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Old May 18, 2005 | 01:37 PM
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RCD or Fabtech or Other?

97 F150, 4x4, 5.4, supercab.....want enough lift to put 35's on. Recommended RCD or Fabtech suspension lifts. looked at both online, like th rcd rear and Fabtech front. Dont want blocks if I can help it. like the on piece subframe of fabtech. want good ride, no problems. Need some advice...which one and why?

what about Genuine suspension (4wheel parts brand), Explorer Pro Comp, Rancho, Superlift, or Skyjacker????? Pro's, Con's, recommendations????
 

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Old May 18, 2005 | 03:26 PM
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Heard good things of the RCD. I installed a Fabtech 6" for my 98 4x4 and I am very happy with it. Looks rough and it is. They may improve the rear lift but that would be more money. Support is OK.
 
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Old May 18, 2005 | 03:56 PM
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I'd stick with the RCD or Fabtech. They are probably the two best lifts for our trucks.
 
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Old May 19, 2005 | 12:36 AM
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Hey there. I don't know much about the other kit but I love my Fabtech!
Here is the link to my gallery to show you. Also a still a very smooth ride with the nitto tires and the lift kit.
https://www.f150online.com/galleries....cfm?gnum=5881
 
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Old May 20, 2005 | 02:17 AM
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love my fabtech also only complaints are the shocks are crap and the kit dont come with new rear leafsprings only blocks other than that no complaints and i beat the crap out of my truck offroad and the fabtech kit has taken it all, good luck
 
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Old May 20, 2005 | 11:15 AM
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Seems like Fabtech like the trucks running lower in the rear. I don't.

Great kit as I mentioned before, though.
 
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Old May 21, 2005 | 11:33 AM
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They give you quality Biltein shocks, as opposed to those near-stock Fabtech shocks. If you can't find Bilstein shocks, go with some type of monotube shock (I believe Edelbrock has some now, IAS model). Monotube shocks make a world of difference over the other twin or multitube shocks.
RCD
I'm partial to RCD because I'm friends with the owner, haha.
 
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