Hey everyone, i just got my first truck, a 95 f250. i would like to put 35in tires on it as well as a 6in lift. I am new to this custom ford business but was thinking of using a Skyjacker II lift and maybe 35x12.5R15 Bfgoodrich tires. I am not sure what would be best. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

Skyjacker is a good brand. You want to avoid using lift blocks if possible for the best quality lift.

 

I agree, Skyjacker is decent, price isn't outrageous either IIRC. A little lift block isn't gonna hurt anything if you use them, but I'd avoid stacking them or having one that's more than 4". You get some pretty severe axle wrap past that.
Just thought of this, what do you have for gears, and what motor is in your truck?

 

6 inch lift with 35 inch tires is gonna look like a mall crawler. go with a 4 inch lift and trim the bumper. it will look a lot better.
almost like it was made that way.

 

When I lifted my pickup I couldn't afford an expensive lift, so I went with Rough Country. Looking back I would do it the same way every time. I have been very happy with what I got from such a cheap lift. I went with a 4" suspension lift with blocks for the rear end. Again, I wouldn't do it any other way.

My uncle has a 4" lift on his 81 F150, and he says that the parts I got in my kit were identical to what he used. His truck has been lifted for well over 20 years with no issues, and he abused that truck much more than I will ever abuse mine.

 

I can agree with Rough Country, I have used them in the past on a few trucks and been more then satisfied.

 

X2, 6" is too much for 35" tires.

 

You don't even need to trim the bumper, you could space it out with washers (to an extent)

 

Thanks everyone for getting back to me so quickly. What is the difference if any when using lift blocks vs without? What would I have to do to make a 6in more stable and to avoid the axle wrap? I have a 5.8L 351W and I am not sure what my current gear ratio is in my truck, I'll have to check. It is a light duty f250 if that makes a difference. I would like to go 4-wheeling once in a while as well as pull a horse trailer. What other minimums suspension parts will I need to have? Thanks!

 

if you plan on pulling a horse trailer than you definitely do not want a 6 inch lift. it will make the truck too high to safely tow with.

 

I had 4.11's in my truck from the factory, and even with those, the 35's sucked a TON of power from the motor. (I also have a 351w). Lift blocks will let you have the same ride stiffness as stock for the most part, however you will suffer from whats known as axle wrap if the block is excessive (over 4 inches or so), which is the axle moving back and forth when you can on it or let off quickly. Without lift blocks it might ride really rough depending on whether you add more springs or high arch springs. I disagree that 6 inches is unsafe, You're only going to end up slightly taller than a 1 ton. My 89 f250 has 8 inches of lift in the front and 6 in the back and its as safe now as it was from the factory. They make drop hitches for this exact purpose. If a kit doesnt already come with them, youre going to need shocks that are longer. Personally I recommend anything Rancho as I've had a lot of luck with them in the past. Otherwise a lift kit should come with everything; springs, blocks, u bolts, might come with shocks.

 

x2 on the Rancho shocks. Rancho are made by Monroe - hard to go wrong here.

 

X3 On Rancho, I have them on my Bronco and I love em.

 

And now I've learned something today.

 

I have Rancho's on my lifted 95, it rides like a dream.