I own a 2005 f150 with a 6" fabtech lift. I need new tires and I wanna go bigger. I don't see the point in paying another $1500 for new 35s when I really want 37s. So my question is how bad would it be to run 37x13.50x20 Super Swamper M16s if I added a 2.5-3" leveling kit? I know how bad the angles are and what kind of wear it can cause to ball joints, cv's etc. so please don't lecture me on that. And I know it would be better to run a 3" body but I can't afford it right now. All I want to know is if they will clear. I'd like to avoid getting 37x12.50(too narrow for my taste) but if they would really be that much better I might consider it. Thanks. Oh and my rims have a 4.5" backspacing. (XD SPYS)

 

I'm running 6" procomp with 2.5" spacer. I know you don't want to be lectured, but take my advice and buy the Bilsteins. According to everyone on here they seem to cause less stress to the ball joints. You can go to my profile and look in my latest album that shows pictures of my Ball Joints, CV's, Pinion angle, etc.

Now to answer your question, YES they will fit. I'm running a 22x11 wheel with -25 offset. My tires are 37x12.5 and the closest I come to rubbing is 1-1/2" so I could still fit the Toyo's which are a little wider than the Kumho's. If you go with a 10" wide wheel and a higher offset tahn you'll probably have even more room than I do.

 

Alright that sounds good. I called some dumba** at bilstein the other day and they were saying they don't make a shock like that for my truck. But i'm still leaning towards the spacer because its cheaper and I can remove it later and get a body lift. Its only temporary because I offroad a lot.

And I've already seen your truck. I saw your truck the other day and I s**t my pants haha. I love the way your truck looks. Its part of the reason I want to go with this setup. Do you have any extra lift for the rear end? or is it just from the 6" procomp?

 

Since you offroad alot you may want to get the Bilsteins. Reason being is because your UCA's will be close to the spacer. I know when I jack my front end up the UPC's are touching my spacers. Not saying it will cause any issues, but you never know.

Thanks. As of yesterday the only thing I have of the Procomp lift in the rear are the U-bolts and brake line bracket. lol I switched to the Tuff Country 5" block. Also have the 2" AAL and the shim kit. I didn't care for the stacked blocks that Procomp used. The Procomp stacked with the factory block was 4.5". I got another 1/2" with the Tuff Country one.

 

you have a fabtech so i dont think bilstein makes a shock that will fit your lift, leveling kit would be your best bet or coilovers

 

heres an easier way to look at it. go to rizes website. see what an 8 inch will clear. and theres your answer. its as simple as that. if you know about the ball joint angles and what not posting here to see if it would fit is pointless.