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Old 04-15-2012, 06:13 PM   #13
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I might just do that and see what happens. Worst case I just have to put a body lift on it.
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Old 04-15-2012, 07:20 PM   #14
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I have the same lift with 31s and I have lots more room. I'm sure I could easily fit 33s.
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Old 04-15-2012, 08:18 PM   #15
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If it rubs a tiny bit without the body lift, change the body bushings and it'll probably bring it up enough to keep from rubbing.

Also, if you're planning for a SAS and 35's, then set the ride height higher when you put an axle under the front.
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Old 04-15-2012, 08:21 PM   #16
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Alright sounds good. I just don't want to put the tires on and they be too big.
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Old 04-16-2012, 02:59 PM   #17
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Im in favor of Do it!!! Then post pics.
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Probably goin to worst case get a body lift.
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Old 04-21-2012, 05:25 PM   #19
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I have a 4"lift and 33s are no problem.
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You need to consider the centerline of the current wheel being lower than that of the 33 just standing next to the truck.
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Old 04-26-2012, 06:42 PM   #21
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I have a 4"lift and 33s are no problem.
Iirc you can fit bigger tires with less lift on those years?
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Old 04-27-2012, 12:23 AM   #22
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For whatever it's worth. My ranger has a 3 inch body lift and I fit 33s just fine.
yours is a 98 & his is a 86 big difference in body style & wheel well opening. Mine is a 94 with 03 front sheet metal & I fit 33s with out a body lift needed, but I have a 5.5 suspension lift & only had to trim 1.5" from back edge of front bumper. Now bumper has been replaced with a bronco ll custom stinger bar bumper.
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