1997 - 2003 F-150

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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 04:21 AM
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315/70/17

below is a pick of my truck cuz i know some trucks sit different than others stock but i was wondering if its possible for me to fit 315/70/15s just without scrubbing just with turning the torsion bars to level out the truck

i know this question probly gets asked alot....sorry

I know 285s are the common thing but they just look small to me the way these trucks sit.

also i had another question wondering if anyone level'd there truck by removing the rear factory blocks and leaving the front alone....this might would allow me to use 285s without them looking small on the truck

also whats would you recommend other that BFG AT, my buddy has some toyo open country MTs that look good but i dont know much about them


pic of my truck

 

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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 09:10 AM
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nice truck! no, you're not going to fit 315-70-17's. you would have to crank up the torsion bars all the way, and then do some trimming on top of that. even then, you will still rub on hard turns on a sloped road. areas that will rub that you will be able to do nothing about are the torsion bars, the lower control arms, and the frame. i would recommend a body lift if you are wanting to go this big. otherwise, stick to a 305-70-17 at the biggest.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 09:15 AM
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^^^what he said, and, thats a freakin sharp looking truck!
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 09:45 AM
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thats a freakin sharp looking truck!
X2! My truck used to have the az. beige at the bottom, but i took it off when i got it repainted...after seeing yours, part of me wishes i would've left it that way and just added the fender flares. beautiful truck - i love me a supercrew fx4
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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Nice truck. You can fit a 315/70-17 (35x12.50) by using the OEM wheels. They will rub the frame slightly at full steering lock. Personally, I'd go with a smaller size unless you plan on lifting the truck in the near future.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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thanks guys.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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Beautiful truck. That color scheme, along with the black and tan, is very nice with that two tone. I'd have to agree that some 305's on there will look really nice and the wheel well's won't look stuffed.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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Good looking truck you have... Dont forget about 295/70/17s. Nitto and toyo makes that size. Thats my ideal truck. Blue supercrew FX4.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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you wont have to do much trimming nothing that will be noticable i got 315s on mine with 8in wide wheels and i dont scrub anywhere
 
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by TylerFX4
you wont have to do much trimming nothing that will be noticable i got 315s on mine with 8in wide wheels and i dont scrub anywhere
got a picture of it?
 
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Old May 2, 2009 | 01:28 AM
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Old May 2, 2009 | 07:34 AM
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i have a 2003 f150 fx4 super cab with a 2 inch leveling kit and right now i am running 265/70/17 if was to get 315's on stock wheels would i have to get a lower gear ratio? with haveing the 3.55's would that ruin my transmission?
 

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Old May 2, 2009 | 07:51 AM
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i have a 2003 f150 fx4 super cab with a 2 inch leveling kit and right now i am running 265/70/17 if was to get 315's on stock wheels would i have to get a lower gear ratio? with haveing the 3.55's would that ruin my transmission?
 
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Old May 2, 2009 | 10:29 AM
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Depends on how you use your truck. I have the same combo and I can live with the performance but I don't do any heavy towing/hauling.
 
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Old May 3, 2009 | 07:04 PM
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^ me too. im running 35's and 3.55 gears with a tuner, and it isnt that bad. but i wouldnt tow anything over 1,000 pounds with that setup
 
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