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Fabtech Lifts
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I own a 2000 F150 XLT 2WD V6 and Im thinking about purchasing the Fabtech 3.5" lift kit for 2wd's. I was told I would need to purchase new wheels because the factory wheels would rub. Is this true? or are they trying to get me to spend more money? I found a website that recommended the use of a 295/75R16 tires with 16x8 wheels. If running a 17" wheel they recommended tire size is 285/70R17. Wheels must not have more than 4-5/8” backspacing. To properly install these Fabtech F150 3.5" lift spindles they require the addition of the Fabtech alignment cam and bolt kit. They STRONGLY recommended the alignment cam and bolt kit to ensure the installation and alignment goes smoothly the first time. Tell me if this is true guys cause Im on a budget here.
I also read somewhere on here that the gears should be changed to 4.10's if your running with 33's. Whats yalls opinion on this? Im new to this and Im not sure what a 33 would measure up to a 295/75R16. Can someone school me on this?
Thanks, Joe
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I own a 2000 F150 XLT 2WD V6 and Im thinking about purchasing the Fabtech 3.5" lift kit for 2wd's. I was told I would need to purchase new wheels because the factory wheels would rub. Is this true? or are they trying to get me to spend more money? I found a website that recommended the use of a 295/75R16 tires with 16x8 wheels. If running a 17" wheel they recommended tire size is 285/70R17. Wheels must not have more than 4-5/8” backspacing. To properly install these Fabtech F150 3.5" lift spindles they require the addition of the Fabtech alignment cam and bolt kit. They STRONGLY recommended the alignment cam and bolt kit to ensure the installation and alignment goes smoothly the first time. Tell me if this is true guys cause Im on a budget here.
I also read somewhere on here that the gears should be changed to 4.10's if your running with 33's. Whats yalls opinion on this? Im new to this and Im not sure what a 33 would measure up to a 295/75R16. Can someone school me on this?
Thanks, Joe
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your lift has nothing to do with tires and wheels. you can put a 90" lift on and run 30" tires! and if your stock rims don't rub now they won't with a lift *unless* they add a part (such as a lift spindle) which then you will need different rims with less backspacing
on the gears, i would ride on it for a while and if you decide that you lost a lot of power when you went to 33's then you can always go back and have new gears put in!
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on the gears, i would ride on it for a while and if you decide that you lost a lot of power when you went to 33's then you can always go back and have new gears put in!
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Originally Posted by fishmanndotcom
your lift has nothing to do with tires and wheels. you can put a 90" lift on and run 30" tires! and if your stock rims don't rub now they won't with a lift *unless* they add a part (such as a lift spindle) which then you will need different rims with less backspacing
on the gears, i would ride on it for a while and if you decide that you lost a lot of power when you went to 33's then you can always go back and have new gears put in!
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on the gears, i would ride on it for a while and if you decide that you lost a lot of power when you went to 33's then you can always go back and have new gears put in!
-cutts-
Laterz, Joe
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Originally Posted by 95-F-350-4x4
with 295/75R16 your looking at a tire about 33" tall and 11 1/2" wide. This will be fine on your stock rims and you won't have to worry about rubbing with a 3 1/2" lift.
Laterz, Joe
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Originally Posted by karenj
Hey jag what year is your truck? I have the 3.5" spindal lift on my 03' supercrew. I did not need the cams, mine is fine. Fabtech recommends a 33" tire to go with this lift (285/75/16) with the stock wheels. As far as the rubbing, just trim the plastic on the front bumper, it's not much, nothing a sawsall won't fix. You could save yourself $$$ if you install youself, if you have some wrenching under your belt and the proper tools. I did mine front and back with shocks, about six hours. Make sure you get an alignment after your done. Sometimes your alignment shop will add the cams if needed. Rich
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go for it man....sounds easy enough although i have never done it it can't be rocket science! just take it one step at a time! i say trim the fenders 
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I have 295.75.16's on 16x10 rims (no offset) with no lift, so with a lift I would think that there would be no problem... Just my 2 cents.
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Originally Posted by bigmack
I have 295.75.16's on 16x10 rims (no offset) with no lift, so with a lift I would think that there would be no problem... Just my 2 cents.
How does she look with the 295's? I was told to try that size by a guy at a tire shop. He said they wouldnt rub? Do yours rub? I might not lift her as much, this was just a thought. I might just go with a 1 or 2 inch lift using blocks and u bolts.
Whats your 2 cents?
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Like I say, the only lifting I have done was to turn up the torsion bars. The rest is bone stock. I think it looks real good. Once I get my hands on a digital camera, I will try and get a couple snaps off.
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From: Brandon
Sorry to hijack a thread, but i am looking at the 7 1/2" lift for Fabtech for my 2002 F-150 extended cab. What size wheel would i need to look decent? Someone told me i can run a 33" tire. Will it rub and does anyone know what backspacing i would need? Thanks!