I was thinking about putting a fabtech 2" leveling kit on my 99 f-150 4x2, but I don't know what kind of tires to put on it. I want to wither put Goodyear Wrangler AT/S 285/75, ot BFG AT's 285/75. It will be able to fit 285's, but I don't know if that will work with my stock wheels. Oh, and those General Grabbers that Ford uses, they suck.

 

You should be able to fit 285/75r16's with out any problems. I'd say go with the BFG's for sure, I heard the Goodyears just plain suck. 285's on stock wheels will work just fine. If you get the lift, they will work perfectly, I didn't get a lift and I had to make a small mod. to a loom of wires that runs on the drivers side frame rail. But I saved $200 on the lift.

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2000 Silver F-150 XL Sport
Reg. Cab, Reg. Bed, 4.2L V6, 5-speed, 4x2

mods:
Tailgate lock, Generic bedliner, coyboy antenna ball
285/75r16 BFG AT ko (33.1x11.4)
Sony CD player, Blaunpunkt 5.25" speakers
Crimeguard alarm, Power locks

future:
1" coil spring spacer
new rims

dreaming:
true dual exhaust with flowmasters
RCD 5" lift, 315/75r16 Yokahama Geolander MT(34.9x12.6)
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Never let your schooling interfere with your education --Mark Twain

 

Thanks for the response. I was looking at your description, and I couldn't help but notice the 1" spacers and the true dual. I was going to put spacers in my coil springs, but I researched it and it really isn't supposed to be very good. They're supposed to make the ride a lot rougher, and it could tear up all of your arms. The true dual, you need to know an inspector because it's illegal. At least I know that in Texas it is. I was going to put the 2 chamber flowmaster on mine, but Ford said that it would void my warranty, so I decided to wait till the summer maybe. If you go to truckperformance.com there is really a lot of useful stuff there. A 2" leveling kit for $281! I thought it was a pretty good deal. Anyway, thanks a lot for the advice.
Thomas

 

Welcome to the board truklover!!

I've got true duals and it passed the inspection with flying colors. This was a guy who wouldn't inspect my truck because it had tint on the upper windshield(had to take it off) He was pretty picky,too. You were misinformed
about a muffler voiding the warranty,they can't do that legally. Unless they can prove it damaged the engine. Inform this dealer(and yourself) about the Magnuson act. This roughly states that they can't require you to use there replacement parts,unless they offer them free of charge.Enjoy the mods,,,,98

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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Stillen Quad light air dam, sweet!!
Euro taillights
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
[b]Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good
Viper alarm
On the way/wheels,tires, etc..etc.......
the monochromatic boogie is done,cool!.
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com

officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com

WOW,what a cool site!

FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
Had to take the picture out,it was way too out of date ,,,,98

[This message has been edited by 98SCREAMER (edited 01-19-2001).]

 

i would like to see some photo's. this is exactly what i had in mind, also wanted to add the 1" coil spacers.

 

Maybe I was misinformed about the true dual. I did however research spring spacers. I would highly advise against it. Every place that I went to to try and see how much it would cost for install., they told me they wouldn't even do it for liability reasons. Makes the springs tight, therefore making it very rough on your truck.
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1999 super cab
white with tan bottom
automatic
4.6L v8
WAAG grillguard
2 KC daylighters
vampire remote start combo alarm
steelhorse nerf bars
2 10" Cerwin Vega subs
pyramid 800w amp
4 pioneer 3 way 6x8's
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wants: 2 chamber flowmaster dual exhaust
fender flares
american racing atlas
2" fabtech suspension leveling kit

 

I'm waiting for the pictures to come in, I'll post them then. As for the spring spacers, I've heard different stories, I guess it's up to you to decide which one you believe. Some people get stiffer ride, some see no difference. I guess it depends on which ones you go with. About the true dual, There are two catalytic converters, one from each side of the engine, therefore, true dual exhast is leagal. you are modifying only from the cat back.

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2000 Silver F-150 XL Sport
Reg. Cab, Reg. Bed, 4.2L V6, 5-speed, 4x2

mods:
Tailgate lock, Generic bedliner, coyboy antenna ball
285/75r16 BFG AT ko (33.1x11.4)
Sony CD player, Blaunpunkt 5.25" speakers
Crimeguard alarm, Power locks

future:
1" coil spring spacer
new rims

dreaming:
true dual exhaust with flowmasters
RCD 5" lift, 315/75r16 Yokahama Geolander MT(34.9x12.6)
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Never let your schooling interfere with your education --Mark Twain

 

i believe r0land is correct. I have a true dual also. What i believe is illegal is not have the catalytic converters.
...hope this helps...


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-Brandon Warford
97 F150 4x4 Sport Brt. Red SuperCab
4.6l Triton V8
3.55LS
3" Performance Acc. Body Lift & lift lips
1-1.5" torsion bar adjust. so it sits level
Clear Corner Lenses
315/75R16 Yoko. Geolander MTs
American Racing Atlas 16x10
Pioneer 8000 3D series
Boston Acoustic 5x7s
Sony Xplode 4ch Amp
(2) 8" RF XLC Subs
True Dual Exhaust
--(2) Stage 3 Flows (Exits like the Lightning)
Custom 4x4 Sticker
Viper Alarm
FUTURE MODS:
4.56 gears
Repaint around Headlights where clearcoat is coming off >=(
Possibly a Manik Brush Guard and Roll Bar--we'll see
Thats about it for now!
Killintime4fun@aol.com
"THROUGH the river and OVER the woods to grandmother's house we go."

"...the road curves to the right and there are a lot of signs that say you cannot turn left...TURN LEFT."

[This message has been edited by BigBadRedLiftedFordMan (edited 01-20-2001).]