I'm running the Action Van kit complete with springs, shocks and steering stablizer. Got 285/70LT17 (33") on American Racing Thugs.
Spend the money and have the kit installed. Sure beats laying on the ground trying to get the OE brackets off. Frontend alignment is a must also.
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07 E350, Custom and Lifted
08 Harley Davidson Street Glide
09 KTM EXC 530