Rough Country 3” lift kit installed on F-150 Lightning Lariat ER

[Drayday55]

Question for you guys with lift. I'm at 4wparts ND they won't sell me a 3.5sst from readylift because rhr last guy who got the lift paid them to remove it. They said it was too light at the front axle and ended up being very bouncy.. they said they would only do a 2.0 lift. Any recomendation?

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[NetNerd]

Did you lift the rear at all, or was it just the front? Looks great by the way.

 

[eRockBoon]

Did you lift the rear at all, or was it just the front? Looks great by the way.

I believe rough country kit lifts the rear 1/4 inch via a spacer. The lift in the front is via spacer and pre load collar.

 

[NetNerd]

I believe rough country kit lifts the rear 1/4 inch via a spacer. The lift in the front is via spacer and pre load collar.

Awesome, thanks. I just ordered mine, so we'll see how it looks with the wheels that are also on the way.

 

[k.khatra]

I knew I would eventually want a more robust aftermarket suspension system so for the time being I went with the most affordable 3” lift on the market from Zone Off-road. I also really enjoy mine. Since the lift really only affects aerodynamics, its impact becomes more noticeable the faster you go when aerodynamic drag out weighs rolling resistance.

You had any issues with the ball joints?

 

[eRockBoon]

You had any issues with the ball joints?

Nothing in the last 11000 miles. The fact that the 3” lift is accomplished via a spacer and preload collar helps with the geometry a bit.

 

[LawGator]

I knew I would eventually want a more robust aftermarket suspension system so for the time being I went with the most affordable 3” lift on the market from Zone Off-road. I also really enjoy mine. Since the lift really only affects aerodynamics, its impact becomes more noticeable the faster you go when aerodynamic drag out weighs rolling resistance.

Got any pics? I am looking at that lift.

 

[N87]

Nice looking truck! That said, I'd never put a spacer lift on my truck. Too many issues with them and no improvement to performance of the suspension. An actual aftermarket coilover and UCA set, would be great though. But to each their own. BTW, the link provided has very good info in regards to different types of lifts
https://accutuneoffroad.com/articles/spacer-lift-vs-preload-spacer-vs-coilover-preload/

 

[eRockBoon]

Got any pics? I am looking at that lift.

You can find them in this thread:

https://www.f150lightningforum.com/forum/threads/a-more-playful-fleet-truck….14748/post-412493

 

[Andrewbens]

What’s your average KWH with the 3 inch lift and tires going 70mph?

 

[eRockBoon]

What’s your average KWH with the 3 inch lift and tires going 70mph?

1.7 when dry warm and wind. I have seen as low as 1.1 with cold wind and snow.

 

[Andrewbens]

1.7 when dry warm and wind. I have seen as low as 1.1 with cold wind and snow.

About the same as my Raptor take offs and 2” lift

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