shimming front bumper
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shimming front bumper
how much do yall think i might have to shim the front bumper to get the 305's on. i have some extra time and thought i might go ahead and get that done before the tires so they dont rub on the way home or would it be better to wait and see with the tires on.
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with the stock susp, on my 3 inch body lif the tires would clear ok under full articulation, but remeber that is only about 2 inches.
my current truck even with the 6 inch lift on the 35's is cutting it really close under full load.
i dont have any pics under full twist but these are getting real close
my current truck even with the 6 inch lift on the 35's is cutting it really close under full load.
i dont have any pics under full twist but these are getting real close
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my current truck has no shimming of the bumper. i need to find the pictures of my other turck with the shims in place, i was never pleased with how it looked, the dumb thing stuck out too far for my liking
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Guess i'll have to wait and see. I have 285's now with no shims, but I have leveling springs. I just thought it may be a long ride home from the tire shop if they rub. I am getting them put on in the next town over and i dont wanna chew them or the truck up on the 30 mile trip.
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They will only rub on a tight turn if they rub at all. I don't think you will have anything to worry about for that short drive.
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Originally Posted by c00nhunterjoe
my current truck has no shimming of the bumper. i need to find the pictures of my other turck with the shims in place, i was never pleased with how it looked, the dumb thing stuck out too far for my liking
YEAH mine sticks out a bit far too but have gotten used to it
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for the trip you are making the tires shouldnt rub, especially with the leveling kit, your truck looks good the way it sits, i think the 305's will definatly fill up the wheel wells all the way but like tj said, you will probably only rub on a tight turn or if you hit a big bump.
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Originally Posted by WALJON
YEAH mine sticks out a bit far too but have gotten used to it
I dont think that looks bad at all. What size are those tires? I love that color,we have a '77 F-100 I would like to paint that color I think it would look bad azz on that old truck.
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Thanks not bad for a 12 year old paint job eh tire size is 285 75r 16
I had a 77 f150 this colour 77 is my fav. year when I buy my next house with a garage my project truck will be a 77 f150 2more years left here though
I had a 77 f150 this colour 77 is my fav. year when I buy my next house with a garage my project truck will be a 77 f150 2more years left here though
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Just noticed the black lug nuts. Did you paint them or find some black ones somewhere? Im showin my nuts now. I painted mine but its comming off. I did a quick and dirty .97 wally world paint job. I lost a hubcap and needed a quick fix. I like the look and would like to go back and do it right.