305/70R18's with 3" RC Rough Country Lift

mshaddock · Dec 9, 2023

Well I finally got my lift and tires put on. This was a true journey. From items missing or broken on the lift (bought used and will never do that again), to the installer (doing the lift on the side) telling me I could not stay while he had my truck, so I finally talked a friend of mine that owns a different shop down on their labor price, to being told the studs on the strut spacers where stripped, and finally being told the tires will not fit. With new parts and the install completed, I can confirm 305/70R18's with stock wheels fit with a 3" lift and 1.5" wheels spacers. Here are some pics I took today after getting the alignment. As a little icing, I also installed my new Morimoto LED tail lights last night when I got the truck back home. Kicker key amp and 10" sub going in tomorrow.

Ford F-150 305/70R18's with 3" RC Rough Country Lift IMG_4485

Ford F-150 305/70R18's with 3" RC Rough Country Lift IMG_4478

Ford F-150 305/70R18's with 3" RC Rough Country Lift IMG_4484

Ford F-150 305/70R18's with 3" RC Rough Country Lift IMG_4480

GIjoe · Dec 9, 2023

Just came across those tires in a search the other day, they are very light for their size at 62lbs if I remember right. Looks sharp

mshaddock · Dec 9, 2023

GIjoe said:
Just came across those tires in a search the other day, they are very light for their size at 62lbs if I remember right. Looks sharp

yes, they are light and not a lot of noise. Thank you! It was not a fun trip getting it to this point, but definitely happy with the results.

MattV · Dec 14, 2023

Looks awesome! Perfect stance. I’m really digging that color.

Discount Tire · Dec 14, 2023

@mshaddock Great looking rig! Love the set up! Thanks for sharing.

mshaddock · Dec 14, 2023

MattV said:
Looks awesome! Perfect stance. I’m really digging that color.

Thank you. I do have some minor rubbing and will be taking care of that today. A small area on the front and rear crash bars, but small enough I think I can loosen them and move them back just enough to clear.

mshaddock · Dec 14, 2023

Discount Tire said:
@mshaddock Great looking rig! Love the set up! Thanks for sharing.

Thank you!

GIjoe · Dec 14, 2023

It’d be nice to get a traveling Porta-power for the forum where guys can keep passing it along after they use it. It would be a heavy item to ship but might cost less still vs the $150 or so to buy one.

mshaddock · Dec 14, 2023

GIjoe said:
It’d be nice to get a traveling Porta-power for the forum where guys can keep passing it along after they use it. It would be a heavy item to ship but might cost less still vs the $150 or so to buy one.

Is this the tool I’ve read about that will spread the front and rear crash bars so they don’t need to be removed?

BNIK · Dec 14, 2023

That looks great. I bet it will put a smile on your face for quite some time. Enjoy.

Stoked · Dec 14, 2023

mshaddock said:
Well I finally got my lift and tires put on. This was a true journey. From items missing or broken on the lift (bought used and will never do that again), to the installer (doing the lift on the side) telling me I could not stay while he had my truck, so I finally talked a friend of mine that owns a different shop down on their labor price, to being told the studs on the strut spacers where stripped, and finally being told the tires will not fit. With new parts and the install completed, I can confirm 305/70R18's with stock wheels fit with a 3" lift and 1.5" wheels spacers. Here are some pics I took today after getting the alignment. As a little icing, I also installed my new Morimoto LED tail lights last night when I got the truck back home. Kicker key amp and 10" sub going in tomorrow.

Looks great

GIjoe · Dec 14, 2023

mshaddock said:
Is this the tool I’ve read about that will spread the front and rear crash bars so they don’t need to be removed?

Yea it’s basically a hydraulic jack with a hand pump and extensions. You can get a cheap one on Amazon or I got mine at harbor freight for $160, it’s less if your a member there.

Eighthtry · Dec 14, 2023

What never ceases to amaze me is how well I adapt to changes in wheel sizing. I started with 13's, graduated to 14's, then went to 15's, then 17's, then 19's, then 20's. Now I sit at 22's. I still like the look of the 20's better, but I feel certain I will never notice the difference.

The manufacturers have done a great job of handling the unsprung weight.

mshaddock · Dec 14, 2023

BNIK said:
That looks great. I bet it will put a smile on your face for quite some time. Enjoy.

Thank you! And yes it sure does every time I see it.

jacob.hinkston · Dec 14, 2023

Looks sweet! I want to get some 35s on my tremor with a level and fox 2.0s all the way around. How much was your fuel economy hit? do you have the 5.0 or the ecobust?

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