mag1

Looking at 6" Fabtech, 6" BDS, and 7" ReadyLift for a 2015 FX4..Going w 35x12.5x18 and trying to find 18x10" wheel. No offroad, just pavement..And why 6-7", cuz I like the way 35s look on it and would like the additional clearance.
The only advantage I see is the ReadyLift since you dont have to cut the tie rods..
I would like to hear the opinions, pros, and cons..Cuz they all seem about the same..Price looks to be cheaper for the Fabtech by $200.

Thanks if you guys can give me some info..and I am not looking at any other brands..Just these 3 please.

thatdudethere

The ReadyLift requires dropping/relocating the electric steering rack.
BDS/Zone does not require cutting inner tie-rod ends.

tmcolegr

Any reason you didn't include Pro Comp as a choice?

mag1

No, actually havent read too much about it.

mag1

I did not know this..Thank you

Also, with any of these lifts can I use my original 20" tires and wheels?

tmcolegr

One of the reasons I chose the Pro Comp 6" lift kit over other manufacturers was because Pro Comp's lift kit met the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 126 (FMVSS 126). I couldn't find anywhere in writing where any of the other manufacturers stated they met this standard although they may. If this is important to you, here's some additional information:


http://www.procompusa.com/fmvss

Colby2ya

"""One of the reasons I chose the Pro Comp 6" lift kit over other manufacturers was because Pro Comp's lift kit met the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 126 (FMVSS 126). I couldn't find anywhere in writing where any of the other manufacturers stated they met this standard although they may. If this is important to you, here's some additional information:"""

BDS does also and they provide a warranty service to if Ford trys to deny a claim saying the suspension system was the problem. Not sure how well this works but i went with the 4" BDS system

denalion22

i was going to go with the 4inch bds... but i decided to go with the stage 2 icon full coil over system instead... 2.5 inch of lift actually you can get 2.65 if you want... i figured thats enough for me.. still allows me to get into most parking garages. and i already had 33 inch tires going to a 4 inch lift would make me buy 35's lol added expense i did not want.

good luck...

Cotton24

I have the 6" BDS on my f150. I absolutely love it. As far as for f-150's go it's the only company I'll buy a lift kit from. One of the main reason I chose them is the lifetime warranty offered on all of their products. They also meet the federal motor vehicle safety standard No.126(if that is important to you in purchasing your lift). Another selling point to me is the fact that they offer the fox suspension as an option, and since fox owns BDS the lift is built around the idea of using their suspension which worked for me since I chose the fox coilovers for the front and fox 2.0 shocks for the rear. Best decision I've made yet in upgrade purchases for my truck.

matttl16

I have driven all 3 kits. I choose to go with the Fabtech Dirt Logic 6" lift w/ uni-ball upper control arms. The ReadyLift kit drives very nice with very good handling, not to mention the self park feature still worked properly. I how ever wanted to go with a coilover kit and both companies offered a similar warranty.