Real tires, LT all terrain. Take off the front valance and air dam. Maybe skidplates.

Forget the leveling kits all together, you will break CV joints in real offroad, they put the axles at extreme angles. I'd say forget the lift too, most of them are very light duty and cater to the brodozer crowd, so you will break stuff in a serious offroad environment. If you are doing anything serious enough to need a lift, you probably should be using a dedicated beater off road vehichle, not a brand new F150.

 

The best offroad upgrade other than good tires is buying used. If there's already some scratches, you won't be afraid to use the full capability.

 

One thing I'd like to point out about the RCI plates is they do not work with Lifts. I was going to go with a complete set from them until they told me that they will not fit on lifted trucks. If you plan on keeping your truck height stock then go for them. They are a great set of plates. If you plan on lifting your truck then they unfortunately will not fit.

 

Some have mentioned the RCIMetalworks skid plates, just curious what the weight difference is between the steel vs aluminum?

 

75lbs for steel 52 for aluminum three piece sets. Includes front, transmission and transfer-case skid plates. The fuel tank plate is 28 vs. 35lbs.

 

your signature just says the coilovers so are you only leveled? I'm leveled and was thinking about getting a set of rci, would it not fit?

 

I have the Icon Stage 2: front coilovers, UCA's, and rear shocks. The RCI's work just fine on my truck.

I think what he meant was that the RCI's won't work with a drop bracket lift. The front drop bracket bolts to the same place as the front two skid plates. I suppose the third plate and the gas tank plate would work though.

 

Thanks, that makes a little more sense!