Topic Sponsor
2004 - 2008 Ford F150 General discussion on the 2004 - 2008 Ford F150 truck.

Best way to get a little more lift?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-20-2014, 11:02 AM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Brady_bot's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: California
Posts: 108
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default Best way to get a little more lift?

Hey guys, yesterday my buddy and I threw on my new tires and wheels on my 2004 xlt supercab. I've got a 4" pro comp suspension lift and previously had 315/70/17 bfg at's. Yesterday I put on some 35/12.5/20 nitto trail grapplers and as I sort of assumed, they rub, even though the bfg's don't. What's the best way to get a little higher to clear the damn things, new shocks, a 2" body lift..? Kind of at a loss as to what to do now, was just praying they didn't rub and they do. Already trimmed a little for my previous tires, however these rub in reverse while turning at a slight angle (not at full lock). Help??

Last edited by Brady_bot; 04-20-2014 at 11:22 AM.
Old 04-20-2014, 11:10 AM
  #2  
Member
 
The batman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 47
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Just put a body lift on it, I'd say 2 inch will be good and be tasteful.
Old 04-20-2014, 12:54 PM
  #3  
Mark
iTrader: (1)
 
techrep's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Va. Beach, VA.
Posts: 36,870
Received 2,417 Likes on 2,118 Posts

Default

you went from 17 inch wheels to 20's... what offset and back spacing did you go with on the 20's... the 4 inch lift is plenty of room for 35's..
Old 04-20-2014, 02:43 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Brady_bot's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: California
Posts: 108
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

The guys I bought the wheels from only had -24 offset in stock on the wheels I wanted, didn't want to wait another month or two for them. Not sure what the back spacing is to be honest.
Old 04-21-2014, 12:30 AM
  #5  
Senior Member
 
Golferguy667's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Colorado Springs CO
Posts: 321
Received 26 Likes on 25 Posts
Default

Your probably rubbing here. Nothing to do but change offset or tire size.
Attached Thumbnails Best way to get a little more lift?-image-2996216946.jpg  
Old 04-21-2014, 08:36 AM
  #6  
Senior Member
 
Bigbucks243's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Northeast, MS
Posts: 677
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 11 Posts
Default

Put a level kit on top of your existing 4 inch kit
Old 04-21-2014, 09:18 AM
  #7  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Brady_bot's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: California
Posts: 108
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Golferguy- that's where it is rubbing, but it hardly touches. Will a level or body lift help that out or am I a lost cause.
Old 04-21-2014, 10:05 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
 
Golferguy667's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Colorado Springs CO
Posts: 321
Received 26 Likes on 25 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Brady_bot
Golferguy- that's where it is rubbing, but it hardly touches. Will a level or body lift help that out or am I a lost cause.
That's where mine used to touch as well. If your not trying to dump more $$$ into it, go full lock in reverse till the tread wears down some. Or add lift my friend
The following users liked this post:
Brady_bot (04-22-2014)
Old 04-21-2014, 11:31 PM
  #9  
Senior Member
 
brnr17's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: WI
Posts: 675
Received 64 Likes on 50 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Golferguy667
That's where mine used to touch as well. If your not trying to dump more $$$ into it, go full lock in reverse till the tread wears down some. Or add lift my friend
probably be quicker to light up the rears a few times then rotate backs to front eh



Quick Reply: Best way to get a little more lift?



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:02 PM.