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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 12:15 PM
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I have an 88 F150 4x4 4.9l 4 speed. I am getting parts together to swap both axles. So far I have a HP Dana 44 and 9" out of a 77 F150, along with the radius arms, panhard bar, and 4" lift coil springs. I plan to get some 2" urethane coil spacers(leveling kit) to provide 6" total front lift, then get some 6" springs for the rear, along with a 3" body lift. I want to run 38x12.5 swamper TSL's. What radius arm drop brackets should I use? What about the steering, how should I set it up? Will 6" suspension + 3" body be enough to run 38's?

Oh yeah, the axles have 3.50 gears and the 9" has a trac-loc.

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Joe
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 12:34 PM
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Look up rough country they sell the drop kits you need. You may clear 38s okay. But it may rub
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 02:10 PM
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my buddies truck with a 6" lift cleared 39's. add the body lift and you will be golden for 38's
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 02:17 PM
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mine is 6 and 3 lift with 38s no rubbing little bit of bumper trim
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 04:18 PM
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Thanks for the responses. What about some 39.5 swamper TSL's? Think they would fit?
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by thewhitemule
Thanks for the responses. What about some 39.5 swamper TSL's? Think they would fit?
not sure if they sell/make em for these but if possible a 1 inch coil spacer would probably make them clear no problem
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