When I bought my 96 T it was all stock but had very worn 32s on it. I put 31s on without any lift and they fit no problem. Dont know much about the 2wd drive versions but thew 4ws have about 8.25 rearends. Alos I have an auto so no 5th gear info. Hopefully the rest of the guys will chime in


96 T100 4x4 - 35's, 4" SL, 2" BL, 4.88s, ARBs, custom bumper & E9000 winch, etc.
99 F-350 4x4 superduty supercab turbodiesel longbed