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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 02:09 PM
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So I have an 06 lariat super crew 4x4. I want to get a leveling kit on it but then I want to put some nitto mud grapplers on it. What size tires would I need? I have the 20 inch rims
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 02:41 PM
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The search function is your friend. Try this thread there is a lot of good info here:
https://www.f150forum.com/f4/tire-wh...04-08-a-24510/
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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Here is my truck with a 2.5" level, 18" wheel with -12 offset and 295 Nitto Trails.
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 08:26 PM
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Looks good max4! Did you have any rubbing?
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by dufx4
Looks good max4! Did you have any rubbing?
A little. Just had to trim the plastic on the corner of the bumper and about a 6" square out of the plastic in the wheel well. No metal trimming. Turned out better than I had imagined! Thanks for all your help too!
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Originally Posted by dillpickle13
So I have an 06 lariat super crew 4x4. I want to get a leveling kit on it but then I want to put some nitto mud grapplers on it. What size tires would I need? I have the 20 inch rims
2.5 level and 305's
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 10:42 AM
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I've also heard about having a 3" rear block too. What difference does that make?
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by dillpickle13
I've also heard about having a 3" rear block too. What difference does that make?
It would keep the nose down look on your truck and You wouldn't be gaining any tire clearance because your front end will still be the same height as if you just leveled it. I run 33 inch tires and never have experienced any rubbing. I could probably clear 35's with no problems at all.
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Originally Posted by dillpickle13
I've also heard about having a 3" rear block too. What difference does that make?
Thought you just said you wanted to level it ???
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by techrep

Thought you just said you wanted to level it ???
Yeah I do, I've just seen other thread posts about having a 3" rear block too. I just want to get enough clearance to get 35" tires
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