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Old May 4, 2011 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by mr7confused
so... front shocks are too short? do they need to be longer to accomidate for the extra 2 inches in height and that will help the rubbing?
Got bounce? Shocks should allow being forced down, then return to full extension. If they return, then drop again, they're pooched. Usually then allowing extra travel on compression stroke.
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Old May 5, 2011 | 08:55 AM
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I have wheel spacers on a 95 f150 with 35" tires no problems. I got mine off of ebay and they are great:

Here is a link to what they look like:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-...Q5fAccessories
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Old May 5, 2011 | 09:03 AM
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ah i have a L6 do you have a 5.0 v8? if so more engine=more sag in the front?
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Old May 5, 2011 | 10:01 AM
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Mine's at straight six, so that may shoot that theory down :/
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Old May 5, 2011 | 10:11 AM
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do wheel spacers allow more rocks and ground matter to ding up the rocker panels?
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Old May 5, 2011 | 10:22 AM
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If your tires stick out they do
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Old May 5, 2011 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by TheCollector
does the tires have sidewall treads? that could cause rubbing. missing full travel means the shocks have leaked over time and do not extend fully to support the frond end ofr the truck.
Springs support the truck, shocks keep it from bouncing.

I also had 31s on my stock height truck with no rubbing.
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Old May 5, 2011 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Just call me Sean
Springs support the truck, shocks keep it from bouncing.

I also had 31s on my stock height truck with no rubbing.
..and brakes are for people who can't steer!
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Old May 6, 2011 | 09:35 AM
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i have a 302 in mine and my shocks are pretty rusty so i mite need new shocks. but since im prolly gonna get a 6" suspension lift i'll prolly just wait to get the new shocks until i get my lift.

Will 35" tires rub on the radius arms with a 6inch lift?
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Old May 6, 2011 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by bdwhitetalhunt
i have a 302 in mine and my shocks are pretty rusty so i mite need new shocks. but since im prolly gonna get a 6" suspension lift i'll prolly just wait to get the new shocks until i get my lift.

Will 35" tires rub on the radius arms with a 6inch lift?
I know they will rub your wallet raw, every time you hit the gas station!
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