Ok, I have a '97 F-150 with a 2" fabtech kit on the front and 2.5" blocks in the rear. What I want to know is will I be able to fit 285/75R16's on it? Will these tires fit on my factory wheels (16x7) with the lift I have now? Would wheels with different back spacing make them stick out more (which is what I want)?

Also, what would be the best way to get a few more inches of lift? ie: Spindles, Upper A-Arms, body lift, ...

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1997 F-150 ex-cab Lariat
4.6 V8 2x4
2" Fabtech Leveling Kit-Front
2.5" blocks in rear
Specality Automotive elevtric rolling bed cover
True Dual exhaust with 2 chamber Flowmasters
Blazer rear flood lights
NR Automotive white gauges
want:
16x8 Polished Eagle 121HD
285/75-16 Goodyear AT/S
Nerf Bars
Frong Grill/Brush Guard

 

I've seen 285/75/16 on a truck with a 3" spindle lift. There is quite a bit of room left between the tire and the fender I dont think 1" would make that much of a difference. Have you had any problems with wheel alignment on your truck with 2" level kit from fabtech.

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1998 F150 Triton 5.4L (4x2)
K&N Air Filter
Pioneer 4100 W/remote
2\10" Rockford Fosgate Punch XLC 2410
CatBack system with Magnaflow system 3" Pipe

 

no, after I put the kit on, it took me a while to find someone to align it, then a local 4x4 shop sent me to a heave duty alignment specalist, and since then everything has been fine.
oh yeah, will 285's fit on my factory wheels (16x7)?


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1997 F-150 ex-cab Lariat
4.6 V8 2x4
2" Fabtech Leveling Kit-Front
2.5" blocks in rear
Specality Automotive elevtric rolling bed cover
True Dual exhaust with 2 chamber Flowmasters
Blazer rear flood lights
NR Automotive white gauges
want:
16x8 Polished Eagle 121HD
285/75-16 Goodyear AT/S
Nerf Bars
Frong Grill/Brush Guard

 

They should fit on the truck without rubbing. You may or may not have to do a little shaving of the valance. I know a bunch of guys on the site have the 285's on their trucks without any lift at all.


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2000 F150 XLT 4.6L V8 Auto, SuperCab, Torreador Red Metallic, Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust, K&N Drop-in, 265/75/R16 Futura Mud Terrains, Ford Bedliner, Tinted Windows, Steel Horse Billet Grill, Fabtech 3.5" Spindles, 2" rear blocks, Fabtech Performance Shocks
www.geocities.com/y2kf150

 

Thanks guys, I think I will go with the 285's.

Does anyone have any thoughts for my 2nd question about getting a few more inches of lift?

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1997 F-150 ex-cab Lariat
4.6 V8 2x4
2" Fabtech Leveling Kit-Front
2.5" blocks in rear
Specality Automotive electric rolling bed cover
True Dual exhaust with 2 chamber Flowmasters
Blazer rear flood lights
NR Automotive white gauges
want:
16x8 Polished Eagle 121HD
285/75-16 Goodyear AT/S
Nerf Bars
Front Grill/Brush Guard