I just joined and have read some of the other posts and am curious about one thing. I am in the process of getting a 2001 F-150 and would like to put either the RCD 6 inch lift or the Fabtech 6.5 inch lift on. I would also like to put 35 inch tires on as well. Which one retains the best ride and will fit the tires with the least amount of alteration. Did any one have to extend there drive shafts. Which engine should I get if I plan on lifting it and putting these size tires on it.
Thanks for any help!

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Ford Rules!

 

No question hands down, RCD. They havent been around "as a company" as long as fabtech, but they are SOOOOOOOOOO duraible(sp) and they have a way better on street ride and suspension flex then fabtech. Save up, get the better all around choice.



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~K*I*A*L

 

Also I would suggest a 4.6l if not a 5.4l v8. Extended cab if not Supercrew. SIlver, if not silver DONT GET ANYTHING BUT SILVER hehe

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~K*I*A*L

 

I was thinking about the siver one actually with the 4.6 v-8 because of the gas mileage. Do you know if you can fit 35 inch tires with the RCD. Do you have an RCD lift.

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Ford Rules!

 

I'd have to agree with Kial on everything he said except the choice of lift kits. I can only speak about the Fabtech because that's what I have. So far, it's been great! Don't even know anyone who's got the RCD lift kit on so I can't say good or bad about it, I guess. I didn't have to extend my driveline and have no problem with vibrations or pinion angle. I personally really like the somewhat stiffer ride I got after installing the Fabtech kit... my truck now rides like a truck should, not like a big, overloaded Cadillac or something! For my money, it's Fabtech!

Kial, do you have a lift on your own truck yet? If you do and it's RCD, how much was it?

Thanks

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-JonC-
*Silver 2000 4x2 F150 Supercab
*4.6L Triton V8
*315/75/16 Pathfinder ATR's
*16 x 8 Panther Custom 108's
*K&N GenII FIPK
*Custom Cat-back w/ Flowmaster 50 Series
*Fabtech 6.5" "Ultimate" suspension lift
*Smittybilt nerf bars
*Extang Black Max soft tonneau
*Stull billet grille
*Clear corners
*Heckethorn steering stabilizer

 

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I installed an RCD 5" (they don't make a 6" for the 4x4) with 35" tires on my 2000 F-150 a couple of weeks ago. So far, it rides great.

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Mike (aka python1340)

More pics here

Factory
2000 F-150 4x4 Lariat
White, Super Cab, Flareside
5.4L EFI Triton V-8
3.55 limited-slip
4x4 electronic shift
AM/FM w/CD Stereo
Captian's chairs
Cab steps
Trailer towing package
4x4 off-road equipment package
4-wheel ABS

Modifications
Extang soft tonneau cover
Bed liner
Hood deflector
RCD 5" suspension lift
16x10 American Racing Chrome Atlas wheels
35x12.5 Super Swamper SSR tires
LLumar window tint

Future
Upgrade stereo and speakers
Subwoofer and power amp
Sliding rear window
Upgrade alarm system
Woodgrain dash
Dual exhaust (not sure if true dual or not)

[This message has been edited by python1340 (edited 04-20-2001).]

 

Python... I noticed from your pics you have stock upper control arms. Where does the 5 inches of lift come from? Is it all spindles?

Thanks!

-JonC-

 

Hey JonC how does your truck handle the lifted tires. Did it slow it down a lot or does it still do fairly well on hills and acceleration. Also what is your gas mileage like. Who installed your lift and how much did it cost for the tires and all if you don't mind giving up that information. Did you have to do any fender trimming with the tires? Are 315 about the same size as 35 inch tires?