Which 4.5 Lift Kit is best for the Money

[Rifle74]

Okay, Im sure this topic has been brought up a thousand times, but I can't seem to find an answer. I have a 2007 F250 CC and I have decided to go with a 4.5 lift kit and run 35 inch tires on 20 inch XD Badlands. My question is which brand of kit is best for the money? I have looked at the Rough Country originally, but I have discovered that is not a good idea to use that kit. My Local 4x4 shop is trying to sell me on the Rancho 4inch kit, but that one is a little out of my budget. I found the CST kit and it looks pretty reasonable.
Please post your thoughts on the best 4.5 kit for the money. I am on a tight budget.

Thanks.

[DCSpecial]

CST is a very nice setup for the money:
CST 4.5 Inch Suspension System - 2005-2007 Superduty 4wd - 2005-2007 F250/F350 SRW 4wd - Truck Toyz Store

There is also BDS, which is very well built:
BDS 4 Inch Suspesion System - 2005-2007 F250 Superduty SRW 4wd - 2005-2007 F250/F350 SRW 4wd - Truck Toyz Store



Icon would give you the best ride, but a little more coin:
Icon Vehicle Dynamics 2005-2007 FSD SRW 4.5 Inch Suspension System - 2005-2007 F250/F350 SRW 4wd - Truck Toyz Store

[Rifle74]

Is the CST a complete kit, or do i have to order extra parts? ie: Ubolts track bar etc.

[TxFireman1972]

I am running the ICON 4.5" and LOVE it.

[HeavyAssault]

The ICON 4.5" with the 1" TEI is a VERY nice riding setup.

[InMotionJosh]

I think you are going to find most members are going to say that the icon is the best kit. I would agree with that but it is one of the most expensive. In my mind suspension isnt something you want to go cheap on. You want it to ride good, last the life of the truck, and have strong well built components and the icon is all of that and more.

[TANK'S 250]

I have a 4.5" ICON with 41" tires...I like it alot.

[DCSpecial]

Originally Posted by Rifle74

Is the CST a complete kit, or do i have to order extra parts? ie: Ubolts track bar etc.

It is complete.

You'll need a carrier bearing shim kit as you have a crew cab (available by clicking the "Configure" button).

[Marv]

DC...been browsing your site a lot here lately and checking out the 4.5" kits as well.

I'm assuming the Icon kit is totally complete as well? No extra parts needed for pitman arm adjustment, alignment cams, etc?

Also, to do a setup like TXfireman's, what all would be needed in addition to the regular 4.5" kit?

You guys build some great looking trucks by the way...site rocks too!

Thanks!

[Marv]

Originally Posted by TxFireman1972

I am running the ICON 4.5" and LOVE it.

TX, good looking truck!

Do you happen to do much towing with yours? Either receiver hitch or gooseneck?

I've got a B&W in mine that I use on occasion. Just curious if the 4.5" ICON kit would make that more difficult or compromise my towing/carrying capability.

Thanks!