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Old 09-03-2016, 10:33 AM
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Default Minimum Lift to fit LT315/70r17 Raptors?

I know there are myriad posts on fitment and I've browsed the fitment doc - so my apologies for asking again but....

I have acquired these tires/wheels from a family member. I would like to lift/level my 2014 F150 Screw 4x4 5.0 only enough to fit these.

What are my options? Can I get away with just a 1.5" level?

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2" should get you right there. I've got the same setup you're wanting to put on, except my wheels are the machined ones, same offset, same width.
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Thank you sir. 2" is what i had in my '05 but didn't have this big of tire.
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Just to be safe, I'd go with a 2". Originally, I had a 2" spacer when I first went with this combination, since, I've gone to Boss Coilovers. How you lift it shouldn't make any difference. I will tell you, I'm one of "those" guys that feels if you have to trim anything, the combination you chose, doesn't fit. I'm in the minority there, I know.
I've had zero rubbing, and no other problems with this setup.
Photos needed once you do it!!!
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Thanks John, that's what I've got to decide now. I used the spacer before but am thinking of upgrading shocks with something that will take care of it.
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I agree...a 2 inch would be the best to clear the 315's on your '14 truck. I used a 2-1/2" kit to clear the 315's on my '04 years ago. More room in the front on the 14's.


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With some minor trimming or just living with a little rubbing, you can get away with 1.5", i.ran them for a few days to.see if I liked that look or my oem wheels on 34s and 3/4" spacers
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Had my coilovers set at about 1-3/4" of lift when I put my Raptor wheels and tires on last year. Full lock going forward I would rub my WeatherTech mud flaps in the front so I had to trim those a little, and full lock reverse to the right I would hit the lower bumper valance a little so I had to trim that a little as well.


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Alright, I had the local shop put a 2" leveler on the front Thursday. I got the tires and wheels mounted yesterday and I am very pleasantly surprised at the look - not being my first choice for a wheel but getting a great deal on them with nearly brand new KOs.

EDIT: meant to mention not a sign of rubbing. Tech said it was close with the brakes but all good!


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Originally Posted by Fwrend
Alright, I had the local shop put a 2" leveler on the front Thursday. I got the tires and wheels mounted yesterday and I am very pleasantly surprised at the look - not being my first choice for a wheel but getting a great deal on them with nearly brand new KOs.

EDIT: meant to mention not a sign of rubbing. Tech said it was close with the brakes but all good!

Looks great...now for some speedometer correction if you haven't done it yet. My 315x70's were 6 mph off from the stock 32's I had.


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