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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 01:10 AM
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I wanna get a bit more height for bigger tires, 32's or 33's, dont want to go to big just have a more aggresive stance, buying to shocks and springs and an add a leaf should get me where I want to or should I go with a 4"?

I have 31x10.5R15's on it right now..

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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 01:30 AM
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ya for 33s you dont need the 4''. new taller coils and shocks and a block or add a leaf will look great!
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 01:42 AM
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Ive got 33x10.50r15 on stock wheels. No rub at all. Everything suspension is completely stock. I like the look. Go with 33x11.50 though, you still shouldnt need a levelit might rub a we bit, but not much. It still looks stock, but it still looks really mean at the same time and fills the fenders out nice. And i have flexed out off road with no problems. All bump stops wer touching and i was at a full left lock. If you dont want 33's, 32x11.50 will look absolutely amazing. I vote for that.
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 954x4
Ive got 33x10.50r15 on stock wheels. No rub at all. Everything suspension is completely stock. I like the look. Go with 33x11.50 though, you still shouldnt need a levelit might rub a we bit, but not much. It still looks stock, but it still looks really mean at the same time and fills the fenders out nice. And i have flexed out off road with no problems. All bump stops wer touching and i was at a full left lock. If you dont want 33's, 32x11.50 will look absolutely amazing. I vote for that.

you gotta have a lift if your using 33s, on my truck my wheel wells are only 33 inch's wide lol. id be rubbing everything everywhere all the time. and i got a leveling kit on. 31s you can fit with minor rubbing but not 33s, 32s you would see alot of rubbing also.
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by f150cam

you gotta have a lift if your using 33s, on my truck my wheel wells are only 33 inch's wide lol. id be rubbing everything everywhere all the time. and i got a leveling kit on. 31s you can fit with minor rubbing but not 33s, 32s you would see alot of rubbing also.
You can fit 33's with a leveling kit that's what they advertise anyway
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 11:55 AM
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I leveled mine and could fit some 33x12.50s without any trouble, as long as I get 15x10 wheels
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by f150cam

you gotta have a lift if your using 33s, on my truck my wheel wells are only 33 inch's wide lol. id be rubbing everything everywhere all the time. and i got a leveling kit on. 31s you can fit with minor rubbing but not 33s, 32s you would see alot of rubbing also.
I have no lift at all. Suspension is factory. I trimmed the lip of the valance where it wraps around the bumper. Thats it. Now that theyve worn down a little bit i bet it wouldnt have rubbed that. I still have front rake. And a factory block on the rear axle. Its either 1.5 or 2 inches. Extended cab springs are a little bit stiffer so the front sits a tad bit higher than a regular cab. I also have the 5.8 and about 350 lbs of tools in the back all the time. And when my tanks are full i still have no problems. Nice smooth ride. Heres pictures for proof. Check out my garage for more.
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 09:56 PM
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954x4, how noticeable, if at all was the decrease in gas mileage? those look really good.. might just be what i go with after my leveling kit!
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 02:13 AM
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I used to run 33 12.5 r15 and no rub with stock everything they were bf goodrich mud terrain
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 04:34 AM
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yea i dont get it lol. i just took 33" tires from a friend who just threw them out and it wasnt even close. oh well i cant have tires that fill 95% of the wheel wells for hauling reasons. i was about 2 days from a 3 inch body lift and bigger tires but came to the conclusion this truck isnt what i want to make into my toy.
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