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Sep 23, 2007 | 04:48 PM

rpss4844

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name that offset

What is the offset for factory wheels for a 2005? particularly the 17" wheels. Will they fit on a 2003? Seem to me they would because both trucks have the coil spring set-up in the front! Thanks for the help guys!

Sep 23, 2007 | 05:24 PM

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the 05's won't fit the 03/04's. I wish, but they won't.

Sep 23, 2007 | 07:02 PM

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03-04 have leaf springs, they do not have coil springs in the front. i know this for sure, but i dont know whether the wheels will be compatible or not.

Sep 23, 2007 | 07:11 PM

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Sep 23, 2007 | 09:07 PM

rpss4844

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Well I ask this because I am selling some wheels off my 05 on ebay. I had a guy write me and ask about the offset. I told him that if he had a coil spring front suspension then they would work and if he had a leaf spring suspension then it wouldnt. He wrote back and said he had coil springs and that his truck is an 03.

What is the actual offset, i think that would be a better answer then he will know exactly what he is getting?

Sep 23, 2007 | 09:16 PM

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It is +38 or +40 mm. It will bolt up, but ideally needs about a 1.5 inch spacer IIRC.

Sep 24, 2007 | 12:43 AM

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The 17" 2005 and newer wheels will not fit on a 99-04 4x4 without spacers but they will fit on 2wd superduties, they will just be tucked in the wheelwell 1-1/2" more.
I believe the 2wd f-250 and f-350's all have coil springs in front.