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Old 05-23-2016, 09:02 PM
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I have a 2013 f150 4x4, I cannot decide on the 4" or 6" lift kit.
Both will cost me the same price installed, but with the 6" I would need 35" tires and with the 4" I could stay with my 33" I currently have.
What do you guys have 4" or 6" post pics and tire sizes so I can get an idea thanks !
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You may want to look into what wheel you will need to use the new spindle in either of those lifts..they require a certain amount of backspacing to clear. some will allow you to remain with stock wheels some will not... just a heads up !
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Originally Posted by techrep
You may want to look into what wheel you will need to use the new spindle in either of those lifts..they require a certain amount of backspacing to clear. some will allow you to remain with stock wheels some will not... just a heads up !
Thanks, I've done my research. If I keep the stocks I'm getting 2" spacers and if I get rims they are -24 offet so I should be good. I don't have enough $ to get the 35/37tires to look good on the 6" so I'll probably get the 4"
And rock 33s till i can get 35s. Then maybe one day sell it and get the 6 if I can lol
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I am also trying to figure this out, and am having trouble finding info. I think i want to go 6" but cant find any good info on if drive line angles can cause vibrations at that height. I have a feeling at 4" I will think its not high enough which it sounds like you might think the same
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A good lift kit will come with the drive line spacer to correct the angle.
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Originally Posted by techrep
A good lift kit will come with the drive line spacer to correct the angle.
does the drive line spacer cause any other issues? I guess my issue is I am used to lifting cherokee's and the trans drop spacers are not good to use
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Not that I'm aware of..
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4" BDS kit uses all the same components as the 6" kit up front, except for the physical spacer. If you ever wanted to go to 6" you would just drop in a larger spacer or get lift coils from Fox or somewhere similar. Most economical way to do it IMO.
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Originally Posted by 04stroker6.0
I am also trying to figure this out, and am having trouble finding info. I think i want to go 6" but cant find any good info on if drive line angles can cause vibrations at that height. I have a feeling at 4" I will think its not high enough which it sounds like you might think the same
Yeah lol
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Originally Posted by BC119
4" BDS kit uses all the same components as the 6" kit up front, except for the physical spacer. If you ever wanted to go to 6" you would just drop in a larger spacer or get lift coils from Fox or somewhere similar. Most economical way to do it IMO.
I read this somewhere else, so get the 4" and later on can get spacer for front and something else for the back to make it 6" cheaper ?

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