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From: Whitman MASS
There has been many posts on whether that tire will fit without rubbing on a stock 4x4 f150 and i have not been able to find a difinative answer. i think that they will fit. I believe there is someone who has 285s here but i dont know if he has a lift or not. I hope he will respond i forget his name though.
as for leveling the truck, crank the torsion bars up in the front, that is what i did. just make sure you do each side equally.
Brian
as for leveling the truck, crank the torsion bars up in the front, that is what i did. just make sure you do each side equally.
Brian
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From: South Dakota
yes they will fit.
I cannot post the website fitment charts I have, but send me a email and I gladly send you the link.
Btw the link I have is very reliable, and have used it many times my self on various vehicles, including those "off brands".
Oh, and welcome to FTE!
I cannot post the website fitment charts I have, but send me a email and I gladly send you the link.
Btw the link I have is very reliable, and have used it many times my self on various vehicles, including those "off brands".
Oh, and welcome to FTE!
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From: Whitman MASS
Hi 00sc4x4 and welcome,
the torsion bars replace the springs in the 97-2003 4x4 F-150s. They attach to the lower control arms to the frame. Follow the parallel bar from the lower control arm to the part of the frame. At the frame they attach to a cross brace at the frame. There you will find a bolt at the end of the control arm that is vertical there is one for each torsion bar. If you tighten them clockwise you will raise the truck.
Do each side equally, or the truck will tilt to passenger or driversside. As for the right height it is up to you. You will have to do allittle at a time untill the truck is at the height you want.
P.S. Mine had an 18mm bolt and i needed a 1/2inch drive wrench to turn them. you may need something with a large bar. I hope that helps you out.
Brian
the torsion bars replace the springs in the 97-2003 4x4 F-150s. They attach to the lower control arms to the frame. Follow the parallel bar from the lower control arm to the part of the frame. At the frame they attach to a cross brace at the frame. There you will find a bolt at the end of the control arm that is vertical there is one for each torsion bar. If you tighten them clockwise you will raise the truck.
Do each side equally, or the truck will tilt to passenger or driversside. As for the right height it is up to you. You will have to do allittle at a time untill the truck is at the height you want.
P.S. Mine had an 18mm bolt and i needed a 1/2inch drive wrench to turn them. you may need something with a large bar. I hope that helps you out.
Brian
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Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Boston, MA
RE:285/75/16
Hello,
I have a 2000 F-150 4X4 Lariat
I just put 285's on it and they fit with room to spare. Hope this helps.
Shango
I have a 2000 F-150 4X4 Lariat
I just put 285's on it and they fit with room to spare. Hope this helps.
Shango
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Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Jefferson City
Hello
I have 305/70r16 tires on 16x8 wheels on my 98 f-150 and they dont rub at all. The torsion bars are adjusted a tad, but no major modifications.
I have 305/70r16 tires on 16x8 wheels on my 98 f-150 and they dont rub at all. The torsion bars are adjusted a tad, but no major modifications.
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