First of all, thank you so much for taking the time to read this and for posting information and help.

I am a Farm and Ranch realtor in texas. I spend on average 10-20 hours a week in 4wd showing ranches and farms in south texas. Some of the time is pretty rough terrain trying to show people places where there aren't any roads, while the other part is just cruising down ranch roads.

I just bought a 06 F-150 supercrew 4wd Lariat. I would like to put a small lift on it to get a little extra height, and make it look a little more aggressive (after image is everything). I would say my budget INSTALLED would be <1500$.

What is the best brand?
What is the best height?
All around suggestions would be so greatly appreciated.


Thanks again for all your help!

 

Sounds like you should just get the Skyjacker 3" kit with 33s.

 

not to sound like a child, but elaborate on your reply:

Why do you say that? Why would you choose that brand? What are the costs involved in that? I am interested in all the options, from low end to the high, and everything inbetween.. I am just very interested in the reasoning behind everyones replys.


Thanks again, i apprecaite your help.

 

Rancho, Fabtech and RCD all make great lifts for you truck. Most people end up with a 4 to 6 inch lift and 35 inch tires. I'd take a look around the gallaries here and try to get an idea of what you want.

 

Simply because theres nothing else that you can do for that much money, this would be the best option.

. . or you could go with a Autospring 2-1/2" spacer and add-a-leaf in the rear.

 

orrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.......You can just give up real estate and just buy this......

 

yes i say go for the 3" skyjacker lift and some 33's or 35's and with that lift it can be updraded later on to go the full 6" if u get some more money down the road.

 

Why exactly do you need to drive around ranches and Farms in 4wd??? I dont think you will have a problem just driving in 2wd...

 

TXF150,
Depending on the terrain. Like one portion of my families land where the cows graze it keeps a few inches of water on it. I wouldn't drive my 2wd truck out there.

 

stability... when you are on a 3000+ acre ranch, and you are on terrain that is mostly rocks going in a pretty steep upgrade or down... you dont want to take a chance at sliding and making your customers feel uncomfortable..

the #1 thing in ranch real estate is making people feel at home on their new possible ranch. A nice easy going drive over the terrain makes things feel exactly that.. comfortable. Plus i run real time gps tracking via my computer in my car, and don't really want my computer flying off because my back wheels slip a little because i could drive up/down somthing with 2wd... It's not a matter of showing off, or overuse. The clients i deal with aren't always adventurous types who like to offroad and FEEL it. I sell ranches to lawyers and doctors who use them as investment properties or want to LEARN to be more like that. But anytime someone is confused, lost, or feels anything else that makes them get an uncomfortable feeling is VERY BAD when trying to sell..

is that a good enough reason TXF150?

 

If you're on a budget...just go with something like a 3" body lift...this will give you the clearance that you need to fit some 33's or 35's...and is the cheapest way to do it...

The suspension kits are going to be more quality lifts and will probably even beef up the suspension that you already have...but for what you're looking for, I would start with a 3" lift because you also don't want to look like an idiot when your clients can't even get up in your truck...

Good luck..._motes

 

emerson

unless you have enormous ruts, pits, and dips that get you hung up, 2.5" leveling spacer and a good 33" tire on a good looking rim (whatever size 18-20 you like) will be enough

1) levelling spacer = better approach angle and mroe height

2) 33" tire , get a mud tire like the BFG MT on nice wheels. DO NOT go with a 35 inch tire; you sound like someone who really uses his truck and 35s will rub

 

Thanks... this sounds like the best answer i've been looking for so far.. Thank you for your insight.

 

I'd add a good set of shocks such as Bilsteins to go along with it. Just be careful, your ball joints WILL go out early. Trust me, mine went out with only 20,000 miles on the odometer.