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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 05:17 PM
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Hi guys,

Just found the site yesterday. I'm in the process of buying a 05 f150 Lariat for a daily driver and had a question about the lift. I checked out 4wheelparts.com and saw some stuff on there. I want a 6" lift but like a bigger than average gap in the wheels wells. Should I go with 33's or 35's? Also, I hate the skinny bike tire look, should I go 17's x 13.5's or 14.5's and will they fit? I've seen the 35x12.5's on other trucks and think they are to skinny. My last truck was a 2001 dodge ram extended cab long bed and it looked good with the 33's on there. If any one has any pictures of the new body style with this set up I would be grateful. I noticed guys are going bigger wheels instead of the old 15" set up. Thanks for all the help.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 04:33 AM
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Hey...can't help ya with the lift as I have a 2WD but I can welcome you to FTE and send this thread "to the top" of the screen for ya!

Good luck with your decision!
 
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 01:45 PM
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Hey...can't help ya with the lift as I have a 2WD but I can welcome you to FTE and send this thread "to the top" of the screen for ya!

Good luck with your decision!
Thanks bro. No one on this board has a 6" lift on a new truck?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 01:57 PM
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Here's a start for you:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...9&albumid=6701
 
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 05:38 PM
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Great looking truck. So your total lift is 9"? Thats EXACTLY what I want with a smaller lift. Very nice. Thanks for the reply.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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Not my truck. Just one I thought you might like to see one that would fit what you were looking for.
 
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