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Old 09-21-2011, 09:30 PM
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biggest tire for 4" lift? how to squeeze extra lift

Hey guys Im currious as well as would love to see what you have under a 4" lift. I've been told 35's but it would be tight. Also besides a body lift, what are the other options for more lift with these models? Im looking at a truck that I'd like to clear 36's with but its only got 4" under it as of rite now. Want to check all my options before purchase
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Old 09-21-2011, 10:34 PM
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36's? With only a 4" lift I am sure you would have to reduce backspacing as much as possible and trim a crazy amount off both off the fender and bumper...and you may even need to trim the rear some for that to avoid hitting when you go over a bump...
Im not even sure 35's would fit without a spacer and some triming with only a 4" lift..."Gain additional tire clearance for 33" tires and get a cool new look with this Tuff Country Ford F150 4" lift kit" I got that from here-http://www.suspensionconnection.com/cgi-bin/suscon/248104.html

If you want bigger you would have to go higher...Ive tried the fit bigger tires with less of a lift with a toyota back in high school-bottom line is be safe, lift it higher! lol
 

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Old 09-21-2011, 10:42 PM
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O I know it will have to go higher for the 36's no dobt about it, Im simply wondering as far as the 36's go if there are any other options besides a body lift?
 
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Old 09-21-2011, 10:52 PM
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There is a 6" lift, That might be able to fit the 36's...Did you mean with no other means of lifting or just not a body lift?
 
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Old 09-21-2011, 11:15 PM
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I think I'd rather do coil spacers than a body lift. I see I can get daystar 2" for like 140 so that would put me at 6" lift after I add leafs or bigger block. Any one have any issues with off roading coil spacers? Also will I get any rub on 36's with 6"
 
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Old 09-22-2011, 06:54 AM
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What year truck?

'95 with six inch suspension and 35's.



 
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Old 09-22-2011, 11:29 AM
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93 f150 short bed regular cab

You have all the vehicles in your sig? Currently? if so your a lucky man
 
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Old 09-22-2011, 12:22 PM
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Your not selling that Bronco by chance are you?
 
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Old 09-22-2011, 05:37 PM
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cant do spacers on these ifs u have to drop the ibeams and either lower or get extended ratius arms ur better off just getting a 6 in supenchen lift from rough country

buddy of mine had 38s with good clearnce on a 94 f150 4x4 with a 6 in suspenchen and a 3 inch body


remember the bigger the tire the more stress if ur going to lift get new bushings ball joints tie rod ends make sure ur bearing are packed so ur not breaking stuff

and dont forget an alinement or else ull be chewing up front tires like its the trucks job
 
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I thought I could use coil spacers on these years ... If I do get this truck o think I'll just add a body lift then I want to run 35's or 36's I don't need bigger than that . Unfortunately I don't have time or money to rip off 4" kit and replace with a 6" I'd love to but if I had the money I'd just by a stock truck than lift it myself
 
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Old 09-23-2011, 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by rclark12

You have all the vehicles in your sig? Currently? if so your a lucky man
Starting to get annoying with all the deployments and storage solutions I have to come up with.

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Your not selling that Bronco by chance are you?
Yes. Everything but the '02 and '84 can be for sale.

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Old 09-23-2011, 07:11 AM
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the biggest coil spacer u can use is a 1.5 inch but it angles the wheels bad u have to get them alined



this is what happens to a ttb system when lifted without a drop. sorry for the crewd drawlin but u get the point
 
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Old 09-23-2011, 02:56 PM
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haha its fine, I fricken hate these dam ttb set up I wish I could afford to swap in a solid axle. For the last two months I have actually been looking stricktly for a truck that had a sas but this 93 f150 is dirt cheap and is locked and has 4.10s fron and rear
 
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Old 09-23-2011, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by adrianspeeder
Starting to get annoying with all the deployments and storage solutions I have to come up with.



Yes. Everything but the '02 and '84 can be for sale.

Adrianspeeder
Could you PM me more info on the 92 bronco you have then!!! I have been looking for one with a V8 and 5speed!

PS:sorry rclark12 for thead jacking
 
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Old 09-24-2011, 04:30 AM
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Oh snap, forgot about that one not being for sale either. Love the 302 M5OD combo.

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