Hi my helpful F150 owning brothers and sisters
I'm about to lift my truck, a two wheel drive 2001 F150 supercab, and was told by several places a six inch lift with my 35" TSLs would work fine.
Now I'm being told by another place, as well as reading another post in this message board that the 35s will rub the inner tire well because there just isnt enough clearance with a six inch suspension lift... ... and that I'll need an ADDITIONAL 3 inches of body lift to achieve the lift I want.
I use to have a 4x4 dodge ram 1500 with a four inch lift and 35s...never had a problem. Does anyone have any advice for me to avoid this extra lift?? Thanks alot!!!!

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Erica
2001 F150 xlt supercab, soon-to-be lifted six inches on suspension, three on body and 35" TSL tires. Mod's on everything so far.

 

I fit 33" on my 93' F-150 by only moving them bumper forward with spacers 2". I also installed a Rancho 4" lift later that gave me even more clearance. I think I could easily fit 35" under the wheel wells. The only problem may come under heavy compression they may bottom out. Just make sure your bump stops are located correctly.

Thomas

 

I didn't think there would be any problems either. I've always been meticulous at re-gearing my trucks after they've been lifted and making sure everything fits just the way it should. I can't seem to find anyone else with a 2001 F150 4x2 who has that size lift with 35s to compare it to.

 

I have the 6" RCD lift w/ 35`s and they fit just fine (just recentely added another 3")

Drop me a line if you have any ?`s

Ryan

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Lifted Ford Drivin..Cheap Beer Drinkin..Mullet Sportin...Slayer Shirt Wearin..Cops Watchin..County Fair Workin SOB Straight Outta Orange County!!!!!

 

this was 6" w/ 35`s..old pic =)

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Lifted Ford Drivin..Cheap Beer Drinkin..Mullet Sportin...Slayer Shirt Wearin..Cops Watchin..County Fair Workin SOB Straight Outta Orange County!!!!!



2001 5.4
6" RCD
3" PA
16" Weld w/ 35" BFG MT`s
Flowmaster 40 Seies
..blah blah blah

[This message has been edited by BlownF150 (edited 06-11-2001).]

 

What year is your truck, BlownF150? I'm starting to think it's because 2001 might be a little different. Also, is yours a 4x4? Mine's a simple 4x2...*sigh*.
By the way, nice email signature...LOL!

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Erica
2001 F150 xlt supercab, soon-to-be lifted six inches on suspension, three on body and 35" TSL tires. Mod's on everything so far.

 

Same truck..2001 2wd

I`m glad you like the sig, the f150 World guys were not as enthusiastic about it haha

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Lifted Ford Drivin..Cheap Beer Drinkin..Mullet Sportin...Slayer Shirt Wearin..Cops Watchin..County Fair Workin SOB Straight Outta Orange County!!!!!



2001 5.4
6" RCD
3" PA
16" Weld w/ 35" BFG MT`s
Flowmaster 40 Seies
..blah blah blah

 

Even today I saw an F150 that was at least a 2000, same thing, 2wd with a 6 inch and three inch combo... 35 bfg a/t's and it was BARELY missing the fender well. What about when you turn your wheel on quick turns? no rubbing at all? And do you still have the stock bumper on the front of it? Or is it shaved around the edges of the fender?

I totally dig the signature... hopefully they won't make you take it off... it's nice to know there is still humor in this world



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Erica
2001 F150 xlt supercab, soon-to-be lifted six inches on suspension, three on body and 35" TSL tires. Mod's on everything so far.

 

By the way, Ryan, Great truck! Mine's dark blue - almost black. I got the American Eagle baja style rims. Look almost like yours... very nice.


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Erica
2001 F150 xlt supercab, soon-to-be lifted six inches on suspension, three on body and 35" TSL tires. Mod's on everything so far.

 

PG shaved about 1" off the bottom corners of the bumper on each side..the plastic stuff if you want the technical term. Never rubs.

Thanks for the props and good luck w/ your truck!

Ryan

ps. what lift are you going w/?



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Lifted Ford Drivin..Cheap Beer Drinkin..Mullet Sportin...Slayer Shirt Wearin..Cops Watchin..County Fair Workin SOB Straight Outta Orange County!!!!!



2001 5.4
6" RCD
3" PA
16" Welds w/ 35" BFG MT`s
Flowmaster 40 Seies
..blah blah blah

 

2001 2wd 5.4l xlt. 6" rcd, 35" muds,
16.5"x9.75" eagle 589's. doesnt rub, looks killer, and i love it. can email pic if you want. let me know. r6racing@worldnet.att.net. mitch

 

Hey Blownf150, what is that bar that looks like a torsion bar trailing from under the front of your truck? I've never seen that on a 2wd. Who makes that?

 

They are strut braces. They run from the subframe to a cross member. Basically they help strengthen and stiffen the suspension.

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2000z71 7-8in Superlift 3/4 ton torsion bars, 3in PA body lift, CST rear dual shock kit w/ Rancho 9000s, 35in BF Muds and tons of other cool mods!

y2kboti

 

Who makes these strut braces? I've never seen them before either. They look cool!
Damon

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1998 F-150 XLT Supercab
http://www.f150world.com/imdamoninfla

 

Hows it goin' brew1891? Do you have a gallery yet? I do , but mine is at that "other site". The gallery address is in my sig. So if you see that truck around, say hi. Always like to talk to fellow F-150 owner's.
Damon

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1998 F-150 XLT Supercab
http://www.f150world.com/imdamoninfla