View Poll Results: What lift kit manufacturer do you use?
CST
2
0.34%
Donahoe Racing
130
22.18%
Fabtech
73
12.46%
Pro Comp
110
18.77%
Rubicon Express
6
1.02%
Skyjacker
77
13.14%
Superlift
72
12.29%
Other
116
19.80%
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Lift Kits
New User
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 4
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My Lift Info
I used a Rancho 4" Suspension lift on my 2005 F-250 SD Crew Cab PSD. I used their RS9000 shocks and currently have set to 4 in front and 3 in rear. I put on BFG AT's 315/70R17's with American Racing Mojave polished wheels (17x8, 0 offset, 4.5" backspace). I had it installed for me. My gear ratio is 3.73 and I haven't changed it. No real noticable difference in acceleration. Fuel mileage went down about 1.5 MPG on average. No tire rubbing whatsoever. Tires do stick outside of wheel well 1-1.5". May put on fender flares to eliminate spray onto side of truck. Love the ride - better than stock. And really love the look - especially the red Rancho components. The height is perfect for what I use the truck for (occasional off roading and hunting) and the tires fill the wheel well nicely (not too big or small looking).
New User
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 3
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lift kit
1. Procomp 2 inch level kit front blocks
2. rear stock with procomp trac bars
3.procomp shocks
4. skyjacker dual steering stabilzers
5. pro comp tires extreme terrain 325/65/18
6 weld racing dune 8 18 x10
7. installed by Turner Automotive/ Onatrio,Canada
8.www.tadiesel.com
9. rides like stock, handles awesome
2006 f350 4x4 srw ccsb psd 6.0
2. rear stock with procomp trac bars
3.procomp shocks
4. skyjacker dual steering stabilzers
5. pro comp tires extreme terrain 325/65/18
6 weld racing dune 8 18 x10
7. installed by Turner Automotive/ Onatrio,Canada
8.www.tadiesel.com
9. rides like stock, handles awesome
2006 f350 4x4 srw ccsb psd 6.0
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 432
Likes: 0
Hello all, my first post. I've had the 3.5" Fabtech hanger kit for about 4 years but just ordered a 6" Superlift w/rear blocks, can't wait to install it, hope I made the right decision, researching the lift was consuming me and my wife could not take it any more, my decision was largely based on the posts of you good people, thanks and i'll post some pics once the lift is complete
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 684
Likes: 2
From: Tucson, AZ
Originally Posted by evildesel
1. Procomp 2 inch level kit front blocks
2. rear stock with procomp trac bars
3.procomp shocks
4. skyjacker dual steering stabilzers
5. pro comp tires extreme terrain 325/65/18
6 weld racing dune 8 18 x10
7. installed by Turner Automotive/ Onatrio,Canada
8.www.tadiesel.com
9. rides like stock, handles awesome
2006 f350 4x4 srw ccsb psd 6.0
2. rear stock with procomp trac bars
3.procomp shocks
4. skyjacker dual steering stabilzers
5. pro comp tires extreme terrain 325/65/18
6 weld racing dune 8 18 x10
7. installed by Turner Automotive/ Onatrio,Canada
8.www.tadiesel.com
9. rides like stock, handles awesome
2006 f350 4x4 srw ccsb psd 6.0
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
2005 scsd F-350
6" fabtech with a 2 1/2" leveling kit added on total 8 1/2" front stacked blocks in the rear fabtech basic kit.
18x10 Mickey Thompson Classic Lock wheels 325/65/18 (33x13.50x18) MickeyThompson ATZ's.
Self installed!
Didn't have to trim fenders when even when I had the 6" Lift
18x10 Mickey Thompson Classic Lock wheels 325/65/18 (33x13.50x18) MickeyThompson ATZ's.
Self installed!
Didn't have to trim fenders when even when I had the 6" Lift
Last edited by kaipo; May 6, 2006 at 04:57 PM.
New User
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
From: east bay
I'm currently trying to install a 4" skyjacker suspension lift with skyjacker shocks. I have a 2000 Excursion. I'm not sure what gears I have, but I have a RC27 code on my door. I assume it is for 3.73, but can someone help decifer this code for me? I also have 18 inch Mazzi wheels and want to put new tires on. I don't know what size my gears can support, but I'd like a 35 or 37 inch tire. I'd appreciate any help with the decoding and tire sizing. I've seen the tire size formula, but don't know what gears I currently have.
Post Fiend
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 14,582
Likes: 12
From: 21791
Originally Posted by Bill's2000X
I'm currently trying to install a 4" skyjacker suspension lift with skyjacker shocks. I have a 2000 Excursion. I'm not sure what gears I have, but I have a RC27 code on my door. I assume it is for 3.73, but can someone help decifer this code for me? I also have 18 inch Mazzi wheels and want to put new tires on. I don't know what size my gears can support, but I'd like a 35 or 37 inch tire. I'd appreciate any help with the decoding and tire sizing. I've seen the tire size formula, but don't know what gears I currently have.
New User
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
lift kits
6" pro comp
Rear add a leaf and 1.5" block
pro comp shocks
Stock steering stabilizer
Pro Comp extreme all terrains 37"x13.50"x18"
Ford factory 18"
installed by RPD Welding and Fabricating
Rides same as stock. pro comp makes a great kit.
2006 F 350 lariat 4x4 crew cab long bed 6.0 powerstroke
Rear add a leaf and 1.5" block
pro comp shocks
Stock steering stabilizer
Pro Comp extreme all terrains 37"x13.50"x18"
Ford factory 18"
installed by RPD Welding and Fabricating
Rides same as stock. pro comp makes a great kit.
2006 F 350 lariat 4x4 crew cab long bed 6.0 powerstroke
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Senior User
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
Hey Bill's2000X
35's will do plus on a 4" lift you'll run into rubbing issues with 37's. The 35's would look real nice on your rig.3.73 gears will do just fine if your tires are not that wide. 13.50 max after that, bigger gears.
Aloha,
Aaron
35's will do plus on a 4" lift you'll run into rubbing issues with 37's. The 35's would look real nice on your rig.3.73 gears will do just fine if your tires are not that wide. 13.50 max after that, bigger gears.
Aloha,
Aaron
Last edited by kaipo; May 13, 2006 at 06:50 PM.
Post Fiend
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 14,582
Likes: 12
From: 21791
Originally Posted by kaipo
Hey Bill's2000X
35's will do plus on a 4" lift you'll run into rubbing issues with 37's. The 35's would look real nice on your rig.3.73 gears will do just fine if your tires are not that wide. 13.50 max after that, bigger gears.
Aloha,
Aaron
35's will do plus on a 4" lift you'll run into rubbing issues with 37's. The 35's would look real nice on your rig.3.73 gears will do just fine if your tires are not that wide. 13.50 max after that, bigger gears.
Aloha,
Aaron
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 684
Likes: 2
From: Tucson, AZ
Originally Posted by strokin_it7.3
what does the width of the tire have to do with the gearing? the overall diameter is what matters with gearing. i am assuming that you are thinking the increased rolling resistance of the wider tires calls for steeper gears?
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by strokin_it7.3
what does the width of the tire have to do with the gearing? the overall diameter is what matters with gearing. i am assuming that you are thinking the increased rolling resistance of the wider tires calls for steeper gears?
Aloha,
Kaipo
Last edited by kaipo; May 14, 2006 at 05:56 PM.
