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Old Nov 16, 2023 | 03:09 AM
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Bigger tires

Hi got me a 92 f150 xlt 4x4 5.0 she is sitting on 31x10.50R15 tires and I want to go bigger. I bought a set of 17x10 pro comp extreme with 5x5.5 lugs that came with 4.5 inch spacers off of facebook market. Problem is im not sure if im sitting on a stock ride height or if I have a lift. If anybody can tell me how to find that out or can look at the picture and tell me if it's stock I'd kindly appreciate it.

 
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Old Nov 16, 2023 | 08:43 AM
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Looks lifted a little bit to me.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2023 | 11:42 AM
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Mine has 31's, it dont sit that much up, looks like they cut or took black valence off, and moved bumper out and had bigger than 31's at one point.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2023 | 06:27 PM
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Tubular radius arms are not stock. As for larger tires you could probably fit 35's under there without much trouble but the 5.0 isn't gonna like it, start saving up for 4.30-4.56 gears.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2023 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Conanski
Tubular radius arms are not stock. As for larger tires you could probably fit 35's under there without much trouble but the 5.0 isn't gonna like it, start saving up for 4.30-4.56 gears.
ok thanks and how much does that go for and I believe I have the 3.55 in the rear how much wear and tear you think will happen if put the 35s on before the gear swap? Also you without gear swap how bout 33s or 34s?
 

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Old Nov 18, 2023 | 03:49 PM
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I'd wager, better than $1200us, cause you need to, do it twice, unless you can bribe a buddy with alcohol, then $500 for 2 gear sets, trans will be the first to go in short time span
 
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Old Nov 19, 2023 | 04:06 AM
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Originally Posted by torq'ta 5 8
I'd wager, better than $1200us, cause you need to, do it twice, unless you can bribe a buddy with alcohol, then $500 for 2 gear sets, trans will be the first to go in short time span
ok for the gear swap all i need to change is the pinion and ring, involved gaskets and gear oil right? No other gears need to be swapped or replaced?
 
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Old Nov 19, 2023 | 08:03 AM
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yes, you can get a 'kit'(has everything) $225-275, each kit, depending where you get it.
 
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If you're going with 35s I'd get 4.56 for sure. I run 4.56 with 33s. It's a touch on the low side but works well
 
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Thanks everyone I appreciate all the input it helps out alot.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2023 | 04:01 PM
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Definitely been lifted, my guess is 3-4". I run 33" x 10.50/15 BFG on a stock suspension with no issues and I'm pulling 4.10's. If you go with 35's you'll need 4.56's and at least $1000 for both sets of gears, gaskets and bearings.
 
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