Im looking at a Pro Comp 6" lift and wanted to get some opinions. It is for the 2wd gas version. It includes the ES9000 Nitrogen Series shocks ( are these any good) also it doesnt include the Pitman Arm (do i need this) any and all opinions are appreciated.

 

Ah yes...yet a another victim of 2wd lift syndrome..

I went through this 2 years ago and learned alot from it. The lift made all the difference in the ride quality and overall look on my truck and it will do the same for you. If you're going to spend the money, get the MX6 shocks as they're adjustable; I did and it made all the diffrence.

You definitely need the pitman arm, it can be had at 4 wheel parts or anywhere that sells lift kits.

An FYI on a few things nobody will tell you:

Tires: 35s will work on the stock 16 inch rims and if you ask me look good if you're trying to maintain the stock, but lifted look like me. If anybody tells you that 305/70/16s will work and look good, they're liying to you. Use nothing less and nothing more than 315/75/16. I've found that it's the perfect size if you plan on using the stock rims. I'd recommend BFG All-Terrains as opposed to anything else because they're easy to find, have good tread life, and is the choice of most people who lift their truck or do any type of offroading. Toyo Open Country ATs and the new Goodyear Duratrac ATs are also something to consider if you're not much of a BFG fan.

Alignment: Ford's non-adjustable cams will cause your tires to bow-in after the lift even if someone aligns it. It'll drive, but it won't look right and it will chew up your tires in no time. You'll need to go to a specialty alignment shop to get the correct cast and camber kit. (The ones that are offered from PROcomp are a waste of time.) Don't go to Brake Check or any one of those places that do alignments, specifically go to a Alignment specialty shop they will have what you need. Anybody else will just be throwing parts at your truck.

Gears: 4.10 gears will be the gear of choice if you want to maintain the stock gearing with 35s. Since you have the V10 you can also go with 4.56 gears if you plan on towing or tow alot. Otherwise 4.10 gears are a safe bet, take it from someone who learned an expensive lesson. 4.30s on a diesel with a 4 speed trans= no go.

Optional things: I beefed up my trans prior to my lift by adding a Sonnax/Tricumulator shift kit to my truck. It keeps the shifts short, firm, and crisp keeping the trans cooler.

Not sure what other questions you may have, but hope what I've said will give you a shove in a right direction.

 

Thanks for all the great information. The place I plan to have install the lift is a lift speciality place so they should be able to properly align it shouldnt they?
What part of Texas are you in? Im in the Amarillo area.
Thanks again.

 

I'm out in the Houston/Spring area, so I'm ways from you...

They should be able to align it and have the proper caster/camber kit, although they may send it out to have it done.

What are you planning on for your rims and tires?

 

Im pretty sure im gonna keep the stock rims. For tires I want a pretty knobby tire so Im just gonna go look and see.

 

you will need to change the rims out!! i have the 6" pro comp lift and i love it!

 

I will need to change them or will want to? Why would I "need" to?

 

width might be an issue but thats coming from me who has 14" wide tires.... i had to get a 10" wide rim

 

This is the 2wd Procomp lift, theres no leaf upfront for the tires to rub on. I've been runnig the stockers with BFG All-Terrains for 2 years without a problem. The only time these tires rub is when you go lock to lock, but then again how often do you do that?

 

Do you know which pitman arm is needed with a 6" lift on a 2wd? I noticed they have many sizes to choose from.

 

If your truck is an early 2000 model, there is a difference between the amount of teeth on the steering box beacuse made a change mid-year.

From 2001-On they used they same pitman arm. You will need to specify the MY, but they should send you the right one.

 

Its a 2003.. the intructions say its part # fd600 but other people have told me otherwise so now Im confused.

 

I had the procomp on my 02 F350 2wd and loved it. Had an issue with 1 radius arm bracket being bent right out of the box but they send me a new one + a shirt and hat. 1 thing to watch when you get wider tires on a stock rim you WILL rub your stock radius arm at full lock both ways. 1 Fabtech lift replaces the radius arm.