I guys and girls new here with first post.. i am looking at buying a f150 4x4 with a 5.4 and wonder what is the max lift to go with without tearing things up.. I see alot of 6" lifts just wondering if this is a good idea or not.. anything i might need to know

 

I have a rize 8" lift with 37s and have had no issues. I have had it on the truck for about 2 years now. The quality of their kits is above and beyond any other 8" I have seen. If you are looking for a truck I can help you out with one of those too!

 

i want to run maybe a 35" tire on some 18's or 20's with a 6"lift if possible but i want it to be reliable and not tore up all the time.. also am i going to have to do gears

 

Well I am running 20s myself. If you want a 6 rize also makes one or I my second choice would be a fabtech. Gears would definately be a good option. I have stock with my 37s and they would definately help. Depends on what you are using the truck for.

 

BDS makes a nice 6" lift. I have 10" with 38s and 4.56 gears are plenty for this setup if you drive highway as well as offroad. Unlike many on here I use my truck to drive to work AND hunt/offroad. I've had the lift on for 1.5yr and so far zero issues and zero regrets. But for a 6" I'd get the BDS, it's a quality setup.

 

are you guys that have these lifted truck are you ya'll having any tranny issues or anyhting else that i may run into

 

Rize actually no longer makes 6" kits. Rize is good stuff for 8" plus

anything 8"+ just requires a few extra things
-regear soon after or with the lift for 37's+
-Possibly-probably need driveshafts
-longer brake lines

Majority of people with 6" dont need the last two, and its a good idea to regear with anything 35+ it reduces wear and tear on the tranny. Ive had no driveline problems to speak of, and no problems with the lift. but i regeared, got new driveshafts and the kit comes with brake lines

 

Sorry to hijack. FX4Life. A question?

Why do you say driveshafts

The only driveshaft that needs to be replaced (lengthend) Is the rear. Correct?

 

You could just do the rear i guess, but why? they are both going to be short?
They lengthened both of mine. I dont guess you have to get the front done, but why not, it cost me less than 500 bucks for driveshafts. I figured going into it id spend 1k+ for the driveshafts, new joints, paint, labor and balancing.

You have to remember needing driveshafts is hit and miss, even rize will tell you that. I needed them so have a few others but i dont think Texan had to have any.

 

so if i went 6" i should be fine with no issue's correct?? also you guys have some nice rides..also what would i regear to..this will be a daily driver

 

You would be fine with a 6" lift, only issue might be you want more lift after its all said and done with a 6"lift and 35's you would want to regear to 4.56's. Most of us with 8" plus have zero problems after its all said and done

 

are the 04 and up better then the 97-03's

 

hmm.. well I'm going to say.. obviously, yes.

anywho.. I have a 2008 FX4 with the ProComp 6" lift, 35" Toyo MT on 20" wheels.. My truck drives great.. I did regear to 4.56 just for the peace of mind and more get up and go. Personally, for being a Supercrew, I think my truck looks and feels very proportioned in having a 6" lift and 35" tires as opposed to being stock, or going any bigger.

 

I'm running the procomp 6" as well But added bilstein 5100's to push my front lift to 8" and put in a AAL kit in the rear to bring it up higher. I'm actually a bit high in the rear but not by much. My drive shaft angles on the front are actually pretty good compared to others.

 

yeah thats doesn't look that bad at all..thanks guys for all the info and keep it coming