Guys with 6inch lifts
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Originally Posted by Josiah
I'd go with the Rize 8" if I did it again, hell I'd probably go with an FTS kit if I did it again and it would see dirt at the most. Not worth it in the long run.
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From: San Antonio, TX
Originally Posted by captain morgan8
Why are you wantin to lift your truck, just for looks or to improve your off road capabilities? If you're goin for looks a 6" with 35's is what I'd go with. That way you would have a good lookin truck and still be able to tow anything you would regularly tow without having to re-gear. If you're wantin a truck you can hit up the mud holes in, take the $5k you would be spending on a lift/wheels/tires and go get you an old beat up truck. If I could go back that's what I would have done instead of wasting money on this F150.
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Originally Posted by baja150
Good thing brakes are pretty cheap. 
The bigger expenses are yet to come... like the week after the warranty expires.
Your truck does look sweet though!
The bigger expenses are yet to come... like the week after the warranty expires.Your truck does look sweet though!
PS: Find me a quality shop that will do a SAS including parts for $3,000. Most places will want around $10,000 including parts, not to mention if you're going to go that far you're going to want to run a 4-Link system and King coilovers on all four corners as well as 1 tons or Militarys.
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From: El Paso,TX
Originally Posted by baja150
I agree with BlackDawg and Thumper... get a 6" kit with adjustable coilovers, so you'll save some money and if you want to go a little over 6" you'll be able to.
I have a 6" lift and 35's and I think it's about perfect all around. See my gallery for pictures.
Like Thumper said... you'll always want to go bigger, but in my opinion 35's are the largest tire I feel comfortable running and would recommend for a F-150. Again, just my opinion but I feel 37's and bigger are pushing the limit of a 3/4 ton independent front suspension. A straight axle front suspension like a F-250, that's a different story. I've had several lifted Rangers and F-150's, when I was younger I always lifted them as high as possible with the biggest tires I could possibly fit even if they rubbed. I've learned many times that long term, the bigger the lift and the bigger the tires, the more driveline (transmission, transfer case, axles, drive shafts, u-joints, etc.) and suspension (wheel bearings, ball joints, suspension bushings, shocks, brake pads & rotors, tie rods, steering gears/steering racks, etc.) problems you're going to have. It all goes back to the old saying... you have to pay to play. If you want to drive around like a badass with 10" of lift and 38" tires... go for it, but you better be prepared for the additonal expenses you're going to incur.
I have a 6" lift and 35's and I think it's about perfect all around. See my gallery for pictures.
Like Thumper said... you'll always want to go bigger, but in my opinion 35's are the largest tire I feel comfortable running and would recommend for a F-150. Again, just my opinion but I feel 37's and bigger are pushing the limit of a 3/4 ton independent front suspension. A straight axle front suspension like a F-250, that's a different story. I've had several lifted Rangers and F-150's, when I was younger I always lifted them as high as possible with the biggest tires I could possibly fit even if they rubbed. I've learned many times that long term, the bigger the lift and the bigger the tires, the more driveline (transmission, transfer case, axles, drive shafts, u-joints, etc.) and suspension (wheel bearings, ball joints, suspension bushings, shocks, brake pads & rotors, tie rods, steering gears/steering racks, etc.) problems you're going to have. It all goes back to the old saying... you have to pay to play. If you want to drive around like a badass with 10" of lift and 38" tires... go for it, but you better be prepared for the additonal expenses you're going to incur.
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Originally Posted by ThumperMX113
The difference in reliability between 35s and 37s is zip, IMO. If something breaks, its on reason to improve.
PS: Find me a quality shop that will do a SAS including parts for $3,000. Most places will want around $10,000 including parts, not to mention if you're going to go that far you're going to want to run a 4-Link system and King coilovers on all four corners as well as 1 tons or Militarys.
PS: Find me a quality shop that will do a SAS including parts for $3,000. Most places will want around $10,000 including parts, not to mention if you're going to go that far you're going to want to run a 4-Link system and King coilovers on all four corners as well as 1 tons or Militarys.
You can get a used Dana 60 with full front suspension from a 2005+ (coil spring) F-350 for about $1500.... probably closer to $1200. All you would need to do is weld the shock/coil towers and control arm mounts onto the F-150 frame, adapt the steering and brake lines, and get a new driveshaft made. I know I make it sound easier than it is, but I know a lot of people in my area that would do the conversion in about a week for about $2000-2500 labor... I'm one of them. You could a quality job and easily stay under $5000 if you find the right person.
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Originally Posted by ThumperMX113
The difference in reliability between 35s and 37s is zip, IMO. If something breaks, its on reason to improve.
Just as an example, two tires, both BFG Mud-Terrains. A 35x12.50r17 weighs 60 lbs., a 37x12.50r17 weighs 72 lbs. That's a 12 pound difference. Plus, keep in mind I'm comparing a 12.5" wide 37" tire... most 37" tires are wider, so the weight difference would be greater. 12+ pounds may not seem like a lot, but when considering the force on the suspension components that are controlling the tire when it cycles from road conditions, 12 pounds can be a huge difference. Remember, force = mass x acceleration.
I wasn't giving you a hard time for having 37" tires. I think your truck looks real good and you have a good suspension and good shocks to controll the unsprung weight. I was just stating that in my opinion a tire larger than 36" in diameter is borderline pushing the limits of a IFS F-150.
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Originally Posted by Seth19
Whats the exact height of you guys' trucks with the 8" on 37's? Im tryin to figure out how tall mine will be when I get it all done.
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I have the fabtech with dirt logics and purchased some fox res. for the rear. If you ever have to park in a parking garage or your regular garage, you will be happy you have the six inch. I personally dont like the front cross member on the rize and I dont like how the front shocks attach. Also if you get the fabtech I recommend the dual stabilizers with it. It is a very capable kit for both on and off road. Thumper is correct you always want to go bigger, but you have to look at the practicality of what you are doing. A daily driver is different than a weekend driver. If I had another car to drive daily I would be sitting on 40's but that isnt the case. Whatever you choose you will have a nice truck!! Good luck!!
