Just ordered a 6" rough country lift kit and wondering if it will clear 37's or if it needs a few more mods to do so
The truck is a 2008 F150 Lariat 4x4

 

theres a couple more factors involved including backspacing and width of the 37" tire you wish to run, but for the most part i would say your going to need at least a 2" level to be able to clear those. and even then you may need to do some trimming.

otherwise the guys who run 37's typically have an 8" lift kit. give it a little bit longer. youll get more answers from guys who have known these trucks for many years. they will steer you in the right direction.

 

I know the backspacing on the set i was looking at is 5.47 and the offset is 12 the tires are bfg mud terrains and the width is 12.5

 

I'm running 38x15.50 on a 8" lift with no scrubbing. You could run 37s but be careful with offset and back spacing. It's possible but I'd get the level on top for 8" total

 

could I just crank up the torsion bars?
I just have to be careful with stiff suspension

 

Wheels with 5.47 BS will not work w/ that lift.

they require 4.5" of backspacing...


Your truck has no torsion bars.

 

I guess I'll be stacking a leveling kit then
would that work?

 

No, you cannot use a spacer with that kit. You need adjustable bilsteins to acheive the 2" extra.

You need to figure out the wheel situation as well still

 

well in that case I'm probably going to have to downgrade to 35s
also I've found a set of 36" and 35" of the same rim and tire just in the smaller size would the 36" fit or should I just play it say and stick with 35?
and I don't think I need to regear with the smaller tires either

 

Regearing is optional. It's never required but it's a nice choice if you have the extra money due to the loss of power you'll feel. And yes you'll feel it even with 35s. And yes you should be fine with 36's but it all depends on wheel choice.

 

the lift is 6" rough country and the wheels are 17" ballistic jester 12 offset 5.47 back spacing and the tires are 36/12.50/17

 

for the 3rd time the wheels will not work

 

he can run that wheel














he just needs 2in spacers

 

he said you can't put spacers on this kit I'm just going to stick with the 35s

 

wheel spacers, they bolt onto the studs where your wheels go. then your wheels bolt onto that.