I am going to get a lift for my truck pretty soon, and I was looking at four different brands, Fabtech, Rancho, Pro Comp and Trailmaster. I know that Fabtech has been around for a while, but I was wondering if their is a performance difference between them, as in when you go offroad. I am looking for a 3.5-4" lift. I need the lift, because my truck is too low to tow my lifted jeep, and I am sick of getting high centered in the truck.

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1998 Ford F-150 XLT S/C
KN Filter
one chamber flowmaster
Kenwood cd player
Polk speakers
pioneer amp and 10" subwoofer
3.55 gears

 

I'd stay away from pro comp and trailmaster. I'm sure they are good lifts, but Rancho and Fabtech are so much better. I'd say go with the Rancho over the fabtech. I've been doing alot of research on this and I think the Rancho kit is better and more complete. If you want a bigger, and even better lift, check out RCD. Their website is finally up so you can get some information, http://www.racecardynamics.com , also try CST, http://www.californiasupertrucks.com , I've heard good things about them. One other place to try, for the most custom, probably the best parts, is camburg, http://www.camburg.com .

If your looking for a price vs. quality opinion, I'd say, from best to worst:

RCD
Rancho
Camburg
Fabtech
Pro Comp
Trailmaster

hope this helps.

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2000 Silver F-150 XL Sport
Reg. Cab, Reg. Bed, 4.2L V6, 5-speed, 4x2

mods:
Tailgate lock, Generic bedliner
285/75r16 BFG AT ko (33.1x11.4)
Sony CD player, Blaunpunkt 5.25" speakers
Crimeguard alarm, Power locks
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Never let your schooling interfere with your education --Mark Twain

 

Having lifted my truck about 2 years ago..I have to say I have had no problem with my lift.......took it on some serious mudding trails on Saturday.....no problems......Dave

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1998 F-150,4x2,4.6 AUTOMATIC, XLT

FABTECH LIFT 6.5
BODY LIFT 3IN (6"11 1/2")
LIFT LIPS
315 GEOLANDERS
EAGLE 143 16X10s
SUPERLIFT TRACTION BARS
NERF BARS
F&R LUMI LOGOS
SUPERCHIPPED
FLOWMASTER 40
CB (TX CHAPTER MUST)
CLEAR CORNERS
IMAGE COVERS BACK LIGHTS
COVERKING DASH COVER
SNUG LID
BEDLINER AND MAT
EGR FENDER FLARES
CLASS III HITCH
STROBES
PAINTED MOTOR
AIRAID KIT W/PREFILTER
BUG SHIELD AND RAIN GUARDS
6 DISC CD CHANGER
BLUE LIGHTS UNDER TRUCK
MUTH MIRRORS

San Antonio
DWESSELS89@AOL.COM

FUTURE MODS
4.56 GEARS
SUPER CHARGER
HEADERS

 

Thanks a lot, this info has really helped me

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1998 Ford F-150 XLT S/C
KN Filter
one chamber flowmaster
Kenwood cd player
Polk speakers
pioneer amp and 10" subwoofer
3.55 gears

 

Dave-My club, Longhorn Offroad is gonna be in your area this weekend, doin' off-roading...you should come out so there is one other 2wd to show up the rest of the guys. I didn't get stuck last time! Anyways, we are gonna be at Devil's Den, off ingram and 410, saturday, around noon or so. Hope to see ya there!

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2000 Silver F-150 XL Sport
Reg. Cab, Reg. Bed, 4.2L V6, 5-speed, 4x2

mods:
Tailgate lock, Generic bedliner
285/75r16 BFG AT ko (33.1x11.4)
Sony CD player, Blaunpunkt 5.25" speakers
Crimeguard alarm, Power locks
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Never let your schooling interfere with your education --Mark Twain