Lift kit for a F150

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Anyone put a lift kit on their F150 (or similar) themselves?

I want to customize my truck a little for some fishing/camping/hunting trips and I'm starting with a lift kit. Only looking to lift it 3-6" so nothing major. Maybe some wider rims and terrain tires for "semi-off road".

Any good brands to go with or bad brands to avoid?
 
That's what mine is. First I went with leveling kit. Allowed larger tires but rode worse. So I bought and had Installed a superior 4.5 " suspension lift. Ride is better than stock. I just recently ordered the parts and upgraded it to a 6" lift.
 

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With the right wheel offset, a 2" level will clear 35" tires with no rubbing and no trimming or removing crash bars.
There is a difference between inexpensive spacer level lifts and coilovers.
I installed fox coilovers on my 19'. It leveled the front 2" and stock height in the rear with fox shocks to leave a little rake on the truck. Takeoff Raptor beadlock wheels with 315/70/17 BFG KO2's.

What gear ratio does your truck have?
 
jjwestbrook said:
That's what mine is. First I went with leveling kit. Allowed larger tires but rode worse. So I bought and had Installed a superior 4.5 " suspension lift. Ride is better than stock. I just recently ordered the parts and upgraded it to a 6" lift.
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How was your gas mileage with the 4.5” lift?


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Fullboost21 said:
With the right wheel offset, a 2" level will clear 35" tires with no rubbing and no trimming or removing crash bars.
There is a difference between inexpensive spacer level lifts and coilovers.
I installed fox coilovers on my 19'. It leveled the front 2" and stock height in the rear with fox shocks to leave a little rake on the truck. Takeoff Raptor beadlock wheels with 315/70/17 BFG KO2's.

What gear ratio does your truck have?
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I have the 4.10 gear ratio. I bought it used but the original owner had ordered the truck from Ford with the upgraded towing package, tow mirrors...
 
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I have the 4.10 gear ratio. I bought it used but the original owner had ordered the truck from Ford with the upgraded towing package, tow mirrors...
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4.10's with the 6 speed trans will be good to go with 35" tires.
 
concepthomes2 said:
Cool. yes, I have the 5.0 V8 with 6-speed
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14-20 F150 4WD FOX 2.0 Stage 1 Package FOX-14STAGE14WD

www.stage3motorsports.com www.stage3motorsports.com
^ That kit with bigger tires and alignment after install. Clears 35's and keeps the trucks center of gravity lower for offroad.

I like 17" wheels for a bigger sidewall. They ride smoother and you can air down more offroad if needed. Most 18" or 20" tires in the 34" to 35" range are load range E which are heavier and ride rougher.

Next you need an exhaust to let that Coyote howl!
 
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Fullboost21 said:

14-20 F150 4WD FOX 2.0 Stage 1 Package FOX-14STAGE14WD

www.stage3motorsports.com www.stage3motorsports.com
^ That kit with bigger tires and alignment after install. Clears 35's and keeps the trucks center of gravity lower for offroad.

I like 17" wheels for a bigger sidewall. They ride smoother and you can air down more offroad if needed. Most 18" or 20" tires in the 34" to 35" range are load range E which are heavier and ride rougher.

Next you need an exhaust to let that Coyote howl!
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Would that same kit be ok with stock 3.31 rear end and 3.5 eco boost? Also how much would it affect gas mileage?


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Average Joe said:
Would that same kit be ok with stock 3.31 rear end and 3.5 eco boost? Also how much would it affect gas mileage?


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Do you have the 15' - 17' 6 speed or 18' + 10 speed transmission?
 
Average Joe said:
17" tires and 6 speed transmission
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That kit will be fine with your gears, and if you keep the stock 17" wheels, I would go with a smaller tire around 33" - 34". Something like a 295/70/17. Stock is 32". You will loose around 1-2 mpg, depending on the size and tire weight.

I lost about 1.5 mpg with the 2" level and 315/70/17 KO2 tires. I average around 17 mpg mixed driving. Highway is around 19-20 mpg. Speedo adjusted for bigger tire size via forscan.
2019 5.0 with 10 speed.
 
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