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Old May 11, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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I know this is on here somewhere and I apologize for asking again but i can't find it so. Can I fit 31" tires on a stock '88 F150 2wd or do I have to level/lift it at all?

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Old May 11, 2009 | 10:47 PM
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31's shouldnt be a problem at all. You should be able to go up to 33's on stock truck. Mine came with 31's on it from previous owner stock(absolutley no problems). Our trucks are pretty much the same.
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Old May 12, 2009 | 02:52 AM
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my 2wd 96 has 31x10.5's on it and they rubbed a tiny bit when i would do like a hard u-turn but nothin 2 worry about, however i deff couldnt have fit 33's on mine. i did level it out now and they don't rub whatsoever so now i'm lookin to upgrade to bigger tires
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Old May 12, 2009 | 09:06 AM
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I have 31s on my truck and my truck is stock height, a little rub, only when u turn real hard
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Old May 12, 2009 | 04:35 PM
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My 89 Bronco came stock with 31's. They rub a little when you turn the wheel all the way to either side.
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Old May 12, 2009 | 06:13 PM
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88 2wd, 31x10,5" rear is even lowered. Rubs a little up front when turning all the way
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Old May 12, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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Thanks for your help, and even though i don't need it, does anyone know where I could get a leveling kit for not to much.

Mike
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Old May 12, 2009 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by '88F150CountryBoy
Thanks for your help, and even though i don't need it, does anyone know where I could get a leveling kit for not to much.

Mike

Fat Bobs Garage has descent prices. But before you order, look and see what size bolt is holding the front spring down because you probably need bolt extensions. I would call and verify the size of the bolt that supposed to come with kit. From experiece, I ordered mine and everything seemed cosher until I got it apart and guess what, the 3/4 bolt ext wont fit on mine since its a 5/8 bolt. Im trying to get it corrected now.
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Old May 13, 2009 | 12:00 AM
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Oyeah I forgot to throw this in. If you put larger tires than whats stock on our trucks then they will rub a little on the radius arms at full lock when steering. It doesnt hurt anything, you get used to how far you can turn until they rub. When they talk about rubbing 31's or 33's thats what they are talkin about not on the body.
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Old May 13, 2009 | 12:05 AM
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I have 31s on the front and they don't rub at all.
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