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how can i get them to fit?


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i have a 1988 4X4 ext. cab ranger, im a scale operator at schnitzer southeast (scrap yard) and we buy about every kind of metal their is including scrap cars, the other day i looked up and a guy was bringing in a 1985 f150 with some BF goodwrinch 33 12.50 m/t with a good bit of tread on them so i went and asked what he was going to do with them and he said sell them and he sold me the wheels and tires for 75.00! i know they will never fit now my question is what is the best and cheapist way i can get them to fit.


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buy a set of 8 inch wide ranger rims, then suspension or body lift. body lift is a heck of a lot cheaper. read the tech library too, they are a huge help
 

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thank you very much, do you think a 3 inch body lift would be enough?
 
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it might rub, depends also on the offset of the wheel. although im not too familiar with clearances on your body style. i would definately try to make them work though, or sell them.
 

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yeah im going to get'em on one way or another thanks
 
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They will rub terribly with just a 3" body lift. If you add leveling coils or spacers or f-150 coils in the front, then in the back either a 3" block or explorer leaves or longer shackles and you'll be good to go.
 
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you wont necessarily need to get new wheels, my buddy did a 4 in lift and stock wheels with 33's and it works great except the fenders needed to be trimmed front and rear for turning purposes not rubbing reasons
 

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thanks for the help i found a 4 inch lift made by rough country and they said it will work with 33s
 
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i had a 3 inch body lift. and trimed a little of the frount and back of my frount fenders and fit 33s
 
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dude thats an awsome job. you must see so much random stuff go by. i cant even imagine how much of it i would want to bring home! good find.
 

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got'em on

i got the rough country 4' lift and the 33 12.50 fit great no rubbing or anything, it looks awsome im going to try to put pics on soon
 
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