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Old Nov 23, 2021 | 07:59 AM
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Lifted OBS

So as of right now i have a 6 inch lift and 35`s on my 1994 ford f-150 and im thinking about lifting it up a little more with a 3 inch body lift any idea`s on brand and maybe wheel spacers.and yes it is a hunting rig so idk about the spacers yet but idea`s could help alot.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2021 | 10:30 AM
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What are you hunting? Ducks? Squirrels? I don't want to lift a deer 3" more than I absolutely have to.

I doubt anybody here will advise using wheels spacers or a body lift.

Why do you want to make it any taller than it is right now?
 
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Old Nov 23, 2021 | 10:35 AM
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i got some 38 12.50s at the house and im thinking about swapping my 35s for them but yes i deer hunt i run dogs and its easy to lift the deer here in Florida they arent very big but idk i like to stand out and im a very small person at just 5`5 i like to be the odd one out jumping in and out of my truck

 
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Old Nov 23, 2021 | 10:41 AM
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I can't offer much in advice for lifting it another 2", but here in Missouri, depending on tire height and lift, State Trooper's have pulled a friend of mine over and issued him a citation for his truck as a decapitation hazard. He had an 8" lift. He only drove it a few times a year to the derby's and truck shows, but ultimately had to drop the height versus trailering the truck to shows.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2021 | 10:50 AM
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dont have that problem here in Florida drive it to Tallahassee past state troopers all the time
 
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Old Nov 23, 2021 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by timbersteel
I can't offer much in advice for lifting it another 2", but here in Missouri, depending on tire height and lift, State Trooper's have pulled a friend of mine over and issued him a citation for his truck as a decapitation hazard. He had an 8" lift. He only drove it a few times a year to the derby's and truck shows, but ultimately had to drop the height versus trailering the truck to shows.
I don't think Florida has laws at all. That's the only explanation for all the "Florida man" news stories.

As to fitting 38s, that truck is going to feel even more gutless with taller, heavier tires. And on the inverse side, your brakes will have to work even harder to slow that down.

I don't recommend using a body lift on anything, especially something you drive all the time, and a suspension lift to gain a little bit of height over 6" is going to be very spendy.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2021 | 11:00 AM
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yeah i kinda figured and for the flordia thing you cant go 13 feet passed manufacturers spec anywhere inbetween is gold
 
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Old Nov 23, 2021 | 04:29 PM
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If you can't get anything else up, lift your truck...
 
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2 wheel peel? Sprng spacers and a set of beams will get you there. Camburg makes some pretty nice stuff
 
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Old Nov 24, 2021 | 03:27 PM
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2 wheel drive? or is pic deceptive? what will be your plan to open door to get in, if you put 3" lift, and 3" taller tires, thats 6" more, than what you have now, and your 5'5". What about the swap buggy being a better option, time you spend that much money.
 
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Originally Posted by torq'ta 5 8
2 wheel drive? or is pic deceptive? what will be your plan to open door to get in, if you put 3" lift, and 3" taller tires, thats 6" more, than what you have now, and your 5'5". What about the swap buggy being a better option, time you spend that much money.
4.5" more. 1.5" more gain with a 38" tire, since you only gain the height of the radius and not the whole diameter.

I did not catch that it was 2 wheel drive, good catch to you and humphrey.
 
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