35's on 81 F150? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Jimmyb.1 · 09-07-2009, 01:10 PM

Is there any way 35's will fit on the front of my 81 F-150 extended cab pickup w/o cutting? The only wheeling I really ever do is through snow or mud so the flexing isn't really a concern. Currently I have 33's and they rub on the radius arm. Needless to say my turning radius (155" wb) is that of a locomotive. I'm sure 35's would bump the mud flap area and increase my turning radius.

The front end hangs lower than the rear by 2" or so, so I'm planning on getting the front up a bit. I've read that suspension lifts mess up the geometry on these beasts so my other choice would be a body lift I guess. I want to keep it looking stock which is why I'm not interested in cutting although many have cut and look fine.

Love 35's but not sure if it's worth the headaches. I assume that the stock drive train will handle 35's as long as I'm not too stupid. Braking is another issue to be addressed - 33's are bad enough to stop (rear disc are in the future). I appreaciate some ideas.
Thanks, Jim

fister13 · 09-08-2009, 10:16 AM

Check out therangerstation they have a few ways to lift you truck an inch or two for a couple of bucks..

wanderer-RRORC · 09-08-2009, 01:49 PM

probably a 2in body lift and yer good..depends on how much wheel well ya got...a suspension lift wont help it rubbing the arms...

LegendKiller89 · 09-09-2009, 03:24 PM

Body lift is the only way I can think of.

09-07-2009, 01:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jimmyb.1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12432 Location: Kansas Posts: 12	35's on 81 F150? Is there any way 35's will fit on the front of my 81 F-150 extended cab pickup w/o cutting? The only wheeling I really ever do is through snow or mud so the flexing isn't really a concern. Currently I have 33's and they rub on the radius arm. Needless to say my turning radius (155" wb) is that of a locomotive. I'm sure 35's would bump the mud flap area and increase my turning radius. The front end hangs lower than the rear by 2" or so, so I'm planning on getting the front up a bit. I've read that suspension lifts mess up the geometry on these beasts so my other choice would be a body lift I guess. I want to keep it looking stock which is why I'm not interested in cutting although many have cut and look fine. Love 35's but not sure if it's worth the headaches. I assume that the stock drive train will handle 35's as long as I'm not too stupid. Braking is another issue to be addressed - 33's are bad enough to stop (rear disc are in the future). I appreaciate some ideas. Thanks, Jim

09-08-2009, 01:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
wanderer-RRORC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41653 Location: Newark Ohio Posts: 1,467	probably a 2in body lift and yer good..depends on how much wheel well ya got...a suspension lift wont help it rubbing the arms... __________________ Gotta Love people who have "soon to have/be" in their signatures....Im soon to be thin,rich and nice.. yea right.. "They are little angels but they are trying to fuck the wings off each other!" --Sturgell Black eyes last but a week, the shame of sodomy lasts a lifetime.-TheRedHorseman

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09-08-2009, 10:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
fister13 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Member # 82520 Posts: 217	Check out therangerstation they have a few ways to lift you truck an inch or two for a couple of bucks..

09-09-2009, 03:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
LegendKiller89 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 128238 Posts: 770	Body lift is the only way I can think of.