Want to raise my 2x4 Any suggestions?

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Old 12-05-2006, 10:15 AM
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Want to raise my 2x4 Any suggestions?

I want to find a tire and wheel set to raise my 02 F150 as high as possible. I cant do a lift kit because it will void my warranty. Any ideas? or better yet pics?

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Old 12-05-2006, 04:01 PM
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I'd suggest a set of 265/75-16' or 265/70-17's on a set of 8 inch wide wheels. Did your dealer tell you a lift will void your warranty?
 
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Old 12-06-2006, 06:37 AM
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Actually a mechanic told me that a loft would void my warranty. Its an after market warranty tha by a company called Great Lakes Warranty. I've put a few calls in to them, but never see to get a straight answer about it.

Doesnt a stock 02 KR alreay have 8 inch wide wheels?
 
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Old 12-06-2006, 07:59 AM
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The OEM 17 inch wheels are 7.5 inches wide. Those wheels will work fine.
 
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Old 12-06-2006, 02:50 PM
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So if I keep my stock 17in wheels and buy a set of either 265/75-16' or 265/70-17's how much higher will my truck sit?
 
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Old 12-06-2006, 04:06 PM
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That depends on what size tire you have now. Both tires are basically 32 inches tall.
 
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Old 12-08-2006, 10:52 PM
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Wait......If both are tire sizes are 32inches tall. How will the 17's raise my truck up? I'm sorry I am just a little confused still with all of this.
 
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Old 12-08-2006, 11:02 PM
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What size is on your truck now? If you have something like a 255/70-16, which is a 30 inch tall tire, going to a 32 inch tall tire (like a 265/75-16 or 265/70-17) will make your truck taller.
 



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