i have a 1998 250 light duty and i love it, i was also thinking about the 285's on my truck with stock or with some nice AR rims. The suspension isnt too bad, way better than the 150 ORP. congradulations.

dave

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1998 f-250LD XLT SUPERCAB, 3.73LS, 4.6L, auto, K&N filter, Extang soft tonneau cover, Line-x spray in liner

 

I see you've got the 4.6 engine. I had a 97 with that engine. Really a good running engine but it needs some "EXTRA" help, if you know what I mean. I added the Superchip to mine and it made a world of difference. Before adding anything that's gonna put more strain on the engine, add that chip to it. And also think about doing a muffler change.

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2k F250 CC SWB 6 speed 4x2 Diesel XLT Super Duty, Woodland Green
Power Mirrors, 3.73 LS, Captains Chairs, ARE tonneau top, rear privacy glass
TT Pkg, Class IV hitch, sliding rear window, running boards, mud flaps
265/75/16 AS OWL tires, am/fm/cassette/cd, rechargable MagLite
Clarion APA 5240 amp, Memphis speakers:Components front, 5x7 rear, 10"sub
SuperChip, Stepshields, Ventshields on windows, rubber bed mat
rugged liner bedliner on tailgate, quick disconnect jumper cables
unaFORDable (decal on tailgate) Western Diesel Turbo Brake (whoa boy)
Finally gauges!!: Pyrometer & Boost on the A-Pillar mount

 

Can anyone tell me what the clearance would be like on an F250LD 2wheel-drive, with no lifting, with 265/75/16 and 285/75/16 tires on the stock rims. The *265 would be a 31.5" dia. tire and the *285 would be a 33" dia. tire. I can figure the gearing loss but I don't know what will fit-has anyone tried these on a 2wd?

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1999 F250LD Lariat s/c
Deep Wedgewood/Harvest Gold
Class III Tow pkg.
255/70/16 tires
5.4 v8
3.73LS rearend
Auto trans.
17,500 mi.
VORTEX Single-in/out Muffler
K&N Filter