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1978 Ford F150 lift

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Old 02-13-2008, 02:24 PM
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1978 Ford F150 lift

Will a 4 inch lift clear 35' tires? without wheel well trimming....
 
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Old 02-15-2008, 08:28 PM
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i dont think so
 
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Old 02-17-2008, 01:33 AM
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my buddy has a 77' 250 with a 4" and 38's im not sure how much the difference is between the old 150 and 250's
 
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Old 02-17-2008, 01:48 AM
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well back then i think the f250s had a High Boy and a Low Boy. thats probably how he could clear those. i think 4" should be plenty of room for 35"s
 
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Old 02-17-2008, 08:40 AM
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you might could with wheel well trimming
 
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Old 02-17-2008, 11:09 AM
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yeah i agree. my 89 150 has a 4" with 36's with wheel well trimming but again tahts obvisouly going to be a little different than a 78'
 
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Old 02-23-2008, 03:59 AM
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On a 1978 F150, a 4" lift will easily clear 35" tires. I had a 78 Bronco with a 3" lift and it cleared 35"x12.5" BFG's with no rubbing at all.
 



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