06 lift qustions

[magnoliatrucks]

I have a 06 F250 KR FX4. I am starting to have a shuttering stearing wheel when I put on the brakes and the right side tire is wearing on the outside wall pretty badly (truck has been alighned twice with no success). I did the front brakes about a year ago and did not turn the rotors so that may be the issue. The truck has 160k miles on it and I am considering putting a lift on it.
Does anyone know how long the suspension typically last on the FX4 and what the factory FX4 lift height is? Is it worth putting a lift on it (looking at 8") or should I just replace the things that are worn out (how do I know when the shocks and stearing stabilizer or any other components need to be replaced?).

 

[DaveBen]

The lift is a personal choice. There are many venders that would be happy to talk you about lifts. The FX4 has no lift in it. Just the 4 wheel package.


The stuttering (shaking) steering wheel is probable due to your rotors that have not been turned (trued). If you have the rotors checked, with a dial indicator, my guess is you have significant run-out. This translates to steering wheel shake.

Dave

 

[Zmann ARGH]

I don't like the wear on the tire.. have u checked the unit bearing ? tha could give you both issues

 

[HeavyAssault]

FX4 is nothing more than a bed sticker and shocks that LOOK like Ranchos. The shocks are nothing more than Motorcraft shocks dressed up like Ranchos.

 

[Zmann ARGH]

and skid plates are partof that package also

 

[Stroked68]

Tires not balanced?? Since yer tire is gettin worn out probably should put some new tires on it and see if that fixed it. Sounds like you need tires anyways.