Spindle Lift Kit, Advice needed!!
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Spindle Lift Kit, Advice needed!!
I have a 2004 F-150 Heritage reg cab long bed 2wd with the 4.2L in it. I am interested in installing the 3.5" spindle lift kit from Fabtech or the 3" spindle lift kit from Rough Country. I also will add 2" blocks in the rear. My thought is to run 285/75/R16 tires on 16x8 wheels. Overall I am looking for a level truck with a slightly increased ride height to clear bigger tires.
Does anyone have any experience with this setup or anything similar?
If so what backspacing did you use on your wheels? I have heard nothing larger than 4 5/8".
I have also heard that the front tires will stick out wider than the back with these kits, is this true?
Any help is appreciated!!
Does anyone have any experience with this setup or anything similar?
If so what backspacing did you use on your wheels? I have heard nothing larger than 4 5/8".
I have also heard that the front tires will stick out wider than the back with these kits, is this true?
Any help is appreciated!!
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I haven't done anything with the kits, but I still have the factory wheels on my truck and I run the 285-75 16's with no problems. Didn't need a lift. Although I would like to get one to run 35's.
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Hey that sounds good, because I'm going to get that kit on order so I will have to let you know how it goes and hopefully get some pics for ya.
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Originally Posted by Country4.2
Is your truck a 4x4 or 4x2? My guess is that its a 4x4 bc I don't think 285's will fit on the front of my truck without rubbing.