Rim offset and lowering question

pjcf250 · Jun 7, 2016

I'm sure some of y'all will bash me, but here's my situation. I have a 2001 2wd F250. I'm wanting to lower it with the DJM 3/5" kit. Im wanting to go to a 22" rim also. All the ones I look at seem to be 22x9 or 22x9.5. I do not want the rims and tires to stick out much past the fender at all. But of course I don't want any rubbing either. Am I asking too much? Ive tried to read about offsets and back spacing but I find more info for lifting and putting huge tires on. Any help is appreciated. Basically, what offset should I be looking at?

UNBROKEN · Jun 7, 2016

22x10 with zero offset will tuck under that drop and clear a 305/45/22 with no issues.

farm boy · Jun 7, 2016

I just put 20x9 with +1 offset on my 04 and the 305/50/20 sit flush with the fender.

Mine isn't lowered in the front yet, but no rubbing issues.

I didn't want mine sticking outside the fender either.

pjcf250 · Jun 7, 2016

UNBROKEN said:
22x10 with zero offset will tuck under that drop and clear a 305/45/22 with no issues.

I appreciate the input. I know you from DIYMA. I met you in Sealy for some X-Ion amps once. I figured you could definitely know.

pjcf250 · Jun 7, 2016

farm boy said:
I just put 20x9 with +1 offset on my 04 and the 305/50/20 sit flush with the fender.

Mine isn't lowered in the front yet, but no rubbing issues.

I didn't want mine sticking outside the fender either.

Thanks. That what I'm wanting to hear. Are you planning on lowering?

UNBROKEN · Jun 7, 2016

pjcf250 said:
I appreciate the input. I know you from DIYMA. I met you in Sealy for some X-Ion amps once. I figured you could definitely know.

That was me. I didn't snap to the username. I still have the furniture too. lol

farm boy · Jun 7, 2016

pjcf250 said:
Thanks. That what I'm wanting to hear. Are you planning on lowering?

No Prob.
I may lower it some once I find a short bed and make it a short wheel base.

pjcf250 · Jun 7, 2016

Do yall know where that kit can be bought at a better price than straight from DJM? With shocks it looks to be about $1000. Which doesn't seem to be too bad. But of course I'd rather pay less.

1BD9D7 · Jun 7, 2016

I got mine from summit, I called another place and got their best price but I could hardly understand the foreign guy on the phone. I called summit and they matched the price so I bought everything from them.

rosspulliam · Jun 7, 2016

I found my kit used on this web site. They aren't really common, but they are out there. I paid less than half new price for the full front and rear kit (less shocks). I'm going to continue to run Bilstein shocks and will not be using the DJM shocks. Bilstein will custom build the rears for me to fit the drop once I get it installed and know the exact dimensions.

I plan to run 20x9 +12 offset Racelines with 275/55R20 on the front and 305/50R20 on the back. I have to measure one more time to make sure I don't have to go +0 offset, but I'd rather have them tucked the extra half in than flush with the fender.

I'll know fore sure if it all works later this summer!

pjcf250 · Jun 7, 2016

Im glad to see others chiming in on the lowering and rims. I figured I would be bashed for it ha.

Id love to see a used setup for the lower kit. If anyone knows of one please let me know. Or if someone wants to go back to stock feel free to contact me.

UNBROKEN · Jun 7, 2016

Here's a little known secret for those 99-04 trucks...not sure on newer ones.
Anyway...a 99-04 4wd front shock is the perfect length for the back on a 5" rear drop for those years.
It's a little firmer but that's what I liked about it. I used the red color KYB's on mine.

pjcf250 · Jun 7, 2016

Good tip... unfortunately mine is 2wd. And my shocks are needing to be replaced. So that's why I decided to go ahead and do what Ive always wanted to do with my truck.

Dmstrucks02 · Jun 7, 2016

I'm Running 285/50/20 currently and it fills out the wheel wells in the front. I think the springs are sagging and have a new set waiting to go in so I'll see how it looks then. I may have to move up to a 305/50/20 if I can fit it.
I have to do something about the back, it rides like dog chit..

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UNBROKEN · Jun 7, 2016

That's what I'm saying. For a 5" rear drop use the front shock from a 4wd. It's the correct length and has the correct eyes. You should also have the bolt on lower shock mounts on the rear axle, loosen those, roll them down a bit and slide them out as far as possible. You'll increase the amount of work the shock can do and have better control of the rear axle.

pjcf250 · Jun 7, 2016

Gotcha

pjcf250 · Jun 7, 2016

And if anyone knows of some 22" for sale locally feel free to let me know. Austin and Houston area are both close for me.

pjcf250 · Jun 8, 2016

So I talked to the guy at the local tire shop today while getting tired for my car. I told him what I'm looking to do. He said the only thing to consider is that the 22" tires I'm looking at won't be heavy duty enough for the truck. I don't pull much at all. Should this be a concern? I'm almost tempted to find some nice factory 20" and will lower it. I could even powder coat the wheels if needed to look better. Maybe I could get a nicer tire going that route.

UNBROKEN · Jun 8, 2016

I ran either 305/40 or 305/45/22's for almost a decade and towed stuff cross country more times than I can count. Never had a flat or blow out. That truck is still on the road today with that size tire on it.

pjcf250 · Jun 8, 2016

Ok. Good to hear. I do pull my cargo trailer full of cabinets. But nothing crazy heavy. 20" vs 22" is something I'm considering even as far as ride quality. Money isn't a factor because it isn't much different at all.