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Old 11-16-2008, 11:24 PM
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Hey guys...I have just bought a 2004 FX4 F150. It has the stock 20" wheels on it with the stock Pirelli rubber. I have a set of 304/55/20 Nitto Terra Grappler AT's to install on it. The truck is at stock 4wd height. Will they fit with no rubbing? Sorry if this is a redundant question, but I have searched all I can! Thanks for any help!!


 

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Old 11-17-2008, 01:36 AM
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Your truck looks sick! the Nitto's will really set it off, im looking to get a set myself, i love the look of the tire.

I don't know a whole lot about tires but i think you can probably fit 33's under there at stock height, any bigger and you'll probably have to go with a leveling kit or something of that nature. Good luck man!
 
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Old 11-17-2008, 07:48 AM
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Thanks for the compliments! I haven't really done much to it, but theres not too much I'd like to do to it. I don't really want a huge lift for it...33"s are as big as I care to go. It already has the Magnaflow exhaust with turndowns, and I have tinted the windows. I'm done except for changing the oil and putting gas in it!
 
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Old 11-17-2008, 09:22 AM
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I think 285 is the largest width you can go without rubbing at wheel lock, and 33" is the biggest you can so at stock 4wd height. Judging by your photos though your truckl already looks like it has been leveled, any idea if it has been? Good looking truck!
 
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Old 11-17-2008, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by DarrenWS6
I think 285 is the largest width you can go without rubbing at wheel lock, and 33" is the biggest you can so at stock 4wd height. Judging by your photos though your truckl already looks like it has been leveled, any idea if it has been? Good looking truck!
Thats what I am not sure of. I think it has been leveled as well. A couple of my buddies aren't sure either. If it is, then other than getting a suspension lift kit, the road has dead ended. Which is ok...I don't want a body lift. I will just go ahead and get the 33's slapped on! Thanks!!
 
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Old 11-17-2008, 10:04 AM
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Its definitely leveled! The 33's will rub at full lock but not too bad. I have the same size tire and think it looks perfect!!

Nice looking truck BTW....
 
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Old 11-17-2008, 10:19 AM
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OK...how do would I go about confirming that the truck is leveled? If I took pictures of the top of the coil springs at the top of the spring perch, would that help??
 
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Old 11-17-2008, 10:24 AM
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Just by looking at those pictures, how the front matches the rear perfectly, its definitely leveled. Well two ways to tell, #1, look ontop of your coil, is there a spacer looking piece? #2, is there non OEM looking struts?
 
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Old 11-17-2008, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by DarrenWS6
Just by looking at those pictures, how the front matches the rear perfectly, its definitely leveled. Well two ways to tell, #1, look ontop of your coil, is there a spacer looking piece? #2, is there non OEM looking struts?

It does look like the strut sits out of the upper pocket quite a bit, but not sure...would have to see a stock truck to compare. Also, the struts do look OEM. After work, I will snap a couple of pictures and get them up here for observation.

Anyone around Alpharetta or Woodstock Georgia, have a stock truck I can see???
 
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Old 11-17-2008, 10:32 AM
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wanna sell those running boards?? Nice tag
 
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Old 11-17-2008, 10:35 AM
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wanna sell those running boards?? Nice tag
Well, for the right price, anything is for sale!! HAHA...nah...I better keep them...My woman has a hard enough time as it is!

I have seen where some folks have put a level on the running board...will that tell me my answer??
 
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Old 11-17-2008, 05:37 PM
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OK folks...I have been able to get some pics of the front suspension...I have taken a few miscellaneous pics as well to give you an idea of the tires and size of them... Sorry ahead of time for the large pics....please dont beat on me too hard!!

Drivers side strut

Passenger side strut

Level on running board. It took me lifting the front side of the level about 1/2" for the bubble to be perfect in the middle.
 
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Old 11-17-2008, 05:40 PM
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Pictures continued

305/55/20 set next to front drivers side wheel

305/55/20 set next to rear drivers side wheel

Passenger Side Air dam already trimmed!

Drivers side Air dam already trimmed!



OK...Im done. If anyone else knows what kind of mess I will get into with these tires where the truck sits, please let me know!! Thanks for the help so far!!
 
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Old 11-17-2008, 06:19 PM
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they should be fine on there. your 305/55/20 i think is slightly a taller tire than mine but about the same width. i run 305/65/17 with no rubbing even at full lock. and to me the truck doesnt look level i see alot of STOCK f150s that sit like that
 

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Old 11-17-2008, 08:50 PM
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yep....definately leveled..those tires are gonna look sweet on there!! hey you live off sixxes rd by any chance?
 


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