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Old 03-26-2016
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Correct offset with superlift

Hello! I'm new on here and I'm sure this question has already been asked but I'm having trouble finding what I'm looking for. I have a 2008 ranger 4x4 sport and plan to install the 4 inch superlift on it. I want to put 33" tires on it afterwards and am wondering what offset/backspace will make it so there is no rubbing. I want to go with 17 inch wheels and would strongly prefer aluminum instead of steel, and some good websites to buy wheels from. Thanks!
 
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I'd look on summit. That's the best price I could find for my 18s
 
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Do you plan on doing the pre-key mod/cranking your torsion bars?

If so, as a reference, I run 33x12.50s on 15x8 wheels w/ 3.625" of backspacing on my truck (2002 4x4, super lifted, torsion bars cranked). When I still had mud flaps, the front tires would rub them at full lock when the suspension cycled.

With the mudflaps off, I have no rubbing at all. (I wheel the truck a decent amount too, and haven't had any).
 
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I was told with the lift kit it will level it out. Would you recommend a t bar crank to make it level?
 
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Originally Posted by Mitch76
I was told with the lift kit it will level it out. Would you recommend a t bar crank to make it level?
The kit is 4/3 lift, 4" up front and 3" out back, so it should level the truck out. (Side note: for the rear they just give you a 3" lift block. Your truck already has. 1.5" block from the factory. Stacking blocks isn't ideal, although it will work. )

I meant to gain some more clearance for the tires, since your truck sits an inch lower than pre-08 trucks.
Also, it was to give you a reference, as your truck with cranked bars would be similar to my truck.
 
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