Expedition Dave
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I decided to put my money where my mouth is, and pulled the trigger on even more stuff:
1) I finally decided on the Nitto 295/70-18 (34.3 x 11.7, 50.6lbs) Terra Grappler GII ATs.
They are rated by most folks well, look good enough, and are D rated and light for size. And they will give me a full 1 inch more ground clearance.
2) Getting an extra Ford FX4 rim to utilize as full sized Nitto spare, either underneath deflated (if I can fit it) or on a rear hitch carrier (if I buy one), or in the back hatch (temporary).
3) Ordered an extra pair of Bilstein F150 struts for a 3inch lift up front (vs. the Expy Bils with the 1.5 inch lift) hopefully arriving Tuesday.
All expected to be installed on Friday, along with my .25 inch spacers.
Still on the fence with the F150 Bilsteins 3-inch front lift b/c in my heart--I know the Expy Bilstein 1.5s will ride a lot better, but the 1.5 inch only lift may *look* funny with a 34.3s stuffed in there and certainly rub a lot more. The 1.5 inch lift looks perfect with 33s IMHO, but I wanted to go a bit bigger so I may need the 3 inch lift.
My next fear will be a "nose-up" cant with gear in the back or towing.
I may need to go with a brush bar and winch just to bring the nose down
I will post before an after, extensively. It is the least I can do since I been hounding you guys for pics and questions lol!!
Any pictures you have of your current 34-35 inch combos, I'd still love to see them (again lol) and how you got it to work. There are a ton of pics here but they are all splattered around the Gen 4 Forum. We do need a sticky of lifted Gen 4s, but I have never seen a moderator here to do so?
Be safe!!
1) I finally decided on the Nitto 295/70-18 (34.3 x 11.7, 50.6lbs) Terra Grappler GII ATs.
They are rated by most folks well, look good enough, and are D rated and light for size. And they will give me a full 1 inch more ground clearance.
2) Getting an extra Ford FX4 rim to utilize as full sized Nitto spare, either underneath deflated (if I can fit it) or on a rear hitch carrier (if I buy one), or in the back hatch (temporary).
3) Ordered an extra pair of Bilstein F150 struts for a 3inch lift up front (vs. the Expy Bils with the 1.5 inch lift) hopefully arriving Tuesday.
All expected to be installed on Friday, along with my .25 inch spacers.
Still on the fence with the F150 Bilsteins 3-inch front lift b/c in my heart--I know the Expy Bilstein 1.5s will ride a lot better, but the 1.5 inch only lift may *look* funny with a 34.3s stuffed in there and certainly rub a lot more. The 1.5 inch lift looks perfect with 33s IMHO, but I wanted to go a bit bigger so I may need the 3 inch lift.
My next fear will be a "nose-up" cant with gear in the back or towing.
I may need to go with a brush bar and winch just to bring the nose down
I will post before an after, extensively. It is the least I can do since I been hounding you guys for pics and questions lol!!
Any pictures you have of your current 34-35 inch combos, I'd still love to see them (again lol) and how you got it to work. There are a ton of pics here but they are all splattered around the Gen 4 Forum. We do need a sticky of lifted Gen 4s, but I have never seen a moderator here to do so?
Be safe!!