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Old May 30, 2017 | 08:12 PM
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BDS 2" and 37's

Has anyone done this on stock wheels? Is it even doable with aftermarket wheels? I know guys are running 37's with the Carli and ReadyLift kits but none of the tire shops or off-road shops around here will consider doing it.

I'd like to run 37's but I also want to be able to use the truck on fire roads and with a load and I hate the idea of a full on 4-6" lift with as tall as these trucks are from the factory. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old May 30, 2017 | 08:29 PM
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Good questions - have you checked with ReadyLIFT or Carli?

ReadyLIFT's webpage says
Allows for up to a 35" tire
https://www.readylift.com/2017-up-fo...eling-kit.html

As for Carli...
I suspect it will allow 35" tires but you could contact them
Their webpage:
2017+ Ford Leveling Systems
 
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Old May 30, 2017 | 08:41 PM
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Both Carli and RL say for use with 35's but that hasn't stopped countless guys here on this forum from mounting up 37's. I'm just curious if anyone has done it with the BDS kit.
 
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I should have posted (above)...

My goal is to run 37 x 12.50 tires (20" for me) on the Super Duty and do it the best and least expensive way.

I'm planning on aftermarket wheels because I believe the 12.50" wide tires are too wide for stock wheels.

I don't think it can be done with a leveling system (or with stock wheels) but I'd like to be wrong.

If it can't be done I'm planning on lifting the truck 4" with either BDS or Carli (prefer Carli with King shocks but $$$)
 
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Old May 30, 2017 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by MagicMtnDan
I should have posted (above)...

My goal is to run 37 x 12.50 tires (20" for me) on the Super Duty and do it the best and least expensive way.

I'm planning on aftermarket wheels because I believe the 12.50" wide tires are too wide for stock wheels.

I don't think it can be done with a leveling system (or with stock wheels) but I'd like to be wrong.

If it can't be done I'm planning on lifting the truck 4" with either BDS or Carli (prefer Carli with King shocks but $$$)
We are pretty much on the same page here.
 
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Old May 30, 2017 | 10:28 PM
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Not quite the same as leveling, but I went with the BDS 4" C/O lift and 27x12.5R20 Terra Grappler G2 on the stock 20" wheels. It rubs on the sway bar a little at full lock, but no issues other than that.

 
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Not quite the same as leveling, but I went with the BDS 4" C/O lift and 27x12.5R20 Terra Grappler G2 on the stock 20" wheels. It rubs on the sway bar a little at full lock, but no issues other than that.

That looks good, a tad tall/narrow, but good. Do you have any front/rear shots to see the stance?
 
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Old May 30, 2017 | 11:32 PM
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Wow...it looks great! I like the factory wheels with the big rubber.
 
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Truck looks awesome!

Did you get a track bar?
 
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