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I am not confused with back spacing. I almost bought the 18" mickey thompson locks that are 10" wide with 4.5" back spacing. I REALLy woulda been screwed. It is barely and I mean barely rubbing on the mud gaurd plasic where the factory mudflaps go more towards the inside. I wanted them to stick out about an inch as you said which is exacly what they do. I need to pull back that plastic about 2 inches and I would clear the biggest bump while turning. I am having trouble with the kodak software but as soon as its done I will post pics.
I think the heat gun thing may work. Thats a really good idea I dont like rigging things it looks pretty uhhh yeah.
I think the heat gun thing may work. Thats a really good idea I dont like rigging things it looks pretty uhhh yeah.
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I am not confused with back spacing. I almost bought the 18" mickey thompson locks that are 10" wide with 4.5" back spacing. I REALLy woulda been screwed. It is barely and I mean barely rubbing on the mud gaurd plasic where the factory mudflaps go more towards the inside.
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BTW: I have TOYOs M/Ts they are a waste of good money.
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FireKite: I think you confused him more. LOL.
He needs MORE back space.
I believe the factory 8" wide wheels are 5.79" of back space.
This guy knows his stuff about wheels and lifts.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ml#post6932040
He needs MORE back space.
I believe the factory 8" wide wheels are 5.79" of back space.
This guy knows his stuff about wheels and lifts.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ml#post6932040
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Your reply didn't say anything about tire width and wheel offset/backspace.
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I thought his problem was rubbing on the inside of the plastic wheel well liner, not on the outer, meaning the tires were riding too far inboard, tucked in toward the diff.
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They are the closest thing to an old 8 Spoke Wagon Wheel I could find. I still don't like them.
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I was hoping for 1" more then that. A Tall truck with skinny wheels & tires looks like sh$!, and rides even worst.
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I tried to get you to tell us about your lift in the last leveling kit threat I saw you in, so I'll ask again. What kind of kit did you use, and how did you fix the radius arm and trac bar issues that come with an 8" lift?
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Well, that's your opinion. I don't want to drive around in a wanna be lunar rover and have to was the sides of my truck off every day. My next tires are going to be 285/75/18s, which are still a 35" tire, but 1" narrower than what I have now. And the ride all depends on your wheel size, tire load rating, air pressure, and suspension. Crappy suspension with big wheels will ride like crap.