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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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Lift kit questions?

I have been doing research on a lift kit to fit 36x13.50x18 under the truck. Every manufacture tells me 4" is enough. Then I called 4Wheelparts tells me 6". I called 4wheelparts and they told me 8"lift is a must. I can not get a good answer.How much lift for a 2005 F350?
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 11:36 PM
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I have a DR all spring 6" on my 2004 PSD F250. I run 37x12.5.17 wheels. I could probably run a 38" if I did some trimming, but it would rub. Four Wheel Parts are idiots. They used to be an all around good store when they would do fabrication, installs and stuff like that. Now they are all retail and they sell ***** retail at that. Dude if you got a 6" lift it will be enough.

I recommend 8" if you can swing it. I am not familiar with the coil front suspension (I think you have it...I could be wrong) but do yourself a favor......if your application has a "panrod" bar buy an adjustable model from Donahoe when you do your suspension.

Don't use your old one....you will fight it for a while to reinstall.
 
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4" will be cutting it close.................................go 6" or 8". I wish I would have gone 8"
 
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I have a 4 inch lift on my truck, with a leveling kit, and I run 36/15.50 /20s with no problems. I can still pull my 5th wheel..
 
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There you go my friend. I will be buying a fifth wheel in the future. I take it back.....I am happy with 6".
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 08:35 AM
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As long as you don't run real wide wheels without enough backspacing, you can fit them under a 4.5".

Personally, I'd recommend a 5.5" or 6" for a little more breathing room.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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For 36" tires, a 4" lift will probably be too close for comfort. I would say either go with the 6", or stick with 35" tires.
 
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