i just got a 2004 F-150 and right now im trying to decide whether to lift it or level it whats the price difference between a lift and a level and what companies have the most durable stuff.

 

cheapest. grab a daystar leveling kit. believe their around 100 bucks. PA body lifts 3" are 180 bucks, but you either need knowledge or another 400 or so to get it installed. so based on price do a leveling .. b ut if price is no option i would do an 8" rize kit, some 16x10 american racing wheels those teflon coated ones, throw on some 37" boggers, a 12,000lb winch, full roll bars 6 aux lights, alternator upgrade, 4.88 gears front and back. take out those stablizer bars and drive off into the sunset... but thats just me.

 

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i think thirsty mate is crazy

a body lift for our new trucks runs 350 roughly with gap guards...
i personally am buying the rize 8" lift

boggers would last lik 8k miles

and most 16 inch wheels dont fit on our new trucks due to our larger brakes...very few 16's work.

 

I got the following on my '06: 2" AutoSpring on eBay for $100 to my door, Pro-Comp add-a-leaf kit for $87 to my door from 4WP. I had a local shop install these as well as re-angle my OEM tailpipe & add a 4" stainless tip. I got all that done for $480. Your mileage may vary, but a full lift would cost WAY more before you even put it on and get new tires/wheels.

I've had 2 of the new F-150's leveled with spacers and found that they both were "over-level" so this time I snooped around this forum and ended up with the leafs. I think you'll agree it looks way better once you get your spacers installed.

I do agree with the above advice, though, do a search and you'll get TONS of good info here.

 

You know what the price difference is, when i was searching for a body lift, its because I have a 2003. Also i found a few 2004 kits for 220. but the whole bogger thing was in fun... :santa:

 

level kit installed and alignment about 250
6'' suspension installed about 2500

 

Right. There is a huge difference in price. The bigger you go, the more it cost.

 

I haven't seen a 16" wheel work. I've seen very few 17" wheels that do work and most of them look horrible. .

 

will i be happier with a lift or a level though
ive never seen a level on an f-150 does anyone have any pics

 

If you do alot of highway driving and commuting you should just get a leveling kit. The truck looks good and maintains most of its highway characteristics, as well as not a big mpg difference. Lifting looks great but mpg decrease and the cost is factor. With a leveling kit you can keep the same wheels and put bigger tires. with a suspension lift you would need to get tires, wheels, and a couple of grand on labor and parts for the lift alone.
Depends what you want and what you will do with it. Post some pics whatever you decide.

 

I just got 2006 and was looking at the Auto spring 2'' and I wanted to know if any one has had problems with them. If so what do you recommend.

 

I had a leveling kit before my lift, and you know what, IT AINT LEVEL.. I hated it, made the front end ride like a rock and the nose was still down. Save up, like I did (for 2 years ) and get yourself a descent lift.

 

Robak, that lift ain't level either. And if your previous level kit rode like a rock, something was really wrong.

I have a 2"AS and a 1.5" skyjacker AAL. All I need now are 33's. Truck rides better than stock.

 

Ok champ, since your calibrated eyeball can "see" level, put a level on your bed rail and take a pic of the bubble buddy.. I know mine is level.