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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 01:03 PM
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Lift affecting ride quality?

Will putting a 4in lift with 35's on my 04 screw affect the ride quality enough to make me regret installing it?
 
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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I have a 6" lift with 35's on my 06 and the ride is a little stiffer than factory, but definitely not enough to make me regret installing it. I think you'll be alright.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 12:15 AM
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In a nutshell, NO. the tires affect ride quality way more than the lift itself, given a proper lift installation.

choosing all terrain over mud terrain tires vastly helps in the ride department.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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thanks guys
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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im running a 4in rancho with 35's on my 07 screw. i have no idea what a ford drives like stock, but mine rides like im on air. im also running the rs9000 shocks, couldnt be happier with my ride
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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i am running RS5000's on my f150 with the rancho and it rides better than stock IMO and that's rolling 35's on 20's
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 12:20 AM
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like said above... your ride will change based on shocks/tires, etc.... BUT, the looks alone will FAR out weigh any negative caused by the lift.

i say GO FOR IT !!!
 
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 03:12 AM
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I have bout 12 inches of lift...the ride is a bit rough, you should be okay with 4". Do it!
 
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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Kinda depends on the lift and tires in my opinion... Your tires should be fine but I think the type of lift and how nice it is makes a big difference. For example, my Fabtech rides awesome, but my friend's Superlift rides like crap IMO. Nevertheless, I highly doubt you will ever regret putting a lift on, except that you didn't go bigger!
 
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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Superlift has always made POS lifts. For the 04-08 F-150, the only suspension lifts I would ever run are 4'' Rancho, 6'' Fabtech, or 8'' Rize.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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I doubt you'll have any regrets, mine rides great - I have no complaints.
 
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