So, truckluver, where behind the ADC south is that off-road spot? Thanks.

 

295's aren't gonna fit, and that's a fact. My buddy on here, David H, has a 4" lift with them, and they still come close to touchin, but don't. Go with 285's. It sounds so bad when you pull in a parking lot full of people in a nice truck and then your tires rub and make this awful sound. It's your choice, but it's not a wise one. 285's are plenty big on a stock 4x4.

 

Right aftrer you go under the bridge, you take a right a hop a curb. There's also a place in Leander where we go sometimes, but a buddy of mine scratched up his truck pretty bad by running into a boulder. If I could figure out how to show pics I could give you some. How?
Thomas

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1999 super cab
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automatic
4.6L v8
WAAG grillguard
2 KC daylighters
vampire remote start combo alarm
steelhorse nerf bars
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2 10" Cerwin Vega subs
pyramid 800w amp
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r0land, 285's will fit under my 97 with a 2.5" Fabtech kit? The wingnuts at the fabtech websight said I probably would have to get tires less that 31" tall!!!

 

truckluver, Bridge? I don't remember seeing a bridge you go under? Can you give me more specific directions from, say, I-35 and Ben White. Thanks a lot!

picturs are easy! just type in [img] and then the url of the pic, and be sure to have a [/img] afterwards. I'm pretty sure there is instructions on this site. Try looking in the FAQ.

Coon64, it's hard to say on that one if they will fit. The reason is that you got longer springs and longer shocks with your kit. These will flex more than the stock setup. The reason I can run 285's, and that you can easily run 295's on a 4x4 is that with the stock suspension, there is very little flex, so the tires stay put for the most part. The only place you run into problems is when you turn and the side of the wheel may contact your wheel well or some thing. But, now that I think about it, a friend of mine is running 305's on his 4x4 without any problems. But another thing to consider is that he has after market wheels with less back spacing. That also helps. Basicilly, I don't know, that's what I'm getting at. I don't want to say that you can and then you have problems. But I also know that getting bigger tires is adictive. YOu will probably just have to try it out for your self. If it doesn't fit, it's all the more motivation for a bigger lift kit. Hope this helps you.

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2000 Silver F-150 XL Sport
Reg. Cab, Reg. Bed, 4.2L V6, 5-speed, 4x2

mods:
Tailgate lock, Generic bedliner, coyboy antenna ball
285/75r16 BFG AT ko (33.1x11.4)
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future:
1" coil spring spacer
new rims

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[This message has been edited by r0land (edited 02-03-2001).]

 

I have a 97 F150 4X4 with no lift at all and I have 305 on it so I am pretty sure that 295 will fit. WIll have some pics soon .

 

Nope, 295's are gonna rub pretty bad.

 

Is this a 4X2 we are talking about or a 4X4.

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97 F150 4X4
4.6 V8 K&N Filter
American Racing Baja rims
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R 305/70/16 Dual Exaust with 40 series Flowmaster
Panasonic DF-600U and MTX Thunderforms with MTX 6000 in it with a MTX Amp


[This message has been edited by StevensBlack4x4 (edited 02-04-2001).]

 

thanks roland, when I do it, I'll be sure to put some pics up

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Does anyone have a superchip on there truck. And is it worth the money of having

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97 F150 4X4
4.6 V8 K&N Filter
American Racing Baja rims
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R 305/70/16 Dual Exaust with 40 series Flowmaster
Panasonic DF-600U and MTX Thunderforms with MTX 6000 in it with a MTX Amp

 

I was talking about the 4x4. My 285's come really close to touching on the front valence, as I'm sure your 305's do. 305's are the same height as 285, just that the 305's are a little wider. 295's are 33.4 inches tall, and over 12 inches wide, and I know they are gonn rub bad. I think this cause a buddy of mine had 295's on his 98 4x4 with a 4" lift and they were still close to rubbin, and did on occasion when he took it off-road. I will find a pic, and post it up. Hell, people can do want they want, I don't care. I just think runnin 295's on a stock 4x4 is not too smart, just wait til a lift. Now, runnin 295's on a stock 4x2, that's insane. You are throwin the looks of your truck, out the door.

 

Can Anyone tell me how to Join the F150 Texas Chapter.

 

yes.......www.f150world.com come on over and go to the forums and down to the Texas Chapter.......sign on and you have joined.....Dave

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mudder, you are a bit off on the width of the 295's, 305's are wider. 305 = 12.2" wide, while 295 = 11.8" wide. As far as throwing the looks of your truck with big tires, it's a preference thing. Some of us like the look of big tires stuffed into the wheel well. Just had to clarify some things there.

 

I have Some 305/70/16 Wrangler MT/R on my 97 F150 When i turn the mud grips rub a little on the Valance but not muct to worry about it. After my tire has worn down a little they dont do it anymore.



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97 F150 4X4
4.6 V8 K&N Filter
American Racing Baja rims
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R 305/70/16 Dual Exaust with 40 series Flowmaster
Panasonic DF-600U and MTX Thunderforms with MTX 6000 in it with a MTX Amp

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