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Old 04-19-2018, 06:45 PM
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So essentially the rear shocks are a must for the Fabtech right? Also is there any issues with hearing a clunking noise when turning to lock out? Im trying to research as much as i can. I think i will give Fabtech a call! Thanks

In my opinion the rear fox shocks are a must. Overall I am happy with the lift and would recommend it. I have no clunking turning to lock out. The ride is about as good as stock, probably a little rougher due to "35 mt's. But not bad at all. I don't think you will regret getting it. I installed it myself in my garage but it took a couple of days but was worth it.
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So essentially the rear shocks are a must for the Fabtech right? Also is there any issues with hearing a clunking noise when turning to lock out? Im trying to research as much as i can. I think i will give Fabtech a call! Thanks

In my opinion the rear fox shocks are a must. Overall I am happy with the lift and would recommend it. I have no clunking turning to lock out. The ride is about as good as stock, probably a little rougher due to "35 mt's. But not bad at all. I don't think you will regret getting it. I installed it myself in my garage but it took a couple of days but was worth it.
So i gave Fabtech a call, and got to talk to a customer service rep immediately, he had 17 years of service and answered all my questions he advised me to try the basic kit with the stealth shocks which have a lifetime warranty. He also said that the upgrade to the full coilovers would be about $1450 but said to try it how it is and i can do that at a latter date if necessary. But great customer service! Also after hearing your experience i think i am going to pull the trigger on the kit with the Stealth shocks and see how it goes! Thanks, and that is a good looking truck!
How difficult would you say the install is i was thinking of taking it to a shop but most shops are charging $1000+
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Thanks. Install was not to bad, the directions were pretty specific. I did most of the work alone with some buddies stopping by to help out from time to time. This was my second lift I have installed and I had some friends to call upon if I got in a bind. Pretty much all of the lifts install in a similar fashion. There are a couple of good videos on YouTube of installation on current generation F150's you may want to check out if your thinking of doing it yourself. Let us know what route you end up going or PM me if u have any questions.
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Thanks Craig, I was actually thinking about doing coilovers down the road, im just not sure if i can go for the coilover kit all at once. Did you have any issue with your turning radius? Also how is the ride quality compared to the factory suspension?
The turning radius pretty much sucks, but the ride is great, can't really tell any differance from factory.



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