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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 01:37 AM
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So I recently had my lift installed on my 04 f150 2wd. I have the three inch body and the 6 inch fabtech. The lift does not clear the 37 inch tires very well and even after a good amount of trimming I wonder if I should put the spacer and add a leaf on. I guess this is because 2wds are not as tall as 4x4s? Another problem i have noticed is that the back is slightly lower than the front. So i was wondering what the perfect add a leaf and spacer combo would be. I do not mind a little rake but i would prefer the front to be level with or lower than the back. Another option i am thinking of would be to order the 2.75 inch spacer and the 1.5 inch shakcle and an add a leaf, but im not too sure what size add a leaf. Or would the 2.75 spacer make the 37s look small? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 07:55 AM
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What wheels did you go with? You are right, your 4x2 sits about 2 inches lower than a 4x4. I'd go with a 2 or 2.5 inch spacer up front.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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i agree....the 2" should do it.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 09:25 AM
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man what i would do to the chick in your sig, unless she is your wife then i would like to shake your hand.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 11:29 AM
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The Fabtech 6" lift on a 2WD more like a 4" lift since ur truck stock is 2" lower than a stock 4x4... I would add the 2.5" spacer and it should solve ur rubbing problem..
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 01:36 PM
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I'd go with the 2" spacer and a 2-1/2" AAL in the rear.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by wandell
What wheels did you go with? You are right, your 4x2 sits about 2 inches lower than a 4x4. I'd go with a 2 or 2.5 inch spacer up front.
I went with the 20 inch black moto metals

so if I go with the 2 inch spacer and 2.5 inch add a leaf will that have any great difference on the way my truck rides?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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may be a little rough with the AAL but should look good and will bring the back up a little more in the back like you want.
 
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