Wife just got herself a new 19 Lariat 4x4 FX4 max tow and all the stuff that goes with it. She wants to level it and run some take off Raptor wheels and tires.

I'm looking at the Ready Lift site and it says the 2.25" level will not work on the FX4 "off road" if the distance from the hub to the lip of the fender is more than 22". I measure 22.5". So that tells me I need the 1.5" level kit. I'm thinking I should be able to run those Raptor tires with this which are not quite 35's.

On another note I see people running 2.5" level kits with the fx4 package so I'm not sure what to think. Lots of guy on here seem to like the Ready Lift on both the 150's and superdutys. Do I get the 1.5 or 2.25' spacer?

 

I have a ReadyLift 2.25" with Raptor tires/wheels. There is no issue with fit or alignment. Rides great and nothing rubs.

 

I tried the ready lift and it didn't give me the height. I used the Auto Spring leveling kit and added the additional add a leaf. It clears 35x12.5 just fine.

 

Hey 390, is that just an Autospring add-a-leaf in the rear or did you change the blocks too? That's about how I want the back of my truck to sit. My trailer makes it level and any weight in the bad after that causes it to squat.

 

I used the AS blocks and added the springs. With my generator in tow its level with 900lb tongue weight.

 

Does anyone know why Ready Lift says this? I went about things differently, stuck Rancho coilovers on, with the OEM 22.5" measurement. 2.5" lift, and zero trouble.

 

Nice truck Brad! Mines an 18 lariat se with a short box. Wish it was a 6.5 like yours.

 

Yours is nice too. I found mine on the dealer lot. Most dealers around here have at least a few 6.5 Super Crews in stock.

 

Because Ford changed a lot in 2018 when it came to spring rates. Some trucks ship with up to 23" wheel center to fender measurements and some ship all the way down to 19". Gets more confusing on HDPP and Max Tow (157wb with heavy duty frame).

 

To each their own but I would just go with lets say Fox 2.0 Coilovers in front which are Adjustable from 0-2.5" and call it a day. Way better ride and part quality then all thhose spacer lifts.

 

Define "way better ride"

 

Feels more planted, takes bumps and potholes way better and overall feel of truck on turns is way better, plus will take mild offroading like a jamp. I had regular shocks in my old 2017 and deove it for about 2 weeks before it went to Roush to do their package. After truck came back it had Fox 2.0 Coilovers in front and Fox 2.0 shocks in back. Night and day ride quality and Fox 2.0's are the entry level shocks.

 

So firmer ride would be safe to say? F250 like?

 

Same here... it was a CAP car... Ford executive driven. Had it since July. Love it and still haven't used all the features.

 

Pretty much you putting shocks on that factory shocks that your truck came with cant compare to and since front Coilovers are adjustable you get added bonus which is Leveling your truck. I know its way more expensive then those spacer level kits but like I said its worth it.