Hello, new memeber here. Just bought a 97 F150 XLT reg Cab 4X4 WITHOUT the ORP, I found it very hard to find one with so I opted for one without. Now I am ready to make it look similar if not better then teh ORP. I want to make it look a little beefier, I do not want something as high as a 4" lift. SO my question is: How large of tires can I put on my truck without them hitting the wheel wells? I want the truck to sit up a bit higher also. I was thinking something along the lines of a 285/75/16? Even getting something as simply as a 2" lift I would not mind but can I even find one? WOuld I be better off just buying some secondhand ORP tires and rims and bolt them on? PLEASE HELP. Thanks

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97 F150 XLT Reg Cab 4X4 5spd

 

Valerossi,

I have the ORP and decided I didn't care for the 17" wheels, (mainly because of tire availability) I went to the local shop and traded them for '99 16" Aluminium wheels and 285/75/16 A/T's . It looks good. I have had no problems with this setup.

As for a 2" lift, I haven't seen anything. One thing you could do is add a leaf to the rear and crank the torsion bars up a bit. That'll probably give you the (stance) look you want at a minimal price. Someone on here has done this. Coupled with the 285's or even 305's this would look pretty beefy at minimal effort.

Happy 4 wheelin!

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'98 F150 4X4 ExtCab Flareside ORP. Current Mods: Billet Grille, K&N Filter, Spray-in Bedliner, 285-75-16 BFG A/T's, Removed 4X4 Stickers, True Dual exh.

 

This is where I saw the extra spring idea. I'm sure RED-ONE would shed some light if needed.
https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/000239.html

 

I finally got my 285/75/r16 BFG Mud Terrains put on my truck. Compared to the original LT245/75/r16, they look awesome! Clearance isn't a problem. I hope to test them out soon. I've got the plastic mud flaps, only applicable with flaresides, and they come as close as 1/2" when turned all the way in. But that's as close as they'll come, even when the suspension is compressing. You can probably get a 4" suspension lift, but I wouldn't go with a 2" body lift. I'd go with at least 4" also.

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a.k.a. flareside @ BON site (non-supporter of his beliefs)
'98 F-150 XLT Reg. Cab Flareside 4x4, Black, 5.4l, 3.55LS, tow package, 285/75/r16 Mud Terrain BFG's,K&N, GTS headlight covers, Alpine changer w/FM mod, Clifford alarm system w/keyless entry & starter disable // Future considerations: Bed mat, tonneau cover, 4" suspension lift.

 

Just so everyone knows that it can be done, I have a 4x2 at stock height w- 16x8 Epic Lakota wheels (chrome version of American Racing Atlas, AR makes Epic) and 285-75-16 tires. They do not rub lock to lock or hit the mud flaps on my flareside. The look is of a 4x4 on a 4x2.


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1998 F-150 SC Flareside 4.6 Wht/Grey Auto
Additions: Line-X 8-31-99
3.73:1 Pro Auburn, Custom made cold air induction system, Flowmaster exhaust, N2O (when needed)
Epic Lakota Chrome wheels and 285-75-16 tires.

 

A stock 4x4 can run 33x12.5x16's without a lift. As far as a 2" lift, you can get a 2" body lift from Performance Products

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98 F150 2WD,Bright Red, Regular Cab, 4.2, 3.55, 5 Speed, Superchip, 2 Superchip Decals (I Think They Add 5 HP Each), 3 Inch Bullseye Lift Spindles, Manik Grill Guard,Nerf Bars, Vent Visors,Air Box Mod, Fog Lights Mounted In Front Air Dam ,2 Kc DayLighters, Back Up Lights, Alpine CD Player, 2 Kenwood Amps, 10 Inch MTX Blue Thunder SubWoofer, Tinted Windows. And Coming Soon: 3 Inch Body Lift Kit, 16.5 x 9.75 American Racing Baja Wheels Wrapped With 35x12.5x16.5 BFG All Terrains

Pics @ <A HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/la2/ccla
" TARGET=_blank>http://www.angelfire.com/la2/ccla
</A>

 

TJohnston~
Hey, do you have a picture of your truck?

***JaSoN***

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Oxford White 1998 F-150 STX, reg. cab, flareside, 4.2, auto, 3.55s, tint, Prestige alarm, Bel radar detector, Pioneer CD player, 4 Polk 5x7's, Stull billet grille and bumper insert, Flowmaster exhaust, K&N airfilter, V-Tech Tailight Covers(painted to match truck) Clear Corner Lenses FUTURE MODS: To be completed by the end of december: 2in shackles, Billet Oval Mirror(featured in the online store), Steeda Emblems, Steeda Pedal Covers, 2 10 in Kicker subs, and a 600 watt Profile amp. GIG'EM AGGIES

 

J_Rock
I don't have any way to post a pic of my truck as my internet access is at work and we don't have a scanner or dig camera. I am hoping that I can post some pics sooner or later as a few people have asked to see the big tired 4x2.
Sorry for the inconvience
T

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1998 F-150 SC Flareside 4.6 Wht/Grey Auto
Additions: Line-X 8-31-99
3.73:1 Pro Auburn, Custom made cold air induction system, Flowmaster exhaust, N2O (when needed)
Epic Lakota Chrome wheels and 285-75-16 tires.