5.5" Lift on front
 

I know "use search" but ive scoured these threads for weeks looking for viable solutions to what im looking for. essentially what im trying to gain is roughly 5.5" lift up front and 3" in back on 05 2wd screw. ive got the rear figured out, blocks or AAL, no prob. the front i want to raise level with the rear, which would then be about 5.5" higher if i went that route. from my understanding going with rancho's QL 2.5" strut (or equivalent) with a spacer/level kit would put too much stress on the ball joints. i thought maybe combine a 3" lift spindle with the rancho QL but i hear something about longer control arms, and now that i think of it i dont know if the rancho kit would even fit. i would love to go with a 6" fabtech but at work i have to park in a parking structure and i wouldnt fit. there is no way around the parking situation so i'd have to keep the lift to a minimum, and i kinda think 3" is already stretching it. anyone have (safe and reliable) ideas on obtaining the 5" - 5.5" lift on front? im new to this stuff, only had the truck for 6 months. ive done extensive research but im out of ideas. also if you post, could you (if not too much trouble) mention the costs involved (part/labor). any reply is much appreciated.

btw im a quick learner and you dont have to tell me something twice. i'd love to hear what you guys have to say...

No one makes lift spindles for your truck. I'd suggest a 3 inch Performance Accessories body lift and a 2 or 2.5 inch leveling kit up front.

Ok. Kinda sucks. Thanx for the reply btw. Well I wasn't really interested in goin the body lift route, don't think it fits my application. I don't want to turn this to a thread of pro/cons of body lift but I've heard/read enough to know its not for me. I just really didn't wanna spend 1200_1500 for a 4" kit for that money I'd rather go 6". Are there ANY other options out there for 2wd? There's gotta be somethin....

your only options are this;
body lift
leveling kit
4 or 6" suspension kit

thats is the only way to lift the truck

check with RCD. they make a 5". just not sure if the app fits your truck. i know it doesnt fit my AWD expy. email them and ask them. they are pretty quick with a response.

thnx, ill try them and see what they have. if i get this right, those 6" kits come with a crossmember that is the main component responsible for the actual lift? thanks a bunch ppl.

actually i came across something i think im looking for. made by doetsch its a 6"front/3" rear lift. im thinking it will be slightly higher in the front maybe .5-1" higher... hmm. anyways here's the link for anyone else's input or for someone else who is in a situation like me where your options for lift are limited by either parts or where you park your truck.

http://www.doetsch-shocks.com/19.asp

"Our 04’ and up F150 2WD kit 6/3 lift, comes with front and rear drop down brackets for the lower control arms, the stock Coil-Over unit is re-located down using a Double Plated Tubing Spacer. The steering and upper arm is kept in a neutral position using a new Ductile Machined Spindle. Rear Strut bars add strength to the lower brackets. This kit comes complete with shocks and there is no cutting or welding. This truck is equipped with 35x12.50 BF Goodrich Tires (LT 315/70R17) and American Racing “Mojave” Wheels 17x8 with 4 1/2” Backspacing. *Complete Front Coil-Over System available PT# 63078"

Keep in mind the other 6 inch lifts for 4x2's also lift the front 6 inches and the rear about 3 so the truck will sit level.

Ok thx for ur input. But are you sayin all, some or majority of the 6" kits are this fashion for 2wd? Since that's the case looks like ill be going 6" and 37s on my current 22s

all 6" kits lift the truck 6" in the front and 3 in the rear

Sweet!

there is no way you can clear 37's with only a 6" lift on a 2wd.

not sure why nobody chimed in about this waaayyy earlier. i mean, i said i wanted to raise 5.5" in front and 3" in back...basically a 6" lift. if i had known i would have put 2+2 together a long time ago. thnx for lettin me know lucky

way to kill my dream there buddy! jk. ok so 35s on 22s. dont think that will look so hot. anyways lets say i go 6" but in the future i wanted a bit larger is it possible to add the level/spacer and an appropriate size block/AAL in back?

ya you can add a 2" leveling kit on top of the fabtech kit or you can put on a 3" body lift

I agree.

I am confused. In your first post, you mentioned you had to park in a parking structure and the 6" lift was going to be too tall. And, there was no way getting around that. Now, it seems from your posts, that a 6" is an option. I would figure out your parking situation for sure, i.e. what the clearance is for the structure and what the total height of a 2wd with a 6" lift is.

If you can fit a 6", then I say get a fabtech or procomp (if either makes a 6" for a 2wd. Not sure about the whole 2wd scene). I would also sell your 22's and go to an 18 or 20 for the 35's that you will be trying to fit. Either 18 or 20 would look good.

If you can't fit a 6", then get the autospring. Again, I would sell the 22's and go to an 18 or 20 for the 33's that you will be trying to fit. 18 would be more proportionate.

You have a lot of options, but it all depends on where you need to fit your truck.

thnx for ur input. well what i was saying in the 1st post at the time my understanding was that the overall height of the truck would be raised 6" (rear raised 6" with the front raised enough to match which would be about 9") which sounded too big at the time, but now knowing its 3 in back and 6 in front i think that would handle. i see a lifted dodge in there all the time, although it doesnt look much taller than mine from the looks i think its a 3" body lift. havent scoped it out up close but i think ive seen a big gap by the rear wheel well. but about 35" on 22s i dunno. i can almost clear 35 on stock, regardless of what ppl say can and cannot fit. im rollin 33s on stock and its got clearance no rub whatsoever. so im positive with a level or modest lift 35s or under the slightest bit of luck 36 (w/4-6" lift) would squeeze in. ive been lookin for tires and lifts as well as i plan to purchase both at the same time and have these street queen tires taken off but i see very few options for 35" R22. and the options i do have are about $500/pop. im a fan of the larger rim/MT combo. im not into donut style (16" with 35s or 37s). maybe im not lookin in the right places....do those prices sound about right?

edit-ok maybe not 36s but one could dream