2006 F150 Super Crew FX4. Currently stock... I am looking for some help on some economical options for lifting the truck for 17x9 wheels and 33-12.50's or similar. Many different suspension lifts and levelers and body lifts. Any suggestions on a good way to get the outcome with budget in mind?

 

An AutoSpring leveling kit will level your truck and allow you to run up to a 35 inch tire. Maybe add an add-a-leaf to the rear to give it some rake back. If you do it all yourself I dont see why it should cost more than $70 (leveling kit) $100 (add a leaf) so about $170 total. I know this will work if you use the stock wheels. I'm sure the experts will chime in regarding using wider wheels.

 

You plan on buying rims or using the stocks???

 

Buying new rims. They are 17x9

 

if your getting new ones you just gotta find out the backspacing and go from there. With just a level kit im not real sure what you can clear...with my 2.5 level and 3in body im running rims with a 4.5 backspacing...i had to do a little trimming but it all worked out.

You have any idea what rims your gunna get?

 

whats your budget?

 

If you're only going to go with 33" wheels, I'd suggest a leveling kit. A lift might look a little weird with tires that small.

Search around for different leveling options, like an autospring leveling kit, Rancho quick lift, or Bilstein 5100s.

 

for 33's
bilstein 5100s would be my suggestion

 

My budget...Just don't want to spend +$2k on a 6" lift. Can I get 35's with a 3" lift? I have some concerns with a body lift, don't want to sacrifice the ride. Maybe that isn't a valid concern. What about backspace on the rims? I am looking at Pro Comp Xtreme Alloy Xtreme Alloys Series 8101 Gloss Black w/Accents Finish

I am going more for looks here. Would like some lift to the truck with these rims or 18's if I could do it with some agressive looking tires that I can benefit while hunting, camping, etc. but still are good radials for the street.

 

What suggestions for a good leveling kit and add-a-leaf. Could I then run 35's on 18" rims? Pro comp and daystar have a 1.5-2.5 inch add-a-leaf while skyjacker says it is 4". Superlift has a 3" leveling kit that says it allows for 35's. Guess I am a little confused.

 

Your 2.5" and 3" level kits are pretty much the same, some companies claim more lift than others but if it is a true 3" kit, it will be very hard on your truck's components. If you're on a budget with an 06 and you want it to sit level after you raise the front just go with a 2" Autospring kit. Quality lift and not expensive to put on or have someone do it. Unless you tow allot you don't really need to add anything to the rear.

Your truck will look fine with 33" tires and you can get away with most rims but I would try to stick with a rim with more backspace than 4.5", something close to OEM rim specs, 8 - 9 wide with 5 - 6 inches of backspace then rub is not an issue. IF you are thinking about 35's............... then things get much more complicated and restrictive.

 

Thanks Dog'em. So 35's...What's your best recommendation for that?

 

Keeping your budget in mind, I would go with the Autospring 2.5" then raise the rear up with either a larger block, lift shackle or if you pull a trailer an add a leaf. That will be the cheapest. The easiest would be to contact Autospring to get your 2.5 front lift and give them the year and model of your truck and tell them you want it to sit level, they sell rear blocks with U bolts.

As for 35" tires, really depends on the tires and rims you want to run. Tires should be around 12.5" wide or less and you have to really be careful with wheel backspace, especially if you want to run a mud tire with big sidewall lugs. Aftermarket rims you will need to stay between 8 to 9 inches wide no more and the backspace should be between 5 and 6 inches.

Do a search, there is a ton of great info on this site and here is a site that has a tire and wheel chart that shows different backspace and offset. It really helped me when I was trying to decide.

rimsntires.com