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Old Dec 26, 2001 | 08:21 PM
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How big of a lift do i need to fit a 38.5 x 15 x 15 on a 73/77 Highboy (Factory 4" lift)? What would be my sharpest turning angle be?

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Old Dec 28, 2001 | 07:03 PM
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The tires are 38.5x15x15 Ground Hawgs.

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Old Jan 3, 2002 | 06:50 PM
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I need to know soon. MUST...PUT...LIFT!!!! The Muddin' Adventure Awaits!!!

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Old Jan 6, 2002 | 04:25 PM
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I would say 8". That will give some articulation too.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2002 | 02:08 PM
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Superlift 6" w/ a 3" body would probably clear it.

Superlift has a wonderful spreadsheet of what needs to be done to a truck to accomodate many tire sizes. Very helpful. It's on their site.

superlift.com I think
 
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Old Jan 7, 2002 | 02:16 PM
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