Desolate Motorsports 2" Performance Suspension System (Front & Rear) – 1980–1996 Ford F-Series

Desolate Motorsports 2" Performance Suspension System (Front & Rear) – 1980–1996 Ford F-150 4WD

The Desolate Motorsports 2" Performance Suspension System has earned its reputation as the most popular suspension package for the OBS F-150—and for good reason. It delivers everything enthusiasts want from a performance suspension without the complexity or cost of a full lift system.

Designed specifically for 1980–1996 Ford F-150 4WD trucks, this 100% bolt-on package improves ride quality, suspension travel, steering stability, and tire clearance while maintaining factory Twin Traction Beam geometry. With your choice of Bilstein 5100 or Fox 2.0 shocks, premium radius arms, and Desolate's custom-spec lift coils, this kit transforms how your truck drives both on the road and off.

Whether you're building a daily driver, weekend trail truck, or the foundation for a future long-travel build, this kit is an outstanding place to start.

🔥 Key Features

• Fits 1980–1996 Ford F-150 4WD

• 100% Bolt-On Installation

• Approximately 2" of Lift

• 11" of Front Wheel Travel

• No Beam Modifications Required

• Choice of Bilstein 5100 or Fox 2.0 Shock Packages

• Desolate Motorsports 2" Performance Lift Coils

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

• Massive 1.25" Heat-Treated Heim Joints

• Future Coilover Upgrade Compatible

🛠️ Why Upgrade?

Factory suspension components wear out over time, leading to sagging ride height, poor handling, and limited suspension performance.

The Desolate Motorsports 2" Performance Kit delivers:

• Improved ride quality

• Increased suspension travel

• Better steering feel and stability

• Additional tire clearance

• Reduced suspension deflection

• Improved off-road capability

• A level stance without excessive lift

Unlike many lift kits, this system maintains factory-width TTB beams and requires no beam modifications or core exchange, making installation easier while leaving room for future upgrades.

💪 Front Suspension Highlights

The front suspension is engineered to improve performance without sacrificing simplicity.

Features include:

• Desolate Motorsports 2" lift coil springs

• Choice of Bilstein 5100 or Fox 2.0 performance shocks

• Steel high-clearance or billet aluminum extended radius arms

• Massive 1.25" heat-treated heim joints

• Stainless steel braided front brake lines

• Adjustable alignment cams

• Front limit straps

An optional dual-shock setup is also available for increased damping performance. Fox dual-shock configurations include one remote reservoir shock and one non-reservoir auxiliary shock for improved heat management during aggressive off-road use.

🌲 Rear Suspension Highlights

The rear suspension is designed to complement the front and maintain a level stance without introducing excessive rear lift.

The package includes:

• Matching rear performance shocks

• Stock-height rear suspension configuration

• Balanced front-to-rear ride quality

Keeping the rear at factory height provides excellent road manners while eliminating the factory nose-down appearance.

🚙 Why You'll Love It

This is the ideal suspension system for owners who want meaningful performance improvements without committing to a larger lift.

Benefits include:

• Smoother daily driving

• Increased front suspension articulation

• Better off-road control

• More predictable handling

• Improved ground clearance

• Fits larger tires while maintaining factory beam geometry

• Excellent foundation for future coilover upgrades

It's no surprise this remains one of Desolate Motorsports' most popular suspension systems.

🚚 Fitment

• 1980–1996 Ford F-150 4WD

📦 What's Included

Front Suspension

• Desolate Motorsports 2" lift coil springs

• Choice of Bilstein 5100 or Fox 2.0 front shocks

• Steel high-clearance or billet aluminum radius arms

• Adjustable alignment cams

• Stainless steel braided front brake lines

• Front limit straps

Rear Suspension

• Matching rear performance shocks

⚠️ Important Notes

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

• 100% bolt-on installation

• No beam modifications or core exchange required

• Vehicles must be professionally aligned after installation

• 33-inch tires are recommended

• 35-inch tires fit with minor trimming of the factory front bumper

• Optional dual-shock setup requires factory dual-shock coil buckets

• Easily upgraded to a coilover suspension system in the future

If you're looking for the best balance of ride quality, suspension performance, and value, the Desolate Motorsports 2" Performance Suspension System is hard to beat. With premium shocks, high-clearance radius arms, and a true bolt-on design, it delivers the comfort and capability your OBS F-150 deserves today while providing the perfect foundation for future suspension upgrades.