Big Blue
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See threads about lowering. Not Easy or cheap to do.
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2.5” pro Comp level lift w/big tire package front
1” block spacer rear
18x9.5 Anvils wrapped with 275/65 Nankangs (sick tire for my purposes) +12 offset with 1.5 spacers. No scrubbing.
Dyno City tune. AFE rebel cat back. 808 garage days CAI. S mode all day long. 15 mpg, 15,000 miles on the clock. And twin scroll spooling all day long.
Wish list: Pocket flares. 3.5 twin turbo v6 ecobeast power plant. Front and rear axle air lockers. 23 gallon fuel tank.
1” block spacer rear
18x9.5 Anvils wrapped with 275/65 Nankangs (sick tire for my purposes) +12 offset with 1.5 spacers. No scrubbing.
Dyno City tune. AFE rebel cat back. 808 garage days CAI. S mode all day long. 15 mpg, 15,000 miles on the clock. And twin scroll spooling all day long.
Wish list: Pocket flares. 3.5 twin turbo v6 ecobeast power plant. Front and rear axle air lockers. 23 gallon fuel tank.
Hounddog409
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No lift.....
JaketheMus
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Nope. Works just fine without a suspension lift for my purposes right now. It’s a work in progress bro. Give it time...
JaketheMus
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Maybe Fox Coilovers. After market springs and upper control arms... Can’t wait guys!!
Colo_Ranger
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I've tried searching and reading, but have come up short. I'd like to change out my tires, but have a very specific tire size in mine. Has anyone fit a 255/80r17 on a stock FX4? From what I can ready, the width is generally the problem. I am okay with modifying (cutting, changing) the intrusion bars (I understand the risks, so please don't chime in about that).
Colo_Ranger
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I took some measurements with the truck at full lock and I have about 1.5" clearance between the intrusion beams and the tire (stock 265/65r17). Given that this tire is ~30.6 and the w255/80r17 are ~33.1, that makes the tire 1.25" taller on each side of the wheel. (33.1-30.6=2.5/2=1.25). I actually think they would fit. I will have to test fit them but, especially if I get different intrusion bars, I think they would fit. Luckily, I worked at Discount Tire for a lot of years and the manager at one of the stores is a really good friend of mine. I will be able to test fit one. Now to see if he has any in stock that I could test fit. If I can get this tire on with no lift, I can focus my efforts on ride quality in suspension with minimal lift. The real question will be rubbing while flexed. If I can't get the 255 to fit now, I will go with the 265/70r17 to start and move up when tires are needed. I will report back when I test fit.
Raul R.
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I was under the impression that 33 wouldn't fit with the intrusion beams. Very interested to see how your effort goes and if successful, I may do the same.I took some measurements with the truck at full lock and I have about 1.5" clearance between the intrusion beams and the tire (stock 265/65r17). Given that this tire is ~30.6 and the w255/80r17 are ~33.1, that makes the tire 1.25" taller on each side of the wheel. (33.1-30.6=2.5/2=1.25). I actually think they would fit. I will have to test fit them but, especially if I get different intrusion bars, I think they would fit. Luckily, I worked at Discount Tire for a lot of years and the manager at one of the stores is a really good friend of mine. I will be able to test fit one. Now to see if he has any in stock that I could test fit. If I can get this tire on with no lift, I can focus my efforts on ride quality in suspension with minimal lift. The real question will be rubbing while flexed. If I can't get the 255 to fit now, I will go with the 265/70r17 to start and move up when tires are needed. I will report back when I test fit.
Colo_Ranger
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I would have to modify/replace the intrusion bars, but...after looking at a lot of tire options, there aren't a good set of 255/70r17 that I would like to run. They are far and few between in that size and, if I am out away from home, I want a size that I can find around. I talked to my buddy at Discount Tire and he said they have to special order everything in that size. Looks like I will be going with a 285/70r17 when the time comes. Sucks when your research goes the opposite way of your plans, but... that's why we research.
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