08 f150

liftedtrucks4me · 08-30-2009, 10:20 PM

My brother went out and got a new 08 f150 last christmas. he wants to put a lift kit along with bigger tires on it, if he was to do this would it void the warranty from ford? he doesn't know for sure and is on the road alot so i want to help out with this.

tjzz4 · 08-30-2009, 10:25 PM

Not the entire warranty but any suspension or alignment issues will no longer be covered. Also if he breaks something in the drivetrain and it can be related to the lift or tires it can be a problem.

gmctrucks · 08-31-2009, 07:55 AM

I would call the dealership then if they say it's ok get the name of the person because when it comes to replacing parts if something breaks some tech can blame it on the lift kit if he doesn't want to fix it. Maybe some 4X4 shop can do it and give you a warranty if something messes up.

eponator · 08-31-2009, 12:33 PM

You're best bet is to have him go to his regular dealer and ask them about it. Some dealers are mod friendly others are completely anti-mod (the majority). They will let you know what they approve (usually must be installed by them) and what they don't and you CAN and SHOULD get it in writing.

Keep in mind though if he is on the road far from home and encounters a problem he won't be able to go to his dealer which leaves him at the mercy of those around... Each one is a different gamble...

liftedtrucks4me · 09-02-2009, 09:20 AM

his pickup stays at home, he drives a 18 wheeler. He has had the pickup since christmas last year and it has 250 miles, it is a sitter.

his plans are a 6 inch lift with 36"s. i always thought that a 6 inch lift would mean you have to mess with the drive train to make it work good.

I will let him know what all of you said and he can go from there. Thanks guys

08-30-2009, 10:20 PM	#1
liftedtrucks4me Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southwest Virginia Posts: 143	08 f150 My brother went out and got a new 08 f150 last christmas. he wants to put a lift kit along with bigger tires on it, if he was to do this would it void the warranty from ford? he doesn't know for sure and is on the road alot so i want to help out with this.

08-31-2009, 12:33 PM	#4
eponator Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: West Covina, Ca Posts: 363	You're best bet is to have him go to his regular dealer and ask them about it. Some dealers are mod friendly others are completely anti-mod (the majority). They will let you know what they approve (usually must be installed by them) and what they don't and you CAN and SHOULD get it in writing. Keep in mind though if he is on the road far from home and encounters a problem he won't be able to go to his dealer which leaves him at the mercy of those around... Each one is a different gamble... __________________ '99 F350 5.4L crewcab Longbed

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08-30-2009, 10:25 PM	#2
tjzz4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 277	Not the entire warranty but any suspension or alignment issues will no longer be covered. Also if he breaks something in the drivetrain and it can be related to the lift or tires it can be a problem.

08-31-2009, 07:55 AM	#3
gmctrucks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 4,035	I would call the dealership then if they say it's ok get the name of the person because when it comes to replacing parts if something breaks some tech can blame it on the lift kit if he doesn't want to fix it. Maybe some 4X4 shop can do it and give you a warranty if something messes up.

09-02-2009, 09:20 AM	#5
liftedtrucks4me Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southwest Virginia Posts: 143	his pickup stays at home, he drives a 18 wheeler. He has had the pickup since christmas last year and it has 250 miles, it is a sitter. his plans are a 6 inch lift with 36"s. i always thought that a 6 inch lift would mean you have to mess with the drive train to make it work good. I will let him know what all of you said and he can go from there. Thanks guys