I have a 2006 f150 lariat 4x4, I want to get a 2-3 inch leveling kit and 1 inch in the back, and also bilstein shocks. I am wondering what the best combination would be for me, and if i can fit 35x12.50 tires or some 33x13.5ʻs? Want to hear what your opinions are, and pics of your truck if u have something similar! thank u

 

What's your budget? And what wheels are you using?

 

If you're getting new "shocks" for the front, get Bilstein 5100's and kill two birds with one stone. They can lift the front up to 2" because they're adjustable.

Wheels will determine everything with tires. Click on the link in Pizzaman's signature or find it at the very top of the suspension subforum (Do's and Don'ts . . . Etc). That can answer a bunch of questions you may have

 

I think the Rancho Quick Lifts work great. 2.5 inches of lift in front, easy to install, and 9 position adjustable dial to get your comfort correct. I had 2 sets of them and they were great.

 

X2 to what jeffbag62 said, although I did not get a full 2.5" level from my QuickLifts.

 

Quick lifts are good, but a lot of people say they don't get the advertised amount of lift and how far it's off tends to vary with the truck.

 

Whether Bilstein or quick lifts, I'd do one of those before a regular shock and a spacer.

 

I have the Bilstein, myself. Made the truck look much better.

 

I looked at the Bilistein shocks, and opted for the Rancho...

I have the Quick Lift / RS9000XLs on my truck. I got an additional 1/2" lift compared to the Autospring 2.5" that I pulled out...

The Rancho gives you adjustable ride options that the Bilistein just doesn't do. Something well worth considering when you take into account how much of a pain in the tail it is to replace the front shocks on these trucks... If I want a softer / smoother ride, I just dial it down, if I want a firmer ride, then dial it up.

Yes you can run 35x12.50s with that, I am on 9" wide rims. Yes they rubbed a bit, but some plastic trimming and the rubbing was gone.

 

If you decide against a shock/lift combo for some reason, I would recommend the AutoSpring level kit.

 

Yup, got one on mine!

 

bilstein for the absolute win