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I have a 2016 crew cab f 150 5’ 6” bed 145” wheel base 4x4. I have been searching for body lift information and I can find accessories for up to 2014 and then it skips to 2017. I was planning on lifting the body 1” so it would be barely noticeable and then putting on a 2.5” leveling kit which is suspension mounted and I can find readily available. Does anyone here know if there is a problem lifting a 2016 body? I have the truck completely apart, so the install will be easy. The only thing I can think of that might be problematic is perhaps the steering shaft angle might cause problems.
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Body lifts just aren't done often on newer trucks. There is just too much to deal with. Too many harnesses and hoses. Then there is the bumper fit issue, and since F150s have the hitch integrated into the rear bumper assembly, there's no good way to raise it.
There are ways to get a little more height than just a leveling kit. ReadyLift sells a 3.5 SST lift that includes a 1" preload spacer along with the spacers that go on top of the struts, it also includes rear blocks. F150 Lifts/Halo has a 3" lift that includes new adjustable coil over shocks for the front.
I have no experience with those and no one that I know of on this forum has either one. But far more people read than post, so maybe someone will chime up.
What size tires were you thinking of? You can fit 35" tires on stock wheels with just a 2.25-2.5" leveling kit.
There are ways to get a little more height than just a leveling kit. ReadyLift sells a 3.5 SST lift that includes a 1" preload spacer along with the spacers that go on top of the struts, it also includes rear blocks. F150 Lifts/Halo has a 3" lift that includes new adjustable coil over shocks for the front.
I have no experience with those and no one that I know of on this forum has either one. But far more people read than post, so maybe someone will chime up.
What size tires were you thinking of? You can fit 35" tires on stock wheels with just a 2.25-2.5" leveling kit.
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I googled it and came up with this in the top three hits: https://www.americantrucks.com/2015-...lift-kits.html
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I googled it and came up with this in the top three hits: https://www.americantrucks.com/2015-...lift-kits.html
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Thanks, I was trying to avoid some of the issues I have read about. Some people say anymore than 3" leveling kit would create problems with the alignment that would be permanent. I thought perhaps I could lift the body 1" and then the 2.5" leveling kit and still get the same lift without alignment problems. But I can't find anywhere that list a body lift for a 2016 f150. I was hoping someone could tell me definitively it is a no go because of xyz problems.
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Curious but what size tires are you trying to run? There are guys putting on 35's with just a leveling kit.
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well I appreciate that, I guess I was trying to save money and don’t want to go up very much. I thought 1” lift pucks for the body and a 2.5 inch level kit all for under $200 would achieve the look I want and maintain the original ride. I would be interested in your recommendations on a lift kit.
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well I appreciate that, I guess I was trying to save money and don’t want to go up very much. I thought 1” lift pucks for the body and a 2.5 inch level kit all for under $200 would achieve the look I want and maintain the original ride. I would be interested in your recommendations on a lift kit.
They cater to Fords, have plenty of kits (BDS is a popular lift and well made), reviews, and even a few test trucks they run their products on. For me personally, I went with a 2" in the front and 2.25" in the back (I like an inch of rake), ride was important to me. I really want a 6" lift with 35's but I'm too much of a wuss to mod my truck that much.
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I googled it and came up with this in the top three hits: https://www.americantrucks.com/2015-...lift-kits.html
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Looking at what you are asking, just lifting the front might get you level and get enough clearance . . . maybe.
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well I appreciate that, I guess I was trying to save money and don’t want to go up very much. I thought 1” lift pucks for the body and a 2.5 inch level kit all for under $200 would achieve the look I want and maintain the original ride. I would be interested in your recommendations on a lift kit.
In the end, there’s a good chance that you’re going end up with more problems and spending more money by trying to stay under the $200.00 dollar range.
With that being said and to simply things, spend a bit more and just get a set of adjustable Bilstein 5100’s and call it a day.
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I'm not really concerned about tire size, I have a 2007 F250 that sits pretty good straight from the factory...(high and mighty) and I just wanted to make my F150 have the same stance that I am used to.
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Thanks, I am not really concerned about large tires. I have a 2007 F250 and straight from the factory it sits high and mighty. I was just trying to mimic that look on my F150 because I like the stance.
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These are the blocks I'd recommend.
https://www.americantrucks.com/dayst...ng-raptor.html