Also think long and hard (heh) about the type of lift you want. Keep in mind that lifts of certain heights or certian styles of lifts will require other work to be done to the vehicle, or may damage the vehicle if not prepared for properly. some examples: -at least in my experience, lifting above 2.5" without any mechanism for correcting front axle CV angles or upper control arm (UCA) ball joint angles will increase wear and tear and could cause eventual parts failure; this is why 4" and higher lifts usually include differential drop brackets and new steering knuckles, and some 3" lifts will come with improved UCAs -4" and higher lifts with new crossmembers require you to CUT THE TRUCK'S FRAME, i.e. you are stuck with that lift kit unless you can weld your frame back together -you may need to get longer brake lines if you are not comfortable with using the brake line extension brackets (some adjusting of the hard metal lines may be required, which makes me nervous, personally) just a few extra things to think about

I swear. I live in Southern California. Your videos, especially this one makes me want to fly over and buy an F150 from you guys and only deal with you guys directly! TT..TT

@fernsanchez4787

6 жыл бұрын

JoMonki living in California makes us realize how expensive trucks are here

@JohnDiMartino

6 жыл бұрын

I agree in fact before I buy my next one I will be checking into the logistics of it

@ervinzefi8662

6 жыл бұрын

The worst part is when the fucking Ram 1500 is built 1 mile away from your house and the dealership is 1.8 miles away from home and still pay 1400$ destination charge 😳😳😳

@dillonh321

5 жыл бұрын

@@ervinzefi8662 Lol. True they should give counties that the factories are built in like $140 destination charge. Then they should charge Alaska and Hawaii $2400

@jerryh367

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Fern. This truck is $12,0000.00 USD in New Zealand.

I learned my lesson years ago. Ball joints wear out all the time. Front ends wear out much faster. After 10 years of driving a truck with 6 inch lift and 35s I was jumping for joy to get back into a factory stock truck!!! Factory drives so much better, lots more power, better gas mileage, no ball joint eating every year.

@flat6fever680

5 жыл бұрын

True everything said. I still like slightly tougher stance and look than stock so 2" leaving kit with Fox shocks/ struts and 33" tires nice compromise. No issues at all compared to real lift.

@blackhawkservices9358

5 жыл бұрын

True

@demetriusstump8654

5 жыл бұрын

2013 F-150 XLT 4x4 5.0 Leveling kit 305/55r20 20x10 -25mm offset Super 44 exhaust Belongs to my wife 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Love your presentation, clear and detail - plus ROLL TIDE

Just bought 3" Lifted dodge ram 1500 hemi 5,7 l V8 in Germany. From a Good Company which documented everything. Runs great. Now big wheels very nice. Greetings. Your Channel helped a lot to find a truck in Germany. Very Good Information From you :)

That was awesome to talk about. Very informative about what you getting into.

Fantastic review keep up the good work made everything very clearly understandable

@charleshenson4183

4 жыл бұрын

Did you not even watch this video?

This a great informational video in all the years I’ve been around 4x4’s nobody ever paid much attention to the off set etc, even though any knowledgeable person understood those factors. Nowadays with 35’s and large wheels being normal this information is crucial.

@TCcustoms_

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Glad you liked the video!

Love your custom sales. And just to add to that, overall vehicle height, and driver perception is very important when considering the purchase of a lifted vehicle.

Great video! A couple observations,1 st off if you are towing a 9 k lb bobcat every day ,an F150 is the wrong truck. The 5.0 is gutless down low,lifting one makes the poor low end more of an issue, if performance is important with a lifted truck get an ecoboost. and don’t look back. If fuel economy is important to you do not lift your truck. The do not go together at all.

@BC08

6 жыл бұрын

John DiMartino The 2018 5.0s aren’t gutless down low

@joeyhigginbotham8638

6 жыл бұрын

John DiMartino my 2016 5.0 is lifted with 8 inch up front and 6 inch in the rear on 35’s (10 ply) with factory upgraded 355 gears. It’s far from gutless, and yea the eco boost will out pull me, but dat 5.0 coyote with Borla attack series just sounds sooooo much better than that v6 lol, and I still get 12- 14 mpg loaded, 19-21 unloaded on a trip.

@JohnDiMartino

6 жыл бұрын

LSandViper Killer if they aren’t I apologize,the one I drove before I bought my Ecoboost was relatively sluggish until the tach was over 3500.TheGM 5.3 and Ram Hemi I tested both had much wider power bands with more torque down low.Once wound up the 5.0 was great , if I was 25 again I have have went wit the 5.0 ,because it sounds great and revs like a Mustang....

@BC08

6 жыл бұрын

John DiMartino Lol, are you being honest? Because the 5.3 doesn’t have more down low grunt than anything. The 5.3 is utterly gutless, and absolutely makes less low end than the 5.0, especially the 2018. The Hemi power band is actually very similar to the 5.0s. All of these new V8 engines are revvers than than don’t “come on cam” until 3500+, but the 5.3 having more low end? Not even close

@BC08

6 жыл бұрын

Robert Not even close. The 5.3s low end is non-existent.

I worked at a off-road truck shop , honestly I’m a fan of leveling kits they are easy to remove , install you can easily get one done for 500 with a alignment compared to spending 5k plus on a suspension lift with wheels tires . They maintain factory ride for the most part just my opinion. Lifts these days are all don’t for looks anyways , and never seen see a piece of dirt lol.

@zx10rgofast

Жыл бұрын

I’ve got my 2019 King Ranch leveled 2.5” on 33.94 Nitto Ridge Grapplers on the stock 20” KR wheels. I still feel jealous when I set trucks lifted 6” with offset tires. Makes me feel better to see this comment.

Great video man!

Good to see you again in a Video Mitchell.

I am thinking about getting a lifted truck and watching videos on KZread all week to get more information to see if it’s a great idea.

Good Video... very informative!!

Worked with a guy who put on a lift in his garage and could not back out once installed... dummy should have just deflated his tires instead of removing the lift to get out then reinstalling... pft! chevy owners!

@clutchitup8565

6 жыл бұрын

jadd6810 lllmmmmfffffaaaaooòo

@supa8599

6 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@JacobWinkle

6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like someone I know. Lol

@Anth230

5 жыл бұрын

Lol....

@Martin-xh1hd

5 жыл бұрын

Chevy owners, AM I RIGHT

Those 5 things plus....the other things folks don't think about.....parking garage heights, car washes, and your garage door height. Even a mild lift won't let an f150 fit height wise in most residential garages.

@Khaled-tx5xj

6 жыл бұрын

klc317 correct I got a a raptor and it is slightly taller than the normal raptors standing at nearly 6f10 and some places I can’t even enter plus the width of the truck is obnoxious with fiberglass

@billymc2681

6 жыл бұрын

Those are issues to consider...

@62Omar

6 жыл бұрын

klc317 yeah if I’m ever using one of my trucks to go somewhere I always check how tall the garages are or if an open lot is nearby

@Kilo__Bravo

6 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah. I had to mod my garage door to fit mine in. So if I want bigger tires or even a level, I’ll have to park it outside.

@mackenziepeek9317

6 жыл бұрын

Mine is stock height with 33s and it barely fits in the garage

This was awesome thank you.

Just bought my 1st lifted truck for 9k after this video,thank for all the tips n everything

@Blessedup69

3 жыл бұрын

What did you buy?

I personally thought this was a great video! 👍

Very eloquent and easy to understand! Great presentation! Would like to talk to y'all about my 2020 FX4, Roll Tide!

Thanks. Just got my first p/u and wanting to do a lift.

replace "all" of the suspension....cute, ive seen some shoddy work come in for alignments

Awesome video

Can you do a video about the new FordPass Smartlink adapter? I'd love to learn more about it! Thanks!

Nice info cause I drive lifted a suburban ltz on 20.so this helped out.

great video...thanks!

Speaking from experience... owning several lifted vehicles over the years. Plus a 2017 F250 lifted on 37s, and now a 2018 F150 lifted 6" with 35s... I'll take the lifted F150 Ecoboost on 35s all day long. Handles great, fits most every car wash and parking garage. the lifted F250 was too much and hard to fit anywhere.

Great video! Question: Do you need to get everything torqued again after a level kit install like you mentioned needing to be done after 5K miles on a lift kit? Also, do you need to have an alignment done after installing a level kit, as recommended after installing a lift kit? Thank you

Just to note- “larger offset” doesn’t mean what you think it does. Just something I see a lot in the truck markets. Good video info for newbies though!

Super helpful.

Great info. 👍

The more the tires stick out. The better chance of having stuff slinging up the side of your brand new truck. Tearing the paint all up.

@autiger0612

4 жыл бұрын

Brooke Wallace 🤦‍♂️

@410kane

4 жыл бұрын

Mud flaps my man

@Blessedup69

3 жыл бұрын

@@410kane mud flaps don't work when the wheels are spaced out Mudflaps work because the tire is inside not outside the truck

@410kane

3 жыл бұрын

@@Blessedup69 that's what rally guard mudflaps are for. They stick out past stock ones

@iii7878

3 жыл бұрын

It's a lifted truck, your supposed to have stuff slinging up on the side.

Great Information...

Good points to consider.

I think the mud terrain tires aren't really all that bad. I've had my mud terrain tires for 4 years and 50k on them, and I finally need a replacement set. They're hankook dynapro mud terrain, and I didn't rotate them nearly as frequently as I should have. The noise is pretty loud though, but I did get good life out of them, would have gotten more if I would have treated them better. All in all not the nightmare everyone makes them out to be. Handle great in the snow, hardly ever used them for what they were intended for.

The title should be what to look out for when buying a new lifted f150.

I'm more of a Toyo tire type of guy for over 10 years and there great never had a problem

I bought an f150 with the procomp lift on it and I hate the turn radius. Now I know why. Thanks!

I have a 1996 Ford F-150 regular cab I have a 4inch lift on it and it’s wheels I love there fuel vapors

I love my ko2 tires

The video is right on time. I was planning to do a 2" lift kit on my F150, 2011. It scares me to screw up my truck.

@pt595

5 жыл бұрын

Same

That’s good to know. I love lifted trucks, but I rather buy it already done. And since I know I’ll never pull anything, my tires will last a very long time. I love F-150’s.

Looking to lower my 2017 F350 fx4 Lariat diesel. I tow a 2017 5th wheel camper and don't want to lift it to level it. The camper sits 3 inches higher measured from forward most frame to ground compared to farthest rear frame to ground. Hitched up, there is about 5 1/2 inches bed rail to camper clerance. About a 2 inch drop for truck would be great. All suggestions are welcome.

Last week, I got RC6” lift kit and 20” wheel and Falken wildpeak at3w 35” tall tire on 2.7 ecoboost 19. And my fuel economy is just cut in half now. 5-6km per liter or 20L/100km, on the highway just a bit better than that. I think the reason is why it’s all that happen because 2.7 is not enough power to spin tires. I would’ve gone with 5.0L V8. What do you think guys?

I want that truck with a 4.11 Gear ratio honestly... screw 3.55 and 3.73

@charleshenson4183

4 жыл бұрын

I think you meant 4.10's

Toyo Open Country R/T tires. Best in the business.

I just took KO2 off my truck that were 33 inch. They had 45000 km and warn perfect. They still have nice tread left. Just put bigger tires on.

I plan on putting a 4inch fabtech lift on a 2017 platinum. I want to use the OEM wheels and 35inch tire. nitto makes a 35x11.50R20. Can i use that tire and OEM 20inch rim with out rubbing? or should I add a 1/4Inch wheel spacer for the front?

If I lift my truck do I need to buy 5 tires/rims to account for the lift

If you get the max tow package it only comes with the 3.5 L and it only comes with a 355 gear ratio.

I have a 2015 3.5 and I'm looking at at a 4 inch lift and 35s. I have 3.55s and occasionally tow a 20 foot boat. Is it worth the upgrade to 3.73s or 4.10s?

Looking at buying 33 inch tires and rims package any suggestions

What about 3.31 gear ration with 3.5 ECO with a 6” kit? Those are the specs on my 18 limited. I wont be doing much towing over 5K and even that will be occasional. Any issues to consider? Great video btw!

A lot of people don't realize that the more negative offset you have on your rims the harder it is on your front end components. Imagine having a ten pound weight on the end of a 4 foot 2x4. When holding the 2x4, the closer you are to the weight, the easier it is to lift. I would not advise having anymore negative offset than is needed to clear your lift components.

What do you personally recommend as a first new truck under 40k? Thank you.

its actually a negative offset not a "larger", just annotate it in case someone gets confused. Also nice vid ;)

@gherasimtibi

3 жыл бұрын

If you're not doing a -44 offset, then you are not doing it right

@rich7447

3 жыл бұрын

I think offset is just designed to confuse people. Measuring by rim width and backspacing makes so much more sense. A 10 inch wide wheel with a 4.5" backspacing will protrude 5.5" past the wheel mounting surface. So much easier than mixing mm from center of wheel with wheel widths in inches.

When I bought my 2020 f150 truck I didn’t think to look to see if it had electronic lockers. Is this something I can add and have stock controls?

Wish you were in Dallas!

KZread and driving!!😂😂😂😂

@JM-rp9qf

3 жыл бұрын

Mom! Youre so embarrassing

Would I have to worry about these if I just put a 2 inch leveling kit in the front of a 2015 f150

how comfy is the BFG AT KO2 compared to Nitto ridge grappler? I'm having the 35 Nitto trail grappler and it's ok on the road, but just thinking about more comfortable tire next time.

What was the brand and size of the tire you have on your truck?

Hello, I bought my truck two months ago but I did not know that need to retorque was necessary until someone told me now, someone can tell me what type of retorque need so that I can take it on the shop and request that proper maintenance.

Ask for discounts and shop around. I got a new 6" BDS coilover lift kit w/ 35" Nittos, and 20" Fuel Contra wheels. All for $7400 after taxes and installed. Not bad.

The best truck is a stock truck. I have never driven a lifted truck (no matter how good or expensive the lift and wheels are) that actually drives well or at least close to factory. When I was buying my Tundra CrewMax the sales guy was soo annoying with his attempt to add on sales. Kept trying to convince me to buy a lift and wheel package from them. I just told him that if I wanted a truck for heavy off-road I’d just buy a Raptor. As it is, I love my truck for my use. Drives like a caddy in stock form.

Do i need to regear my 2010 sierra if i do a 3 inch and 33's?

I like this guy he know his trucks! ROLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!

@countrykang1996

5 жыл бұрын

Quitajah Colvin RTR!!!

Hey bro was wondering, can 3.31s be sufficient enough for a 17 3.5eco with 6in lift and 35s or do i need to re-gear? The 3.31 does struggle a lil in acceleration.

@mackenziepeek9317

6 жыл бұрын

michael peralta I would regear if going over a 33. Take new tire size divided by old tire size and add to you gear ratio

What is the overall vehicle height with the 20" wheels, 35" tires, and 6" lift?

@teufelhunden8308

5 жыл бұрын

I got this exact kit

I have a 2017 platinum 3.55 5.0L 6speed transmission with tech and active park assist. I am looking in to 4 inch BDS coil over lift with 35 x 12.50 tires. 1st, can the 3.55 gear ratio handle a 4inch lift and 35's? and Second will all my tech options work on the platinum when lifting the truck??

@62Omar

6 жыл бұрын

Samuel Olivares in my opinion I prefer the 3.55 when it comes to lifting my trucks, and yeah your tech should work I know a dude with a 10inch f-250 with none of his sensors or modules affected

@iii7878

6 жыл бұрын

You should ALWAYS upgrade your gear ratio when you lift. I have a 2014 F150 stx 5.0 with a readylift 7 inch lift and 37s. I changed from my stock gear ratio of 3.73 to 4.88. With headers intake and tune, I'm doing 14.5 mpg average and running at roughly 2,400 rpm at 80 miles/hr. Not sure what you would need with a 10 speed with a regular 6 speed you should be looking at 4.56 gears for 35 inch tires. If you don't upgrade your gears to match the increased tire dimensions your mpg will drop, your transmission will have to work harder and not last as long, as well as having generally sluggish performance. ****Edit: get your speedometer calibrated flour the larger tires too.

@samuelolivares6671

6 жыл бұрын

Omar thanks for your reply.

@samuelolivares6671

6 жыл бұрын

Hugh Janus woah, nice set up! Bet it looks really aggressive. Thanks for your reply. Lots to think about when jumping in on my build.

@iii7878

6 жыл бұрын

No problem. Don't have a picture but I've uploaded a couple videos awhile back driving through Harvey if you want to see how the ride height looks from the cab. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Ymukrs-bZNvWcrQ.html

I think I could pull a $3000 boat with my Ranger its got 3.73 rear end haha

What do you think about F250 Tremor it's already lifted 2 inches? I thinking to buy Limited

My friend change a strut on his vehicle and that VOID the warranty. Manufactures are becoming super strict. I have heard stories of people being harassed in some states over laws dealing with lifted vehicles along with how the exhaust is routed...like Washington state for instance.

Is it every 5000 miles that the lift should be torqued and if not how often should a lift be torqued?

what about the lifetime of the axles with a 3.5" lift for a 4x4 truck? also what would you recommend for reliability the 3.5" lift or just a regular levelling kit

@serohaguju1054

5 жыл бұрын

Frank Mazzaferro any answer?

@frankmazzaferro8331

5 жыл бұрын

@@serohaguju1054 no answer

With those 35” + tires along with aftermarket bumpers to fit, you have to cut or remove the crashbars up front. What your guys’ take on that?.?.

@TCcustoms_

6 жыл бұрын

We believe it is personal preference. To some people, they don’t care about the crash bars... they only care about approach angles and getting a massive truck. If crash bars are important to you, we have the Roush Off-Road F-150 that leaves crash bars intact.

I am installing a set of 5100 Bilstein shocks and going with 35x12.5x20 my question is do I need to re gear since I’m not going with an actual lift? 2017 Ford F-150 5.0

@planetfade2522

5 жыл бұрын

Frank Perez Not really ...

Any experience with air lift suspension?

Guys I want to put a 3" lift on my 2005 Toyota Tacoma will I have to do the retorquing if I've only put on a 3" lift or do you only have to do that with the 6? any help will be appreciated!

Goodyear duratracs are amazing

@JM-rp9qf

3 жыл бұрын

you drive in the snow a lot?

QUESTION: I am looking at a 2016 Silverado 1500 with the v8 6spd. This truck is at a dealership and has a 6inch lift with 35" tires.. how can I tell if it has the correct gears in it? I think this configuration for this truck calls for a 4.11 or even a 4.56 ratio. But how can I tell if the truck has the new gears of the dealership doesn't know? Please reply asap. Thank you

@darrylm79

5 жыл бұрын

Run a Vin check? I do believe it should be listed.

Is there anyway I can improve my turn radius with a pro comp lift

Does this apply to leveling a truck?

Do a video on the cars being out of production

@TCcustoms_

6 жыл бұрын

Good idea!

Hey Mitch. I have a 2017 F150 5.0 4WD STX. I have the 3.31 gear Ratio, 6 speed. 2 Inch leveling. Some people say if I regear go with the 3.55, I am really interested with the 3.73. Biggest tire I would go is a 285/65R20. I plan on doing both Off roading and Towing some times. But, I don't want to lose to much gas mileage. So should I go with the 3.73 on the Super 8.8 rear axle and front axle?

@TCcustoms_

4 жыл бұрын

If you are concerned about MPG I wouldn’t go with 3.73. But if all you care about is acceleration and power, I’d do the 3.73

I'm here for the bronco

Forgot the fact that you will need new maintenance tools (i.e. carjack, lug-wrench, etc). Most likely Ford's original kit won't work after a lift kit and new wheels. Need to figure out where to put a new spare tire too. The original spare tire won't work. Not to mention you need to re-calibrate the headlights & speedometer. Prob a good idea to add "towing" to your insurance if you don't have any good tools in a bad situation.

0:26 is that rusty shaft a portal axle?

Just sold my 06 f150 with 20’s and 34’s. Had both BFG’s and Toyo’s. Toyo’s much better tire. Quieter,mileage, drive ability & especially in south Louisiana much much better in the rain

@MrRollieOllie

4 жыл бұрын

which toys did you buy

@biom9

4 жыл бұрын

Chris Olesen open country AT. Purchase was before the rugged terrain was offered. I also had the MT, for a MT it was also the best in my opinion, was just tired of the humming, I started driving longer distances.

3.31 gear ratio ok for 6 inch lift and 35 inch tires?

I have 2019 F-150 PowerStoke with 4.10 gears over 100hp

@americantrucknation4891

4 жыл бұрын

How do you have 4.10 gears on a power stroke?

If you're putting 35s or above change the gears. Seriously, aside from cost, I don't know why more people don't talk about this. I'm running 37s with 4.88s and my 2014 5.0 and is right at factory whp and gets 15 mpg at 80 mph. I can't imagine how much the truck would struggle with stock gears or even how much wear and tear on the transmission the extra stress would cause.

I’m a stupid kid that got a lifted dodge off some roofer… tones of problems and it’s my first car 8” lift 37” tires. I heard it’s common to have a little tug to the right. I’m a forest guy not a mechanic. Any tips for a newbie

35x12.5x20 federal couragias on a 10 f150

It's a fraction of the cost to go ahead and get a fx4 loaded or a platinum and fo get and install your own lift and tires for a fraction of the cost. I bought a 2019 ram long horn Laramie and put a procomp stage 1 ..1600 for lift. 1000 to install . 2k for rims and tires . 4600 out the door compared to financing and 10 to 15000k.. The manufacture of the vehicle by law still have to keep the warranty on the truck! Procomp also has a power train warranty no questions asked !

@stuarticles

5 жыл бұрын

not everyone knows about the whole “law” that manufacturers have to follow to keep vehicles under warranty.

3.5 with 10 speed and 35 in tires. what gears would you recommend if you tow 5000 lbs frequently?

@jamessammann9183

5 жыл бұрын

Gas milage sucks I have 6 inch with 35 I get 12 mpg

About time you make a video lol what about 2020 model f250s ????

Another thing to keep in mind if you lift a truck after you make the purchase it can void some or all of the warranty.

@TCcustoms_

6 жыл бұрын

That's another great point! Which is why we use Southern Comfort... They retain the warranty

@jmgaming1224

6 жыл бұрын

If you get a Nissan Titan or titan XD, they have a factory 3 inch lift kit that retains the 5yr/100,000 mile warranty

Off topic: But why do the new F-150's not come with pre-installed oil separators?