whats the pros and cons of using body lifts as a leveling kit vs suspension lift to level it? i was looking at rough country's website and was wondering why i should do one over the other

 

Body lift won't level. It'll be an even lift throughout. There's a lot more info in the link in my sig if your interested in a good read.

 

Yep, body lifts dont level. You'd have to buy a leveling kit (just a spacer) along with the body lift.

On a suspension lift, it levels out the truck. (Along with lifting the vehicle a few inches depending on what you buy)

 

which would yall reccomend

 

What's your budget?
Are you installing yourself?
How high do you want to go?
What size tire do you want to run?
4x4 or 4x2?
What's the truck going to be used for?

There's a lot more information you need to answer before we can recommend anything.

 

not a huge budget >300 for lift/level
not real high i want to keep the stock feel to it
not huge tires. i really just want to fit some 18x9 inch rims (what tires could i fit with out lifting/leveling it)
4x2
not to much offroading, probably driving on beach, little bit of mudding. nothing to intense

thanks so much

 

Forgot to ask year and if your doing install.

 

2011 super crew. And no in not installing it

 

If you have a 97-03 look at Pizzaman's guide:
https://www.f150online.com/forums/su...ml#post4671301

If 04+, read 06yz250f's guide:
https://www.f150online.com/forums/su...questions.html

 

Reading those threads is a very good idea to learn about what is actually being done to the truck as well as what brands, how to do it, and some examples.

If your looking to spend no more than $300 your best option is to just level the truck. A suspension lift is out of the question with your budget. A 2-2.5" level (raise the front end to match the rear). Autospring is a good brand. With a 2" or a 2.5" level you can fit a 33" tire. Had your truck been a 4wd you could squeeze in a 35" tire. And a leveling kit is a relatively easy install you can do yourself and there is plenty of help around here to go about doing it.

I have a 2" AutoSpring leveling kit on my 2011 Supercab and I love it.

 

Exactly what he said^. Covered everything I could think of. Looks like level is your only option with a 33x12.50 tire max depending on wheel specs and tire choice.

 

I plan on getting xd monster 778's. They're an 18x9 inch rim. Whats the biggest tire I could fit without leveling it?

 

Thank you.

I'm atleast glad some body looks at that thing



w/ your budget all you can afford is a leveling kit. Cutten customs off 1960/cutten is $300 OTD for a 2.5" kit installed w/ alignment.

 

18x9 monsters w/ 295/70/18 trail grapplers, 2.5" level. Just to give you an idea of the look... tires are around 34" tall but mine is a 4x4.