The 2015-2020 Ford F-150 runs an independent front suspension with an aluminum-intensive chassis — and that combination makes lift kit selection more consequential than on a solid-axle truck. Get the geometry wrong and you'll eat upper ball joints and CV boots inside of 20,000 miles. Get it right and you're running 33s or 35s with a street-able ride, proper caster, and no driveline vibration. Whether you're after a clean street stance, an overland setup, or a daily driver that clears bigger rubber, what matters is matching the kit to your drivetrain (2WD vs. 4WD), cab configuration, and how much ride quality you're willing to trade. Here's what we stock at ThreePiece.us and how each option stacks up.
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- 1. Eibach Pro-Truck Coilover Stage 2R — 4WD EcoBoost SuperCrew
- 2. Eibach Pro-Truck Coilover Stage 2R — 2WD 3.5L
- 3. Eibach Pro-Truck Coilover 2.0 Front + Rear — 2WD EcoBoost
- 4. Eibach Pro-Truck Coilover 2.0 Front/Sport Rear — 4WD 2.7L
- 5. Tuff Country 3in Uni-Ball Lift Kit (No Shocks)
- 6. Eibach Pro-Truck Lift Kit — 15-18 F-150
- 7. aFe CONTROL 2.0in Leveling Kit
- 8. Tuff Country 3in Rear Block & U-Bolt Kit
- 9. Tuff Country Replacement Upper Control Arm Bushings & Sleeves
- 10. Eibach Rear Reservoir Shock (0-1.5in Lift)
- How to Choose a Lift Kit for Your F-150
- FAQ
1. Eibach Pro-Truck Coilover Stage 2R — 4WD EcoBoost SuperCrew
Eibach Pro-Truck Coilover Stage 2R — F-150 SuperCrew 3.5L EcoBoost 4WD — $1605
The Stage 2R is the top-shelf option if you want adjustable lift height, a valved coilover up front, and remote-reservoir rear shocks in a single kit built specifically for the heavier 4WD SuperCrew. Eibach's Pro-Truck line is engineered for OEM-compatible geometry — meaning caster correction is dialed in at the factory calibration points rather than left to guesswork. If you're running 285/70R17s on a 4WD work truck or weekend crawler, this is the kit that won't punish you on the freeway Monday morning.
2. Eibach Pro-Truck Coilover Stage 2R — 2WD 3.5L
Eibach Pro-Truck Coilover Stage 2R — F-150 3.5L V6 2WD — $1605
Same Stage 2R hardware and remote-reservoir rear shock package, tuned for the lighter 2WD chassis. 2WD F-150s carry less front-end weight without the front differential and axle shafts, so Eibach calibrates spring rate and valving accordingly — don't assume the 4WD version crosses over cleanly. This is the right call for a 2WD truck getting a visual lift and real suspension improvement without sacrificing daily livability.
3. Eibach Pro-Truck Coilover 2.0 Front + Rear — 2WD EcoBoost
Eibach Pro-Truck Coilover 2.0 Front + Rear Shocks — F-150 3.5L EcoBoost 2WD — $1334
The 2.0 coilover setup without the remote reservoir is the sweet spot for a 2WD EcoBoost owner who wants a genuine coilover front end and matched rear shocks without going full Stage 2R. You're still getting Eibach's vehicle-specific valving and lift-compatible geometry — just without the reservoir for extreme heat cycling. Ideal for street/light trail use where you're not running sustained off-camber or rock crawling.
4. Eibach Pro-Truck Coilover 2.0 Front/Sport Rear — 4WD 2.7L
Eibach Pro-Truck Coilover 2.0 Front/Sport Rear — F-150 2.7L 4WD — $1334
The 2.7L 4WD F-150 is a slightly different weight distribution than the 3.5L EcoBoost — and Eibach specs this kit to match. If you have the smaller EcoBoost in a 4WD application, this is the correct part number; don't mix kits across engine families expecting identical spring rates. The Sport rear shocks are a step up from stock but aren't the full reservoir unit, making this the honest middle-tier choice for someone who wants coilover quality without Stage 2R pricing.
5. Tuff Country 3in Uni-Ball Lift Kit (No Shocks) — 15-20 F-150 4x4 & 2WD
Tuff Country 3in Uni-Ball Lift Kit (No Shocks) — F-150 4x4 & 2WD — $1079
The uni-ball upper control arm design is the key differentiator here. Traditional rubber ball joints flex and introduce slop at extended suspension travel; uni-balls eliminate that by running a metal-on-metal spherical bearing that stays precise through full droop. Tuff Country includes everything needed for the 3-inch lift except shocks, so you can spec your own dampers — useful if you're already invested in a particular shock brand or want to pair this with the Eibach rear reservoir shock below. Compatible with both 4x4 and 2WD variants across the 2015-2020 range, which makes it one of the more flexible SKUs in this category.
6. Eibach Pro-Truck Lift Kit — 15-18 F-150
Eibach Pro-Truck Lift Kit — 15-18 Ford F-150 — $949
Note the fitment window here: this kit covers 2015-2018 specifically, not the full 2015-2020 span. Ford made suspension geometry revisions for the 2019 refresh that affect front strut mounting and UCAs — Eibach separates these for a reason. For 2015-2018 owners who want a known-brand lift without stepping into coilover territory, this is the cleanest entry point. It delivers lift and geometry correction without requiring you to rebuild the entire front end.
7. aFe CONTROL 2.0in Leveling Kit — F-150 (Red)
aFe CONTROL 2.0in Leveling Kit — F-150 (Red) — $132
This is a leveling spacer — not a lift kit — and it's worth being direct about that. Two inches up front eliminates the factory rake, allows you to run up to a 33-inch tire without rubbing, and costs a fraction of a full kit. The aFe CONTROL unit is billet aluminum with quality hardware; it's not a stamped-steel puck. If your truck is stock height and you just want a level stance and marginally larger rubber without touching the rear suspension, this is the honest, low-cost first step. Compatible across the 2004-2021 F-150 range.
8. Tuff Country 3in Rear Block & U-Bolt Kit — F-150
Tuff Country 3in Rear Block & U-Bolt Kit — F-150 — $211
If you're running the Tuff Country uni-ball lift up front, you need matching rear lift — and a 3-inch block kit is the correct pairing to keep your pinion angle in spec and your driveline vibration-free. This kit covers 2009-2023, so it's not going anywhere soon as an inventory item, and the U-bolts are included so you're not sourcing hardware separately. Pair this with a carrier bearing drop if your specific configuration shows driveline vibration after install.
9. Tuff Country Replacement Upper Control Arm Bushings & Sleeves
Tuff Country Replacement Upper Control Arm Bushings & Sleeves — F-150 — $66
This is the part most people skip and then regret. When you install a lift kit on the IFS F-150, the upper control arm bushings take increased stress at the new operating angles — particularly the front pivot. These Tuff Country replacement bushings are designed specifically for use with lift kits, not as a drop-in for stock-height trucks. If you're already pulling the front suspension apart for a lift install, replacing the UCA bushings at the same time is a $66 insurance policy against a $400 alignment problem six months later.
10. Eibach Rear Reservoir Shock — 15+ F-150 4WD (0-1.5in Lift)
Eibach Rear Reservoir Shock — 15+ F-150 4WD (0-1.5in Lift) — $306
A standalone rear shock upgrade for 4WD F-150 owners running up to 1.5 inches of rear lift who want reservoir damping without buying a complete kit. This pairs logically with the Tuff Country uni-ball front kit if you already have rear lift sorted via a block or want premium rear damping without full kit overlap. The remote reservoir keeps shock oil temperature lower under sustained off-road use, which matters if you're doing trail work rather than just sitting in a parking lot looking leveled.
How to Choose a Lift Kit for the 2015-2020 F-150
Drivetrain first. 4WD and 2WD F-150s have completely different front suspension geometry, CV joint angles, and weight distributions. Every kit in this guide is drivetrain-specific for a reason — don't assume a 4WD kit clears on your 2WD truck. Same logic applies within 4WD variants: the 2.7L and 3.5L EcoBoost carry different front-end weight.
2015-2018 vs. 2019-2020 fitment. Ford revised the front suspension geometry at the 2019 model year refresh. Several kits — including the Eibach Pro-Truck Lift Kit — are explicitly 2015-2018. If your truck is a 2019 or 2020, verify the specific part number before ordering. Mislabeled fitment is the most common mistake in this category.
Lift height and tire size. A 2-inch level gets you to a 33-inch tire without rubbing in most cases. A 3-inch lift opens the door to 35s, but requires attention to upper control arm geometry, caster correction, and — on 4WD trucks — CV axle angle. The Tuff Country uni-ball design specifically addresses the CV stress problem at 3 inches of lift.
Shocks matter more than people admit. Several kits here ship without shocks. That's intentional — it gives you flexibility to pair your own dampers. But running a 3-inch lift on factory shocks is a setup that wears out the stock units fast and produces a bouncy, uncontrolled ride. Budget for shocks when you budget for the kit.
Rear lift to match. A front-only level is fine for the factory rake. A 3-inch front lift without a matching rear lift creates a forward rake that looks wrong, changes pinion angle, and accelerates U-joint wear. Pair front and rear lift hardware intentionally. See the full suspension catalog for compatible components.
Also worth checking our guides on related builds: Best Lift Kits for the Ford Ranger (2019-2023), Best Lift Kits for the Ford F-250 Super Duty (2017-2022), and Best Lift Kits for the GMC Sierra 1500 (2019-2024) for comparative context. If you're also considering a wheel swap to match the lifted stance, browse the full wheels catalog.
FAQ
Will a 3-inch lift fit 35-inch tires on a 2015-2020 F-150?
On most configurations, yes — but it requires attention to upper control arm geometry, and you'll likely need a small amount of trimming on the inner fender liner. The Tuff Country uni-ball kit is specifically designed to allow 35-inch tire fitment by correcting CV angle at the 3-inch lift height. 4WD trucks are more sensitive to this than 2WD due to the CV axle stress at full droop.
Do I need new upper control arms with a 3-inch lift on the F-150?
On many 3-inch applications, yes — or at minimum, replacement bushings and sleeves. The factory upper control arms reach their geometry limits at 3 inches of lift, which stresses the ball joints and bushings beyond their rated travel. The Tuff Country replacement UCA bushings are a critical add-on if your kit doesn't already include new control arms.
Is a leveling kit the same as a lift kit for the F-150?
No. A leveling kit — like the aFe CONTROL 2.0in Leveling Kit — raises only the front of the truck to eliminate the factory nose-down rake. It doesn't add rear lift, doesn't include new dampers, and doesn't provide significant additional ground clearance. A lift kit raises the entire truck and typically includes geometry-correcting hardware. Leveling kits are the right call for stance and mild tire fitment; lift kits are for meaningful ground clearance and larger rubber.
Do I need an alignment after installing a lift kit on my F-150?
Absolutely — no exceptions. Any lift that changes front suspension geometry requires a four-wheel alignment immediately after install. Running without an alignment after a lift will accelerate tire wear dramatically and can introduce handling instability. Factor alignment cost into your total budget when pricing out a kit.
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