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Old Feb 17, 2019 | 12:34 AM
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Just got it done today, pretty happy with it. Gonna have to take a pic tomorrow on a flat surface
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Old Feb 17, 2019 | 12:53 AM
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Old Feb 17, 2019 | 01:09 AM
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Has anyone used a spacer in combination with the fox 2.0 or 2.5 coil-overs? Say the fox 2.0's set at a lower setting with a smaller spacer. Seems like this would be a less expensive route compared to the Halo Lifts 3" kit, even when you add UCA's into the overall cost.

Also, has anyone heard of Freedom Off-road? https://www.freedomoffroadusa.com/249047/12/0/823/fo-f704fu-fo-ford-f150-04-14-front-upper-arm.html Looks like they make UCA's that are reasonably affordable ($360) compared to some of the other sites that start at around $550.
I’m looking to do that, Bilstein with the readylift 2.25. I guess that’s in total a 4.45 lift? What else would we need to replace or add to complete the lift? Would like a very small take.
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Old Feb 17, 2019 | 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by kevinthien


I’m looking to do that, Bilstein with the readylift 2.25. I guess that’s in total a 4.45 lift? What else would we need to replace or add to complete the lift? Would like a very small take.

I don't think that will work.

From what I have read the CV shafts don't like more than 2.5" of "level"......
That's why all the 4" lift kits come with brackets to drop the differential to compensate for the CV shaft angles.
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Old Feb 17, 2019 | 09:31 AM
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I had the BDS 2.5" installed on my new 2018 F-150 last September. Also swapped OEM factory tires with the BFG KO2 LT 275/70r18. Absolutely no issues even close to rubbing. Therefore should not even be a concern with a BDS 4' lift. Cheers
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Old Feb 17, 2019 | 11:10 AM
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I had the BDS 2.5" installed on my new 2018 F-150 last September. Also swapped OEM factory tires with the BFG KO2 LT 275/70r18. Absolutely no issues even close to rubbing. Therefore should not even be a concern with a BDS 4' lift. Cheers
No I wouldn't think 275's to be a problem, but don't forget factory wheels have a +44 offset...…...Most people go with an aftermarket wheel and tire combo which will push that wheel out toward the fender. And I would hope if one went with a 4in BDS lift they would put on a bigger tire than 275/18's

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Old Feb 17, 2019 | 11:11 AM
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Just got it done today, pretty happy with it. Gonna have to take a pic tomorrow on a flat surface
You should be it looks great.

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Old Feb 17, 2019 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Phil48315
I don't think that will work.

From what I have read the CV shafts don't like more than 2.5" of "level"......
That's why all the 4" lift kits come with brackets to drop the differential to compensate for the CV shaft angles.
I emailed custom offsets and they said 3" level/lift is within the acceptable range for the cv shaft. I referenced their youtube video where they installed the halo lifts 3" lift/level kit, including UCA's, on a 2018 lariat super crew, and they said it would be fine. Same applies to the 3" rough country lift.

Phil, you're correct about the 4" kits with the drop brackets.
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Old Feb 17, 2019 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Phil48315
I don't think that will work.

From what I have read the CV shafts don't like more than 2.5" of "level"......
That's why all the 4" lift kits come with brackets to drop the differential to compensate for the CV shaft angles.
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Just got it done today, pretty happy with it. Gonna have to take a pic tomorrow on a flat surface
Nice looking! You have 4wd or 2wd? How's it ride, assuming it's on OEM front suspension?
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Old Feb 17, 2019 | 04:18 PM
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So, if you’re looking to level 2.5 - 3 inches in the front, is there anything else you can do to best maintain factory angles other than swap out the upper control arms?

I’m looking to buy the Halo Lift Coilovers and set them at 2.75 up front. I’ll also likely get new UCAs to help prevent spring contact.

Anything else i should consider? Thanks.
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