i have a red 98 f150 2wd. I want to be able to fit 33's but i don't know what i need to do that. (leveling kit, lift?, is it possible?) what do i do

 

if you kep the stock wheels you can run 285/75/16's which is a 33x11.5

OR you can add a Leveling kit, and a body lift and run 305/70/16's or possibly 315/75/16's

305/70/16 = 33x12.5

315/75/16 = 35x12.5

 

I found that 305's on a 3 inch spindle lift were just rubbing on tight turns on my 2WD 2000. 285's would make it no problem.

I planned to add daystar 1 1/2 inch coil spacers to solve that, but i did my body lift first. Next weekend new springs and spacers go in ...

 

4.2trimble
i don't really think i could fit 33's stock. how would a leveling kit help?

 

You can fit a 285/75-16 or 285/70-17 (33x11.50's) at stock height by using the oem wheels but the wheelwells will be very stuffed. A leveling kit will give you a little extra room and make the truck look better.

 

well i just want to make my 2wd drive look good. so i was planning on getting pipes and a leveling kit but then i wanted to get new tires. i want to fit 33's but i just don't see it happening even with a leveling kit.
check out my pics of it and tell me what you think.

 

i checked and a 2inch leveling kit will only allow for 31's. what can i do? blocks?

 

I don't see you fitting even 285's stock height. I just sold my 99 2wd. Stock height, on stock 16's I could only fit 265/75's. After my 3" spindle lift, I was able to fit 285/75's with no rubbing on stock wheels. The 3" allowed JUST enough clearance for the 33's, after putting on my brush guard my tires rubbed again from the loss in height from spring compression. So no, there's no way in hell you're going to fit a 33" tire with no lift, or even a leveling kit for that matter. Hope that clears it up.

 

It's all about the wheel width and backspacing. Also, lift spindles also can affect what size tire you run. THey lift the truck, but most increase the track width which can cause fitment issues.

 

This is true, the increased width contributed to the rubbing, most of which could have been cured with some trimming. For a 2wd though, a spindle is about the only way to get enough lift to clear those tires without aftermarket control arms. The factory control arms are only good for up to 3" of lift. You could do that with a spring, large spacer, or a combination of both; but you would be putting your joints at the limit of their angles and Seriously reducing wear life. Spindles retain factory geometry. (and allow for another 3" of lift to add on top!)

(I forgot to mention, mine did not rub with 285's on a 3'' spindle. Rubbing was only after putting on a Very heavy brush guard. My mistake.)