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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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6 inch susp. + 3 in. body?

alright..i have a 98' 4x4 f150 Ecab.and recently just got a 6 inch fabtech susp. lift with 35's...and now of course i am wanting to go bigger..and i was wondering how 37's would look after adding a 3 inch body..and also would i need regearing?
 
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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It would look sweet and you will need to regear.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 01:54 PM
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hey i was thinking about the same setup i have a 2005 f-150, with a 3 inch body lift. i am probaly going to go with the 6inc super lift. i also would like to know what type of gears i would need to push 37's
 
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 01:57 PM
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I'd say at least 4.56's to push those 37's. Ive heard people using 4.88's as well but personally Id go with 4.56 for 37" tires
 
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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I would go with 4.88 for 37s
 
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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4.88s. .
 
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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I agree. I'd go with 37's and 4.88's.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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Another vote for 4.88's
 
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 07:07 PM
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4:88.........
 
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 07:56 AM
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Sorry to highjack, but would 4.88's put you back to stock with 38's???
 
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 08:47 AM
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I have 488s on mine with 35s and i love it. Go with the 488s.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Skrewd
Sorry to highjack, but would 4.88's put you back to stock with 38's???
closest we can get at least
 
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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How is the 3.88 for Highway cruising??
 
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