I have an 05 stx supercab with 4.6 2 wheel drive.i am thinking about going with a fabtech 6 inch lift.i wanted to know what gears do yall recommend in the rear end.i have the stock 3:55s now.also im going with 20 inch wheels and i wanted to know what size tire can i go with and look good and back spacing.im thinking about nitto tera graplers.i know its a 2 wheel drive but i love the look of a lifted truck and the wife actually is giving the o.k.any help is appreciated.

 

i recomend 4.56 gears and with that 6" lift i'd personally go 35x12.50x20 and some wheels with anywhere from 4.5-5" backspacing

 

ok thanks man.i do have another question.im trying to cover all my bases.since i am lifting the truck,is there anything with the pinion angle i need to know about?i know when you lower a truck there are sometimes driveline issues.i know one guy had to get a shorter drive shaft when he lowered and another guy kept having driveshaft vibration issues after lowering.i figured i should cover me behind.i know im not lowering but im assuming the driveline angle would change.

 

The 6" Fabtech lift will come with a spacer to add to your d/s. No issue there to worry about.

 

and if you need recommendations on where to find a lift...just ask....

aren't you down by Boutte?

 

I'd go with a 35x12.50 on a 9 inch wheel with 5 inches of backspacing.

 

all the above is great advice, however, if you ever plan on going with 37s, get 4.88s instead of 4.56s. a good gear is precisions and yukons.

 

I have a 6" Fabtech on my 2WD and this is exactly the setup I have. As far as gears I went with a set of Yukon 4.56's and I couldn't be happier.

 

thanks for all the input guys i really appreciate it.also boutte is about 8 minutes from my house.right over the bridge.where would the best place be to get a kit.i am really hyped up about lifting my truck i was skeptical at first because of people telling me why lift a 2wd.so im doing it anyway.lol.really guys a appreciate all the advise keep it coming.

 

hey guys i have another question.i have been doing some research.i like the look of the 6 inch suspension and 3 inch body lift.how bad is the install on a body lift?or should i just go with the rize 8 inch lift.the more im looking i want 22 inch wheels with 37s.there is a look im wanting to go for.i seen a few trucks on here that are what i want.thanks for answering and dealing with all the questions i dont want to kick myself in the butt later.

 

Everyone says body lifts are a royal pain to install on the 04-08's. And Rize doesn't make a lift kit for 4x2's.

 

damn.i guess i didnt research enough.thanks i guess its the 6 and body lift then im just going to have to fight it.now where is the best place to purchase the lift and body lift and gears and rear end cover?im looking at getting this stuff instages.i have decided im going with 22's with 37s instead of 35's so the 4.88 are better or the 4.56?im sorry for all the questions.im fdoing the install myself so im looking for the best prices for all this stuff.

 

I'd go with the 4.88's with 37's.

 

shoot this guy an email and tell him you're from f150 online and looking for a lift and stuff..

josh@sportztrailers.com

 

ok with all my questions i have come up with this.6 inch fabtech suspension lift.the basic kit with dirt logic shocks.37-12.50-22 nitto mud graplers.22 inch kd series hoss wheels with 4.5 back spacing.4:88 gears.now is this back spacing ok or do i need different.also one more question for now.is it better to also do a 3 inch body lift on top the fabtech lift or do i get a sacer for the front and add a leaf for the rear.once again im sorry for all the questions thanks for all yalls help thus far.btw once again my truck is 2 wheel drive.