Whats the best lift for a 98' F150 4x4(of couse)?
I want to roll 35's and want no rubbing?
also what gearing for the 35's & 5.4L engine?

 

No rubbing and I'm still running the stock 3.55's. I do want to change the gears though.

Bob

 

Bob,
Rancho makes a good solid lift.But they are limited on sizes.
If you want to go bigger you have to go with Skyjacker,Superlift,BDS,or Whiplash suspensions.
And if you can,try to regear so your not putting more stress on the engine and the drive train.It will help out in the long run.

Hope this helps.
Jerry D.

 

IMO the best ones out there are the RCD, Rancho, Fabtech, Superlift, and then Skyjacker. If you want a huge lift Whiplash is about the only way to go.
To fit 35's you can use any of the above lifts and probably clear most 35's fine. I've heard of people with 3 inch body lifts clearing 35's. As for the gears it depends what you have stock. If it's 3.55's they will do for a little while but I would change them out to lessen the stress on parts. If they are 3.55's a 4.10 ratio with 35's would be back to stock performance. You can also get 4.30's and 4.56's but that becomes harder to find for the front (reverse cut gears) and even harder if you have the 9.75 rear.

 

I don't want a body lift because I don't like the look
and like the height of a suspension. And I want to
know the best between RCD, Superlift or Skyjacker?
I like my Skyjacker lift on my XJ (cherokee) but thats
a straight axel. And I am either going to get Wrangler
MTR's or the BFG M/T KO's 35's.

 

Look into the RCD lift it is by far one of the most durable lift kits on the market besides something custom built. Whiplash is for looks only there lifts are extremely high and exspensive.

 

I agree RCD is probaly about the best out there. I then say Superlift or Rancho. If I do mine I will go with Rancho as I get a discount on them, if not it be RCD. That Fabtech 6 inch looks nice, do not know of quality.

 

im going to get:
5" RCD w/ bilstin shocks
35x12.5 BFG M/t's on 15x10 amer. eagle 589's
4.56's front & rear
detroit or OX or ARB locker in the rear

that's going to be SICK!

 

If you've got 4 wheel disc brakes you better make sure that the 15" wheels will clear the calipers. I've heard several times on the boards here that there is a problem with putting 15" wheels on our trucks.

Bob

 

I'll check in to that

 

I had great luck with my Superlift 5" and a 3" body lift on my 97'. I was running 38x15.5 Superswampers. No rubbing, all I had to do was extend my bump stops!
And it had a better ride than either of the f-150's I have had since!!

ALso, Skyjacker keeps being brought up...they do mot make a lift for 97 and newer f-150's.

RCD or Fabtech baby!!!

Mark Bennetts
:o

 

Most likely you will have to go with 16" wheels. There are a couple of 15" that will fit the 98s...but you are very limited. Hope this helps.

 

Maybe I will try and clear 38's w/ a 5" RCD and 3" body,
im looking at getting the 16x10 amer. eagle 589's.
How do you like the old emu lift on your wrangler?

 

Well to continue the discussion, I have a Ranchoo RS 5000 suspension lift with a 3 inch body, I have 38's and yes I do rub, horably..going to 36 TSL Radials after Christmas and should have no clearance issues, didn't want to cut the fenders on my 2000 so going with a smaller tire

 

Yeah I was thinking about that and I don't need 38'
and 36's would would be pretty tight. Cutting fenders
take alot of pressure so you don't screw up. I cut my
fenders on my cherokee so I could flex as much as possible
with my sway bar dissconnected. But my truck will
not be much of a rock krawler, and more mud, sand and
towing. thanks