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Sep 28, 2009 | 11:35 PM

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ford4wd08

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get a autosprings 2.5 off of ebay, 80 bucks shipped for the powdercoated version, im running it have had zero issues thus far

Sep 29, 2009 | 12:17 AM

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2006fx4

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i dont think you will rub at full lock...i aint running stock as of today but up until now i ran stock with 35's.....now a wider tire such as toyo might rub...but at full lock BFGs will not rub at all

Sep 29, 2009 | 01:56 AM

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YOU DON'T HAVE STOCK WHEELS...........FYI 35x12.50-18 BFG Muds rub the control arm at full lock, this guy is running aftermarket rims, with 1 less inch of backspace, that makes all the difference. i've seen, drove it, they rub.

Sep 29, 2009 | 12:25 PM

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2006fx4

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I did have the stock wheels until yesterday!!!!! With the 35's on the stock rim! They did not rub!! Dont tell me what rubs and does not when i had them on my truck!!

Sep 29, 2009 | 02:35 PM

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believe who you want OP, i watched them install BFG Mud KM's and hear and saw it rub.

Sep 29, 2009 | 02:42 PM

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2006fx4

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yup believe what you want

Sep 29, 2009 | 07:25 PM

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Lariat4x4

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Came across Hell Bent Steel 2.5" and 3" billet aluminum leveling kits on ebay for $85obo. Anybody ever use this brand? They have 100% feedback and good reviews so I think I may go with them. What do you guys think?

Sep 29, 2009 | 09:23 PM

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ryanralston07

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Auto Spring is cheaper and same quality

Sep 29, 2009 | 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lariat4x4

I have an 05 4x4 and I was going to level it 2.5". My question is, for me to fit 35" tires, would I have to go with the 3" or would the 2.5" or 2" suffice? Some product sites like daystar and ready lift say that a 2" on a 04-08 4x4 will recommend 35's and they say that a 2" on a 04-08 2wd will recommend 33's. I'm getting conflicting reports and before I spend my money, I want to buy the right parts. In the end I want to fit 35's and I just don't know whether to purchase 2", 2.5", or 3". Someone please send me in the right direction. Thanks

I've been running the 2 1/2" Daystar kit for over 4 yrs. with no problem's. Ran 315x70x17 BFG's with no rubbing on 17x8 wheels with 5 1/2 inches of BS. As close to stock specs as you can get, only stick out 1/2" but gives you the proper clearance in the front not to hit the lower wheelwells where rubbing usually occur's with 35x12.5 tires.