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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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38" TSL??
Is anyone running a 38" tsl super swamper w/ a 9" lift???
 
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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I have 36's on my F350 stock, I could fit 38's in the back but not the front. So you should clear them with 9" What truck? F150/250/350 or Bronco
 
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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Only if you replaced your TTB setup with a straight axle, me personally no, i never got that far before my ol ford died, but i was headin that direction.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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O my bad i was assuming it was a 150 so yea what size ford?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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Its is on a 1993 f150 with(im guessing) a 4" susp. lift, 2-3" blocks, and a 2-3" body lift. It has coil spacers on front..
 
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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38's would be a little big for the axles on that. You might want to look into some stronger stuff. I usually will run a 33 on the 1/2 tons. If people what bigger tires then that, then its bigger axles. Just my personal thing. Thats why I got a 1 ton. Its all beefed to begin with.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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Yea if you look in my pics you can see my old ford with the 33"s. Thats also the biggest tire id run on the TTB. If your willing to do a little fabbing, and get your hands dirty you can convert to straight axle with these 150s fairly easy, and the axle and stuff you would want isnt that pricey either. If your looking just to get this thing on the road quickly the truck as you described is around 6" up you could tuck 33"s under and have a beefy lookin rig..
 
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BTW, my truck had a 6" susp. lift..
 
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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Its has 35x12.50x15 pro comp m/t on it now.. It seems to have 4.10 gears or similar.. This is also just my play truck, i drive it to work(3.5 miles round trip) when there is salt on the roads, i have not took it muddin yet, but it wont be nothin real deep...
 
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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35s are kinda pushing it but if you dont cowboy in it to much you should be ok. Id stay with that hieght if you dont want to go with another axle.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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I am really just concerned about rubbing... But i want the 38x12.50x15s tsl.. I dont think it should rub since its not any wider, only three inches taller..
 
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 09:57 AM
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I dont think you will be able to tuck 38"s under without rub, it will probably hit either the front bumper, fender, or the traction bars.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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I am running 6 and 3 body on a 93 F-150, 36 swampers were close on front fender corners and bumpers like he said. 38s might be ok if you stay on the street.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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I think it will rub the traction bar if i cut it too deep but i dont plan on flexing it or anything just an occasional mud hole every now and then
 
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My buddy has a 93 F-150 with a 2wd to Dana 44 SAS on it...9 inch suspension lift fitting 35 TSL's with some room...back of the fender was trimmed by PO but doesn't need it now or in a few weeks when he puts 40 TSL's on it.....Luck

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