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Old 11-18-2009, 06:24 PM   #1
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Will 37X13.50's fit a 2008 f150 super crew with just a 6in suspension or would i have to get a body lift.

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Old 11-18-2009, 06:27 PM   #2
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well ive heard they will but not sure idk why not anything is possible your going with nitto mud grapplers i presume or toyo open countrys?
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Yes if you never take it off road but then what's the point. You will want a 8" lift to go off road. I have approximately a 7" lift and had to trim the front bumper corners. There are two problems with those tires, which I have btw. The diameter is larger then the wheel well. The width requires bumper trimming for clearance. Going off road you will rub even when strait if going over bumps and holes as said previously the tire diameter is larger then the openning.

I added a leaf on the rear but I still think I should be at 8" for them. You can try 37x12.5's which may work out but I have not used that size but that's what is recomended with the 8" lifts.

Anyhow, if you want to have fun then get 35's. If you want more hight get 37x12 and if you really want the 13.5's which do make the truck handle on turns then you may need the body lift. I have the Toyo's and will buy them again, but smaller size.
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Yes if you never take it off road but then what's the point. You will want a 8" lift to go off road. I have approximately a 7" lift and had to trim the front bumper corners. There are two problems with those tires, which I have btw. The diameter is larger then the wheel well. The width requires bumper trimming for clearance. Going off road you will rub even when strait if going over bumps and holes as said previously the tire diameter is larger then the openning.

I added a leaf on the rear but I still think I should be at 8" for them. You can try 37x12.5's which may work out but I have not used that size but that's what is recomended with the 8" lifts.

Anyhow, if you want to have fun then get 35's. If you want more hight get 37x12 and if you really want the 13.5's which do make the truck handle on turns then you may need the body lift. I have the Toyo's and will buy them again, but smaller size.
Well said.. I mean you can run 37s and not have a problem if you don't take it offroad.. If you do go offroad I believe you will have some serious problems. Rubbing and possibly destroying your fenders.

Run 35s and you'll be fine. If your truck is a road queen and want 37s for looks, go for it.
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I definatley am going to be going offroad. Ive only found 1 8in suspenion lift by Rize and its a little more than i want to spend. But if i get a 6in susp and 2in body i should be able to fit the 37X13.50 without any rubbing or trimming?
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I like the Rize looks but have no experience with them. They actually recomend the 37x12.5 and I beleive the reason being is clearance when turning. On level ground with the front fender trimmed I have about 1/4" clearance with 13.5" so another 1" in hight should give it off road clearance.

It is possible to do both a suspension and body lift but most places won't install both being scared of liability issues.

You can go real expensive like adding coilovers to the front and doing Deaver rear springs instead of replacing the blocks. You can also add total chaos uniball's to the front.

If you have to pay for the install the Rize may be a cheaper route. If you can do the body lift yourself then 6" may be cheapest.

I have never received any off road feedback from the guys that have done both lifts together. Oh yeah my Toyo's set me back a few grand. Check out the price difference between 35x12 & 37x13.5
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Im still kinda torn between the toyos and nittos the toyo is more expensive in 22's but i think they will be a longer lasting tire. But the nitto will be a few bucks cheaper
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the nittos last long if you keep them balanced and your truck aligned DONT ROTATE ANY TIRE UNLESS YOUR TRUCK WAS OUT OF ALLIGNMENT AND YOU HAVE SCALLOPED TIRES makes them wear faster the toyos are nice im getting them next 35x12.50r18 i have the mud grapplers they are loud and look good but thats about it take my advice dont rotate unless really need to discount and places like that say every 5k but thats wrong makes them wear faster which in turn makes them more money decreased tire mileage
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Thats interesting blackbeast, good to know! I want to get the most out of my terra grapplers. My dad got 60,000 out of his dura grapplers, rotated them like once i think.
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