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Old 09-07-2016, 10:14 AM
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Default Suspension Lift/Level Kit with Stock Rims

I've got a 2014 f150 4wd, and was wondering if anyone knew of a 2.5-3.5" or so lift kit that's a 'suspension lift' but also allows for me to keep my stock 18s. I used to drive a silverado, and rough country made a good kit that helped keep angles / health of the front end, but allowed me to keep my stock rims.

Anybody know of a kit like this, or maybe a levelling kit + uniballs? Looking to keep my truck healthy for a long time but would like 2.5 or so inches on it.

thanks for the help, search came up with nothing.
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Just about all the level kits & lift kits will work with factory wheels
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Originally Posted by smgfx4
Just about all the level kits & lift kits will work with factory wheels
Leveling kits, yes.

Lift kits, not necessarily.

So lift kits have a max backspacing for wheel they can run. It'll come down to the backspacing of the wheels.

For Example - Majority of aftermarket Upper arms ( Like ours ) or lift kits have a 4.75" - 5.25" max back spacing.

Some stock wheels have a 5.75" backspacing this causing the wheel/tire to hit.

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Just about all the level kits & lift kits will work with factory wheels
Yeah, i'm looking for something that's a mix between the two - not just a spacer, but gives me new UCAs to drop my angles back down.
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Yeah, i'm looking for something that's a mix between the two - not just a spacer, but gives me new UCAs to drop my angles back down.
How are you going to be using your truck? Do you have a budget in mind?

We can get you our Chase kit which includes our Boxed upper arm and King 2.5 Coilovers!







But like I mentioned earlier, it'll come down to the back spacing on your current 18" wheels. Majority of aftermarket Upper arms have a max backspacing.

Our's is 4.75" - if you are running a stock wheel, you will most likely have to run a spacer to clear it.
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Yeah, i'm looking for something that's a mix between the two - not just a spacer, but gives me new UCAs to drop my angles back down.
I eventually went with a 4" suspension lift. I started with a 2.5" level, and am much happier with the 4".
If you're looking at coil overs & uca's it'll probably be cheaper to just do a true suspension lift.
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Originally Posted by smgfx4
I eventually went with a 4" suspension lift. I started with a 2.5" level, and am much happier with the 4".
If you're looking at coil overs & uca's it'll probably be cheaper to just do a true suspension lift.


What I really want is 3" total, but 2.5" isn't bad either. I don't want to do a 4" because I do not care for aftermarket wheels.
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Originally Posted by bcbrack
What I really want is 3" total, but 2.5" isn't bad either. I don't want to do a 4" because I do not care for aftermarket wheels.
You are limited with your stock wheels.

You need to check your backspacing on your stock wheels and then determine which kit will work with the backspacing.

Seems like my previous posts are getting over looked
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Running stock wheels with 4" RC lift. No issues.


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http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-F150-20...pXtT67&vxp=mtr


This is my wheels right now. What RC lift is that? Can't find anything on their website for a 2014.


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