So since tax money is on it's way, Iam already brain storming on how to spend a large portion of it. Just put 35" tires on my F250 so now it's time for a lift. She already sits pretty level due to the snow plow package so a leveling kit is out the window.

Im thinking go big or go home, 6 inches seems like the max I could go without having to upgrade my brand new Toyo's. The brands that have caught my attention are Fabtech, Zone, Skyjacker and Rough Country.

The spending limit is hopefully right around 1500$. Feel free to shoot some suggestions my way, or even pictures.

What lift kit would you buy and why?

 

6" is a lot for 35" tires...I have 6.5" in the front and 5" in the rear with 295/75/16 (34.5") and it makes me want bigger tires.

 

According to my calculations, a 295/75-16 is only 33.5 inches tall. The 315/75r16 would be closer to 35.

 

IMO, lift kits were primarily designed for "clearance" of larger tires. A second benefit is "appearance." Your 2009 F250 has sufficient "clearance" for your 35" Toyo tires. When you install a leveling kit or lift kit, you are significantly changing the dynamics of the suspension. Excluding the additional components listed below will affect the ride quality and performance of your truck on and off-road.

You obviously have good taste... you own a Super Duty and purchased high-end Toyo tires. Those tires are going to last up to 60K miles depending on your driving style. Your Super Duty probably has less than 60K miles and may be under warranty. Your OEM suspension (excluding shocks) are probably in great shape thus providing a quality ride. IMO, if I am going to spend $1,500 and up to lift my truck, I want "BETTER than OEM" components to justify my purchase. The aftermarket does offer "BETTER than OEM" components but not at $1,500.

So, in short, you may wind up spending $$$ on a poor quality lift kit that is really not needed to clear your 35" tires and provides "LESS than OEM" ride quality and performance. If I were you, I would wait until you decide to install larger tires (37" and taller) to consider a 6" lift kit. Oh, and your MPG is going to drop significantly with a 6" lift kit.

Icon's 7" lift kit provides the following components:

System Contains:

• 6-7020 - 7"-9" Box Kit (Includes Sway Bar Links, Bump Stop Spacers, Pan Rod Bracket and Brake Line Brackets
• 6-7015 - 7" Lift Dual Rate Coil-Spring
• 6-4040 - Radius Arm Drop Down Brackets
• 6-2530 - Alignment Cam Kit
• 19-6275 - 6" Fabricated Rear Blocks
• 3-7004 - Rear U-Bolt Kit
• 6-7520 - Front ICON Series Mono-tube Shocks
• 3-7501 - Rear ICON Series Mono-tube Shocks

However, you also need an adjustable track bar, new brakes lines, and new carrier bearing drop kit. These are needed for the 6" lift kit to perform correctly. If you install really larger tires (37" and taller), you will need to consider new front and rear axle gears.


Icon 7" Lift Kit - $2,315.25
2008-2010 FSD 7" Suspension System - Stage 1 - ICON Vehicle Dynamics

Icon Adjustable Track Bar - $336.26
64030 - 2005 - 2011 Ford Super Duty Adjustable Pan Rod Bar - ICON Vehicle Dynamics

Icon SS Brake Lines - $198.45
61200 - '08-'10 SuperDuty Braided Brakeline Kit 6"-8" Lift - ICON Vehicle Dynamics

Icon Carrier Bearing Drop Kit - $57.33
33700 - '99 - '09 Ford Super Duty Carrier Bearing Drop - ICON Vehicle Dynamics

 

I tend to agree with other folks here...the 6" lift is a lot for 35" tires. Unless you really like that look...

IMHO...I'd go with something like ReadyLIFT system. This still claims to accomodate 37" tires...but will give a more full look. See link provided...

ReadyLIFT 3.5" 08-10 Super Duty Lift Kit

NEW Ford F250/F350 Super Duty SST Lift Kit, 08-10 , 4WD Only, 3.5"F/1.0"-3.0"R

Hope this helps...and make sure to take pics and show her off!


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I think if you already have 35's stock just go with a leveling kit till you need new tires. I would put 37's on a 6" lift. That's just MHO

 

Icon is the only brand I would buy for ride quality. With their 4.5" lift you could fit 37s with the right wheel offset, so I wouldn't go any higher than that. That keeps it relatively useful as a pickup still. In all honesty though, after having a 4" lift and 35s I wouldn't do anything over a leveling kit in the future. You could go with the Icon 2.5" leveling kit and later add their 1" spacer if you wanted a little more. 35s will look small under the 4.5" kit even because of the '08+ larger fender openings.

 

I'm gonna be putting 35's mine when its time to get new tires I have a 4 inch lift.

And just to the topic starter I think a 6 inch with 35's would look not filling enough to me. Like my neighbor has a dirtymax 2500 CCLB with a 8 inch on 35's and there seems to be too much empty space in my eyes

 

The '08+ trucks have larger front fender openings, so they can fit larger tires than the earlier ones. Also, I agree, 35s will look small with a 6" lift, and '08+ they even look smallish with a 4.5".

You can choose year, lift, and tire size and see pics here:
Truck Photo Gallery, Pictures of Trucks | Truck Toyz

 

6" Radius Arm System w/ Performance Shocks - 2008-12 Ford F250 4WD

Ive always considered Fabtech to be of good quality for lift kits. Id be surprised if its quality wasn't better than OEM. The kit I chose has the cheaper shocks of course but Im not willing to shell out the extra $600+ for the Dirt Logic Shocks.

Anyone have any experience with Fabtech Kits? Pics welcomed

 

35's look tiny on my Icon 4.5" lift

I have 12" of clearance between fender and tire. I'm investigating 37/38's for when new rubber is needed

 

Can we see a side pic??

 

Maybe its just personal preference but I think Tylus' truck sits just right, maybe even room for another inch or two of lift. But yea a side pic would be awesome

 

I prefer minimal gap with just enough room for the tire to stuff

Sorry, but no good side shots with current setup



And here is one from day I bought, no flares yet

 

Yeah Im also a less gap is best guy