I have a 98' ext.cab STX. I put a set of "L" rims on and they look great. When backing up and turing hard left to park on a hill, the inside of front left rim scrapes on the lower control arm. Enough to leave peels of metal on the ground. Does anyone know of a fix?

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98' F-150STX Ext.Cb
K&N FIPK
99' "L" Rims
Pntd Hard tonneau
Many more......

 

have you done any suspension changes, like drop spindles or anything?
This is the first I have ever heard of Lightning wheels causing any problems.

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1999 F150 4x4 4.6V8 regcab/shortbed
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Bullet Cat Back, Superchip, K&N FIPK Intake.
Centerline Saber rims 17x8" with Firestone GTA 275/60hr-17 tires.
Alpine CDA-7845, ADS P640 Amp, Focal Poly Kevlar seperates.
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No suspension change. "YET" I think it is the bolt that is in the "looking at" right side of the control arm. It appears to be holding a brake line. If that is the problem can it be moved or just taken off? Thanks

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98' F-150STX Ext.Cb
K&N FIPK
99' "L" Rims
Pntd Hard tonneau
Many more......

 

You are correct. It's the brake line bracket. You have to bend the bracket back and file down the sharp edges on the bracket, especially the corner edge which is pointed out. It's an easy fix. You need to check your rims to make sure they aren't gouged to a point of being unsafe.

 

I forgot to mention that you also need to change the bolt holding the backet on to a round head bolt.

 

Thanks alot!! I will change it to a round head. Thanks again

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98' F-150STX Ext.Cb
K&N FIPK
99' "L" Rims
Pntd Hard tonneau
Many more......

 

yea I had the same problem. You also want to relocate the brake line braket to the inside of the control arm . . . very easy to do.

 

Guys,

Are you all saying that Lightning 18" wheels will fit on out standard F150s?

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Dunbarton "The Middle Aged Kid" '99 XLT SC SB 4x2 4.6 auto 3.55 ls The occasional Z-71 Eater! Wedgewood & Denim, SuperChipped, Airaid FIPK, HD electrical and cooling, power seat, Rhino Liner, Extang Classic tonneau cover, Mobil 1. Man, I got it all! (New Jersey)

 

Sure, a lot of people on this board have done the conversion.

 

Yup but just watch out on the front left brake line thought other than that no problem!

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98' F-150STX Ext.Cb
K&N FIPK
99' "L" Rims
Pntd Hard tonneau
Many more......