if your going to pay someone to install it, check with them. They might cut you a deal if you buy from them and have them install.

And yes it'll come complete with everything needed, with the exception of parts on your truck that could be worn and need replacing to align it properly like tie rod ends, etc.
 
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Old 08-15-2014, 08:01 AM
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I would love to see some pictures of 4-5" lifted supercrews
 
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Old 08-18-2014, 12:51 PM
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I had a 3 inch body lift and the torsion bars cranked up another inch or two. So basically I had 4 to 5 inches of total lift.



https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...999-181434.jpg
 
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Can you order the rough country lift with out there shocks or with Bilstiens
 
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You'd have to call them to find out for sure, but I don't think so. It'd save you like 60-80 dollars if you could though.
 
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Do the stock brake lines work with the 4" lift or do you need longer
 


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