2004-2008 LEVELING KITS:

-2 1/2" Leveling Kit:

-2X4 = 33" Tires on oem rims
-4X4 = 35" Tires on oem rims

-3" Leveling Kit:

-A lot of members will agree this puts to much stress on front suspension thus causing parts to wear prematurely.


NOTE: You can fit 35's on aftermarket wheels that are 8" wide with atleast 5.5" of backspacing with minimal trimming with a 2.5" level.


2004-2008 BODY LIFTS:

-3" Body Lift:
-Performance Accessories

-4X4- 35's
-2X4- 33's

-Kit- $350
-Install- $600-$1000

NOTE: Both come W/ bumper relocation brackets and everything you need for the installation


2004-2008 LEVELING KIT W/ BODY LIFT COMBINED:

-2 1/2" Leveling Kit W/ Body Lift:

-2X4 = 35" Tires
-4X4 = 35" Tires


2004-2008 SUSPENSION LIFTS:


-4" Suspension Lift:

-4 Inch Suspension Lift
-Rancho
-BDS
-Rough Country

-4X4 = 35" Tires

NOTE: You can fit 35X12.50 or 35X13.00 Tires on 4X4 unless you have a wide wheel ( 10inches ) W/ Shallow Backspacing ( 4.5inches )
-Rancho you can re-use stock wheels


-6" Suspension Lift:

-6 Inch Suspension Lifts:
-Fabtech
-BDS
-Procomp Stage I&II
-Skyjacker
-Rough Country

-2x4= 35" Tires. Possible rubbing depending on backspacing
-4x4= 35" tires. Possible rubbing depending on backspacing


-8" Suspension lift:

-8 Inch Suspension Lifts:
-Rize

-4x4= 37's

NOTE: With the Rize Lifts it may require some heavy modification
-Lengthening Driveshafts Front/Rear
-Brake Lines
-Custom Shocks
-Custom Leaf Packs
-Upgrade Brakes If Possible Due To The Tire Size


-12" Suspension lift:

-12 Inch Suspension Lifts:
-Rize

-4x4= 40" tires

NOTE: With the Rize Lifts it may require some heavy modification
-Lengthening Driveshafts Front/Rear
-Brake Lines
-Custom Shocks
-Custom Leaf Packs
-Upgrade Brakes If Possible Due To The Tire Size


-14" Suspension Lift:

-14 Inch Suspension Lifts:
-Whiplash
-Full Throttle

-4X4= 40" Tires
-2X4= 38" Tires ?

NOTE: This kit requires you to buy an aftermarket swaybar,bushing and clamps for an additional $175


2004-2008 ADDING ONTO A SUSPENSION LIFT:

- 2"-2 1/2" Leveling Kit on top of your existing suspension lift

EXAMPLE: Pro Comp Stage I&II, BDS, Skyjacker, Rize, Fabtech

-Adding a 2"-2 1/2" Leveling Kit you can fit bigger tires all depending on backspacing

NOTE: May have to do some minor trimming due to rubbing issues

-Adjustable Shocks = Adjustable shocks replace your oem strut(shocks) and can be adjusted from 0"-2" Inches of lift

NOTES: YOU CAN USE ADJUSTABLE SHOCKS AND LEVELING KITS TOGETHER ONLY IF YOU USE THE ADJUSTABLE SHOCKS AT THE 0" SETTING

-Coilovers = You can upgrade your factory strut assembly with coilovers from King, FOA, Pro Comp

NOTE: Coilovers can replace the Leveling Kit/Lift Spacer and also be cranked up to 2inches


2004-2008 REAR SUSPENSION LIFT OPTIONS:

-Bigger Block In The Rear
-Shackle Lift
-AAL
-Leaf Packs
-Deaver, Atlas, National Spring

NOTE: AAL will stiffen up your ride but better for towing
-DO NOT stack blocks in the rear


2004-2008 GEARING:

-Front 8.8 Reverse Cut
-Rear 9.75

NOTE: Not All 04-08 have the same rear axles.

-35" Tires = You can leave stock gearing but if you choose to change you should 4.56s
-37" Tires = You Will need to Re Gear as soon as possible to 4.56s or 4.88s

NOTE: Price for 4X4 Gears/Install varies. But you can expect to pay $1400-1900 Parts/Labor
-Gearing Needs to be the same Front/Rear in order for the 4X4 to work properly


2004-2008 RIMS:

-Smallest size is 17"


2004-2008 TIRES:

-BFG All Terrain
-BFG Mud Terrain
-BFG KM2
-Toyo Mud Terrain
-Nitto Mud Grappler
-Nitto Terra Grappler
-Nitto Trail Grapplers
-Toyo All Terrain
-Kumho Mud Terrain
-Procomp
-DC
-Micky Thompson
-Cooper Discoverer ST & STT


SOME PLACES TO BUY THINGS FROM:

-Alon At Modbargains.com
-4 Wheel Parts
-4 Wheel Online
-Truckaddons.com
-Offroadunlimited.com
-Suspensionconnection.com
-Topguncustomz.com
-Local Truck Shops


RESOURCES AND THREADS ON THIS FORUM THAT CAN HELP:

- https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...2-5-level.html



NOTE


Mods can we get this a sticky for this when it is completely finished??? I think a lot of members when think this is helpful. I want to put more info in this before it becomes a sticky or you can go ahead and make it a sticky if you think it looks good enough. But other members if you feel something needs to be added in here please put it down and i will do my best to add it in there. Thank you guys for your help and im hoping this thread will become a sticky to help some of us out. Also half this info is from 06yz250f so thank you for providing half the information.

Thanks guys

 

great post!

 

I concur...thanks for the goods...!

 

if anyone has any info to add please post it up and i will add it on when i get time. Im even thinking about getting a section of the thread mainly of just pics with leveling kits on all 4x4s or 2x4s with different size tires and etc to show new members how they look and fit

 

looks good.. needs to be sticky'd..

But if it becomes a sticky, what will everyone talk about

 

This is true but then again its old talking about the same things every day. Only good it does is your post count

 

great post josh.

 

Thanks Jake. I still think there is a lot of good info out there that is missing but i want guys to post it up here and ill edit it into the post and then once completely done hopefully it will be a sticky

 

i think this when completed plus the pictures thread idea would answer like 70% of all the questions !

 

I feel left out!

Cooper Discoverer ST & STT tires

 

I wanna shoot for 80%

I got you covered

 

hey what gears would be alright for 33's but plan to run 35s or 37s in the future?

 

Honestly i wouldnt re gear for 33s. A lot of members are not even re gearing with 35s. But i would guess 4.56s but not sure how the rpms will be and such

 

i think 4.56s with 33s would be like have 3.55 for like 24s or something then again i could just not understand them at all but i dont think thats true

i would just wait until you got your 35s to re gear if even then

 

hey has anyone ever seen or heard about these 14 inch lifts
wondering how they ride and if anyone knows about the quality of the lift they make
thanks yall