New Truck Lift Questions

Not sure if this is the correct section. If not- Mods please move my thread.

I just purchased a new to me 03 6.0 w/ a 6" lift. I really don't like how tall it is, it must go for multiple reasons. Such as: Fuel Mileage, fit in parking garage, and wear/tear on my drive train.

Anyway- I currently have 6" lift running 20X10 gear alloy wheels with 37" Nitto Terra's on my truck. Tires are bald and lift needs to go.

I have all the factory springs and set up gear from factory with the truck.

My new wanted set-up.

20X10 wheels with 35" tires X12.5. I am thinking a 3" lift or maybe 2.5 level kit.

Question: How do I achieve this leveled look.

-What level kit should I go with? And should I put my old factory leafs back in and just do shackle mod?

-Or please point me in the right direction for a nice driving level/lift for 3" over factory clearance from a vendor.

I am looking for nice ride quality and will need new adjustable track bar, etc when I go back to level kit. Trying to remove lift completely and sell.

thank you,

-T.J.

I would go with ICON. They are more expensive but worth it.

Gonna sell the old stuff?

Yes; it is roughly two years old I am told. I am waiting on my tax return then looking what to do. Probably for sure going w/ a 3" set up to run 20' w/ 35" tires.

Koda22 said:

Gonna sell the old stuff?

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pics of my current lift

Try this again.

deiter5262 said:

Yes; it is roughly two years old I am told. I am waiting on my tax return then looking what to do. Probably for sure going w/ a 3" set up to run 20' w/ 35" tires.

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I just did a 3 inch lift with 35's they rub the front lock to lock!

Crazy how some rub and some don't. I have 35's without a lift on 20x10 XD's and they don't rub at all. Must be the offset or backspacing

junglejoe said:

I just did a 3 inch lift with 35's they rub the front lock to lock!

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truck looks killer, that's the look I am going for. I bet if you trim your front bumper you'll be golden. And looks like you did a 2011 up new bed? Truck looks sharp. I also will probably end up ditching my rust bed and going with a 2011 + Superduty bed then paint it to match.

Monster12valve said:

Crazy how some rub and some don't. I have 35's without a lift on 20x10 XD's and they don't rub at all. Must be the offset or backspacing

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I think it has a lot to do with bumper being trimmed and the tire itself. But- most definitely offset of the wheel has something to do with it. I ran 20x10 w/ 34" tires on my 2000 F350 on a level kit with no rubbing or no trimming.

Also- I just purchased a Fabtech 3.5" hanger lift kit. :thumbsup:That should get me the clearance I need and help with the looks/ drivability of my truck.

And here is my current set up as of today with the step delete mod done.