I posted this here instead of the suspension section because i know this will get more feedback. I have wanted to lift my truck for some time now and have gone back and forth on exactly what to do. I was set on the procomp stage 2 then went with the stage 1 idea because it was cheaper. I want to do it the right way and not cheap out on a 40k plus truck, so im asking for advice from the f150 family. I want an opinion on which option would look and be the best in your opinion and i just got some 35x12.5.20 graps so if i stay with the 6" i have no need for tires.

Option 1-PC Stage 1 with 20x10 MM 951 (approx $3000 installed)
Option 2-PC Stage 2 with 20X10 MM 951 (approx $4000 installed)
Option 3-Rize 8" with 20X10 MM 951 and 37" graps or toyo m/t
Option 4-Maybe something better?

Im bored at work and thought i would see what the general opinion is if this was their truck.

 

I think option 3 would look the best.

 

Option 4-Fabtech 6"

 

I knew i would get a fabtech vote pretty quick

 

Option 3 would be my pick. If price isn't an issue I would suggest checking out a BDS lift.

http://bds-suspension.com/php/ProductSelect.php

 

Option 3 without a doubt !!

 

#3 if money aint an issue

 

There is plenty of options out there for a suspension lift

Fabtech
Pro-Comp
Rancho
Skyjacker
SuperLift
Rize
CST
BDS

If you only want to clear 35's rize does make a 6", but it is the same price as the 8" so most opt for the 8

The rancho is only 4.5" but it will clear 35's and will allow you to keep your stock wheels if you want to. Also the rancho does not relocate the steering rack to reduce the bump steer, only lifts 4.5" so you don't need to.

The system used by the rize 8" to relocate the steering rack is much better than the fabtech or pro-comp.

Just about all lifts will require the front driveshaft to be reclocked to stop the vibe. You don't have to reclock them, you might get lucky and not get a vibe, but it is highly advised that you do.


My choice, 6" or less, Rancho. More than 6", Rize 8" lift with coilovers

 

bds 8" is prolly cheaper than rize... but if you want 6" with 35's... the superlift kit seems pretty quality... as "quality" lifts go... dont forget RCD, i have it and but its pricey... its solid but i cant imagine any of the other kits being all that better or worse... i personally dont like the procomp... it seems some people have problems with procomp on fullsize trucks and jeeps alike

 

The Rancho is 4" not 4.5" ... The RCD is 4.5". The BDS 8" is probably cheaper than the Rize but it also doesn't come with a steering rack that slides on roller bearings to make it steer just like factory wheels and tires.

 

id go with 2 or fabtech, that way you already have tires

 

Im also interested, what does a 8inch rize look like on 35's. I can't imagine the gas mileage w 37's right now

 

I'd say the rize 8", because if your even thinking about it now you will kick yourself later on down the road if you dump alot of money in a smaller lift.

The lift, rims/tires, and gears are expensive to do all at once, but better to do it once instead of going 6 then changing down the road when you want more.

I've dug my rize so far, no issues outside of the price tag.

 

X2, this lift is very quality & the ride is nice both off and on road.

 

Thumper your truck is one of the reasons i want the rize! I was looking in the new 09+ section and dont know if i want to wait before i lift to see how the new trucks do and possibly get a 2010 model. I think if i do go with a lift its going to be the 8" rize with the either the fox coilovers or the kings, basically the same setup thumper had (even though i hate using others ideas lol) his was just tastefully done.