so back when i purchased my truck, 2013 f150 xlt 4x4 ecoboost, i got what i think was a good deal for a lift. I do not know to much about lifts but ford sent me to a place thats going to do my lift. they guy there gave me options. I can either go with the rouch country knuckle lift or the pro comp k4143b knuckle lift. Now my question is, is a knuckle lift the most common way people do lifts? because when i think of a lift i think new shocks and all but what this guy is telling me is it is using factory springs with spacers. Should there be another type of lift i should be trying to get? also which is better between the two? dont do any hardcore off roading Thanks in advanced

 

There's no big reason to get ones with the 6" coilovers versus the 6" spacer if it's a street queen unless you have some extra cash to spend. Even if it needs new struts because the ones on it now are worn, it'd still be cheaper to replace them with oem style one.

Both are quality brands, just kinda comes down to brand loyalty or price, I haven't seen anything negative about either one yet.

 

As they put it "Street Queen" or whatever... The comfort and options are up to you and your pockets.. Coilovers ain't cheap.. Top choices would be BDS and Procomp with the coilover option or the McGaughy lift.. Lots of 2012-13 guys are going with this lift..
http://www.trucktoyzstore.com/realm/...idproduct=3493

 

A "knuckle lift" is the only type of suspension lift that can be done on something with independent suspension. Aside from a body lift or leveling kit. I could go in depth but I don't know that it's necessary lol.

Either of the two brands you listed will be good... but...

I say McGaughy's... the installer wont have to notch the frame, making it a smarter and easier install. They are also a small business in Northern CA and their stuff is all American made. Just my two pennies

 

if you want you can go bds they give you a new front strut instead of a spacer on top of your stocker on

 

ProComp has a full coilover kit as well, as part of their stage 2 kit. The kit he listed above is the stage 1.

 

The bds basic package replaces factory strut is what I meant instead of spacer. Sorry

 

Just for the sake of accurate info... Not to thread jack.
The basic 4 and 6 inch BDS lifts use spacers. The 6" Coilover Lift Kit comes with Fox remote reservoir shocks... 3500 clams bro. Unless, maybe you're thinking of a different year? OP has a 2013

 

basic bds comes with new extended strut

 

You remind me of my ex. The way you pull "facts" out of thin air.

http://bds-suspension.com/product-display?ma=3&yr=2013

 

GDGemmer is right. Basic BDS uses a spacer . . . I've seen plenty of them. In fact, almost every BDS I've seen on all years is the spacer.

 

What in the world are you saying lol. Bds has no spacer for the 6 inch 4 only. And I know cause im running there basic for winter. And coilovers for summer

 

http://bds-suspension.com/kit-customizer?kid=574H

Spacer

It's an extra $531 for their replacement strut, and then a lot more for coil overs. Technically their "basic" can have the new struts like you've got, but it isn't a "basic" kit any longer when you're shelling out another $500

 

wow your looking at the 2004-2008 models he has a 2013... so its its strut replacement only!!! i dont wanna be an ***... zone also has strut replacement on there 2009 to 2014 models.

 

Your partially right, the 6" basic BDS for the 09-13 does use a new strut, but the 4" basic BDS for the 09-13 uses a spacer. Can't just blanket statement them both though.