coil spacers, shackles and 3" body lift,

[beaston1]

ok ladies and gentlmen, i realized how much a nice ol' trailmaster lift kit is gonna cost me, i decided to go the cheap and easy way for some lift. Ok here we go, i want to get f-150 coil spacers up front and some shackles in the back for a nice little 1"- 1 1/2" lift. Then i want to go with a 3" body lift for some added tire room. Does anybody know if all of this will allow me to fit the BFG MT/km 33x10.50R 15 tire???? And also how will this affect my alignment and steering?? i know i'll have to get it aligned after i do it but are there any major problems associated with a lift like this?????

 

[Joe93]

I run 33x12.50x15 with the same combonation as you want to do. I had to trim my fenders alittle bit to keep the tires from rubbing. I think you should be fine with the 10.50's. Yes you will need to get an alignment after words. You may need to get the superlift 3 degree camber bushings to get it aligned within specifications. I had to get them. Your steering maybe alitle sticky with the 3 inch body lift. Mine is alittle sticky but I really don't notice it anymore. I have had My explorer lifted like this for some time now and have had no problems with sofar. I hope this helps you out some.

 

[beaston1]

Sweet, your running 33x12.50''s!! thats awesome, i was thinking on running that but was concerned about tire rub and i didnt know that size could fit. How much did you have to trim off so it wouldnt rub??? and also what shackle brand are you using???


and still another question: are you running your stock shocks or an aftermarket brand??

 

[Joe93]

I really don't know the exact amount that I trimmed off the fenders. I just kept trimming till the didn't rub anymore. If you have the stock plastic molding you will have to remove that. I have the warrior shackles they cost around 50 bucks. I am also using aftermarket shocks the same length as the factory ones. Everything works fine for me. If you have any more questions feel free to ask.

 

[beaston1]

thanks for answering all my questions, its been really helpful. Ok, but i got one more question, how well does it articulate out on the trail, do you use it for the trials or just some mud boggin'???? or both??

 

[Joe93]

It does pretty well on the trail and in some mud. You would get alot better articulation with a suspension lift but I like it and it has been alot of places and done some hard trails. Click on the link to see a pick of it on the trail.
Trail Picture

 

[offroader_69_me]

Joe Hey I remember that!!!!

I too am running the same combo but without the trimming, I guess it just depends on the tire and the vehicle for that other inch or so. Anyway I never had any problem with my steering and still haven't aligned my truck and it has been this way for over a year, but I do have to rotate the tires quite often DEFINATELY ALIGN YOURS THOUGH!