'01 Sport Trac - Thanks in advance for all the advice

[peteylambert]

i have a stock 01 sport trac I've got everything but tires to do a torsion shackle lift I've got warrior 153 shackles set of 15/8 steel wheels with 3.75 back spacing I'm gonna go with BF Goodrich all terrain 32/11.50/15 tires does anyone see any problems with my setup
Thanks in advance

 

[Rick]

Welcome to the forum

I moved your thread to our 2001 - 2005 Sport Trac subforum where the right folks should see it.

 

[peteylambert]

Thanks my first day

 

[MidnightRebel07]

You should be fine with that setup. It'll look really nice. Got any pictures?

 

[peteylambert]

I'll post before and after soon

 

[01STrunner]

You could even fit skinny 33s with the TT/shackle lift but the 32s will look good too! Welcome to to the forum!

 

[Valas1969]

here are 32" 16's with 3" BL but should look similar.

might have to do a little bit of cutting though like i did.
rear of front wheel well

front of front wheel well

rear of rear wheel well

 

[Kjhadfield]

Valas- did you tt also? It seemed there was a lot of cutting you went threw. When I put the 265/75 (which from my reading is technically considered a 31" but the specific tires I got are technically 31.9") I didn't do any cutting, although my side cladding is staying off and for the rear- I just drilled holes and zip tied it tight out the way. I rub lock 2 lock on the sway bar which is what it is. The only other thing I noticed was when on a sharp turn (most heard when turning left) but not at the full lock I hear a clicking type drap or binding (not the best description) that I can't figure where exactly is coming from. I'd like to investigate this further. Tt was only 1" total after it settled and cv don't seem to have extremes angle so I don't know (my steering pulls right, so I wonder if it's related to the same worn part)

 

[Valas1969]

Valas- did you tt also? It seemed there was a lot of cutting you went threw. When I put the 265/75 (which from my reading is technically considered a 31" but the specific tires I got are technically 31.9") I didn't do any cutting, although my side cladding is staying off and for the rear- I just drilled holes and zip tied it tight out the way. I rub lock 2 lock on the sway bar which is what it is. The only other thing I noticed was when on a sharp turn (most heard when turning left) but not at the full lock I hear a clicking type drap or binding (not the best description) that I can't figure where exactly is coming from. I'd like to investigate this further. Tt was only 1" total after it settled and cv don't seem to have extremes angle so I don't know (my steering pulls right, so I wonder if it's related to the same worn part)

I have 285/75/16

 

[Valas1969]

Might be that you need to change your rear end fluids. Mine did weird noise and chattering changed the fluid and its cured

 

[Kjhadfield]

Might be that you need to change your rear end fluids. Mine did weird noise and chattering changed the fluid and its cured

Chattering is a good description, but I hear it in the front (while turning)- you would still suggest to look at the rear (differential?)

285s- ok so you have a wider tread, that makes since then

 

[Valas1969]

Chattering is a good description, but I hear it in the front (while turning)- you would still suggest to look at the rear (differential?)

It may be your cladding that your catching.