Question regarding 9" lift and 38" tires
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Question regarding 9" lift and 38" tires
Hey all,
New to the site here and figured there were some experts that could help me with a couple of questions.
Right now I have a 97 f-150 extended cab with a 5.4l. I am looking to do a 6" BDS lift with a 3" body lift. I also want to run 37-38" tires. I plan on getting 4.56 gears (or something else if needed).
I am wondering if there are any other suggestions you guys think I should get. I know a 6" lift with 35" tires is pretty safe to run with everything else stock, but going to the 9" with the 37-38" tires might put more stress on the truck. I don't plan on beating on this truck, mostly for show, with a little but of dune riding.
Any suggestions would help!
Also, I wouldn't be installing any of these on my truck as I don't have the space/tools/know-how, a local mechanic friend would be doing the work.
Thanks!!
New to the site here and figured there were some experts that could help me with a couple of questions.
Right now I have a 97 f-150 extended cab with a 5.4l. I am looking to do a 6" BDS lift with a 3" body lift. I also want to run 37-38" tires. I plan on getting 4.56 gears (or something else if needed).
I am wondering if there are any other suggestions you guys think I should get. I know a 6" lift with 35" tires is pretty safe to run with everything else stock, but going to the 9" with the 37-38" tires might put more stress on the truck. I don't plan on beating on this truck, mostly for show, with a little but of dune riding.
Any suggestions would help!
Also, I wouldn't be installing any of these on my truck as I don't have the space/tools/know-how, a local mechanic friend would be doing the work.
Thanks!!
Last edited by 97OneFiddy; 02-15-2011 at 12:05 PM.
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Wandell - Thanks for the info! I really don't want to mess around with trimming the fenders. I was looking at 37's and they are also cheaper, which is good
Joh408 - That also sounds good. I said 4.56 because I seen other's with similar setups and that's what they were running.
Thank you both for the info!
Joh408 - That also sounds good. I said 4.56 because I seen other's with similar setups and that's what they were running.
Thank you both for the info!
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I run 4.88's and 37"s and my rpm's at 65 mph is just shy of 2000,when in O.D. Here in Canada, the speeding tickets are high, along with the insurance penalties, so I don't usually run around at 80 mph. I would go with 4.88's again.
I do have a Edge programmer, which I use to re-calibrate the gear ratio, and tire size. Maybe that's why Jason's truck seems to be revving higher?
Good luck with your build,don't forget to take some pics, and remember, money is only fancy paper
I do have a Edge programmer, which I use to re-calibrate the gear ratio, and tire size. Maybe that's why Jason's truck seems to be revving higher?
Good luck with your build,don't forget to take some pics, and remember, money is only fancy paper
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In response to the gears, it's a toss up between 4.56 and 4.88. I personally run 4.88 and at 75mph I'm at about 2400 RPM, so take that for what it's worth.
edit: I haven't reprogrammed by speedo either, I also go off my GPS.
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Probably, you'll prob have to do some trimming though. I'm pretty sure a 6" for a 4x2 of our generation does NOT equal a 6" for the 4x4, but you'd still be able to tuck a 37.
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I have been pondering one more question. Is there really a big difference in a 6" suspension lift vs a 6" suspension + 3" body? Besides the larger tires (im looking at getting 37"), I am wondering if there will be more "wear and tear" on the 3" taller lift, even though it's body. Else I am considering a 6" with 35" tires, but I really like the look of 9" and 37's/38's.