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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 05:38 PM
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What do i need to clear 33's

I have a 98 f150 with a leveling kit but really want to put some 33's and some different wheels... what size lift if anything do i need
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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check the search engine out...but most of the f150s come factory with 32 inch tires
so you shouldnt have any problem fitting a 33. just read up on your offsets/backspacing on your wheels to get the look you want. negative offset pushes the wheels out .positive offset stays in closer to the truck. good luck, there are a lot of nice trucks on here to check out and see what exactly you were looking for
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 06:01 PM
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are you 2wd or 4wd?

stock wheels or aftermarket wheels?

if aftermarket wheels what are the specs on them? (width and backspacing specifically)

once you answer those you will get a correct answer.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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I'm assuming 2wd since he said leveling kit, unless he has those god awful aftermarket keys.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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I have 35's with a 3" body lift and no rub at all.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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I have 35's with a 3" body lift and no rub at all.
You must be 4x4 then, there's no way you could do it on a 2wd.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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You must be 4x4 then, there's no way you could do it on a 2wd.
x2. a BL and cranked bars you can run 37s. on a 2wd ud need atleast 8in to run 37s.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 09:23 PM
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And that's with trimming. If the op is going with aftermarket wheels, it's a safe bet he'll need a minimum of 3" to clear 33's with possible minor trimming. See my sig for more info.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 09:28 PM
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'collins, I am selling my fabtech 7.5in lift if your interested, just send me a PM
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 09:36 PM
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Just need to have 4wd. My truck has 33x12.5 and is 100% stock suspension.

 
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 09:39 PM
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Your truck is also a complete different bodystyle and suspension style....
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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and 4wd....
 
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 10:04 AM
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mine is 4wd.... just want to get some 33's to look a little tougher look and want to still tow my drag car.... also was wondering if a edge or gryphon would help out on towing my car...
 
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 11:12 AM
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Wait your 4x4 and can't clear 33's?? You definitely should be able too. And by leveling kit did you just crank the torsion bars or did you get aftermarket?
 
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 11:14 AM
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You should be able to clear 33's stock. With the front leveled there should be zero issues, even with aftermarket wheels.
 
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