i have a 2004 f150 supercrew 4x4. it has a 3 inch body lift and i am trying to put a 6 inch susp. lift with maybe even a 2.5 inch spacer on top for a total of 11.5-12.0 inches of lift. i am trying to put 38/15.50/20 toyo open country mts on. i am hearing several different people saying the problems i may face in doing so. i.e. broken half shafts and damged rack. any opinions prior to this large purchase.

i want my truck to be completely over the top. but i am not willing to sacrifice breaking parts all the time to do so.

please help if you can.
thank you

 

get rid of the body lift and get a rize lift.

 

i know that rize makes a 12 inch susp. lift. it is also only for the front not the rear and is almost $4,000

i have achieved the same thing with my combo of 3 lifts

 

If you dont want to break things, then dont stack lifts, its that easy.

If you want a three story house, you dont just stack three smaller houses on top of eachother, you have to make sure everything will be able to suport the weight.

 

the weight is not really the issue here. the possible issue i am being cautioned about is the tires being almost 16 inches wide being to much for the half shafts and rack. i might leave out the level kit if i don't really need it. other than that the only thing i am stacking is the susp. lift and body lift. which gets done all the time. 4wheel parts says i can stack all 3 without any problems

 

truckguy,
Even if you use your truck soley for the pavement and are extremely soft on it, DON'T stack lifts!!! If you use your truck as a truck then get rid of the body lift, jack it 6" and put on some 35s or 36s. If you are truly serious about running a 38" tire and plan to stomp it a bit, go for a straight axle conversion and change to 4.88 gears. By the time you pay for all the big lifts and alignments, not to mention the constant broken suspension parts, you could have had your straight axle and a rock solid ride that will last for years. I know opinions are like a**holes, everyone has one but take it from the voice of experience. I've had my share of lifted trucks. 1/2 tons, 3/4 tons, Broncos, Fords, Dodges, Chevys etc., nothing short of a Dana 60 or an extremely well built Dana 44 and a light foot will handle 38s.
I haven't seen an 04-08 with a body lift...send some "after pics" we are all curious.

 

Don't stack lifts period.

 

i am going to ditch the level kit. but theres no way i am taking off the body lift. that was a real mother to put on. its just going to be 6inch and 3 inch. and people do that all the time. i'll prolly run 37s or something. and i know straight axle is the best way to go. but this is not an old jeep. it is my still being payed for newer truck.

i will post some after pics when i get a chance. looks good though. with running boards you don't see the frame like you do on most chevys with a body lift.