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lift question
What would be a good lift height for a 92 f350 crew cab long box single rear axle to keep it still driveable on the interstate but a little taller? should I go suspension or body lift? I don't want to go crazy with it and I still want it to pull trailers good just want to bring it up a bit and put larger tires for more clearance. It has the 351w in it with a 5 speed. I was thinking like 3in or so and I don't want to spend a mint on it either.
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I'm in an almost identical situation. 95 F350 cclb, and from what I can discern, that so long as your springs are in good shape and have a 4x4, 35's will fit with the right offset rims. The issue is running into the leafs/shackle/steering.
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I think my suspension is in good shape. Dont realy know how to check it but it rides pretty good and stands good. It has 150k miles on it. Thats not a bad idea I would have to put flairs on it to keep crap from flying up but I think they look good with fender flairs anyway. Dang wheels and tires are pricey lol. But if I did that I could keep my stock wheels and tires for long trips and whatnot. How much higher would that take it up?
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It all depends where you are at. If you still have stock 29's, and go to 35's, well your truck physically lift 3 inches due to the six inch overall height increase of the tire. Check out treadwright tires if your in the states, very affordable and I have heard good things. Also check out fierce MT's if that's the look you want. They are made by goodyear if I recall
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It all depends where you are at. If you still have stock 29's, and go to 35's, well your truck physically lift 3 inches due to the six inch overall height increase of the tire. Check out treadwright tires if your in the states, very affordable and I have heard good things. Also check out fierce MT's if that's the look you want. They are made by goodyear if I recall
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Ahh makes sense, I'm in alberta so you need 35's plus just go do a little playing. The guys who build dedicated offroad rigs run 40 swampers as a base line, its soft and thick with holes that will swallow most trucks whole. Mind I think yours or mine would act more like a boat with all that underside surface area.
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Google is your friend! Haha, 235\85r16 is a skinny 32. 285/76R16 is just shy of a 33 x 11.5, 305/80r16 is a 34 x 11.5 ect. Im typing on my phone so thats all you get haha. Im planning on 315/85r16, 37 x 12.5
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Stock, you should have 235/85R16. Not 29" like c_root was trying to say. You SHOULD be able to fit 315/75R16 (close to 35"x12.5"). 305/75R16 is a 33"x12.5" tire also. You will probably have to trim or shim the bumper. You would also need rims that are 16" by 10" wide with a 4"-4.5" backspacing. The less backspacing the better. Be sure that whatever rims you find are able to support a load.
I would avoid lifting it if you want to pull trailers and stuff still. You will probably want to regear your axles to 4.56 so you can still turn the wheels without too much struggle.
I would avoid lifting it if you want to pull trailers and stuff still. You will probably want to regear your axles to 4.56 so you can still turn the wheels without too much struggle.
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Adds a leaf spring to the pack to bring the front end up a few inches. If you're into the leveled look, it won't hurt anything. But the truck won't sit level with a heavy trailer on it. You may not have to mess with the bumper with bigger tires if you use a leveling kit. I'm unsure though.
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For size? 35" tires is probably alright. 33" tires will keep you lower, probably have better road manners too.
But if you want a tire that's good on road and off, look into the Cooper Discoverer STT. They are very good tires and aggressive off road.
But if you want a tire that's good on road and off, look into the Cooper Discoverer STT. They are very good tires and aggressive off road.