3-Inch Lift Kit with Vertex Struts for 2014–2020 Ford F-150 4WD with Vertex Rear Coilovers
- Fits listed 2014–2020 Ford F-150 4WD trims — check the fitment section and exclusions first
- Does not fit regular or standard cab trucks, or models with the Heavy Duty Payload Package (seven-lug)
- Kit contents: 1 left and 1 right adjustable Vertex 2.5 front strut (3 in) and 2 Vertex 2.5 rear shocks (2 in)
- Forged aluminum upper control arms with heavy-duty rubber bushings included
- Bolt-on install with no cutting or drilling; downloadable installation guide available
- On factory wheels, run no wider than an 11.5-inch tire. Shipping weight: 134 lb
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Will it fit your truck?
✓ Fits
✕ Does not fit
- Regular or standard cab models
- Models equipped with Heavy Duty Payload Package (seven lug models)
- On trucks with FX4 Snow Prep and other off-road packages that modify front strut assemblies will likely measure over 22in and will not work with this kit
Spacer kit SKU: 51014 does NOT work on models with stock ride height over 22in. Models retaining factory wheels are advised to run no wider than a 11.5" wide tire. For additional clearance on models equipped with aggressive side wall tires a 0.25 wheel spacer is recommended SKU:1065. Fitment on this page is based on the manufacturer’s application data.
About this kit
3-Inch Lift Kit with Vertex Struts, fitment-checked
Rough Country 54550 is a 3-inch lift kit for supported 2014–2020 Ford F-150 4WD trucks, built around adjustable Vertex 2.5 front struts and a pair of Vertex 2.5 rear shocks. It does not fit regular or standard cab trucks, and it does not fit models with the Heavy Duty Payload Package (seven-lug). Trucks keeping the factory wheels should stay at or below an 11.5-inch-wide tire.
This 3-inch lift kit for the 2014–2020 Ford F-150 4WD covers listed trims including XL, STX, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, Limited, FX4, and SSV. The box ships with left and right adjustable Vertex 2.5 front struts at 3 in and two Vertex 2.5 rear shocks at 2 in, plus forged aluminum upper control arms that hold ball-joint angles in a workable range. The bolt-on design calls for no cutting or drilling, and the setup can be returned to stock later. A downloadable Rough Country installation guide is available before you start.
What’s in the box
Kit contents
- 1× 3inloaded Struts V2 Kit Box 54550BOX1
- 1× Vertex 2.5 Adj FR Lh 3in 685059L
- 1× Vertex 2.5 Adj FR Rh 3in 685059R
- 2× Vertex 2.5 RR 2 In 695771
Rough Country shares subassemblies across kits, so individual package labels can carry broader application ranges. The complete 54550 kit fits the vehicles shown in the fitment section above.
Specifications
Specs
| Brand | Rough Country |
| Part number | 54550 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00843030199388 |
| Lift height | 3 in |
| Shock package | Vertex series |
| Shipping weight | 134 lb |
| Country of origin | TH |
| Category | Suspension & Lift Kits › Lift Kits |
| Installation guide | Downloadable PDF |
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