this is my first post, sorry that it is a question but i need help. i am looking to lift my 2001 Fx4. i would love to get a 6" lift but i dont make much money being in highscool and all. how much can i expect to pay total for a 6 " lift and new wheels and tires? versus a three inch body lift with new wheels and tires? and what would you recomend for a first truck? i only use it off-road when i go hunting 3 or 4 times a year.
thanks any info will be greatly appreciated...

 

Welcome to the site. If you put a 3inch body lift and crank the torsion bars you can put a nice set of 35's under it. I would recommend some 16x10 wheels, with 4.5inches of backspacing and some 35's. The best tire out right now is the toyo open country m/t. I have 3inch body lift with 315/75r16 toyos on a 16x10 eagle alloy type 187 wheel with 4.5inches of backspacing.

 

Ya what Kieth said, The body lift is a cheaper way to fit bigger tires if you dont do much off roading then it dosnt really matter. body lift and labor is around 500-1000$ unless you do it ur self, suspenshion any where from 1200-3000. depending on kit and labor. O an Toyo mts are amazing

 

thanks guys. i really appreciate the info.

 

no problem.

 

Welcome aboard.

From a cost standpoint, a body lift is your best bet. If you do some research and decide that this is what you want to do, then I recommend Performance Accessories kit. It has everything you need. They aren't that hard to install yourself if you have a couple of buddies helping you out, they just take a while (plan on setting aside an enitre weekend). That's why labor costs are so high. It costs anywhere from $500-$1000 to install a $200 kit.

Also, if they are done right (gap guards, move up the trailer light assembly) they look really good. I think you'd be happy with the outcome, best mod I've dome to my truck thus far.

Also, I have an entire album with captions devoted to the install process. Just out my gallery to get an idea of what's in store.

 

I've got some questions regarding a 3" body-lift for my 98 f150 2wd. Are there any problems with the steering when doing one, at least performance wise? Also, Ive seen some kits state that the bumper lift brackets are for cosmetics only and not for towing. What kits are good to use and which ones should I stay away from?

 

You cant tow with the bumpers with a body lift. Performance accessories are your best bet.

 

How about steering issues, does it change the column angle or have steering vibration at all?

 

The PA kit contains a steering shaft extension. It's one of the easiest parts of the kit to install.

 

Thanks for the help, I'm lookin into it right now

 

if you offroad a lot then i suggest saving the money for a suspension lift, especially if you drive in snow. a body lift wont help at all if you hit a snow drift, your frame will just sit right on it and you wont go anywhere. plus once you pay for labor (high on a body lift), gap guards, exhaust lift, and step bar lift, the price difference really isnt all that much, and worth saving for a suspension lift.

 

First of all you dont raise your step bars. 2nd of all a body lift installed with gap guards and exhaust raised is like $1500. A 4inch suspension lift will run around $1500, with at least $500 installation. I would much rather pay $1500 for a 3inch bl than $2000 for a 4inch suspension.

 

well then i guess its just personal opinion. i could probably slap a body lift on my truck right now but im saving for a 6" suspension lift. i go off the pavement a lot. and i cant stand the look of a body lift. the sagging frame, hitch and tow hooks just get to me. i would also be scared of driving on snow with a body lift, i wouldnt trust it. and i dont want the tires to rub.

but hey if all you want is bigger tires and dont want to spend money, i guess you go with a body lift.

 

With gap guards andan exhaust raise it is hard to tell you have a body lift. I dont know why you would be scared to drive a truck with a bl in the snow. Kinda weird. You can also fix the tow hook problem if you want to, but alot of people dont care. Body lifts arent made for serious offroading. And tires will not rub with a body lift. Mine dont and i bet tons of others on here who have a body lift and 35s dont rub.