Lifted pictures?
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Lifted pictures?
I have an 80 f250 with a 4" lift and i want to know what size tire to put on... Can i get some pics of trucks with the 4" lift and 33" and 35" tires? I have also heard that the 35" tires rub when turning, is this true?
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JM
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35's will fit stock, but they'll rub the leaf spring with the wheels cut all the way. But they will with a 4" lift, too. If it's fender clearance you're worried about, you're plenty safe!
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Mine has 33's at stock height; no clearance issues. If they were going to rub anywhere, it would be it would be on the inner fender well in front of the tire with the wheels turned. I also used to have one with 4" lift and 35's. They had plenty of room, but would just barely grab on the leaf springs with the wheel cranked all the way one. I got under the truck and adjusted the steering stops (they were just a bolt on the rear of the spindle assembly) until there was no more rubbing.
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Do you have any pictures of the truck that had the lift and 35's? I am trying to get an idea on what it will look like...
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Look in my gallery. I have about a 4" lift or maybe 3" on my 1980 F250??? Anyway, I have 285 x 16 BFG's and they are about a 33" tire. They do rub a bit on the front leaf springs at full crank, in reverse. Not anything bad though. 35's would be too big on my truck.
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lift or none, the bigger the tire, the more contact you'll have with suspension components (ie radius arms or in this case, leaf springs). I had a 78 that cleared 40's by about 4" (from the fender) and they caught the leaf springs hard enough (at a crawl, mind you) to kill the engine.
35's will not hit your fender (well, the inner fender, yes...a LITTLE) at stock height. But they do give it that "stomper" look. If you're worried about rubbing the leaf springs, stick with stock.
35's will not hit your fender (well, the inner fender, yes...a LITTLE) at stock height. But they do give it that "stomper" look. If you're worried about rubbing the leaf springs, stick with stock.
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I really like the look of your truck!! I think that is what i am going to do. Thanks so much for the picture!
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