Just got a new set of 35's to replace my 33's. Did an add-a-leaf and cranked the bars up. Just a little trimming on the front valance.

 

That is one SWEET lookin' truck!

 

I like it !!

 

Great job. Does it feel much different than with the 33's?

 

Looks great. The Rancho is what I'm thinking about going with. Guess you're happy with the lift itself?? Is the rancho a "true" 4" lift? (not like the lift is 3" and you have to get the last 1" from cranking the torsion bars ??) What gears are you running with the 35's and do you like it or does it need more gear??

I'm kinda hesitating because I don't want to get a lift and then not like the looks of my 33's but then don't wanna get 35's and not have enough gear. I have 3.55's now.

Off the subject...What brand tonneau have you got there? Any more pictures of it?

 

Yes the rancho was a 4 inch lift. I actually got another inch out of it to fit the 35's under the truck.

I am still running the 3.55's for now. Not quite as bad as I had expected, but I am sure that a set of 4.56's would make a world of a difference in acceleration (needs more gear). I had the lift and had orriginally put 33's on the truck and I did not like the look. Here is a pic with the 33's on it:

Not bad, but there was just too much air space between the tires and the body.

The tonneau is an Extang. Just the Classic Platinum cover. Sorry, I don't have any other pics of the cover specifically, but if there is something that you want to see, I will get you a pic.

Titank, the 35's feel a little less stable than the 33's on the truck. I attribute that to more sidewall, softer sidewall and less tire pressure. When the weather warms up some, I will try a little more tire pressure for the highway driving. Other than that they are great!!! Not really any louder going from the all terrains to the mud terrains. (some but not that much... SWMBO does not complain)

Thanks for all the comments...

 

Holy whips and chains batman... that's a SCHWEEEET truck!

RP

 

These trucks were made to be lifted....looks awesome

 

My question is with the stock 3.55 gears does that thing drive like a dog?

Just going to 33s on my truck made quite a difference in the acceleration. I can't imagine what 35s must do. Time for 4.10 gears...

 

My 35's rub a tad in the rear with my RCD 5", I dont want to crank torsion bars cause truck wont sit level but may have to and get a small block for the rear. Screws do look awesome lifted though. Cut/paste URL below into new browser window to see pic.

www.fordtruckworld.com/gallery/Zyg/203586.jpg

 

The rubbing issue with the rear I handled with the add-a-leaf. It actually put the rear up almost 1.5 inches. Plus stiffened it up quite a bit.

The truck with the 35's is noticebly less peppy. I would not call it a dog though. (by accident I floored it on a wet road and removed several miles off the tires) Between the exhaust mods, chip and intake, I would say that it is just a tad slower than stock. Still, when finances permit, I will swap to the 4.56's.

John

 

So the rancho 4" and cranked torsion bars gave you clearance in the front for 35's? I trimmed the front valance a bit on mine but rear of tire still hit on back of wheel wheel when turned about half way.

As for pep, I have 4:10's as well as extensive modifications and can easily roast my 35's all the way through 1st gear and likely through most of if not all of 2nd.

 

That is one great looking truck. How is it at 75-80 mph out on the interstate? Only worry I have with all the long trip driving I do.

 

If you do an lot of highway driving a above 65, do NOT put a lift on the truck with bigger tires. Cross winds will drive you insane.

Zyg, what are the mods done to your truck. Boiling the tires through 2nd gear sounds like fun!

 

Maaannn, whatchu talkin bout!!! I've got 33's with only a torsion bar raise and the crosswinds drive me insane. Don't need a lift for that.