I have seen that the consensus is NOT to use a key lift because you have the ability to raise the front end too high and ruin front CVs / knuckles . so my question it what is acceptable angle

I plan on getting a key block lift they call it a 2,5 inch lift and it comes with shocks I believe it is a rcx kit .. the truck is a 2000 F150 xlt single cab 8 ft box . 4.6 .. also plan on running 235 85 16 tires on stock wheels = 32 inch what are your thoughts

 

Hey.

May be difficult to provide an actual angle in degrees, but most pundits suggest keeping these sorts of rudimentary lifts (the class that does not provide a subframe and extended steering knuckles / carriers to correct the geometry errors), to 2" or less for reasonable component longevity.

In reality - any deviation from OEM spec is going to begin to stress those parts - it's a matter of degree (no pun intended).

You'll find any number of posts from fellers who have gone crank-happy and are having no issues. These I'd take with a rather large grain of salt - as in the type you see cattle licking . Folks can tend to be a tad disingenuous in admitting they, in point of fact, effed up, lol.

IMHO ...

good luck
MGD

 

what I take from your response is NO higher than 2 inch over stock height in front ?? I in fact would like to 3 maybe 4 inch inclusive kit but from what I can find is 5 or higher is the lowest and would require aftermarket / different wheels and that is what will put me over budget . besides the truck in question will not see much off road action this is being done for looks mostly as I cant stand a wimpy looking truck but would rather not have one that self destructs its self

 

Hey.

If it's a straight-up crank & spank 'kit' without geometry-correcting components, then I woon't.

If the kit is all-inclusive to incorporate extended / corrective components, then the sky (and yer wallet) is the limit.

Others may disagree ( typically it's the short-sighted, cash-starved, instant-gratification Millennials ) - but I tend to favour longevity and reliability over short-term gain. Character flaw

MGD

 

I am more like you when planning upgrades / modifications for anything I do . I did find a rcx lift kit that is pretty inclusive IE drop brackets , knuckles and the such . but requires wheels with a 5.5 back spacing can the wheels off say a 2005 ,6,7 150 that are 17 inch with a 5.5 back spacing be utilized or are they a different bolt pattern ??

 

Different bolt pattern..

You can crank your stock keys to get about 2 -2.5" level in the front and then just get an alignment afterwards.. But yes this will speed up wear and tear on your CV joints and ball joints.. But not nearly as bad as those kit keys cranked up to 4"..

All on all a legit lift is the best and safest way to get. Yes it'll cost more, but in the long run better.

Hmm maybe I should take my own advice haha