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Oct 15, 2013 | 08:19 PM

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connorcovington

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connorcovington- just yesterday I mounted some 35x12.5x17 on stock rims. they are really close to the upper ball joint and hit the front of the upper control arm when turning sharp. im gonna order wheel spacers to eliminate this issue. I wish we knew this ahead of time. but it looks great and will look better with the spacers

I've considered doing spacers and 35s but I tow up to 6000 lbs every now and then (probably twice a month) and spacers concern me. Would they be okay while towing?

Oct 15, 2013 | 10:28 PM

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I just put a set of Mud Grapplers on for hunting season and the side lugs rubbed the upper a arm...so I cut out the side lugs to make enough clearance.

Oct 15, 2013 | 10:50 PM

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I just put a set of Mud Grapplers on for hunting season and the side lugs rubbed the upper a arm...so I cut out the side lugs to make enough clearance.

so what are you going to do when you rotate the tires? this just seems like an awful idea...

Oct 15, 2013 | 11:03 PM

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What size spacer will make it so they don't rub? just wondering what size you plan to order. I am going to put a set of 315/70/17's on my leveled 06 F150.

Oct 15, 2013 | 11:08 PM

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What size spacer will make it so they don't rub? just wondering what size you plan to order. I am going to put a set of 315/70/17's on my leveled 06 F150.

I'm deciding between 295/79/18s or 35/12.50/18s probably still gonna go 35s and maybe 1.5 inch wheel spacers. I don't mind trimming inner fender just don't want it rubbing control arms

Oct 17, 2013 | 05:16 PM

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Will a 1.5" wheel spacer put too much pressure on the CV axles on a 4wd though?

Oct 17, 2013 | 05:49 PM

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Oct 18, 2013 | 12:33 PM

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I just put 35/12/50/18s on my 05. They are Atturo Trail Blades kinda look like the Nitto trail grapplers. I havent drove it offraod any but as far as i can tell no rubbing issues. I have a rough country 2.5'' leveling kit also.

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Oct 18, 2013 | 03:20 PM

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Oct 18, 2013 | 03:59 PM

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I'm shaving down the side lugs front and rear....... I have $250 in these tires for hunting season....... I honesly could care less how cut up they are as long as they hold air and last thru hunting season

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