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Old 04-03-2016, 11:17 PM
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I just bought a 2015 3.5 Ecoboost. I was looking at some pics and other review and I have determined that I want a 4in lift with 18x9's with 275/70's. I have a 3.31 rear-end (bought it slightly used anfor the price, it was the best choice. No heavy trailers). I was wondering what kind of fuel economy other ecoboost owners with lifts were getting.
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The lift doesn't help the mpg but its not the killer. It is the bigger and much heavier tires and wheels that are the mpg killer. With my 2" lift and bigger tires and wheels I lost about 2 mpg.
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Originally Posted by ruff rider
The lift doesn't help the mpg but its not the killer. It is the bigger and much heavier tires and wheels that are the mpg killer. With my 2" lift and bigger tires and wheels I lost about 2 mpg.
I know that a lift is not there to help. What tires are you running? I am getting about 19.5 mpg if i really baby it. 60/40 highway/ city Could I see pics of your lift?

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I have a 2013 3.5 ecoboost with 3.55 I want to put tuff country 3" lift in but keep the 18" wheels on it what size tires should I go with



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