I just bought a 2006 2WD F150 V8. I want to raise it but I don't want to spend $1500 doing it. My game plan now is doing a leveling kit and 33's or 35's if they will fit. Ive heard about strut lifts and blocks and what not but Im not sure how i can combine that with the leveling kit. Any suggestions?

 

check out https://www.f150online.com/forums/su...n-04-08-a.html that should give ya some ideas...maybe I'm confused but aren't strut blocks = leveling kit? A leveling kit is just a spacer that sits on top of your struts...then you'd do a AAL to level out the rear

 

Oh ok thanks for the help. So Its either struts and blocks, or leveling kit and AAL?

 

you can mix it up, run struts with a AAL or blocks with a leveling kit. There's plenty of options available depending on your budget and mechanical skills (if you're doing the work yourself)

 

But, you can't combine a leveling kit with longer coilover shocks (often mistakenly referred to as struts).

 

maybe check out the body kits, those are pretty affordable...

 

Right, the Performance Accessories body lifts are a good value. However, everyone says they are a pain to install on the 04-08 trucks, so shops charge a lot for labor. If you can install it yourselft, it's a good value. If you have to pay for installation, it's not much less total cost than a 6 inch Pro Comp Stage 1 lift.

 

When I first got my truck I said the same thing as you.. I didnt want to spend much $$. So I started with a level and 33's then but a 4" skyjacker on 35's the got a 6" Skyjacker then put a Body Lift and then put a leveling kit. Moral of the story is, if you start lifting your truck its never going to end so throw down some money now and go with a 6", it might seem expensive but your going to save your self in the long haul..

 

thanks guys. ive decided to just get the leveling kit and some 33's then in the future get a fabtech 6" with 35's. Thanks for the advice

 

Good decision, can't wait to see it done!

 

here is my truck, which is basically yours, minus the side steps.

leveled with 33's and 18's!

 

Loganoo, I also plan to throw a leveling kit and 33's in the future..Have you seen a drop in MPG and speedometer changes after doing this? I have a 08 supercab 2wd..thanks

 

thanks for posting that pic logan. I have been looking for a pic just like that. It looks sick. I have the same question as kev1172. did you see any drops in mpg or speedometer changes? Thanks!

 

this is my 2wd reg cab. 2.5 level with 285/70/17

 

I originally thought I was just going to level my truck out. Didn't work out that way. Went and got a 6" Fabtech instead. Your going to want to go higher the moment you order a leveling kit.