I am looking to get a 4 or 6in lift kit for my 2001 F250 Lariat V10. I was looking at Pro Comp or BDS for the companies, more leaning towards Pro Comp as I am not going to have much to spend on everything I need.

This was the kit I was looking at this kit: http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits...t_pn=EXPK4018B

A few questions on wether to go 4 or 6.
1. Will I have to have any extensions for brake lines or anything like that with a 6 in?
2. Will I need to re-gear my truck to 4.56's or better? (Both 4 and 6)
3. Anything else I need to worry about going for a 6 in kit?

I would also change out the stock Pro Comp shocks with Bilstien 5100's for all 4. Another thing is that I wanted to get a dual steering stabilizer and was just thinking on getting the Bilstien dual steering stabilizer from Topguncustomz on ebay. Which is here: 99-04 Ford Super Duty F250/F350 Dual Steering Stabilizer Kit w/Bilsteins | eBay

As for tires I want a tire that is good on road and in the mud, so I was thinking a MT tire. I don't really care for a loud tire also. I am thinking about ethier Toyo MT's or Firestone Destination MT's both in 35", If you have another suggestion please let me know! I will be most likely getting 18 in rims, as much as I would like to keep my stock ones I can't. They aren't wide enough for the tire I am going to get. Possibly looking for 18 in chrome rims that are easy to clean and preferably under around $250~

 

I ran a 6.5" lift and 37" Toyo's on my 2000, didn't have to extend anything (brake lines, driveshafts, etc). Although a dual stabilizer setup is nice, a really good single would work fine with 35's if you're on a tight budget.

Regearing is always recommended with larger tires, although I never did on my 2000, it's a great way to gain back the grunt you'll lose with the larger tires. The lift doesn't dictate what gears you'd change to, the size of the tires does. Do a search for gearing calculator, plenty of them out there to get you back to where you are when stock.

In my opinio, if you're doing 35" tires, I wouldn't go more than a 4" lift, it'll look goofy with a 6" and 35's.

 

Thanks for the input! I was just debating with my dad either to go for a 4 or 6. I really wanted the extra height of the 6 in for when I go mudding because I always seem to bottom out in some mud holes. Although I am running stock tires also which I am sure doesn't help much either...

How did you like your Toyo's, did you have MT's? I've been looking at them for awhile now and just want to know how well they do in the mud and how loud they are on the road, as well as the tread life.

 

I did have the Toyo M/T's, the 37x13.50's. Phenomenal tire in my opinion. Great road manners (not the best on ice but they're a mud tire so I'm not expecting much), not loud at highway speeds, and long lasting. My last set was probably going to get me close to 40k miles. Can't say how they did in the mud, only took them through a few creeks out here in PA but I'm sure they'd do alright. Mud is never consistent so it's hard to say how they'll do in the mud you're trudging through. For what it's worth, I'm going to throw another set when these crappy stock Michelin's wear out.

Your ground clearance (axle) won't increase with the size of the lift, it's the tires that help that.

 

I don't think I will be having to worry about the ice problem... very little ice down here in FL. I appreciate your input and will be strongly considering these tires.

 

depending on what gears u have now you might be ok for awhile with the bigger tires in the mud. Even with a V10 when you get big heavy 35's stuck in heavy mud your gonna wish for a set of 4.88 gears and a rear detroit locker. I have a 5.4 motor and 4.30 gears running 285-75R16 and when i get in heavy plowed farm mud the 4.30 really shine to spin all four tires. With the stock 3.73 i used low range always so i couldget the wheel spin i needed

 

If absolutely needed I will most likely regear to 4.56. I don't really go through much thick nasty mud where I go, but I do have some watery holes which my tires just can't grab the bottom.