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3 in body lift what size tires??

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Old Aug 21, 2010
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3 in body lift what size tires??

I just put in a 3 inch body lift and i was wondering if i could put on 33s or what is the biggest tires i can go with can any one help me out in this
its just a 2wd 2006 ford ranger
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010
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I am thinking more like 32's and 33's if you do a 2" suspension on top of the 3" body. but i could be wrong, im sure someone will chime in here.
 
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XLT 4X4, FX4, Level II, EDGE 2wd & 4X4(Sport newer models)(mild T-bar crank always recommended for leveling purposes, always remember to get an alignment) ***Recommended to do Pre Key mod to the lowered new trucks***

* 15x7 stock suspension - 30x9.5x15, 31x10.5x15, 32x11.5x15, 33x10.5x15(T-bar crank recommended), 33x12.5x15(will need trimming and T-Bar crank)

* 15x8 stock suspension - 31x10.5x15, 32x11.5x15, 33x10.5x15(T-bar crank recommended), 33x12.5x15(will need trimming and T-Bar crank)

* 15x8 & 15x10 body lift or suspension lift - 32x11.5x15, 33x10.5x15, 33x12.5x15, 35x12.5x15(trimming also involved in multiple areas and T-bar max...), 325x60x15(31x12.9x15)

* 15x8 & 15x10 body lift AND 4-5" suspension lift - 33x12.5x15, 35x12.5x15(T-bar crank recommended, were applicable), *Anything larger at your own risk or T-bar max and trimming*

* 16x7 stock suspension - 255x70x16, 265x70x16, 265x75x16, 285x75x16(mild t-bar crank recommended but might not be needed.)

* 16x8 stock suspension - 265x75x16, 285x75x16(same as above) 295x75x16(t-bar crank recommended and maybe trim.)

* 16x8 or 16x10 body lift or suspension lift - 265x75x16(16x8 only), 285x75x16, 305x75x16, 315x75x16(trimming also involved in multiple areas and T-bar max...)

* 16x8 or 16x10 body lift AND 4-5" suspension lift - 285x75x16, 305x75x16, 315x75x16(T-bar crank recommended, were applicable), *Anything larger at your own risk or T-bar max and trimming*


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01-09

XLT & XL 2wd

* 15x7 stock suspension - 215x75x15, 235x75x15, 235x60x15, 30x9.5x15, 31x10.5x15(may need to trim)

* 15x8 stock suspension - 30x9.5x15, 31x10.5x15(may need to trim)

* 15x7 body lift or suspension lift - 30x9.5x15, 31x10.5x15, 32x11.5x15, 33x10.5x15(may need to trim), 33x12.5x15(will need trimming)

* 15x8 body lift or suspension lift - 30x9.5x15, 31x10.5x15, 32x11.5x15, 33x10.5x15(may need to trim), 33x12.5x15(will need trimming)

* 15x7 body lift AND suspension lift - 32x11.5x15, 33x10.5x15, 33x12.5x15(may need to trim)

* 15x8 & 15x10 body lift AND suspension lift - 32x11.5x15, 33x10.5x15, 33x12.5x15(may need to trim)


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98-00

XLT & XL & Sport 2wd

* 15x7 stock suspension - 215x75x15, 235x75x15, 235x60x15, 30x9.5x15, 31x10.5x15(may need to trim)

* 15x8 stock suspension - 30x9.5x15, 31x10.5x15(may need to trim)

* 15x7 body lift or suspension lift - 30x9.5x15, 31x10.5x15, 32x11.5x15, 33x10.5x15(may need to trim), 33x12.5x15(will need trimming)

* 15x8 body lift or suspension lift - 30x9.5x15, 31x10.5x15, 32x11.5x15, 33x10.5x15(may need to trim), 33x12.5x15(will need trimming)

* 15x7 body lift AND suspension lift - 32x11.5x15, 33x10.5x15, 33x12.5x15(may need to trim)

* 15x8 & 15x10 body lift AND suspension lift - 32x11.5x15, 33x10.5x15, 33x12.5x15(may need to trim)



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XLT 4x4, XLT Offroad, Trailhead(mild T-bar crank always recommended for leveling purposes, always remeber to get an alignment)(may want to also replace T-bars do to T-bar sag)

* 15x7 stock suspension - 30x9.5x15, 31x10.5x15, 32x11.5x15, 33x10.5x15(T-bar crank recommended), 33x12.5x15(will need trimming and T-Bar max)

* 15x8 stock suspension - 31x10.5x15, 32x11.5x15, 33x10.5x15(T-bar crank recommended), 33x12.5x15(will need trimming and T-Bar max)

* 15x8 & 15x10 body lift or suspension lift - 32x11.5x15, 33x10.5x15, 33x12.5x15, 35x12.5x15(trimming also involved in multiple areas and T-bar max...), 325x60x15(31x12.9x15)

* 15x8 & 15x10 body lift AND 4-5" suspension lift - 33x12.5x15, 35x12.5x15(T-bar crank recommended, were applicable), *Anything larger at your own risk or T-bar max and trimming*

* 16x7 stock suspension - 255x70x16, 265x70x16, 265x75x16, 285x75x16(mild T-bar crank recommended but might not be needed.)

* 16x8 stock suspension - 265x75x16, 285x75x16(same as above) 295x75x16(T-bar crank recommended and maybe trim.)

* 16x8 or 16x10 body lift or suspension lift - 265x75x16(16x8 only), 285x75x16, 305x75x16, 315x75x16(trimming also involved in multiple areas and T-bar max...)

* 16x8 or 16x10 body lift AND 4-5" suspension lift - 285x75x16, 305x75x16, 315x75x16(T-bar crank recommended, were applicable), *Anything larger at your own risk or T-bar max and trimming*


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93-97 (Consult before adding tires, this is the tricky year)(may also need lift in rear depending on spring sag)

4x4 & 2WD (The 2wd and 4x4 front springs are same length and the shocks also.)

* 15x7 stock suspension - 30x9.5x15, 31x10.5x15(may need to trim valance a little, if major spring sag wont fit)

* 16x7 stock suspension - 235x60x16, 235x75x16, 245x75x16(slight chance of trimming)

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* 15x7 & 15x8 Leveling block or leveling spring - 31x10.5x15, 32x11.5x15( may need major trimming)

* 15x7 & 15x8 Leveling block or leveling spring & BODY lift or suspension lift - 31x10.5x15, 32x11.5x15, 33x10.5x15, 33x12.5x15(may need minor trimming)

* 15x8 & 15x10 body lift AND 6" suspension lift - 33x12.5x15, 35x12.5x15, *Anything larger at your own risk*

* 16x7 & 16x8 Leveling block or leveling spring - 245x75x16, 255x70x16, 265x70x16, 265x75x16(will need trimming with 16x8)

* 16x7 & 16x8 Leveling block or leveling spring & BODY lift or suspension lift - 265x75x16, 285x75x16(may need trimming), 305x75x16(may need trimming)

* 16x8 or 16x10 body lift AND 6" suspension lift - 285x75x16, 305x75x16, 315x75x16, *Anything larger at your own risk*
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010
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^ thats the stuff!
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010
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Thanks guys you been a lot of help
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010
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most 3' lifts clear a 32.11.50 with no rubbing at all(or trimming)
33's fit also but may slightly rub
more important would be the wheel offset :)
 
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I have a 3 inch body lift and I clear 33/12.50s with no rubbing at all. I also have cranked #1 bars and stock 2.5" blocks in the real
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010
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I have a 3 inch body lift and I clear 33/12.50s with no rubbing at all. I also have cranked #1 bars and stock 2.5" blocks in the real
he only has a 2wd
 
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Originally Posted by Billy4x420
he only has a 2wd
yeah i realized that after i read the post... He should be able to throw some blocks in the rear and maybe some drop spindles or Im not sure if the newer rangers are Tbars but he could get some #1 bars from the yard and put those on little bit more money sure. but then he could get bigger tires
 
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