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Feb 27, 2009 | 10:59 PM

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joe chevy

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whats under your flares? is it me or do the fenders look to be cut open already
maybe the black is deceiving to the eye

Feb 27, 2009 | 11:15 PM

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bobbyjp

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Just Black flares, looks deceiving. But still seem to have plenty of room

Feb 28, 2009 | 12:16 AM

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Furian

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Both trucks have a rake to them so I recommend comparing the blocks on the rear axle. You may have the F350 4" blocks. If so, then you probably have a 2.5" leveling kit on the front axle. Also compare the front and rear springs by counting the number of springs in the spring pack.

Feb 28, 2009 | 12:20 AM

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bobbyjp

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The white truck is mine, i have an air bag system on it, that's why it's higher in the back, what number of springs determine if its a leveling kit, or a lift?

Feb 28, 2009 | 12:39 AM

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Furian

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I guess it depends on which leveling kit may be installed on your truck. If your Dad's truck is bone stock, you should be able to determine the differences by doing the comparison.

Feb 28, 2009 | 12:46 AM

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bobbyjp

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I guess back to the main question, if I have 35x12.5 tires on it now, and don't rub, could I do some altering to make the 37x13.5 tires fit. I don't wanna lift it any higher, maybe get some spacers for the front bumper?

Feb 28, 2009 | 01:32 AM

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cartmanea

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I'm going to 37x12.50s next which will fit with my 4" lift only because my bumper gives so much room. I may build new hangers to move the front axle forward 3/4" too.

Feb 28, 2009 | 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bobbyjp

Here is my dad's stock 00' lined up with my 00'. Does mine look just level or lifited?

Here is my '00 with only a leveling kit and 35s...Your's looks to have more in comparison to mine, so 37s could work with minor trimming. I have my bumper shimmed out and did some re-forming of the metal part of the fender opening where it rolls under toward the frame and pulled the plastic liner back about 1 "