2wd lift
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From: Clearwater, FL
Originally Posted by eej711
You can fit a 35" on a 2wd but if you hit a large bump or go offroad at all you will rub and could easily damage your truck. Just because you can "visibly" put 35s on does not mean it will work and be ok. The reason a 4X4 can fit them is because they are already 2" higher than a 2wd from stock. Put a 2" level on a 2wd and it is the height of a stock 4X4 in the front, hence why a stock 4X4 can fit 33s safely and a 2wd with a 2" level can.
is that nascar approved?
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From: miami florida
Originally Posted by Dream-tx
35's have never been recommended for 2wd, I just put the rancho quick lift on mine and added a 1" daystar boost on top of them, and lift shackles in rear. Topped off with 33's general grabber red letters. No need for any bigger, if you feel you need to go bigger, than go buy a 4wd that can handle them.
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From: Texas
Originally Posted by amick218
I fit 33's fine, 2wd no level yet. It rubs only slightly when going a full lock uturn. Really depends on your rims, if I had 33s on my stocks I would def rub more but I have a,large offset, tires go out about 3" past wheel wells.
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From: Clearwater, FL
Originally Posted by eej711
Do you have room in the front to flex without damaging anything? If you don't do anything off road then I guess it should work if done right but definitely stay on pavement
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From: Kyle, TX
Originally Posted by southernstyle
Why cant a 2wd "handle" 35's with the proper lift? They have the same axle, and the only weaker component is the spindles, which if you apply the proper lift for 35's, are upgraded to a heavier duty spindle anyways. I disagree that they cannot handle them, but do think it must be done correctly
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From: miami florida
Agreed on the re gear, but a proper suspension lift doesn't add any stress; however the easier (and cheaper) route would be to do a small susp. Lift with a small body to get the same look 
. A susp. Lift that allows for 35's (properly) is quite pricey 
. A susp. Lift that allows for 35's (properly) is quite pricey
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From: Phoenix Arizona
You guys all make me laugh. YES you can put 35's on a 2wd with only a leveling kit still have room to flex. I have a 3" front 2" rear Rough Country level and I'm running 35/12.50/17 Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ's. Yes you will have to trim a little. Nothing visually noticeable to anyone but you. And I would like to add that I've been running the 3" for two years and no front end damage. Quit giving advice on what you guys have heard through the grapevine and not actually experienced. Thank you FORD for building us a real truck, the days of 35's without a susp lift are over. Sorry CHEVY, you're still scratchin your head on that one. We can run them all day!
