May all Rize.
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Negus Negast
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From: Yorba Linda
May all Rize.
I had it with my 6 inch Pro comp lift kit on my 2008 F150 4x4 PT because of the almost zero ground clearance. Since I off road about 6 days of the month my 2 yr old pro comp didn't cut it for me anymore. I did some research on a long travel suspension but it was cost prohibited with a price tag of 22 grand. I then decided to go with the 8 inch Rize lift and 2.5 king shocks. This lift was something I could afford and gave me a better ground clearance than the Pro Comp, plus it allowed me to install 38's open country Toyos. Even though I have no mechanical experience I decided to installed the lift myself with the help of a friend.
Banged up old suspension due to almost no ground clearance.
Rize Lift in progress
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Problem with Rear Shock.
Solution?
Grind some metal off.
Little damage done I'd say, but no problem, relax, take it easy, and don't worry about it.
No Problems only solutions.
Project Complete
Before, 6 inch Pro Comp Lift
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After, 8 inch Rize Industries Lift.
Banged up old suspension due to almost no ground clearance.
Rize Lift in progress
Problem with Rear Shock.
Solution?
Grind some metal off.
Little damage done I'd say, but no problem, relax, take it easy, and don't worry about it.
No Problems only solutions.
Project Complete
Before, 6 inch Pro Comp Lift
After, 8 inch Rize Industries Lift.
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A nice job in the install, though the stilts and blocks used to suspend the truck were a little scary.
The interesting part of an IFS lift is that it does not gain much ground clearance ever.
measure the distance from the lower control arm to the ground and then measure the same distance after the lift and you will net identical figures. While the same is true of a straight axle, the IFS loses clearance when the suspension is comressed.
Looks like it is gonna require a trip to the alignment shop. The lower control arms are not straight. You can see from the adjustment that they are off.
Al in all, it looks nice. Real nice truck. Not afriad to spend some cash I see.........
The interesting part of an IFS lift is that it does not gain much ground clearance ever.
measure the distance from the lower control arm to the ground and then measure the same distance after the lift and you will net identical figures. While the same is true of a straight axle, the IFS loses clearance when the suspension is comressed.
Looks like it is gonna require a trip to the alignment shop. The lower control arms are not straight. You can see from the adjustment that they are off.
Al in all, it looks nice. Real nice truck. Not afriad to spend some cash I see.........
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Negus Negast
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From: Yorba Linda
A nice job in the install, though the stilts and blocks used to suspend the truck were a little scary.
The interesting part of an IFS lift is that it does not gain much ground clearance ever.
measure the distance from the lower control arm to the ground and then measure the same distance after the lift and you will net identical figures. While the same is true of a straight axle, the IFS loses clearance when the suspension is comressed.
Looks like it is gonna require a trip to the alignment shop. The lower control arms are not straight. You can see from the adjustment that they are off.
Al in all, it looks nice. Real nice truck. Not afriad to spend some cash I see.........
The interesting part of an IFS lift is that it does not gain much ground clearance ever.
measure the distance from the lower control arm to the ground and then measure the same distance after the lift and you will net identical figures. While the same is true of a straight axle, the IFS loses clearance when the suspension is comressed.
Looks like it is gonna require a trip to the alignment shop. The lower control arms are not straight. You can see from the adjustment that they are off.
Al in all, it looks nice. Real nice truck. Not afriad to spend some cash I see.........
some one has to keep the economy bouncing 
Yeah did get an alignment when I finished the lift about a month ago, I'm due for a second alignment, now that I had the bump stops and limited straps installed. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ed-straps.html
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Negus Negast
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From: Yorba Linda
38s and cross member area has better ground clearance than 35s with pro comp
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From: Texas....by way of Hell.
Im afraid that instead of bashing skid plates going across terrain, you are going to come to a complete F*%#in STOP from the same terrain. Skid plates on the Pro Comp did their job. Im very curious to see how this lasts? No offense
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From: raymond alberta
lift a truck 20" it will not gain an inch of ground clearance, only way get further from the ground is taller tires, that jungle gym hanging under there did not get you any further from the ground but is sure gonna hang you up on the rocks, get another skid plate or id bet that lift aint gonna last long not to criticize, just to inform
i like this though...a truck that looks like its a pavement queen, yet it actually goes offroad and is functional...props for not being afraid to wheel a truck that probably cost as much as my house did
i like this though...a truck that looks like its a pavement queen, yet it actually goes offroad and is functional...props for not being afraid to wheel a truck that probably cost as much as my house did
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Gorgeous truck dude. Like the vehicle wrap too!
Install looks great and I can see areas where you gained ground clearance. Looks like mission accomplished buddy!
Where did you snag that roll bar/light rack? Very unique truck and functional A++ for money spending
Install looks great and I can see areas where you gained ground clearance. Looks like mission accomplished buddy!
Where did you snag that roll bar/light rack? Very unique truck and functional A++ for money spending
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I had the rize kit for over a year and really loved it but my truck only saw beach duty no to much here it is very dry and hard to find most of the year
here is a link to how mine looks I have it on 39.5's
http://www.f150online.com/forums/sus...39-5-tire.html
here is a link to how mine looks I have it on 39.5's
http://www.f150online.com/forums/sus...39-5-tire.html
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Negus Negast
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From: Yorba Linda
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXtLg92KwCI
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Negus Negast
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From: Yorba Linda
lift a truck 20" it will not gain an inch of ground clearance, only way get further from the ground is taller tires, that jungle gym hanging under there did not get you any further from the ground but is sure gonna hang you up on the rocks, get another skid plate or id bet that lift aint gonna last long not to criticize, just to inform
i like this though...a truck that looks like its a pavement queen, yet it actually goes offroad and is functional...props for not being afraid to wheel a truck that probably cost as much as my house did
i like this though...a truck that looks like its a pavement queen, yet it actually goes offroad and is functional...props for not being afraid to wheel a truck that probably cost as much as my house did
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From: Yorba Linda