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Old 04-05-2014, 03:36 PM
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i would like to know what the best suspension lift is to buy. i have a 2005 ford f150 stx
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One that suits your needs. From what I've noticed there aren't a ton of choices for our body style trucks. F150lifts.com is a good website to check out and maybe go from there.
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What are you needing the lift for?? Thats the first question... Second, how much you wanting to spend... We have plenty options for 2004-08 trucks... Just gotta know how much lift and how deep you wanna get into it..
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Best meaning . . . ? Tallest, highest quality, best ride?

The Rancho this guy ^ has would be my vote, but they don't make them anymore for us.
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Needing it for looks. About a 4 inch lift
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Rough country and zone both make a 4inch kit for our trucks I think for a little over a grand a piece the last time I looked at them. If just for looks why not level out the front and go with a body lift?
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I did but i decided for off road use. I got suck in a mud hole and i was scared everything was under water.
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Just found out the rancho struts could bump me up to 6 inches.. Didnt know that..

I'm in the market for a 8" Rize...

Your best bet for a lift would be to try craigslist.. Saw a Rancho lift for $800 about 2weeks ago.. Save you some money and still have a quality lift.. Zone and RCX are great kits a well... $1200
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Yup, Rough Country and Zone are both fine, but I wouldn't sit around waiting for a Rancho. It could be a long while.

KingRanch, any full 6" lift strut should be able replace your spacers and bump you to 6". There are a few out there now that'll work. A lot of guys get them to replace the ugly spacers.

Hollabak, body lifts can cost well over $1000 for our trucks after labor. The 97-03s take like 1/3 the install time. $600 for the kit, up to $900+ for labor, another $100+ for gap guards. It's ridiculous.

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Yup, Rough Country and Zone are both fine, but I wouldn't sit around waiting for a Rancho. It could be a long while. KingRanch, any full 6" lift strut should be able replace your spacers and bump you to 6". There are a few out there now that'll work. A lot of guys get them to replace the ugly spacers. Hollabak, body lifts can cost well over $1000 for our trucks after labor. The 97-03s take like 1/3 the install time. $600 for the kit, up to $900+ for labor, another $100+ for gap guards. It's ridiculous.
The rancho is not a drop down kit.. No ugly spacers to obtain lift.. Its a true lift.. I didnt want to go blisteins.. Rancho now has 6" struts... I hate mix matched components...


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