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-   2009 - 2014 Ford F150 (https://www.f150forum.com/f38/)
-   -   4" Rancho or 6" Zone??? (https://www.f150forum.com/f38/4-rancho-6-zone-248185/)

ewc119 02-22-2014 07:43 PM
Sorry, i meant a strut spacer is mo way to lift compared to a real lift kir

ewc119 02-22-2014 07:45 PM
Man, i cant type, a spacer is no way to lift compared to a real lift with drop brackets, etc. You do not want a spacer on your strut, that will stiffen the ride too much and change diff angles.

WoooooPIG 02-22-2014 07:50 PM
Originally Posted by ewc119 (Post 3320332)
Man, i cant type, a spacer is no way to lift compared to a real lift with drop brackets, etc. You do not want a spacer on your strut, that will stiffen the ride too much and change diff angles.
Definitely stiffens things up....I'm running a 2.5" leveling kit right now......the ride and wear is my main reason for wanting to step up to a real lift

UARandy3 02-22-2014 08:06 PM
Originally Posted by philupondes (Post 3320315)
^ this is not ture. All lift kits come with diff drops, what do you think the big metal brackets are?? Lift kits have diff drops to get your alignment back within factory specs.
This is partially true actually. My understanding is that with the RCX kit, it is only a 4" drop bracket so they can use the same drop bracket with a 4" or 6" kit, the difference being the size of the strut spacer. The 4" will give you stock geometry, but the 6" will be geometry like a 2" leveling spacer.

I have a 4" Rancho kit because I think the kit is high quality and because I think 35s look better on 4" lift. So, I guess it really depends which setup you think looks the best. Also, the Rancho kit is known to give slightly more than 4" of lift.

ewc119 02-22-2014 08:12 PM
Agree with randy, and i netted 5" btw with my rancho

WoooooPIG 02-22-2014 08:22 PM
Originally Posted by UARandy3 (Post 3320367)
This is partially true actually. My understanding is that with the RCX kit, it is only a 4" drop bracket so they can use the same drop bracket with a 4" or 6" kit, the difference being the size of the strut spacer. The 4" will give you stock geometry, but the 6" will be geometry like a 2" leveling spacer.

I have a 4" Rancho kit because I think the kit is high quality and because I think 35s look better on 4" lift. So, I guess it really depends which setup you think looks the best. Also, the Rancho kit is known to give slightly more than 4" of lift.
I might go with the Rancho just because I love your friggin truck!

UARandy3 02-22-2014 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 06kngrnch (Post 3320411)
I might go with the Rancho just because I love your friggin truck!
Haha thanks man! :thumbsup: Another thing to consider if price is a concern, is that Rancho typically offers a $400 rebate in March and April. I got mine last year at the end of April and got the rebate. After the rebate, my total cost was $1364. The price has gone up slightly though since last year (less than $100 though I believe).
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ewc119 02-22-2014 08:44 PM
Randy, did you tint your headlights?

Mikey73 02-22-2014 08:49 PM
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This is mine with a Zone.Personally and just my opinion I wouldn't do a lift with a 6" strut spacer.All these struts from any of these companies will deteriorate over time and replacements can be got.I got this kit from SBC OFF-ROAD for $1400.

Mikey73 02-22-2014 09:30 PM
Originally Posted by UARandy3 (Post 3320367)
This is partially true actually. My understanding is that with the RCX kit, it is only a 4" drop bracket so they can use the same drop bracket with a 4" or 6" kit, the difference being the size of the strut spacer. The 4" will give you stock geometry, but the 6" will be geometry like a 2" leveling spacer.

I have a 4" Rancho kit because I think the kit is high quality and because I think 35s look better on 4" lift. So, I guess it really depends which setup you think looks the best. Also, the Rancho kit is known to give slightly more than 4" of lift.
Randy that is a super sharp truck man! Of all the lift kits I think this is probably my fav and what I woulda went with but I was too in hurry to wait for the rebate.The one piece cradle design is what I like best about this kit.Good looking truck!!!


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