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Old 04-15-2016, 02:11 PM
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I recently bought a 2011 F150 FX4 5.0. I am wanting to lift/level the truck. I only want to go 2.5" high and no more. I will be hauling at least once a week, typically more. The most I will be hauling is a dual axle dump trailer with construction equipment, yard supplies, or trash. I will also be going off-road sometimes, but i want to be able to do it well. I plan on putting 33" tires under the lift.

The lift/ level I have been looking at is the Rough Country 2.5" lift/level with Front Strut extensions and hardware; Rear: 1-inch blocks and u-bolts; Shocks: (2) Premium N2.0 Rear Shocks.

Is there a better lift for my application? Any thoughts, opinion, or suggestions are greatly appreciated.


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I've done that same exact level and block kit on both m 2011 and 2013. It's a pretty good kit for regular driving but I'm not a huge fan of how it ride when hauling. Some air bags or AAL would be appropriate (to keep the front end from raising up even higher under a load) but I don't haul enough to justify it.
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What's your budget? What you posted was the cheapest way to get the lift you want. (I did the same cause my towing is on the light side and my offroading is none existent at the moment)


For the towing, I think an AAL and/or some airbags would be more beneficial than stacking the blocks in the rear.


For offroading you'd be better off with some adjustable coilovers.
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I am trying to stay under $1000. I will defiantly be off-roading.
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I vote Boss Coilovers ($750) and AAL ($200ish? I don't recall but something like that) I kinda want to do the same, just getting some other things done first..
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Originally Posted by berty
I vote Boss Coilovers ($750) and AAL ($200ish? I don't recall but something like that) I kinda want to do the same, just getting some other things done first..

Has anyone used this option, or a similar one? How is the ride quality with it?



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