How much lift/tires should I get? I am looking for a meaner look on my truck, but I am not sure which way I should go. I really like how "<a href=http://www.4tssinc.com/truck/>christrucker</a>" has his FORD looking and I was also just considering doing a 3" Body Lift with 295/75/R16 BF Goodwrench All Terain Tires.

My truck is very popular around town and everyone is excited to see what it is going to look like with a lift and big tires. I just want to make sure I get everything so it looks MEAN and that I have enough power to run the tires. I currently just have 3.55 Gears with Limited Slip real axel, and I don't plan on upgrading them until my warranty is out (3 more years). I noticed that on <a href=http://www.4tssinc.com/truck/>christrucker's</a> truck he only has 3.55 gears, but he has a 5.4 liter engine to pull the load of the tires (That is the only thing I regret everyday for not getting).

I plan on spending around $2,500 at the most. Here is what I am serious considering:[*]3" PA Body Lift[*]16x8 Atlas American Racing Wheels
<img src=http://www.4wheelparts.com/images/atlas.gif>[*]295/75/R16 BF Goodwrench A/T Tires
<img src=http://www.4wheelparts.com/images/bfgradia.gif>

EVERYONE please let me know if this should do "the trick". I really want to keep my factory quality ride and not void my warranty, so that is why I really only plan going with the Body Lift. Below in my Signature is a good picture of my truck, so everyone can see what it needs.

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My F-150

• 2001 XLT
• Toreador Red
• Extended Cab
• 4.6 Liter
• v8
• No Muffler (Illegal) NEW
• Dual Exhaust (Y-PIPE)
• 6" Chrome Tips
• Vent Shades
• AVS Blackout Headlight Covers
• Rhino Sprayed-In Bedliner
• Flairside
• 20% Window Tint (Front 2 side windows)(Illegal)
• 11" 7% dark tint band on front (Illegal)
• Bugflector
  Pending
• 295/75/16 BFGoodwrench All Terain Tires (June 2001)
• 3" P.A. Body Lift (June 2001)

THE BEST TRUCKS ARE BUILT FORD TOUGH


[This message has been edited by 2dollarsteak (edited 05-23-2001).]

 

I also run 35" tires with 3.55 gears with the 5.4 liter...Loss of some power, but its not as bad as I thought it would be...As for 33's with a 4.6, you'll be fine, some power loss, but your truck will still have some pop in it. As for smooth running tires, I have the BFG AT's and they run smooth as silk, cant complain about the ride one bit. Just my two cents.

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Black 1997 F-150 Extended Cab
4x4 w/Off-Road Package
5.4 liter Triton V8
Luverne Stainless Steel Nerf Bars
DeeZee Silver Series Toolbox
Grizzly Oval Style Chrome Grill/Brush Guard
Wrap around bug shield
Ventshade Ventvisors
Ford Factory Bedliner
Pioneer Deh-P6000 45 Watt CD Stereo
3" Trailmaster Body Lift
Smittybilt Outland Tail Light guards.
16x10 American Racing Polished Atlas Wheels
4 315/75R16 BF Goodrich All-Terrain TA/KO Tires on all four corners.
Flowmaster 50 Muffler w/Dual Pipes & 2 18" Stainless Tips
MTX 2 Channel Amp w/Crossover
2 MTX 10" Subwoofers w/Box
Next Up: 4" Rancho Suspension Lift

 

I would say what you are planning on getting would diffently make your truck lokk even better than it is. The BFG's and the AR Atlas rims have been done on a lot of trucks but why mess with perfection. One question does BFG make a 305/70/16, I know they make a 315/75/16 (same as a 35) that's kinda expensive at 212 each but you get what ya pay for. I know ChristTucker is going to tell you to go with a Pro Comp 305/70 or a 315/75. These tires are a little cheaper ( 148 fora 305 or 159 for a 315 but, IMO they are just as good as the BFG's. Sorry to throw a wrench in your plans but I am just trying to save you some money.

 

Yeah ur right. BFGoodwrench only makes a 295/75/16 A/T. So that is what I am going with! I think they should look good. Anyone else have suggestions? I would like to see some pictures for 3" Body Lifts and 33" tires if i could. THANKS!

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My F-150

• 2001 XLT
• Toreador Red
• Extended Cab
• 4.6 Liter
• v8
• No Muffler (Illegal) NEW
• Dual Exhaust (Y-PIPE)
• 6" Chrome Tips
• Vent Shades
• AVS Blackout Headlight Covers
• Rhino Sprayed-In Bedliner
• Flairside
• 20% Window Tint (Front 2 side windows)(Illegal)
• 11" 7% dark tint band on front (Illegal)
• Bugflector
  Pending
• 305/75/16 BFGoodwrench All Terain Tires (June 2001)
• 3" P.A. Body Lift (June 2001)

THE BEST TRUCKS ARE BUILT FORD TOUGH

 

Hey! My friend and I just got done installing his 3" body lift on his truck. He has a 98 he has 305 75 16s (goodyear) and it looks great! Maybe get a differnt tire. I am very very happy with the pro comps. and they make a 305. I will be getting pictures of his truck and I will post them for you. I also asked him about power loss with the 33s and he said he hadn't noticed any. He also has the 4.6l. On my old truck, I had a 4.6 with a 3.55 and 35s and it was just a dog. the 5.4l sure makes a huge difference. But like I said, he didn't notice any difference from the 31 to the 33. Another thing, he has the same rims as the ones you want. I will get some pics for you. Have a lifting day!

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00 f150 ext. cab 4x4 ORP w/5.4/auto, black! Tan buckets, expy center console, tinted windows, westin nerf bars, flowmaster 40 series, remote start/alarm/keyless entry, headlight/taillight covers, Lund wiper cowl, vent visors, tono cover
5" RCD lift, 3" body lift, 35" pro comp ats on eagle 589s

01 ZX2, foglights, cowprint seat covers, 12 disc cd changer. Air intake mod.
future mods: Tint on all windows (same as truck) and sunroof, new rims and tires.

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99 black f150 4x2 ext. cab sport w/4.6 V8. external mods. include:
3" body lift, 3.5" fabtech lift, airaid FIPK, JBA headers, Superchip headlight/taillight covers, wiper schroud, shadeblade, ventshade, bug deflector, bed liner, tonno cover, and custom duel exhaust out the sides with 3.5" chrome tips and NO muffler. Tires: Mickey Thompson Baja HP 35 12.50 17 internal mods. include:
Pioneer indash cdplayer, 2 12" subs, 400 watt amp, remote start, and aftermarket alarm
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[This message has been edited by christrucker (edited 05-24-2001).]

[This message has been edited by christrucker (edited 05-24-2001).]

 

Thanks Chris. Yeah I think I will be fine with the 33s. I have a friend with a CHEVY and he runs 33s with a 4.8 liter and he doesn't have any power loss at all. So all in all I think I will be fine and have one of the best looking trucks around! Don't u think so?

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My F-150

• 2001 XLT
• Toreador Red
• Extended Cab
• 4.6 Liter
• v8
• No Muffler (Illegal) NEW
• Dual Exhaust (Y-PIPE)
• 6" Chrome Tips
• Vent Shades
• AVS Blackout Headlight Covers
• Rhino Sprayed-In Bedliner
• Flairside
• 20% Window Tint (Front 2 side windows)(Illegal)
• 11" 7% dark tint band on front (Illegal)
• Bugflector
  Pending
• 295/75/16 BFGoodwrench All Terain Tires (June 2001)
• 3" P.A. Body Lift (June 2001)

THE BEST TRUCKS ARE BUILT FORD TOUGH