hi i have a 1999 f150 2wd and want to fit 33x12.50 on 16x8 wheels.3inch body lift was the first chose and but i heard that my 5speed shifter would drop when the cab is raised.

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If you don't want to go with a body lift, you could probably run those tires with either the 3" bullseye spindles or the 3 1/2" Fabtech kit. I know you can run 33's with either setup, but I don't know for sure about the 12.50 part. Lots of people are running the spindles and Fabtech lifts on this site. You may find your answer if you search the archives a little bit.

MJ

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'99 Supercab 2wd, Fabtech Leveling Coils, Stull Billet Grille, Kenwood X711, Coming Soon: BFG AT's and possibly Bullseye Spindles

 

Yes The Shifter Drops. However, it's not that bad. Actually unless you point it out to someone they'd probably never notice. And Its not like you have to reach WAY down there to shift it either.

On The 33's. The 33" High is okay on either the Spindles or the Body lift. Like MJ said, Its the 12.5 that'll get ya. I know my spindles said 33x12.5 are the MAXIMUM you could run with them. They also said FENDER and BUMPER modification might be required. Your best bet is to do both. I'm running 35x12.5's with both and an additional 1" lift from Coil Spacers. They Still Rub on occation. But If I took out the spacers 33's would work great with NO rubbing.

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[This message has been edited by ccla (edited 04-17-2000).]

 

hey guys, i think i have finally made up my mind. i am looking at a 3in spindle lift, 3in body lift, 34/11.5/17 Mickeys, rancho rs5000 shocks, smittybuilt grille guard, and a superchip. just wanted to get y'alls opinion on this set up. i'm a little worried that the mickeys will look to skinny, but i really do not want to get rid of my 17in wheels. i hope to have all this done by late june/early july. any opinions or suggestions will be appreciated!!

here is a picture of the 34in mickeys:

[img]//www.f150online.com/owners/53.jpg[/img]

***JasoN***

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Oxford White 1998 F-150 STX, reg. cab, flareside, 4.2, auto, 3.55s, tint, Prestige alarm, Bel radar detector, Pioneer CD player, 4 Polk 5x7's, Stull billet grille and bumper insert, Flowmaster exhaust, K&N airfilter, V-Tech Tailight Covers(painted to match truck), removed factory mud flaps, Clear Corner Lenses, DJM shackles, Billet Oval Mirror, Billet Antenna FUTURE MODS: 3in body lift, 3in spindle lift, 34in MIckey Thompsons . . . GIG'EM AGGIES

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[This message has been edited by J_Rock (edited 04-24-2000).]

 

I like your truck as is but that is me.
If you want to go with that size that will look good. I have seen them and thay don't look to skinny they are about 2" wider than you have right now and also I don't think a 12.50 will fit on a fact. rim but I don't know for sure. It will look great when it is done you also might want to look it different gears..
Allan

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I am not sure if you can run the spindle lift with the stock wheels. Bullseye says that you have to have a wheel with at least 4.5 inches backspacing. That is why i went with the Atlas rim by american racing.


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hey guys, thanks for the replys. if the 34's will not work, then i am considering getting 16x10 atlas rims and 33x14.5 Super Swampers. this will cost a lot more, but i think it will look pretty darn good. if i get these, i probably won't have any money left over for the grille guard or superchip. also, just to clear up any confusion, the blue truck is not mine (unfortunately), i was just using it to show what the 34in mickeys look like.

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PICTURE: http://www.angelfire.com/tx3/98STX/mytruck.jpg

 

J_Rock-
I'm glad you made up your mind, sounds like it will be nice. Let us know if you still want the help. I would be interested to see a body lift being installed. Sounds like you just won the lottery with your list of mods.

As for the stock wheels with the spindles, I haven't had any problems and haven't heard of the issue that EXTINGUISHFIRE mentioned from anyone. I'm not sure why the additional backspacing would be a requirement, but I'm far from the expert here. What is the stock wheel backspace?