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Old 09-09-2013, 09:05 PM
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I'm about to order a lift kit for my 1999 5.4 2WD. Should I go for the 7.5 inch Fabtech or the 6 inch RCD kit?

I plan to put on 33s.
Is the rear block for the RCD kit 3 or 4 inches?

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If your doing 33's I would go with the 6", if you ever plan go go to 35's though you'll probably regret not getting the 7.5". But for 33's you could do a spindle lift and most likely be fine depending on wheel choice.
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Originally Posted by Finnish
I'm about to order a lift kit for my 1999 5.4 2WD. Should I go for the 7.5 inch Fabtech or the 6 inch RCD kit?

I plan to put on 33s.
Is the rear block for the RCD kit 3 or 4 inches?

Thanks in advance!!
They are both a bit over board for 33"s i would get a 4" lift if you want 33"s 6" and 7.5" would be good for 35"s
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I'm leaning towards the 6 inch but I have a bad feeling I'll regret it if I decide to get 35s. Does anyone know if the RCD kit is a 3 or 4 inch rear block? Google isn't helping.
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Anything over a three inch lift you'll need 35s. 33s look smaller than i would like and I have only a 3 inch lift
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2wds sit about 2 inches lower than a stock 4x4

I just looked up the RCD kit and it says the blocks are only 2 inches??? That can't be right?
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And you'll need 5.5-6.5" to properly clear 35's depending on wheel and tire choice.



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