Before You Buy: 2017-2022 Super Duty Best 4" Off-Road Lift Kits

One of the most all-encompassing upgrades that you can install on your 2017-2022 F250 or F350 Super Duty is a lift kit. Sure, these kits give your truck greater ground clearance and allow for some larger wheels & tires. However, these kits can also help your truck perform a lot better than stock thanks to an addition of upgraded shocks and even Radius arms or 4-Links in some cases. Alot of the kits you'll see available might include either a Radius Arm or 4-Link setup. A Radius Arm is generally made of stamped steel and are located on each side of the solid axle and help maintain forward traction. On the other hand a 4-Link setup is basically quality constructed heavy-duty links that attach to an axle at two separate points and then to the chassis in order to help the axle cycle perfectly centered up and down under the frame when it droops and compresses. There are two on the top and two on the bottom of the axle in each kit. There are all sorts of different brands and options when it comes to these kits but what is the "best" one. The answer to that is, "it depends". The factors it depends on just depend on what you define as best, that being said we will look at the best bang for your buck, the best budget lift kits, and of course, the best overall when it comes to lift kits for your Super Duty.

Best Budget Off-Road Lift Kit For 17-22 Super Dutys

The first section of this is going to be about what is the best budget kit that you can snag for your 2017-2022 F250 or F350 Super Duty. If you've been on the hunt for a high-quality 4" lift that lets you throw on off-road tires without ruining your factory ride and handling, then this 2017-2021 F250 & F350 SuperLift 4" 4-Link Lift w/ FOX Shocks should be at the top of your wish list. This versatile 4" lift includes FOX 2.0 front and rear shocks for improved ride quality and handling. On top of that, custom-engineered SuperLift 4-link arms and high-quality supporting hardware vastly improve stability so that you stay in control no matter how rugged the trail. Along with the shocks and front coil springs, Superlift utilized OEM CAD models and the latest 3D design software to manufacture their high-clearance tubular 4-link arms, engineered specifically for the 2017-2021 Super Duty to deliver maximum stability and control. The tubular 4-link arms utilize a press fit REFLEX bushing for superior vibration damping, flexibility, and durability. Track bar relocation bracket is included along with fabricated rear blocks for the rear. The FOX is the absolute best, however, we also have the 2017-2021 F250 & F350 SuperLift 4" 4-Link Lift w/ Bilstein Shocks and 2017-2021 F250 & F350 SuperLift 4" 4-Link Lift w/ Shadow Shocks available in case you would rather a different option for the shocks themselves.

Best "Bang For Your Buck" Off-Road Lift Kits For 17-22 Super Dutys

This next section is the best "bang for your buck", though these kits won't be the cheapest, they aren't the most expensive either. The kits mentioned in this section are the ones where you are going to get the absolute most out of your purchase. One example of this would be the 2017-2019 F250 & F350 4WD Cognito 4" Standard Lift Package with FOX Shocks. The folks at Cognito Motorsports have taken the time to hand-select every piece that is included in this kit to fit your truck so it can perform at a high level. Cognito Motorsports also creates these lift kits to achieve a nice level platform at their base. Never worry about your truck squatting ever again with this rear block kit from Cognito. These 5" blocks include a bump stop built into the fabricated block that is powder-coated semi-gloss black. In addition to the blocks, the needed U-Bolts are also included with purchase. Cognito created these U-Bolts to be zinc plated for long-lasting use right here in the USA. Another important part of this kit is the front and rear FOX monotube shocks. These FOX shocks are awesome and include an aluminum body that improves cooling capability over the majority of steel-body shocks on the market. Each shock has a 5/8" chrome-hardened shaft and valving that's been finely tuned to offer your truck excellent off-road performance without making your street ride too harsh. The shock mounts are made out of CNC machined billet aluminum and come standard with nitrile rubber bushings that resist more deflection than stock, but are still extremely quiet. Here at Stage 3 we also give you the option to get even better shocks from FOX, including the ones that feature remote reservoirs. A kit that works on the newer trucks that also fits this category would be the 2020-2022 F250 & F350 BDS 4" Radius Arm Suspension Lift. This kit is designed specifically to work with your truck to not only give it a lift but also make sure it performs well at said lift. Part of the reason it performs better is because of the radius arm that comes as a part of the kit. These radius arms are created with heavy-duty 1-3/4" OD -10GA DOM tubing with support gussets that can handle anything nature throws at them. Along with the radius arms, BDS also includes specially tuned coil springs of the Super Duty's factory springs. This kit also has awesome FOX 2.0 IFP performance shocks that can help create damping on the toughest terrain that results in a very smooth ride. This kit also includes special bushings that help to minimize road vibrations and allow for long life with minimal to zero maintenance.

Best Overall Off-Road Lift Kit For 17-22 Super Dutys

Now is the time to unveil the best overall lift kit. This is the lift kit that thinks of everything possible to ensure maximum performance and durability once installed. When it comes to best overall, the clear-cut choice is the 2017-2021 F250 & F350 4WD ICON 4-5.5" Stage 6 Coilover Conversion System. This system allows for adjustable ride height while providing superior wheel travel and ride quality by way of a four-link suspension system, coilovers, and steering stabilizers. ICON created this kit to include shocks that are fully rebuildable and revalvable. Shocks that are included in this kit come stock with vehicle-specific valving that helps to improve off and on-road dynamics. Specifically, what this kit includes is the ICON 2.5 series piggyback reservoir shocks. These shocks in particular have a one-piece digressive piston design created out of aircraft-grade aluminum metal. They also include ten levels of high-resolution compression adjust-ability by way of a knob that is located on the reservoir. In case off-roading is more your speed, this kit also helps decrease body roll while increasing wheel travel. This kit has a four-link suspension setup that helps keep your axles grounded and takes some of the edges of the leaf springs of your truck. ICON uses coilovers in this particular conversion system the reason for that is because they help create less body roll and help the tires wear more evenly. This system is also durable because of the corrosion-resistant CAD plated coil-over-shock body with a 7/8" shaft. Last but certainly not least, this kit includes fabricated 5" Blocks that include a built-in bump stop. In addition to great shocks and coilovers, this kit also includes everything that is needed for installation. ICON included dual stabilizers, u-bolts, an adjustable track bar, and a dual opposing 4WD stabilizer. At the core of this kit are Eibach coil springs that are guaranteed for life against sagging or breakage. Meaning that this kit is durable enough to prevent your truck from slouching for a long time. ICON also has ensured that no matter what terrain you take your lifted truck on, it will conquer it. The reason for this is the dual stabilizers that come in this lift kit. The stabilizers are meant specifically to minimize bump steer feedback that usually happens when off-roading on rough terrain. The stabilizers bolt directly to the factory differential cover and wrap around the axle for a secure fit and ease of installation that does not require cutting, welding, or drilling. Adding a lift kit can be a serious upgrade to your truck. Especially if you make sure to get a lift kit that not only gives your truck greater ground clearance but also helps it perform at the new height. It's important to note that some of these kits have different notes as it relates to fitment and what not so be sure to check each product description before adding it to the cart to save a bunch of headaches down the line. The kits mentioned in this article have vehicle-specific fitments and are sure to provide an instant upgrade as soon as they are installed.

Products Mentioned In This Article:

• 2017-2021 F250 & F350 SuperLift 4" 4-Link Lift w/ FOX Shocks
• 2017-2021 F250 & F350 SuperLift 4" 4-Link Lift w/ Bilstein Shocks
• 2017-2021 F250 & F350 SuperLift 4" 4-Link Lift w/ Shadow Shocks
• 2017-2019 F250 & F350 4WD Cognito 4" Standard Lift Package
• 2020-2022 F250 & F350 BDS 4" Radius Arm Suspension Lift
• 2017-2021 F250 & F350 4WD ICON 4-5.5" Stage 6 Coilover Conversion System