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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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94 f150 flareside modifications

so im starting with the suspension.
i want to clear 35's. but only just, i want enough clearance to where the tires dont rub and not too much more than that on this truck.

would just a 4 inch work? my truck has the quad shocks and it rubs 33x10.5's but only a little. so would just my 4 inch lift work?

and who knows of good and cheap lifts? ive found them for 460$
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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I have a 4" lift and I just went down from 35's to 33's due to HORRIBLE rubbing issues. I would say at least 6" lift or 4" maybe with a lot of backspacing on the rims...

Not to mention 35's with a 4" lift just looks off:
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33"

 

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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 09:24 PM
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hey this is off topic but where did you get those grille inserts Evan?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 09:39 PM
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hey this is off topic but where did you get those grille inserts Evan?
They came with the truck when we bought it. We bought another set because 1 broke. The PN is Lund # 28080.

They say theses are them and the PN seems right but im not sure...
Autoplicity.com. Lund Ford 92-96 Pickup, Full Size - 28080
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 09:48 PM
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thanks man ! ill take a shot at it
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 09:51 PM
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Here is what they look like strait on:
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 09:58 PM
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Heres one for you: What did the re-spray cost you on your truck when you rebuilt it?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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Body work was free cause my father did it on his days off, said the labour and material would have costed at least 10 grand, plus body shops dont take the time out to remove the bed. We more or less "rented" the spray booth at maaco for $250 where my dad painted it also. Piant, primer, sealer, clear all came to about $ 1900.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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Ok makes sense. My paint is in good shape but has quite a few rough spots. Was contemplating a respray this summer possibly but only time will tell. Good luck on the grill inserts. Let me know if they are the right ones if you order them.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 10:44 PM
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oh I will, thanks i really appreciate it!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by adam.hilberath
so im starting with the suspension.
i want to clear 35's. but only just, i want enough clearance to where the tires dont rub and not too much more than that on this truck.

would just a 4 inch work? my truck has the quad shocks and it rubs 33x10.5's but only a little. so would just my 4 inch lift work?

and who knows of good and cheap lifts? ive found them for 460$
If you want to clear 35" tires, go with a 6" lift. If you make it so they just fit, any time that you flex the suspension they are going to rub. And you will need some rims that have a backspacing of 4" or less.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 12:55 AM
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Sorry about the off topic stretch there... My bad. Back to the original topic
 
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Old May 3, 2012 | 09:39 PM
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sorry it took so long to reply everyone, thank you for the info, i think im going to go on a set of 33's. got real busy for a while haha, are there any other suspension/drivetrain changes any one has done? i want to have a damn good truck that'll turn heads when it goes by
 
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Old May 3, 2012 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Evan_P
They came with the truck when we bought it. We bought another set because 1 broke. The PN is Lund # 28080.

They say theses are them and the PN seems right but im not sure...
Autoplicity.com. Lund Ford 92-96 Pickup, Full Size - 28080
For anyone looking for these, GOOD LUCK. Lund stopped making them about 6 years ago. I ended up buying a used set because I could not find any new ones ANYWHERE
 
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