Hey folks, I have a 2005 F150 Super Crew 4x4 STX w/17" wheels. Budget constraints are allowing me to get new tires at this time. What is the biggest tire I can get to probably lift my truck a few inches and still keep the wheels. I don't even know if this is possible, but am trying to get some options/ideas. Lift kits are out of the question due to lack of tech knowhow and $$$. thanx, Dave

 

straight up, no modifications..33" with a leveling kit such as autospring or daystar...35"

 

Right. 33x12.50's stock, 35x12.50's with a 2 or 2.5 inch leveling kit.

 

Just how much work is it to install a leveling kit, I can follow directions, any special tools or skills needed? I am just getting into this whole idea of putting bigger tires on, just don't want to get in over my head. Bad enough my wife will have my head on a platter when she finds out my plans...is it something I could accomplish while she is at work? Kinda sneaky, I know....thanx Dave

 

if you've got some good mechanical knowledge, and a friend you can get it done in about an hour or two or take it to any reputable shop which does suspension work- they can do it in about an hour...if you look in your wheel well, you will see the spring, and at the top, a black cap...the leveling kit fits on top of the spring, underneath the cap

right under the largest black piece that kind of makes an upside down "U" you will see like a 1/4" thick piece of metal- thats the bottom edge of my autospring kit...

 

Here you go Dave, this thread helped me out in deciding to install the spacer myself. 1-2 hours is all it does take.

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If you want I have a 2.5" AS leveling kit brand new sitting in the box it came in. I am just looking to recover some of the money I spent on it so hit me up via email if you want. cvc14@aol.com