Lets try that again...

Quote from my Rancho Manual, “The required installation time for this system is approximately 7 hours.” LOL! Maybe for Rancho’s senior technician that has worked their since its early days. 16 hours is a little more realistic. Anyway, I finally completed what turned into a week-long project. But as you can see, it was well worth the wait. Here are some final facts and figures:

COST:
All these prices are 20% off. For some reason I was sent a 20% off coupon an ENTIRE purchase from 4Wheel Parts that was attached to the outside of my monthly catalog. None of my other friends got this coupon? My only theory is when I went (by myself) to their Expo Show in San Mateo, CA on March 7th , and entered their $1000 shopping spree promotion, I gave them my address again and they felt sorry for me? Anyway I made them regret sending it to me…

$1104.99 for the Rancho Kit (

 

Pics?

 

This is the 3rd try....


Quote from my Rancho Manual, “The required installation time for this system is approximately 7 hours.” LOL! Maybe for Rancho’s senior technician that has worked their since its early days. 16 hours is a little more realistic. Anyway, I finally completed what turned into a week-long project. But as you can see, it was well worth the wait. Here are some final facts and figures:

COST:
All these prices are 20% off. For some reason I was sent a 20% off coupon an ENTIRE purchase from 4Wheel Parts that was attached to the outside of my monthly catalog. None of my other friends got this coupon? My only theory is when I went (by myself) to their Expo Show in San Mateo, CA on March 7th , and entered their $1000 shopping spree promotion, I gave them my address again and they felt sorry for me? Anyway I made them regret sending it to me…
$1104.99 for the Rancho Kit (RS6588Black)
$167.99 for rear pair of RS9000X Shocks (RS99287)
$204.98 for front coil-over pair of RS9000x Shocks (RS99769)
$951.96 for a set of 17X8 Weld Racing Sidewinders
$671.96 for a set of BFG AT/KO LT315/70R17
$111.48 for Top Precision Grill’s Billet Grill
$60.23 for the corresponding Bumper Grill
$42.99 for the Bug Deflector
Total Damage: ~$3625.00

LABOR:
Roughly 18 work hours (Or 1 week if you have another job at the same time!) I should also point out that part of the labor did include the cutting of some metal bracket that mounted the original rear cross-member. The kit was described to me by a Rancho rep as being completely bolt-in. I’m over it now.

HEIGHT INCREASE:
2.25” in the rear and 5.5” in the front (Yes, this FOUR inch lift raised it FIVE and HALF inches!) With the bigger tires, I got SEVEN inches of total lift!

GAS MILEAGE:
Too early, TBD.

RIDE:
Identical, unless I loosen or harden it with the 9 way adjustable shocks. No tire rubbing.

Here’s a link to the new ride…

https://www.f150online.com/galleries...w.cfm?num=5337

 

Looks like a lot of work. Does the front end sit higher than the rear end now? It looks like it from the pics.

 

i think maybe he is on a slight hill. hey if anyone has one of those coupons and there not using it, im about to get that same lift myself. ill be like this little purple guy for 20% off

 

What about your warrenty? Do you lose the tranny/drivetrain part or did you consult with the dealer first? How much cutting was involved (Torch? or grinder?)
Looks great.

 

The truck looks great! Nice job.

 

Wasnt sure on that, it really does look nice now I need that to

 

Your truck looks awesome with the new lift and other accessories!

 

Damn! That looks awesome and I think if I had your expertise and time - I would have gone with that kit.

I just had the dealer install it for me to keep all warranty in one place.

Here's a pic of Lil Red

https://www.f150online.com/galleries....cfm?gnum=4132

 

Thanks for the feedback guys!

As you know, the rear is much higher than the front when stock, however the kit does a perfect job of making the front and rear identical in height when all said and done.

I spoke with a service rep at my dealership and he said they service lifted trucks all the time under warranty. Its just that when the problem is directly proven to be caused by the suspension mods then "occasionally" there is a despute, but this is rare. But his bottom line at the end of the conversation was "lift it man".

Schmidty

 

Schmidty!!! That is BAD ***!! Hey, I never got that flyer you were faxing from Rancho, and was wondering if you could fax it again. If you need my # again, email me at valdezford@hotmail.com. Also, I thought you said this lift was coming out in late August, where can you order it from? Thanks and again, very nice.

 

How is your braking? some people say upgrade the brakes but I would think the factory brakes could handle the small extra weight just fine. Its rated for a good tow load I can't imagine the brakes not working good but let us know!

 

Is your speedo still on? Have you looked into what you have to do to fix it?

 

Hey tpeterson

Truck looks great what wheels and tires do you have, and what kind of MPG are you geting. Thanks