convert rough country 4"lift to 6" lift

[@randyfarley1418]

The spacers do not compress the spring. The spacer is bolted to the top of the struts then bolted to the bucket. The ride is affected by altered angles, not spring compression. You do not need a spring compressor to replace struts. Un bolt, the uca and sway bar ends pry down on lower control arm.

[@Delfi1900]

When you replace the stock struts with pre-loaded ones it will make your ride stiffer especially if you use your stock coils because your coils will now be compressed at all times giving you a stiffer ride, when you keep the original struts and add an extension (spacer) on top it will keep your original stock ride quality,,,

[@EnriquePerez-nv4cb]

Thanks brother. I was looking for that video over 6 months to get the answer you just give in few minutes of your time in this video and is clare what I want to do too Thanks again.

[@bret9741]

It’s my understanding that the 4” lift and 6” lift drop brackets and spindles are the same. The difference is the lift blocks

[@michaelhenderson3665]

There is definitely wrong info here. The spacer on this lift does NOT affect preload like a leveling kit would. No different than the extended struts he is running. This because these kits come with all of the brackets necessary to keep everything to factory like spec

[@masonowens4427]

So I believe I have a 4 inch rc lift. Idk if it’s 4 or 6 inch. To convert 4 to 6 is get the 6 inch coil over and the 6 inch rear block?

[@chris42675]

after you put these on; what size block did you put in the rear? Also did you need new u-bolts? I have a 4" now and I want to do this. Thanks.

[@GuillermoZapata-l5r]

I did the same swap but driveshaft short did you use a driveshaft spacer? Mine is a 2020 model, thank you

[@edwardkareem6446]

I wonder if those shocks will work for my truck same year but mine is a 2wd

[@jant9617]

I've been wondering the same thing. For some reason they say its not compatible but I don't see why

[@edwardkareem6446]

@@jant9617 hey I have an update I bought the shocks I took a chance and yes they do fit a two wheel drive

[@jant9617]

@@edwardkareem6446 Thanks for the reply , would you say it was worth it?

[@flashpointbravo]

I appreciate your video. I just ordered a 4” kit but now I’m thinking I should’ve went 6”. How did you mount your winch in there?

[@chevsuz12]

Glad you liked the video! The winch is an easy fit as long as you have the 5.0 v8. You can't do this with the ecoboost as the intercooler lines are routed through this area. I have another video explaining this.

[@flashpointbravo]

@@chevsuz12 thank you. I have the 5.0 also. I subscribed. I’ll be checking that one out too.

[@julioalbizo7588]

Do you know if they make some for 2016 f150 and up. I cant find them on the page tou shared. thanks!

[@pedroblas100]

After the conversation did you do another alignment

[@diegoguitian4995]

Sorry to ask you this but I saw your video and I am very interested in the idea of ​​converting the 4 "to 6" I have a Ford F150 2012 with 4 "rough country lift kit and I want to put it to 6" Call rough country because it is a special order I received the parts to convert to 6 "but they sent me some spacers that measure 4" and try to install it but the height of the shock absorbed and the spacers together are too high for put it back

[@chevsuz12]

Rough Country uses the same drop bracket for both the 4" and 6" lifts. The only difference on the front is the shock spacers. If you already have the 4" installed, and you wish to convert to 6", all you need to do is order the 6" lifted strut found here: www.roughcountry.com/premium-n3-lifted-struts-500055.html?find=2012-ford-f-150-4wd-375095. You will remove the spacer and oem struts. Install new lifted strut. DO NOT USE A SPACER. That's it! you will now have a 6" lift! You will need to get another alignment though. In one of my other videos, I review the Rough Country 5.5" rear lift blocks. You will need to call RC to request this item as for some reason it is not listed on their website. That's all that is needed!

[@Whatsthe_dill]

So I have the 4 " on a 2000 silverado and wish I went to the 6 do I just need the front amd rear shocks and I don't have springs on the front or rear ..

[@saxtronjamerson7930]

Another question you have a Ford will it work for a chevy silverado 2004

[@Frosty-my5lm]

Yes, it’s not the same dimensions but the suspension is generally the same idea

[@ahmeenx9738]

what is the name of the shocks and where did you purchase them form

[@Whatsthe_dill]

I know this is stupid cause you literally just said it but what pieces do I need to get to a 6" lift I have the rc 4

[@joeabrady]

i have a 14 f150 with a 6in could i drop it down to 4 with just taking out that spacer and putting a 4in block in the rear? if ever decide to go threw with it

[@sliceoflife8905]

When you converted from a 4” to a 6”. Did you need extended break lines???

[@chevsuz12]

I did not.

[@watchmanexpert]

@@chevsuz12 how is the cv axle angle with 6 inch struts?

[@dakotaedens6599]

Could I go down? Looking at a truck with a 6” lift only con. I would rather be at a 4” safer for to pull my horse trailer

[@sackman56]

Can you give me info on how to do this to a Tacoma with a 4" RC lift? Would like to convert mines to 6"

[@MR1GATO3YT]

Can you show the rear of truck what did you do there add bigger blocks ? Thanks

[@chevsuz12]

I had the lift block that came with the 4" kit stacked with the factory block. Once I converted to the 6" lift, I removed all blocks and the Rough Country 5 1/2" anti wrap block.

[@MR1GATO3YT]

Chevsuz 12 ok thanks if you have time you think you can do a video showing the rear blocks I’m trying to convert mine to a 6 lift just like yours thanks .

[@pedroblas100]

How about for the rear struts and blocks

[@kristopherlowry1602]

I want to go the other way around 6” to 4” any tips?

[@spencercatoe8779]

I want to lift my 2010 f150 platinum 9 or 9.5 or hell even 10 and all I can find at custom offsets is a 6.5 premium lift kit so how do I get it to 9,9.5 or 10????

[@saxtronjamerson7930]

Hello I have 2004 chevy silverado 1500 2WD with a rough country 4.5 lift kit. Will that same 6 inch shock work for me even tho I have 4.5 lift install

[@ahmeenx9738]

where did you purchase them from ?

[@The007astig]

What's your opinion on the ride quality of the suspension?

[@joshboston6933]

Link for the 6inch shock?

[@icepickg123]

You didn't have to upgrade the front knuckle?

[@chevsuz12]

The 4" and 6" use the same knuckle.

[@johnwoodson2635]

Okay so if I’m converting my 6in Rough Country lift to 8in what parts exactly would I need to get?

[@johnyusko1620]

Leveling kit, I have a 6 inch lift and putting a 2 inch level on it, I got the whole strut from rough country

[@mrchopboogie]

A spacer does not compress the coil spring any further than stock. It just spaces the truck higher on top of the spring. The weight of the truck compresses the spring. It’s the same compressed length stock and with the the spacer. Heavier wheels and tires and the suspension working at different angles caused the harder ride. Upgrading those coil over shocks created the better ride.

[@eatrucking950]

Were did u got ur wich

[@derekhebert2146]

Hey do you need too put the 6 inch spacer in the back

[@chevsuz12]

No, you do not. The 4" lift will come with a 2" spacer as it will level the truck. Personally, I do not like a levelled truck. So to maintain the rake, I went with the 6".

[@christiancunha9509]

Will the 6 Inch spacer work? If I take out the 4 inch spacer?

[@KTM525racer]

No, the top spacer is the same size on a 4 & 6..the 6inch DOES HAVE a 2inch preload spacer..you need to compress your spring then install everything back. Just get a 6inch lift strut

[@stanglife8676]

I have a 2005 will it still work

[@chevsuz12]

just uploaded a video for you.

[@eduardocalvillo5658]

Wondering if the results will be the same (smoother ride) if I was to replace the spacers on my a 6” rough country shocks. Thanks

[@88nicholas19]

Awesome idea but u didn't cover what u did in the rear end

[@chevsuz12]

i made a seperate video on the rear.

[@V843v3r]

What about the rear?

[@chevsuz12]

checkout my video showing the Rough Country 5.5" lift blocks. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2XFmaeiZ7Wqb9k

[@chevsuz12]

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[@watchmanexpert]

I did same thing to my truck , removed the 6inch block and installed 6 inch struts with 1.5 leveling kit on top … check my channel

[@79dent]

Spreading bs! The rougher ride comes from the changed angles. You aren't compressing anything with the spacer on top. Measure your coilover with the spacer on and off and you'll see. I quite enjoy my torsion bars lol 😂

[@chevsuz12]

you may be correct, but I can tell you with certainty that those longer struts made that truck drive much better than using the spacer/shock combo. Perhaps it was just a better shock. Either way, I have moved on from the F150 and now have a Jeep. Take care.

[@jfriske6834]

You basically just swapped the upper spacer to the lower part of your strut. Taking out the upper spacer, and replaced with lower longer strut and reused your stock coil. Waste of money in my opinion.

[@chevsuz12]

Perhaps, but in my situation, the $215 cost of the 6" lifted struts allowed me to replace the old worn out factory struts and convert from a 4" to a 6" lift. I say, money well spent!

[@jaredupchurch6607]

Do not listen to this guy. Nothing he said was correct other than you go to 6 very easily from the 4 rough country