Hello all, not sure if I'm in the right place too ask this question, but here goes...

I have a 2008 Ford F250 Super Duty XLT Crew Cab 4x4. The truck is sitting stock. I have new Bilstein 5100's (0-2") on the front & rear. I want a slight lift on it, something between 2" to 4". Not looking for an extreme lift. But, I also don't want to cheap out, & get some lift with some simple coil spring spacers set-up.

I'm not planning on doing any hardcore off-roading type stuff, but I would like too have some more ground clearance for better access to some backcountry areas around my AO, and I'm running some 35"s so, I need some more room.

I was looking at these two different options...

Icon Stage 1

Bilstein B8 5162 Leveling Kit.

I'm leaning towards the Icon lift kit. Around a $2,000.00 ish budget. What is the Off-Roading crews advise?

Thx all! Appreciate any opinions / input.

Carli leveling height system.
https://www.cjcoffroad.com/collections/2-5-suspension-systems/products/carli-ford-super-duty-05-16-starter-system-2-5-lift?variant=31913813639266

Leveling kit. My brothers stock '07 F250 clears 35s with no rubbing even when flexed, and my '03 F350 will clear 35s leveled

+1

Thanks for the replies & input.

Would love to go with this route.

I actually looked into this setup, but one thing that I failed to mention was that my $2G budget must include a shop installing it. I at the present time do not have the ability too install anything due to very little tools & my current living situation, and time.

Also I am an amateur mechanic at best, so I don't want to mess it up. I prob could do it, but I'd rather leave it to the pro's.

Anyway, the add-ons for the Carli setup was what steered me away from it, unless I would only need the rear blocks (extra $150)? If the blocks are the only add-on, then it's a strong possibility.

This is what it says in the info on the Carli setup;  "F250 blocks are not necessary if full progressive leaf springs are chosen above."  it confused me, but I'm assuming that if no Leaf spring packs are selected, then the rear blocks will be needed?

Depends on what you want for stance...alot of guys run a leveling spacer up front and nothing out back....or run a slightly taller block.



I have a carli leveling height system in my 2022 Super Duty and a 4" block out back, it mimics the factory rake imo....all on 37s


Also neither of the kits you linked have an adjustable trac bar...or a relocation bracket, so your axle will be hanging out to the drivers side a bit