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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 09:46 AM
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I HAVE A 99 F-150 2WD. I CURRENTLY HAVE A LARGER RIM, 16X8, AND AM RUNNING A 275/70 R16. THE TRUCK CAME STOCK WITH THE 255/70 16, I UPGRADED FIRST TO A 265/75 16 THEN FINALLY TO THE 275/70 16. MY QUESTION IS THIS. I REALLY LIKE THE LOOK OF THE 285/75 16, CAN THAT SIZE FIT UNDER MY TRUCK?

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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 03:55 PM
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I have seen 285/75's on stock 4x2's but they look really stuffed. They will look a lot better if you lift the truck.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2004 | 02:25 PM
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THANKS WANDELL, WOULD HAVE REPLIED SOONER BUT I AM IN TAMPA, FL BEING HAMMERED BY THESE STORMS.

WITH REGARDS TO A LIFT WOULD A BODY OR SUSPENSION LIFT BE BETTER FOR A 2WD? I DO NOT NEED EXTRA GROUND CLEARANCE, AND IT'S MOSTLY FOR LOOKS ANYWAY. BESIDES, WITH THE PRICE TAG THAT COMES WITH A SUSPENSION LIFT I AM LEANING TOWARD A BODY LIFT. WHAT DOES YOUR EXPERIENCE SAY?
 
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Old Sep 27, 2004 | 04:04 PM
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If you are just going for looks, I'd say go with the body lift. It is cheaper and won't affect your ride.
 
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