I have had my new truck for about 3 weeks now. I had the dealer do a 2" leveling kit. I have ordered my wheels (20x9 XD799) Tires Toyo AT 305/55/20. Here is the deal I dont think that I'm going to be happy with the look of the truck untill I put a 6" lift. But have a lot of questions and concerns about lifting. I would appriciate any feed back.
1. How much is the ride and the way it drives now going to change?
2. Will I void the factory and extended warranty?
3. I would run 35" tires, how much performance would i give up? I have a 3:55 rear. Would I need to go for gears or a tuner?
4. If I go for it, which brand lift is the best, also what shocks would be best.

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I say lift it, your ride wont change much, Couldnt tell ya on the warranty thing. You wouldnt give up to much performance with a 35, just like you stated you could always change gears or get a tuner. Not sure on the brand of lift, I dont know who has made them for the 2010's. But good brands would include fabtech, procomp, Bds. Hope this helps ya.

 

Just for grins, what kit did your dealer put on?

 

Throw a 6" on there plus your spacer and a set of 37's.....Then if you have some spare change...regear...I think that would look awesome...anyway..I will let the lift experts head you in the right direction. It seems that a lot of the newf150s are running BDS kits or Pro comp that i have seen. I know from all the comments that BDS is a good lift.

 

not sure onthe leveling kit. I need to ask the dealer. Ill let you know

 

im pretty sure if dealer puts it on they will still warranty it. Ask them it wont hurt. My truck was still warrantied when i brought it in and had a 6inch lift ( they put on im pretty sure. i was the second owner and got it with the lift on it and i think i remember him saying he bought it with the 6inch on there) and a leveling kit. I dont think they knew the leveling kit was on there bc i did it myself.

 

I dont know who makes them either for 2010's but i know bds, fabtech, skyjacker and procomp make some good lifts for our trucks

 

Do most Ford dealerships sell and install a leveling kit?

 

some dealerships im sure will have a company they will use. May be like a procomp leveling kit. You will prob pay out the **** but will still prob have the warranty

 

Federal law states that the dealer can only void the portion of the warranty directly affected by the lift. However, a lot of dealers will push this past the limit. THe best advice is to ask YOUR dealership. Since they installed a leveling kit for you they are probably mod friendly.

 

i agree

 

2,000 post haha sorry i just wanted to do that

 

Consider a Performance Accessories PLS kit. It will let you put the 35" on it for a lot less money than a suspension kit (about $550 for the complete kit). The only change to the chassis is a 2" leveling kit, so it will not have the impact on your ride or drivetrain like a suspension kit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiGbzcLrk6o

 

I would def do the 6" BDS if you can afford it... I think it will look much better all the way lifted than with just a level kit on there. You can easily run 35s w/o regearing right away. I have stock 3.73 LS on mine with 315/70/r17s and I tow a little bit. I want to regear to 4.10 or 4.56 but it does alright right now... The ride should actually be better... I know I like my truck ridding stiffer (not like a 2 horse wagon... just firm). granted I only have a body lift, level kit and add-a-leaf, but i like the ride height/firmness a lot.

 

wow!!!!! i'm amazed that the dealership installed a leveling kit for you,,i never knew they did that,,i bet it was expensive though,,,,,,,,