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Old 02-10-2014, 11:33 PM
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Alright let the debate begin, what does everyone think of me running 37" military tires on my 1994 f150 with a 300 now that it has a 6in lift?

I'm pretty sure it will clear the 37s but not entirely sure and I really don't give a sh$t that it's going to be slow as it's my town/hunting rig.

Oh and here's a pic of my rig with 31s on it right now

Any thoughts on clearance or whatever?
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Old 02-10-2014, 11:39 PM
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37 may not be enough. Remember... The larger the tire... The larger your unit is.
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I was wanting to do the same thing to my 93 5.0 302. they should fit maybe with a little rubbing is what im guessing
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Get rid of that horrible Cali lean first lol
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Get rid of that horrible Cali lean first lol
It's probably settled by now. I won't see it until July when I get back.

If it hasn't I'll put a lift shackle on the rear to lift it 2in
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IMO:

Get the tires before you lift your truck.

Id stick with 35's if I were you. Truck looks nice btw! You might regret putting 37's and a lift, on a truck with the 300 I6. You'll have a hard time getting over 70mph. My buddy had a 90 f150 with the 300, he put a 4 in lift and 33's and he couldn't make it over 85 mph
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Looking good! I have the same year F150. What brand are those aftermarket headlights?
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go 35s man. a 6in lift and 35s give these trucks a mean stance. but you are going to want to regear your axles at some point. that's going to be putting a lot of stress on your motor. some say you don't have to but if your wanting to do it the right way and want your truck to last I would regear.
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Originally Posted by flareside crazy
go 35s man. a 6in lift and 35s give these trucks a mean stance. but you are going to want to regear your axles at some point. that's going to be putting a lot of stress on your motor. some say you don't have to but if your wanting to do it the right way and want your truck to last I would regear.
Yes, a lift and oversized tires and a 4.9 I6 = must do a regear
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I appreciate the compliments and yea a regear at some point is gonna be needed for the highway.

Because I am not driving it on the highway I'm probably gonna go 37" good years with chrome 16.5in wheel.


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