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02-24-2008, 10:43 AM

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i have a 2007 f150 supercrew 4x4 with the 5.4 i am running stock gearing not to sure what gear slection i should change to im not any type of mechanic at all. i have a 63 series k&n intake im putting on in the morning and i think after i get my wheels on im going to buy the edge programmer. but i will travel atleast 260 miles round trip to a nearby city on hwy so i will definetly tell you how much of a difference it makes before i add the edge. my wheels (KMC XD SERIES BLACK ROCKSTARS ON 325/65/18 NITTO TERRA GRAPPLERS) SHOULD BE IN ON MONDAY OR TUESDAY

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02-24-2008, 01:26 PM

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Should look pretty good.

http://www.wheelfire.com/scontent/Wh...799&CheckFit=1

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02-24-2008, 02:48 PM

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Those wheels are sweet. Would love to have some of those.

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02-24-2008, 05:22 PM

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yup im excited to see the new look on my truck

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02-26-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Kusto

Jim, I have been talking to Randy regarding a new Screw FX6 KR. I just wanted to confirm the quality of teh fabtech lift and see if anyone is seeing any issues with that particular brand of lift.

from what ive heard on the forums as well as performance on our site, fabtechs get consistantly good feedback...

http://autoanything.autoanything.com/suspension-systems/61A2805A0A0.aspx

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02-28-2008, 10:30 AM

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I am considering a 6" lift on my f-150. Does anyone have any pictures of their truck with with 6" of lift? On a regular cab short box?

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02-28-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jnye6625

I am considering a 6" lift on my f-150. Does anyone have any pictures of their truck with with 6" of lift? On a regular cab short box?

check out this link it has many pics on ithttp://www.f150online.com/forums/showthread.php?t=191278

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02-28-2008, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kusto

Thanks Champaroo. Let me know if you have any serious issues with power loss and fuel economy. I know there will be some but just curious if its major. I think the larger rims (even 20's) would be easier on the truck because the aluminum would result in less rotating mass than the higher side wall rubber.

What engine and gears are you running?

Can't wait to see it.

so far with just my k&n intake i am at 18.1 mpg on hwy when my lift is dont and i go back ill have the mpg with the tires to tell yah

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