315-70-17 w/smallest lift

Lugger007 · Jul 13, 2015

I've been reading many threads about leveling kits and small lifts.
I drive the truck everyday and tow couple times a month so don't want to go crazy.
I bought 315/70/17 over the weekend, installing next week. I want to make sure they'll fit. I've read It should be ok with out a level, but what does everyone recommend?

Ready lift hast the stage 3tp kit or wasn't sure if just a spacer kit in front would be enough. I would like to keep a slight take if possible as I do tow and hate the nose high look.
Thanks for all the help in advance as haven't lifted many trucks.

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higherlife · Jul 13, 2015

Jomax has the best looking setup with 17s. Hopefully he can chime in since he's running 37s

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Lugger007 · Jul 13, 2015

higherlife said:
Jomax has the best looking setup with 17s. Hopefully he can chime in since he's running 37s

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Hopefully he does see this. I'd be interested to hear/see his setup.

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Jomax · Jul 13, 2015

Here's my setup, 2.5in-3in lift. I fit 37s, only place that touched was the fender liners. I had to trim the fender liner a bit and all was well. Key thing to fitting big tires with minimal lift, is the rims.

If you like rims that stick out like crazy, you will rub at stock hight.. I'm running 17x9 rims with 5.5in backspacing. Tires barely stick out past the fenders, which I love, less wear on everything suspension wise.

The tires you posted are 34.3x12.4x17. Close to a 35. If you keep the stock rims or keep to rims like mine. Even at stock hight, you should be fine, do you have the camper package?

If you add a spacer up front, you'll be nose high, these new trucks are level from the factory. You'll then need to add a bigger block in the back. Factory with the Camper Package come with a 2 in block, I'd jump to a 4in block. Of course you run into probability of getting axle wrap....

Lemme know if you have any questions.

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craigm6305 · Jul 14, 2015

I'm running 35 12.50 on stock wheels with no lift

Lugger007 · Jul 14, 2015

Jomax said:
Here's my setup, 2.5in-3in lift. I fit 37s, only place that touched was the fender liners. I had to trim the fender liner a bit and all was well. Key thing to fitting big tires with minimal lift, is the rims.

If you like rims that stick out like crazy, you will rub at stock hight.. I'm running 17x9 rims with 5.5in backspacing. Tires barely stick out past the fenders, which I love, less wear on everything suspension wise.

The tires you posted are 34.3x12.4x17. Close to a 35. If you keep the stock rims or keep to rims like mine. Even at stock hight, you should be fine, do you have the camper package?

If you add a spacer up front, you'll be nose high, these new trucks are level from the factory. You'll then need to add a bigger block in the back. Factory with the Camper Package come with a 2 in block, I'd jump to a 4in block. Of course you run into probability of getting axle wrap....

Lemme know if you have any questions.

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Thanks Jomax. Your set-up looks awesome.
The tires are Mastercraft Cursor AXt 315-70-17, rims are tank rims by mayhem 17*9.
I don't like the tire/rim sticking out far either, so from what you said, I shouldn't have any issue with rubbing. If I do rub a little, like you mentioned I don't mind trimming a bit.

I do not have the camper package. These are being installed this coming Monday, then I guess I'll find out if I need a kit or not.
How bad would the axle wrap be, I don't want to lift it much, was thinking the ReadyLift Stage 3TP SST Lift Kit - 69-2511TP. What is your thoughts? I still tow and drive daily so need to be mindful of that.

http://www.readylift.com/products/f...rd-f250-stage-3tp-sst-lift-kit-69-2511tp.html

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mznkK5H1vSieiA351-ZXpuQ.jpg

Lugger007 · Jul 14, 2015

craigm6305 said:
I'm running 35 12.50 on stock wheels with no lift

That's what I want to hear. Thanks

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Jomax · Jul 14, 2015

Does your truck have a rear carrier bearing? If so, with a 5in block. You will get axle wrap... plan on traction bars. Pmf or OUO make the best setup.

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Lugger007 · Jul 14, 2015

Jomax said:
Does your truck have a rear carrier bearing? If so, with a 5in block. You will get axle wrap... plan on traction bars. Pmf or OUO make the best setup.

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Rear carrier bearing? Not sure what that is. How would I check?

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Jomax · Jul 14, 2015

Lugger007 said:
Rear carrier bearing? Not sure what that is. How would I check?

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If you have a carrier bearing, the rear driveshaft will go from the rear axle housing to a carrier bearing, then connect to the transfer case. Making the driveshaft a two piece.

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Lugger007 · Jul 14, 2015

Jomax said:
If you have a carrier bearing, the rear driveshaft will go from the rear axle housing to a carrier bearing, then connect to the transfer case. Making the driveshaft a two piece.

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Then I don't believe I do. My rear drive shaft is a solid one piece. She's long

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Jomax · Jul 14, 2015

Lugger007 said:
Then I don't believe I do. My rear drive shaft is a solid one piece. She's long

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That's a plus. It'll help with axle wrap.

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Lugger007 · Jul 14, 2015

Jomax said:
That's a plus. It'll help with axle wrap.

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Being that I have a one piece shaft, if I did the ready lift sst package, would I still need the traction bars you mentioned?

I was only thinking about the Kit to get a little more height, but if it's a waste then I'm might hold off.

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Jomax · Jul 14, 2015

Lugger007 said:
Being that I have a one piece shaft, if I did the ready lift sst package, would I still need the traction bars you mentioned?

I was only thinking about the Kit to get a little more height, but if it's a waste then I'm might hold off.

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That I cannot answer. I have no vibrations coming from my truck, but I have Deaver full leafs with no block, and king 2.5in rear shocks...

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Lugger007 · Jul 14, 2015

Jomax said:
That I cannot answer. I have no vibrations coming from my truck, but I have Deaver full leafs with no block, and king 2.5in rear shocks...

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Thanks for your help. Once I get the new rims/tires installed I'll see how the ride and rubbing is then I'll decide. I tried looking at deavers online but they didn't have pricing. So I'll need to call them

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Lugger007 · Jul 19, 2015

Got the new tires installed Friday night.

Mastercraft cursor axt 315/70/17
They look preety good I'd say.
They only rub slightly at full lock in reverse.
I'll need to figure out how to pull back the liner.

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Jomax · Jul 28, 2015

Nice! I just poked a hole.in the liner amd used heavy duty zip ties.

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Lugger007 · Jul 28, 2015

Jomax said:
Nice! I just poked a hole.in the liner amd used heavy duty zip ties.

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Thank you. Now that I've had the tires for a bit, realized not hitting the liner rather the passer mud flap on full lock

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Jomax · Jul 29, 2015

Lugger007 said:
Thank you. Now that I've had the tires for a bit, realized not hitting the liner rather the passer mud flap on full lock

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I,have the plastic ford mud flaps. I trimmed them quite a bit. They look more like a.triangle now lol.

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