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Old 08-08-2018, 11:54 AM
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Looking for the best and cheapest option for a lift kit compatible with a 2018 F150 supercrew 4WD. Any recommendations?
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Best and cheap really don't go together.

What is your budget? How much lift are you trying to achieve? What is your overall goal?

There are A LOT of suspension components for the F150.

Everything from a simple leveling kits up to full lifts.
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Thanks for getting back to me. I am very new to this so I am not sure. I want something that looks more aggressive than the factory height but not planning on jumping the truck on off-road courses. I was thinking of something that would accommodate 18"/20" wheels & between 33"/35" tires as well as level out the stance. As far as budget, nothing that would cost me more than $1k/$1.5k.
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Even the cheapest 6" kit will cost more $1k/$1.5k...just for the kit. Labor would definitely put you over that price range. You may do better with a level or up to 3" kit and you can do that yourself to save on the labor.
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Originally Posted by KillinTime
Even the cheapest 6" kit will cost more $1k/$1.5k...just for the kit. Labor would definitely put you over that price range. You may do better with a level or up to 3" kit and you can do that yourself to save on the labor.
Thanks for the insight, I totally appreciate it!
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This is one of the most popular options (link below). I don't have them, so I can't 100% confirm, but I'm pretty sure you'll be able to do what you need to do with these and fit an 18 / 20 inch wheel with at least 33 inch tire.

https://www.stage3motorsports.com/15...Shock-Kit.html

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Does the ride actually stay like stock if not approve with the level kit? or is that just some bs you say. i have a brand new truck which i do not want to mess up. i will be running 33s/20" rims with the level kit. i need a honest answer. i will take my truck to a local shop to install the level kit/tires/rims/also get the alignment. just need the ride to stay the same

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Does the ride actually stay like stock if not approve with the level kit? or is that just some bs you say. i have a brand new truck which i do not want to mess up. i will be running 33s/20" rims with the level kit. i need a honest answer. i will take my truck to a local shop to install the level kit/tires/rims/also get the alignment. just need the ride to stay the same
What leveling kit are you installing? What tires?
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I have a 2012, but when I installed a 2" leveling (just the spacer type), there was no difference in the ride with the stock tires. The 285/70/17 Duratracs (load range D) I put on a couple years later did stiffen the ride up though.
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Originally Posted by JonWalter
Does the ride actually stay like stock if not approve with the level kit? or is that just some bs you say. i have a brand new truck which i do not want to mess up. i will be running 33s/20" rims with the level kit. i need a honest answer. i will take my truck to a local shop to install the level kit/tires/rims/also get the alignment. just need the ride to stay the same
Leveling kits are cheap for a reason, first of all you WILL lose your cushy factory ride don't let anyone b/s you on that. If you want to retain oem ride you're going to have to use an actual lift kit, there are several brands to choose from. Personally I went with Rough Country and a 4" lift. Now something to note about their kits, they lift the front 4" but the rear only 2" so it levels the truck at the same time and they are the most economical brand lift kit on the market, about $1,000.00 for the kit then you either install it your self or pay someone about the same amount to do it for you and align the front end after.
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Originally Posted by Rnlcomp
Leveling kits are cheap for a reason, first of all you WILL lose your cushy factory ride don't let anyone b/s you on that. If you want to retain oem ride you're going to have to use an actual lift kit, there are several brands to choose from. Personally I went with Rough Country and a 4" lift. Now something to note about their kits, they lift the front 4" but the rear only 2" so it levels the truck at the same time and they are the most economical brand lift kit on the market, about $1,000.00 for the kit then you either install it your self or pay someone about the same amount to do it for you and align the front end after.
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How is the ride though stiffer than the stock suspension? I was thinking to go with the Fox 2.0 but i heard that still is going to have some rake ....I need something 100% leveled and not to squat if I put weight in my bed ...also i want to put the 18' raptor rims on my truck and KO2"S

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