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Old 03-06-2005, 05:20 PM
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Lift before tires?

I have a 05 F150 FX4 Crew Cab. It has stock 18" rims (unfortunately). I say this because I am told I can not put larger tires on it unless I lift it first. I am not looking for HUGE tires. Just upgrade from the stock tires to about a 33 inch tire. I am told that with these rims I will have no clearance unless I lift it first. Anybody know how far I need to lift it? Will a 2 1/2" lift be enough for clearance. Thanks for the help
 
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Old 03-06-2005, 05:24 PM
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Do a search and you will find more info than you could ever want about this topic!

Just a quick answer- In order to fit 33 inch tires on your truck, you will need at least a 2 inch front lift.

Good Luck!
 
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Old 03-06-2005, 05:27 PM
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Just throw on a leveling kit and you'll be good.

I just ordered my 2.5" Daystar.
 
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Old 03-06-2005, 09:33 PM
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I just installed my 2" Autospring kit yesterday. First side took an hour and a half and the other side only took 30 minutes. Very easy install. Next Friday I get my 305/55/20 (33's) and my Bazo B26's. Here's a link for the rims. http://www.bazowheels.com/wheeldetai...e=b26&rimid=29
 
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Old 03-06-2005, 09:42 PM
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you can get bfg all terrains and mickey thompson baja claw.. bfg has mud terrains coming soon
 
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Old 03-06-2005, 10:02 PM
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How much are those rims going to set you back?
 
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Old 03-07-2005, 01:06 AM
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Are you asking abou the Bazo's? I'm getting the package for $2900 out the door. The breakdown on the invoice has the rims for $370 apiece and the Nitto's for $250.

I found the cheapest online price I could ($2700 plus tax and shipping, then having them mounted and balanced) and then called Discount to see if they could beat it. They said the best they could do was $2900 but that included rims, tires, tax, 4 replacement certificates, locking lugnuts, and lifetime balancing and rotation.

I can't wait until they get here!
 



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