lifted or not?
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lifted or not?
ok, hope some body can help me,but i have a 1978 f150 4x4. it has 33 on it,i can find no evidence on a lift(blocks, longer springs,add ons)everthing i find says you need a 4"lift to fit 33" on a stock turck thats not a highboy.how can i tell what i have?
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Think I had 35s on my 74 with no lift but I had to bend in the corner of the fenders on the front to keep from rubbing. (perhaps I'm misremembering--it's been a few years ago)
Do you have pictures you can post? I noticed you have not yet created a gallery.
You can also get lift from a shackle flip. There are some threads about that and some members have pictures (ivanribic has pictures and a description of what he did--see https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...&albumid=13227)
Think I had 35s on my 74 with no lift but I had to bend in the corner of the fenders on the front to keep from rubbing. (perhaps I'm misremembering--it's been a few years ago)
Do you have pictures you can post? I noticed you have not yet created a gallery.
You can also get lift from a shackle flip. There are some threads about that and some members have pictures (ivanribic has pictures and a description of what he did--see https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...&albumid=13227)
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Here's a thread that might help you.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...ight=tire+size
If you check my gallery I have 33s on with about 4" of lift. Planning on going with 35s once I've finished the body work, paint, etc and start actually driving it.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...ight=tire+size
If you check my gallery I have 33s on with about 4" of lift. Planning on going with 35s once I've finished the body work, paint, etc and start actually driving it.
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From: Murray
Most of these trucks can tuck 33's w/o rubbing stock (no blocks)..but keep in mind that sometimes things can vary depending on if the suspension is orginal w/ 30 + years of wear, or if its been freshened up. I guess to answer your question...it isnt unusual to be able to fit them w/o any modifications...I can on my 73 2wd.
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I have 31\10.50 mt on mr stock 79 and they rub a little when i turn, BUT for the same truck I have a set of 33\12.50 on offset rims and there is no rubbing.
On the rear i have even had 36 with no problame.
I f you have a sawzall you can clear about any size with some fender trim.
On the rear i have even had 36 with no problame.
I f you have a sawzall you can clear about any size with some fender trim.
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So the factory blocks have been removed? I removed mine from my 79 F-150 when I installed a leveling lift. I got new spring packs in the rear that were for a 4" lift but I removed the factory blocks. Better traction and less axle wrap. Oh and I have 33x9.5's and they clear with no problem.
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Originally Posted by FordTrucksKickGM
So the factory blocks have been removed? I removed mine from my 79 F-150 when I installed a leveling lift. I got new spring packs in the rear that were for a 4" lift but I removed the factory blocks. Better traction and less axle wrap. Oh and I have 33x9.5's and they clear with no problem.
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im talkin bout the rear. course my 82 is leaf all the way around that prolly don't help too much. it's got a 10 or 11 leaf stack out back- concrete has more give. 4stack up front compared to 2 from the factory, she's a buckboard.
