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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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34" on factory 20's..

I am getting a set of 275/65/20 on factory 20's. (Equal to about a 34 inch tall tire) I am not running a leveling kit right now. I know it has been discussed, but has anyone tried it? Will they work with out rubbing?

Who makes the smalles leveling kit? Some trucks I have seen look almost to high in the front after lifting. The wife already thinks the truck is to high, so I want to stay away from a level kit or go with the least rasie possible.

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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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those are not gonna fit stock, i'd go with a minimum of a 2 inch leveling kit.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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I would agree with ATOM. I don't think that they will fit on a stock truck without doing alot of trimming. I would suggest a 2" kit also. Auto Spring makes kits in 3 sizes, 1.5"-2"-2.5" But if your wife already thinks that the truck is too high why are you going with a 34" tire? Especially when it will more than likely require a leveling kit. You are going to be raise the front of the truck about 3" (2" of kit and 1" of tire).
 
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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better get some steps and start lying...lol
 
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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I have been debating the whole leveling kit thing since I bought my 06 new. I installed a 2" kit not too long ago to prepare my truck for some 305/55/20's.

There is NO way they would fit without the 2" kit. These tires are 33.4" high.

See my thread here for pics :
https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...tzs-pics2.html
 
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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this is pat04xlt's old truck with a 2.5 leveling kit

here's a 2 leveling
 
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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I had to have a leveling kit to fit 305/65/18 BFG's. They are approx. 34" tall and looked great with the leveling kit.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 01:44 PM
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So, there is no way huh... How much bigger is this tire than than the stock 20" tires.. They cant be that much bigger... I just never imagined the factory 20's were that tight..

Oh well, might as well do the Bilstiens sine I need shocks to..
 
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Xterrable
So, there is no way huh... How much bigger is this tire than than the stock 20" tires.. They cant be that much bigger... I just never imagined the factory 20's were that tight..

Oh well, might as well do the Bilstiens sine I need shocks to..
a good 2 inches or so, the shocks would kill 2 birds with one stone
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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Do any of you guys have the bilstiens?
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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Do any of you guys have the bilstiens?
yes alot of guys are running them.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Xterrable
How much bigger is this tire than than the stock 20" tires..
The factory Pirellis are 31.9", so effectively a 32" tire. My 305/55/20's are 1.5" higher, but mounted only raise the vehicle 3/4" (due to the centerline of the rim).
 
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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O.K , I'm new here . What is a leveling kit ?

Any links to kits and prices ?
 
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Drunkonjack
O.K , I'm new here . What is a leveling kit ?

Any links to kits and prices ?
Here is a link,CLICK HERE to the Auto Spring leveling kit, they come in 3 different sizes-1.5", 2" and 2.5". The Auto Spring is probably the most popular leveling kit on this site, it is what I also have on my truck. With 2" or 2.5" you can fit 35' tires on the stock wheels and 33" on aftermarket. Here are a couple of pics of my truck before and after the 2.5" kit with the stock wheels and tires.

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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Auto-...mZ140290122080
 
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