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Old 02-24-2011, 12:19 AM
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Was gonna put a AS level kit and bigger tires on, but with everyones TC and RSC problems, i'm afraid. Any one just put bigger tires on a 4X4 STX without leveling and have pics? How big can you go tire wise on the 18's?
 
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Old 02-24-2011, 08:46 AM
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I beleive most problems are coming from no alignement being done or a poor alignemnet job.

I have 50,000km (30,000mile) on leveling kit; 2009 F150 screw 6.5ft box running 305-55-20 (33.5 x12 mickey thompson ATZ) and have had no issues other than swinging hard into an unlevel parking lot on a cambered corner.
 
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Old 02-24-2011, 10:06 PM
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i have 275/70/18 nitto terra grapplers, no lift or level. i havent drivin it much since installed but no rubbing so far and look awesome. my truck sits higher too, btw i have a 2010 supercab xlt
 
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Old 02-26-2011, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by lineman160
i have 275/70/18 nitto terra grapplers, no lift or level. i havent drivin it much since installed but no rubbing so far and look awesome. my truck sits higher too, btw i have a 2010 supercab xlt
Got some pics lineman?
 
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Old 02-27-2011, 07:25 PM
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I have a 09 plat screw. i put goodyear wrangler silent armors on . 285.60.20.
i also installed bilstien 5100s all the way around and have the fronts set at 2in level.

i reprogramed comptuer for new tire size. . no issues it does ride a bit stiffer. but i feel more confidence driving with a load. and maintaining speed around slight corners now..

i had right at 40K on factory pirellis and factory shocks. the shocks .. were shot.
 



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