Hello all,

I recently traded in my 2001 F150 XLT 5.4L (no mods other than flowmaster) for a 2006 F150 XLT 5.4L. It looks great and now that I have a more stable career I'd like to do some mods. I've always like the leveled look, but am curious about the differences (if any) in the 2.5" and the 3" level kits. I do not intend to add anything to the rear. Is there any added rubber space w/ the extra .5"? Also, I'm new to lifts/levels so tire fits are foreign to me. What sizes typically fit without any shaving being needed on these pickups? Somewhere around a 33" tire would suit me best as I'm looking for a capable (I offroad when I get the urge), but also comfortable ride. Thanks!

Oh and I'm riding on the stock 18" wheels.

 

Well, I have a Daystar 2-1/2" lift on my 04 FX4, and when they wore out at around 50,000 mi, I replaced the factory 65's with Nitto Terra Grappler 295/70/18's (34-1/2") on the stock rims. The truck looks better, the "70" tread is only 1/4" narrower that the 65's, it only rubs at full turn...but they are noisy.

 

3" will make the front end to high. My truck looks that way sometimes with the 2 1/2 lift.

I recommend the 2" maybe the 2 1/2. Also you should look into the Rancho ready lift instead of the pucks . It's a much better system in my opinion

 

Thanks for the responses! I've looked into that same Daystar level kit. I'm not sure if I would need anything over 34"...as I stated before tire sizes are foreign to me so does anyone happen to know some aggressive all terrains around 33"?

 

Hankook dynepro atm. Mine have about 30k miles and still have half the tread left or more. I got the 285/70/17 which is a 33" tire and will likely but the same again and again. I have been very pleased with my purchase

 

I got the Rancho quicklift struts on mine and they added a little over two inches. I also had the stock 18 and went to a 275/70/18 which is a 33 in tire. Here is a link to a tire size calculator:
Tire Size Calculator - Tire & Wheel Plus Sizing
Also I recommend the Cooper Discoverer AT3 for an aggressive all-terrain. I have them on my truck. They are made in USA, reasonable on price, and they have a much more open tread design than most all-terrain tires. They really are a good looking tire too. No noise on highway at all and they ride good. Here's a link to Cooper's site:
CooperTiresConsumer - Discoverer A/T3<span class='trademark'>™</span>
Finally here's a link to them on my truck:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-my-truck.html

 

Bigunit, thanks for the input! I have used the predecessor to the Cooper Discover AT3 a few times before, but have yet to look into the AT3's themself...looks good though. That size seems to fit perfectly. After measuring my truck I found that I'm 2.125" from level....so a 2" level or readylift should do the trick. Maybe one day I'll get into some new wheels and bigger tires, but for now I want to keep it somewhat modest.