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sdwyer 05-18-2018 10:36 AM

Want a 4 inch lift without cutting mounts. Any thoughts?
 
I have a 2017 FX4 4WD. I want to lift it but only see where you can go up to a 3" kit before cutting crossmembers or mounts. Can I get a quality 4" lift without cutting?

catengi 05-18-2018 10:40 AM

Nope, don't believe there are any actual suspension lifts that don't require cutting. Cutting the crossmember mounts is necessary to provide clearance for the differential to drop down.

sdwyer 05-18-2018 10:46 AM


Originally Posted by catengi (Post 5779099)
Nope, don't believe there are any actual suspension lifts that don't require cutting. Cutting the crossmember mounts is necessary to provide clearance for the differential to drop down.

Is it a big deal or just looks concerning because your cutting on a new truck?

catengi 05-18-2018 10:53 AM


Originally Posted by sdwyer (Post 5779108)
Is it a big deal or just looks concerning because your cutting on a new truck?

Dropping the differential is necessary to correct the CV angles. With a leveling kit the recommendation is to go no higher than 2" of lift (some say 2.5") to make sure your CV angles don't get too extreme. A 3" level will push them to the limit so you can imagine a 4" lift would just destroy them.

Ajb1205 05-18-2018 11:03 AM

Just my $0.02 but a 2 - 2.25" level will do everything a 4" lift can (as far as fitting larger tires, etc) at a fraction of the cost of a 4".


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