Desolate Motorsports 4" Mid-Travel "BETTER" Suspension System (Front & Rear) – 1980–1996 Ford F-Series

Desolate Motorsports 4" Mid-Travel "BETTER" Suspension System (Front & Rear) – 1980–1996 Ford F-150 4WD

If you're ready to take your OBS F-150 beyond a traditional lift kit, the Desolate Motorsports 4" Mid-Travel "BETTER" Suspension System delivers the perfect blend of ride quality, suspension performance, and future upgrade potential.

Designed specifically for 1980–1996 Ford F-150 4WD trucks, this complete front and rear suspension package combines reinforced Twin Traction Beam (TTB) components, extended radius arms, progressive Deaver rear leaf springs, and your choice of premium Fox or Bilstein shocks. The result is a suspension that performs exceptionally well on the street while providing the articulation and durability needed for serious off-road adventures.

Already equipped with modified TTB beams and extended radius arms, this system also provides an easy path to a future long-travel suspension upgrade.

🔥 Key Features

• Fits 1980–1996 Ford F-150 4WD

• Complete Front & Rear Mid-Travel Suspension System

• Approximately 4" of Lift

• 11" of Front Wheel Travel

• 14" of Rear Wheel Travel

• Clears 35" Tires

• Choice of Fox 2.0 or Bilstein 5100 Shock Packages

• Choice of Billet Aluminum or Steel High-Clearance Radius Arms

• Progressive Deaver Q80-2 Rear Leaf Springs

• Future Long-Travel Upgrade Compatible

• Engineered by Desolate Motorsports

🛠️ Front Suspension Highlights

The front suspension is engineered to improve ride quality, steering stability, and suspension travel while strengthening the factory Twin Traction Beam platform.

Features include:

• Modified stock-width TTB beam housings

• Camber-corrected beam geometry

• Heavy-duty 3/16" steel beam reinforcement plating

• Integrated mini truss and bash guards

• Stainless steel 1" uniball beam pivots

• Choice of billet aluminum or steel high-clearance extended radius arms

• Massive 1.25" heim joint pivots

• Increased caster geometry for improved highway stability

• 4" lift coil springs

• Choice of Fox 2.0 or Bilstein 5100 front shocks

• Adjustable alignment cams

• Mild drop pitman arm

• Stainless steel braided extended front brake lines

• Front limit straps

Replacing the factory rubber beam pivots with precision stainless steel uniballs reduces suspension deflection while increasing articulation and durability.

💪 Rear Suspension Highlights

Designed to complement the upgraded front suspension, the rear system delivers improved ride comfort and increased suspension compliance.

The package includes:

• Progressive-rate Deaver Q80-2 rear leaf springs

• Extended rear shackles

• Matching rear shock package (Fox 2.0 or Bilstein 5100)

• Extended rear brake line

• Rear axle perches for proper pinion angle correction

Together, these components provide approximately 14 inches of rear wheel travel while maintaining excellent street manners and improved off-road capability.

🚙 Why Upgrade?

Unlike basic lift kits that simply increase ride height, the Desolate Motorsports Mid-Travel "BETTER" System is engineered to improve how your truck performs in every driving situation.

Benefits include:

• Significantly improved ride quality

• Increased suspension articulation

• Better steering feel and stability

• Stronger reinforced TTB beams

• Reduced suspension deflection

• Improved off-road capability

• Comfortable daily driving characteristics

• Easy future upgrade path to a long-travel suspension system

Whether you're exploring back roads, tackling desert trails, or cruising the highway, this suspension offers a balanced, confidence-inspiring driving experience.

🚚 Fitment

• 1980–1996 Ford F-150 4WD

📦 What's Included

Front Suspension

• Modified reinforced TTB beam housings

• Choice of billet aluminum or steel high-clearance radius arms

• 4" lift coil springs

• Choice of Fox 2.0 or Bilstein 5100 front shocks

• Adjustable alignment cams

• Mild drop pitman arm

• Stainless steel braided front brake lines

• Front limit straps

Rear Suspension

• Deaver Q80-2 progressive leaf springs

• Extended rear shackles

• Choice of Fox 2.0 or Bilstein 5100 rear shocks

• Extended rear brake line

• Rear axle perches

⚠️ Important Notes

• Designed specifically for 1980–1996 Ford F-150 4WD

• Vehicles must be aligned after installation

• Rear Deaver leaf springs are not recommended for heavy towing or maximum payload applications

• Dual Fox option requires factory dual-shock coil buckets

• Dual Fox configuration includes:

  • Primary Fox 2.0 remote reservoir shock

  • Secondary Fox 2.0 non-reservoir auxiliary shock

• Rear axle perches are included for recommended pinion angle correction

• Designed as an excellent foundation for a future long-travel suspension upgrade

If you're looking for a suspension system that offers more than a traditional lift kit while leaving the door open for future upgrades, the Desolate Motorsports 4" Mid-Travel "BETTER" Suspension System is an outstanding choice. With reinforced TTB beams, premium shock options, Deaver springs, and extended radius arms, it delivers the ride quality, articulation, and durability that serious OBS enthusiasts demand.