We put a Rough Country 4-inch lift on a 2013 Ford F-150 FX4 — a real lift, not just a level, giving the truck the clearance and aggressive stance to run a bigger tire and take on rougher ground. A clean build on the last of the 12th-gen F-150s.
This F-150 FX4 came through Juggernaut USA in Wheat Ridge (Denver), CO for a proper lift. The FX4 is Ford's off-road package, so it is a natural base to build up — 4 inches of Rough Country lift opens serious clearance, makes room for an aggressive tire, and squares the stance into something that looks as capable as it now is.
| Detail | Spec |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | 2013 Ford F-150 FX4 (2009-2014, 12th gen) |
| Lift | Rough Country 4-inch lift kit |
| Result | Added clearance, aggressive stance, room for bigger tires |
A 4-inch lift, not just a level
A leveling kit squares the stance; a 4-inch lift changes what the truck can do. It raises the whole truck for real ground clearance and opens room for a much larger tire than a level allows. On the FX4 — which already has the off-road hardware — the lift turns a capable half-ton into one that looks and works the part on the trail.
Protect the underside
A lifted F-150 that sees dirt needs its engine, transmission, and transfer case covered. We make 1/4-inch aluminum skid plates for this generation right here in Colorado: our 2009-2014 Ford F-150 full skid plate package shields all three with a lifetime warranty. Clearance and protection go hand in hand.
Common questions on this build
What is the difference between a lift and a leveling kit?
A leveling kit raises the front to match the rear for stance and a modest tire bump. A lift raises the whole truck for real clearance and a much bigger tire. This build is a full 4-inch lift.
How big a tire fits on a 4-inch lifted F-150?
A 4-inch lift clears a substantially larger tire than stock or a level — the exact size depends on wheel offset and trimming. We spec it to clear at full lock.
Can you lift and armor my F-150?
Yes — lifts, leveling, wheels and tires, and our own aluminum skid plates for the F-150. We do it in-house.
Book the same work
We lift and build trucks in-house at our Wheat Ridge shop north of Denver — and we make the skid plates too. We serve Denver, Wheat Ridge, Golden, Arvada, Lakewood, and the Front Range. Call (970) 341-4221 to talk through your build, or see our install services and suspension and lift installation. More from the bay: our Ford F-150 Bilstein leveling build and F-150 Fox leveling + 35s build.
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