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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 05:59 PM
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what size spacers?

I put f350 18 inch rims on my ex now it rubs slightly when full turned and when body rolls in the rears slightly. So i think i need spacers so what size would i need to get or should i just deal with it?
 
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Spacers are exp$en$ive unless you can find some used ones. I live with a little tire rub with my 315's at full lock in front. I say spend your $ on other stuff for the Ex. A Helliwig rear anti-sway bar would take care of your body roll. Not sure which Ex / Engine you have?
 
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Its a 05 with the v10 4x4 Yea only rubs at full lock but for some reason the left rear rubs the inner well when body rolls making right turn or heavy bumps no issue with the right side though.
 
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If you can see where it rubs in the rear, take a picture and we'll figure out a cheap fix for ya.
 
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many have done this mod. 2" spacers are required as the backspacing changed on 05+ superduties.
 
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I personally would do the spacers. The new rims narrowed your track width by 4" overall from stock. Do the 2" spacers to get that 4" back

The wider track width will make your X more stable, and kill the rubbing issue
 
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