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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 07:40 PM
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will they fit?

will 35x12.50x15 super sports (swamper knockoffs) rub on my 78 f150 shes got a 3in body lift slight suspension lift with add a leafs and heavier coils in the front.
fenders are trimmed and can be trimmed more if need be. if anyone has any pics
of any of your setups id love to see'em.
thnaks guys
 
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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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barely.... the 77 1/2 lowboys need 4 inch of lift to equal a pre 77 1/2 highboy.. you can run 36's on a factory highboy pretty safe so it will be close...
 
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 12:22 AM
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knuckle, can you give me a link to a site with those super sport tires?
 
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 01:29 AM
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barely.... the 77 1/2 lowboys need 4 inch of lift to equal a pre 77 1/2 highboy.. you can run 36's on a factory highboy pretty safe so it will be close...
wrong...just two inches...

4 inch front lift springs for a highboy are the same part # as 6 inch low boy front springs

ye, youl have plenty of room for those tires
 
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 01:56 AM
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The 77 F150 in my gallery has a 2" suspension lift with no fender trimming and clears 35x12.50's easily.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 02:45 AM
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wal mart sells the tires thanks 4 the pics
 
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