height off ground
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height off ground
I have a 99 xlt with 30 gallon gas tank. I only have 8" clearance beneath the tank to ground. Besides going to a 17" tire -- any recommendations? I'd like to get it off the ground another couple of inches. I don't want to sacrifice handling.
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Your tires are smaller than 17"?? 
I'm not sure about where the tank mounts. If it's to the body, then you could try a body lift. Otherwise, it's bigger tires or a suspension lift- or ALL of the above. There is a larger selection of tires for 16" rims than 17" ones. Keep your 16" rims and just get bigger tires and better anti-sway bars. Just remember, to get 2" of 'lift' from tires, they have to be 4" larger in diameter. Probably 35"- which definitely requires some kind of lift kit.
Neal
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1997 4x4 Expedition- 4.6L, true dual exhaust w/glass-packs, K&N air filter, SuperChip, airbox mods, Edelbrock shocks, 285/75R16 BFG ATs, Optima "T-Bone" wheels, 4.10 gears, Auburn LS, Clarion In-dash CD player, Smitty Bilt push bars and nerf bars!!
2000 4x2 F150 XLT Reg. Cab LWB- 5.4L, Tow Pkg, 3.55LS, CD player,Remote Keyless Entry, Sliding back glass, Special Appearance Pkg.
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I'm not sure about where the tank mounts. If it's to the body, then you could try a body lift. Otherwise, it's bigger tires or a suspension lift- or ALL of the above. There is a larger selection of tires for 16" rims than 17" ones. Keep your 16" rims and just get bigger tires and better anti-sway bars. Just remember, to get 2" of 'lift' from tires, they have to be 4" larger in diameter. Probably 35"- which definitely requires some kind of lift kit.
Neal
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1997 4x4 Expedition- 4.6L, true dual exhaust w/glass-packs, K&N air filter, SuperChip, airbox mods, Edelbrock shocks, 285/75R16 BFG ATs, Optima "T-Bone" wheels, 4.10 gears, Auburn LS, Clarion In-dash CD player, Smitty Bilt push bars and nerf bars!!
2000 4x2 F150 XLT Reg. Cab LWB- 5.4L, Tow Pkg, 3.55LS, CD player,Remote Keyless Entry, Sliding back glass, Special Appearance Pkg.
http://members.visualcities.com/NoMo
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Yeah, Bigger tires and a sway bar would do the trick. Also remember to watch your speedo reading. It will change with your larger tires. The dealer will correct this pretty close.
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99 Expedition -XLT-4X4-5.4-17"AT/S- Superchip-Airaid-Polk Speakers-Custom Edlbrock shocks-Rear Swaybar
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99 Expedition -XLT-4X4-5.4-17"AT/S- Superchip-Airaid-Polk Speakers-Custom Edlbrock shocks-Rear Swaybar