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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 06yz250f
for the 04-08 the standard backspacing for a lifted truck is around 4.5", i don't think you will find a 6" lift that will allow 5.5" backspacing.

Only way to get that to work is to track down a rancho 4" ASAP (they stopped making them recently) and bump it up to 6"


Most lifts (superlift 6" lift IIRC excluded) for the 04-08's are a full 6" drop which have the ability to bump to 8" later on
I have been told by Zone and RCX that I can use my 5.5" BS wheels with their kits. I also can probably use them on Fabtech as I talked to a guy who has a Fabtech lift with wheels that are +18mm offset (5.6"BS i think). It would be a tight fit and I am not going to chance anything so I am not sure yet. I just am not a huge fan of the RCX and Zone because they dont have a full 6" drop down bracket. RCX is 5-5.5" and the Zone is about the same. I just know that they both use the same drop down brackets for both the 4" and 6" kits.
 
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Old May 10, 2012 | 05:27 PM
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BDS 6" allows the reuse of stock 18's & 20's (which are near 6" BS). I am getting that kit next week, so don't personally know about clearance. I will be running 285/65 20's with no problems. Your wheels are about an inch wider, but I'm guessing would be ok.
 
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Old May 11, 2012 | 11:39 AM
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Im running a 6" skyjacker lift on my 06 2wd. I havent had any issues with it. I also bought the rear replacement hydroshocks for $30 when i got the lift.
 
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Old May 11, 2012 | 10:45 PM
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For future reference to anyone who searches for this:

The 6" BDS lift will easily clear 20x9 wheels with a 5.5" BS with a 295/65/20 Nitto Trail Grappler tire. I have plenty of room between the tire and knuckle and no rub on the inner fender since my wheels are tucked in the fender. I just put my kit on last weekend and love it.
 
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Old May 13, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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Here's the pictures...







 
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Old May 13, 2012 | 09:21 PM
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Did you make that grill or where did you get that, Its awesome.
 
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Old May 13, 2012 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by walkerfx4
Did you make that grill or where did you get that, Its awesome.
Thanks...I got it from a member on the other F150forum. He makes them out of steel. Took actual dimensions from the Raptor and CNC cut it. I just welded bolts on the back of it and then attached it to my billett grille with nuts and washers.
 
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