04' Lift?
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04' Lift?
I have an 04 Ford F-350 Super Duty CC and I recently purchased a set of 35x13.00-R20 Nitto Terra-Grapplers with a set of 20"x10 Mazzi Hulk wheels w/ a 25mm offset. I was hoping that they might fit on the stock suspension without a lift but that was not the case, they hit both the inner fenderwell as well as the corner of the front bumper. I jacked the front of the truck up 2" and still hit, 3'' and 3.5" still the same thing finally at 4" it just rubbs the inner fender well slightly on the drivers side. I should be able to pull it back far enough to clear, but I'm afraid that I may have to modify the bumper slightly. I don't want to upgrade to a 6" because the tires will look to small in the openings. So I would like to know what other people have run into a simular problem. Also what lift systems you would prefer. Thanks for the help.
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Your tires are 0.5" wider than my 315s, but with 4" of liftI only rub at full lock. I have a procomp lift and warn semi hidden kit so my bumper is not a problem. For the bumper, it's just for looks, the maita bar is carries the umph. You could shim it out with washers to keep from having to trim it. Fabtech's dirt logic setup might me adjustable enough to give you the exact lift you need to clear the tires.
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Doesnt 25mm of offset works out to be 4.5" of back spacing and you should be fine there.As far potential rubbing you will need to trim the lower part of the bumper(plastic valance).Which can be easily done with a sharp utility knife.A 4" lift normally will be ok for 35s.I myself have that exact combo.I am running BFG 35s and trimmied the lower valance.And have no rubbing issues.
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If you think a 4" lift is just a bit to short, go with a Donahoe Racing 4.5" Spring hanger/shackle lift. If there's just a little rubbing on the lower valance with that, first try shimming (by shimming, I mean a few washers behind the front 4 bolts) the front bumper out. Then go with the trimming if that doesn't work.
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Thanks for the help, I originally was going to cut the corner of the bumper but, I guess that shimming and possibbly trimming the valance is alot easier. Another question I am looking at the 4" Superlift system but I'm not sure what is included in the rear portion of the kit, it says a 3" block, now does that mean that would go on top of the 3.5" block that is there already. Or do I get an Add a leaf, rather than replacing the rear springs. I can upgrade to Bilstein shocks or the remote reservoir shocks, would it be worth it to get the SRR shocks. I don't ever plan on taking the truck off-road but would like the smoothest ride possible. Thanks again.
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Nice choice on the rims, i myself have them. Seems to be a popular rim these days. I run 37/13.5 on a 6.5 inch Procomp lift. I even had to cut the front valance and some of the inner fender to clear the tires and still have some rub lock to lock on my leaf packs. Heres a pic of my Front Valance.
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Yes, you stack the blocks. Bilstiens are great, resivour shocks are pointless unless you need the extra fluid for long travel or heat dissapation.
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The Donahoe Racing 4.5" hanger and shacke lift system will provide you with the height you need to clear the tires as well as keeping the spring rate as low as possilbe, to give you the best ride out there.
The system utilizes DR Sig. Series shocks that have a clear coated body that holds up to the elements better and makes cleaning a snap, nitrosteel shafts (which are harder than chrome and last longer under salt spray tests) and are valved specifically for the Super Duty.
We have Donahoe Racing lifts in stock and ready to ship.
Feel free to drop me an email with any questions you may have
DC@TruckToyzPerformance.com
The system utilizes DR Sig. Series shocks that have a clear coated body that holds up to the elements better and makes cleaning a snap, nitrosteel shafts (which are harder than chrome and last longer under salt spray tests) and are valved specifically for the Super Duty.
We have Donahoe Racing lifts in stock and ready to ship.
Feel free to drop me an email with any questions you may have
DC@TruckToyzPerformance.com
