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Old Apr 10, 2021 | 05:49 PM
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Truck Height??

Hello All,

As an older gentleman it is tough for me to get in and out of my 1995 F-250 SuperCab. My question is, how can you tell if the vehicle has been lifted? Or, what is the standard height for the truck? Both my wife and myself have trouble getting in and I wonder I’d the truck, newly purchased, has a lift kit on it. It has 235/75/16 tires and 8 lug rims. Thank you in advance for all your time and help.


 
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Old Apr 10, 2021 | 06:12 PM
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It has aftermarket wheels and tires on it that may be larger than factory but it looks stock otherwise.... reverse arch on the front leafs for example.
What size are the tires?
 
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Old Apr 10, 2021 | 06:13 PM
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Thank you!

the tires are 235. 75. R16. Thank you

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It has aftermarket wheels and tires on it that may be larger than factory but it looks stock otherwise.... reverse arch on the front leafs for example.
What siae are the tires?
 
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Old Apr 10, 2021 | 06:16 PM
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That was the stock size I think, check the decal on the drivers door pillar.
A set of running boards might help improve access.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2021 | 06:17 PM
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Thank you!

Thank you for your time I appreciate it.

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That was the stock size I think, check the decal on the drivers door pillar.
A set of running boards might help improve access.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2021 | 11:56 PM
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I think 235/85/16 was stock factory size. The truck looks stock to me. A lot of them have running boards to help us seniors get in.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2021 | 01:21 AM
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Correct that is the stock tire size. I agree it looks like it is stock height. Running boards would be the ticket.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2021 | 08:50 AM
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That is a very nice looking truck, nice find.

It looks fairly stock height to me as well. The stock tire size is as above - 235/85/16. The 235/75/16 are fairly smaller, by almost 2".

I have the same issue, and mine is slightly higher in the front with heavier springs. I am installing a hand hold on the A pillar for my wife to use getting in and out. I may install running boards as well. Im not sure what else you can do about it...

Cheers,
 
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Old Apr 11, 2021 | 09:29 AM
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Thank You All!

Thanks everyone! Hood to know she is stock. I think a good set of nerf bars or running boards will be just the ticket for this old man! Have a great weekend everyone!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2021 | 05:17 PM
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If you have the money to spend, Amp steps are pretty nice. Nerf steps are a good one too. I personally don't like the look of 90% of side steps/running boards, but thats me......

A nice set of Nerf bars will complement the Truck well!!!

Not sure what they are called, but "bully" steps go good with these older (classic!!!!!) Trucks.


Oh, and that is a Gorgeous truck!!!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2021 | 05:24 PM
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Thank you!

Thanks so much! I thought about the steps but a friend said that they pull down on the door sills and can cause damage. Not sure if he is right but my wife said she would prefer the nerf bar so that’s what I’ll probably do! Once again thank you for your time!

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If you have the money to spend, Amp steps are pretty nice. Nerf steps are a good one too. I personally don't like the look of 90% of side steps/running boards, but thats me......

A nice set of Nerf bars will complement the Truck well!!!

Not sure what they are called, but "bully" steps go good with these older (classic!!!!!) Trucks.


Oh, and that is a Gorgeous truck!!!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2021 | 05:25 PM
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That's Factory Height for the truck.. Definitely could use some good step rails & pull bars on the side to dress it up and would definitely help you and the wife getting in/out alot easier
 
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Old Apr 11, 2021 | 05:36 PM
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No problem


Not sure if they still make them, but if you could get the bars that mount to the frame, that would be the ticket.
 
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That is one beautiful truck!

As the posts above state, steps, running boards or nerf bars will make all the difference.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2021 | 07:04 PM
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Thank You

Thank You Sir! I have worked hard on her to get her road ready. Still lots of minor tweaks to do but the journey is as fun as the destination

Originally Posted by cali_kr
That is one beautiful truck!

As the posts above state, steps, running boards or nerf bars will make all the difference.
 
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