2004-2008 Ford F150 Pro Comp Suspension Lift Kit - Refreshed Ford F150

Pro Comp's Stage 2 system comes with everything you need to lift your F-150 six inches, including front MX2.75c Series coilover shocks and adjustable rear MX-6 monotube shocks. To ensure impressive ride quality, the coilovers are specifically valved for this application.

1. With the truck securely on the rack, we went to work removing the stock wheels and tires to expose the factory suspension. Next, we removed the brakes, knuckles, sway bar, lower control arms, springs, and shocks, in addition to the front subframe's forwardmost crossmember.

2. In order to install the Pro Comp drop-down brackets, the factory subframe needs to be measured and marked, then notched.

3. Before notching, the front driveshaft needs to be disconnected, and the front differential needs to be dropped out of the way. After the notch is cut, we cleaned up the surface before moving on.

4. The kit includes these power steering rack spacers that lift the rack up for proper geometry with the knuckles.

5. With the steering rack secured, we moved on to installing the differential drop-down brackets. We then lifted the front differential in to place and bolted it in.

6. Pro Comp's drop-down crossmembers are designed with ruggedness in mind, featuring construction from 3/16-inch steel. Here, the front crossmember is put into place.

7. This laser-cut template ensures that holes for the front suspension's rearmost crossmember are drilled in the right place. With those holes drilled, the rear crossmember was lifted into place and secured.

8. To adapt the coilovers to mount in the F-150 factory spring location, specially designed coil spring hats were mated to the coilovers. With the hats in place, the coilovers were mounted in the factory coil bucket.

9. Next, the stock lower control arms were reinstalled, this time to the Pro Comp drop-down crossmembers. At this point, the coilovers were also mounted to the control arms.

10. We then assembled the strut rods and mounted them to the vehicle using the supplied strut rod brackets. These help to stiffen the front subframe against hard impacts.

11. In this photo you can see a clear difference between the factory steering knuckle and the new Pro Comp knuckle. Prepping the Pro Comp knuckle is as easy as transferring the factory hub assembly over to the new knuckle. The Pro Comp knuckles were then installed to the factory control arms, tie rods and axles, while the brake lines were routed.

12. With the front suspension nearly complete, we re-installed the front driveshaft, checking for clearance against the new drop-down crossmember. We also reinstalled the front sway bar, using the drop-down mounts included in the kit.

13. To complete the front end, the braking system was reinstalled and the bolts were torqued to spec and rechecked.

14. At the rear of the truck, we unbolted the parking brake cable and installed the supplied relocation bracket.

15. The rear shocks were removed, and the axle was dropped from the spring pack by unbolting the factory U-bolts. With the lift blocks and rear MX-6 shocks installed, we tightened the U-bolts to spec.

16. The MX-6 shock is unique in the aftermarket because it is both a monotube and adjustable shock. Adjustments are as easy as turning the external knob on the shock.

17. Pro Comp included the optional two-piece stainless steel front skidplate, which looks great and offers protection to the front driveline. It is easily installed to the existing kit.

18. We also received the Accu Pro speedometer calibrator from Pro Comp, which makes re-calibrating your electronic speedo as easy as plugging in to your OBD-II port, while step-by-step onscreen instructions guide you through the quick process.

19. As with any suspension system install, it is important to have it professionally aligned before hitting the street (or trail). This preserves ride and handling, as well as tire life.