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Old 05-28-2009, 09:09 PM
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I know there are alot of threads about leveling kits but i cant seem to find what i need???? i have a 2004 xlt SCREW 2wD... i recently bought HBS's 3" leveling kit. I havent installed them yet waitin til i get some new tires.. Can i fit 325/60/18 with that 3" lev. kit?
or should i just go with 305/65/18?

im thinkin of gettin the NITTO terra grapplers or BFG all terrains?? any opinions would be greatly app... thanks
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I'm glad I spent the time to make this thread and sticky it for people to totally ignore it.

https://www.f150forum.com/f4/tire-wheel-fitment-guide-04-08-a-24510/
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first of all i appalogized for asking another question about a leveling kit, but i did not see any specs about a 3" lev. kit... your sticky thread says 2" and above...... i was curious if anyone was running a 3" lev kit.... SORRY to BUG YOU
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3" kits cause way to much stress on the front end and it's components. Most people stay with kits that are smaller than 2.5 inches because of that reason.
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that wasn't my question???? were talking about a .5 inch.. cant be that much stress on a .5" difference
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Originally Posted by Wadiz
that wasn't my question???? were talking about a .5 inch.. cant be that much stress on a .5" difference
you would be surprised bud
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Originally Posted by Wadiz
that wasn't my question???? were talking about a .5 inch.. cant be that much stress on a .5" difference
There are many people on this forum who have been there, done this and regretted it later. I would heed their warning but ultimately it is your truck. Yes the .5” makes a big difference.
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I have 315/70/17 BFG all terrains on an 06 STX 2wd with a 3 in leveling kit. It rubs a little but that doesnt bother me. I would go with the BFG all terrains. they last longer and are more aggressive. The 325/60/18 may rub a little because of the width. but you could run either one of those sizes.
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well he has a 2wd so there is less stress involved as far as the cvs being at weird angles.
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Originally Posted by crimsontide
I have 315/70/17 BFG all terrains on an 06 STX 2wd with a 3 in leveling kit. It rubs a little but that doesnt bother me. I would go with the BFG all terrains. they last longer and are more aggressive. The 325/60/18 may rub a little because of the width. but you could run either one of those sizes.

315?? thats in between a 33" and 35" right?

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