3-Inch Lift Kit with Vertex Shocks for 2014–2020 Ford F-150 4WD
- Fits 2014–2020 Ford F-150 4WD — regular and standard cab models are excluded, as are seven-lug Heavy Duty Payload trucks
- Vertex 2.5 adjustable front struts (left and right) plus two Vertex 2.5 rear shocks in the kit
- Bolt-on installation with no cutting or drilling; the setup can be returned to stock later
- Factory-wheel trucks: keep tire width to 11.5 inches or less; add the 0.25 wheel spacer (SKU 1065) for aggressive sidewalls
- Spacer kit 51014 is not compatible with trucks measuring over 22 in from wheel center to fender lip
- Downloadable installation guide available. Shipping weight: 134.0 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 Shocks, fitment-checked
Rough Country 54550RED is a 3-inch lift kit for the 2014–2020 Ford F-150 4WD, built around adjustable Vertex 2.5 front struts and a pair of Vertex 2.5 rear shocks. It bolts on with no cutting or drilling. It does not fit regular or standard cab trucks, or models with the Heavy Duty Payload Package (seven-lug).
This 3-inch lift kit for the 2014–2020 Ford F-150 4WD covers FX4, King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, SSV, STX, XL, and XLT trims listed in the fitment section. The box ships with left and right adjustable Vertex 2.5 front struts, two Vertex 2.5 rear shocks, and forged aluminum upper control arms that hold ball joint angles closer to stock. Trucks keeping factory wheels should stay at or under an 11.5 inch wide tire; aggressive sidewalls may need a 0.25 wheel spacer, SKU 1065. A downloadable installation guide is available.
What’s in the box
Kit contents
- 1× 3inloaded Struts V2 Kit Box 54550991RED
- 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 54550RED kit fits the vehicles shown in the fitment section above.
Specifications
Specs
| Brand | Rough Country |
| Part number | 54550RED |
| UPC / GTIN | 00840269940637 |
| 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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