Topic Sponsor
2004 - 2008 Ford F150 General discussion on the 2004 - 2008 Ford F150 truck.

lift question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-06-2012, 08:44 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
80575's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 2,576
Received 72 Likes on 67 Posts

Default lift question

I'm debating between getting either a four or a six inch lift and was wondering if there is a big difference between to two at all. I wouldn't mind seeing pics of what you guys have as far as these two options to help decide which I might like better.

Thanks!
Old 08-06-2012, 10:04 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
06F150CFCT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Pamplico, SC
Posts: 3,319
Received 123 Likes on 118 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Fuugz
I'm debating between getting either a four or a six inch lift and was wondering if there is a big difference between to two at all. I wouldn't mind seeing pics of what you guys have as far as these two options to help decide which I might like better.

Thanks!

There isnt much of a difference other than the obvious (2"). I would say go with the 6" unless you have 33's and dont want to get bigger tires. 33's look ok on a 6" but not great. My experience with lifting is you will always want to go bigger and I have heard the same from a number of fellow members. If you are looking at 4" or 6" kits take a look at Zone. The member Tim1216 just installed a 6" Zone and he loves it. As did the member Shadowrider.
You can also look at RCX as they are similar to Zone but Zone is made in the USA if that matters to you. They are reasonably priced too. I believe it is 1199 for the 4" and 1399 for the 6". Also since Zone is a vendor here you can get a kit from them with free shipping through the forum.
Rancho use to make 4" kits but discontinued them for our trucks in January. It would probably be tough to get ahold of one now. The member KingRanch4Life has a 4" Rancho and says it is more like 5-5.5" of lift.

Just some additional info for you to look at. Im sure some people will start putting up pics for you as well. I have a 6" BDS which is at 8" with a spacer.
Old 08-07-2012, 09:35 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
80575's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 2,576
Received 72 Likes on 67 Posts

Default

Thanks. I was thinking about putting 35s.on and I figures it would only be about 2 or maybe 3 inches. I'm curious to how it would look too. No pictures yet though!
Old 08-07-2012, 09:56 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
 
06F150CFCT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Pamplico, SC
Posts: 3,319
Received 123 Likes on 118 Posts

Default

well here is 8" on 37's...not what you asked for but if I were to vote for you I would go with a 6" Zone.



lift question-forumrunner_20120807_215725.jpg
Old 08-07-2012, 10:28 PM
  #5  
Member
 
huffy47's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: 84, PA
Posts: 84
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

if your going to spend money on a lift go with 6
Old 08-07-2012, 10:40 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
80575's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 2,576
Received 72 Likes on 67 Posts

Default

Doesn't look bad, I just don't want something that is too big you know?
Old 08-08-2012, 01:33 AM
  #7  
Senior Member
 
06F150CFCT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Pamplico, SC
Posts: 3,319
Received 123 Likes on 118 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Fuugz
Doesn't look bad, I just don't want something that is too big you know?
Yeah makes sense...6" is a good height with the 35's. You will be impressed.
Old 08-08-2012, 02:23 AM
  #8  
Junior Member
 
USMC6253's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Here is my 6" Fab Tech with 35's
Name:  New Baby FX4.jpg
Views: 131
Size:  34.0 KB
Old 08-08-2012, 03:55 AM
  #9  
"Lifted"
iTrader: (2)
 
KingRanch4Life's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Georgia
Posts: 10,335
Received 223 Likes on 200 Posts

Default

Go 6".... If i remember correctly the RCX is a drop down so it really doesnt give you a full 6 inch lift with the use of the strut spacer... With blisteins you could acheive the full 6....

Rancho is a 4 inch but myself, swimtexan, bucko, kitchenboy, and a few others are sitting at 5-5.5 inches...

Doing a zone or RCX 6" with blisteins will be a cheaper option than the Rancho(discontinued)....

Plus as stated... You'll want to go higher....
Attached Thumbnails lift question-image-1933714593.jpg  

Last edited by KingRanch4Life; 08-08-2012 at 03:57 AM.
The following users liked this post:
80575 (08-08-2012)
Old 08-08-2012, 10:28 AM
  #10  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
80575's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 2,576
Received 72 Likes on 67 Posts

Default

I feel like a 4" will more or less be an expensive level with a little height. I feel like the 6" would be better with 35s as well.


Quick Reply: lift question



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:40 AM.