Getting OFF ROAD ready
OK i need some help fixing up my 99 F150 4x4 single cab 4.6 all it has right now is a 2 inch body lift and some 33 AT tires I need some help on what is a good suspension lift and tires and any ideas i can do to the truck thanks for help
Last edited by The chuy; Sep 7, 2011 at 06:11 PM.
crank torsion bars and/or get a suspension lift, but remember clearance comes from tires. bigger tires = more clearence, if you want an "offroad capable" truck you will want to get the biggest tires you can but still have enough room for flex
You can stuff a 35" tire or 315 which will be the biggest tire you can fit. Depending on if you have stock rims or not you might rub at full lock on your inside frame, or possible on the fender if you have aftermarket rims if you flex fully offroad.
My biggest thing I'd suggest is having a same size spare and jack or hi-lift so incase you do get a flat or something happens you can get out. Always carry a towstrap, water, rachet traps.. ect ect.. I did alot of hard offroading with my truck when it had stock 265's and torsion bars cranked. I did everything then as I can now. I just have more tread coverage and wider stance with 2" more clearance under my dif. But if you know how to offroad the extra clearance isn't always needed as you can manuever over stuff or around obsticals.
My biggest thing I'd suggest is having a same size spare and jack or hi-lift so incase you do get a flat or something happens you can get out. Always carry a towstrap, water, rachet traps.. ect ect.. I did alot of hard offroading with my truck when it had stock 265's and torsion bars cranked. I did everything then as I can now. I just have more tread coverage and wider stance with 2" more clearance under my dif. But if you know how to offroad the extra clearance isn't always needed as you can manuever over stuff or around obsticals.
High lifts are kinda useless and cumbersome unless you have bumpers that won't cave when using them. That would be my suggestion, bumpers that are strong and offer increased approach and departure angles.

