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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 01:07 AM
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will it handle it

will my 83 f-150 dana 44ifs handle 38 inch tires with out to much trouble
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 06:46 AM
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simply put........maybe


it all depends on what you do with your truck, if you just drive it on the street then most def. but if you off road beating the chit out of it, then no it wont.....how hard are you on the skinny peddle........all factors...

when i went up to 38's is when i went to the d44 sas...
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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I will be on the street most of the time and maybe alittle offroad once in a while.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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just as long when your off road your not beating the chit out of it you'll be fine...
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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thanks for the help.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 08:41 PM
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keep an eye on wheel bearings and ball joints,they are going to hate you
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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i never had a problem till i started bogging it hard..
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by quadzjr
just as long when your off road your not beating the chit out of it you'll be fine...
so whats the point? to go hike up one tire on a stump and take a pic?

-cutts-
 
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