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From: Lakewood, Ca.
I forgot about this place Nathan:
Hobby Warehouse
4105 South St, Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 531-1413
Only a couple miles from our house...if they happen to have what you're looking for let me know and I'll swing by and pick it up.
Hobby Warehouse
4105 South St, Lakewood, CA 90712
(562) 531-1413
Only a couple miles from our house...if they happen to have what you're looking for let me know and I'll swing by and pick it up.
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From: Fresno, CA.
Good Morning FTE! Hope everyone has a great day.
Jim
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The 12th im getting my 3.5 inch exhaust put on my 73. Then hopefully by next month I have the suspension gone through and get an alignment. All my bushings are practically gone 
My 87 is still running strong drinking gas like its free...
My 87 is still running strong drinking gas like its free...
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From: SoCal...LP to the LB
Very cool, I'm definitely looking into the tires, rims, but also wanting to learn more about ball joints, bearings, hubs, etc. so that I know what to look for and what I could "beef" up..i'm really looking into going to 4:88's from my stock 3:73's I do notice I don't have a lot of torque and since I'm getting the bigger tires then do it at once
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From: Northern CO
Very cool, I'm definitely looking into the tires, rims, but also wanting to learn more about ball joints, bearings, hubs, etc. so that I know what to look for and what I could "beef" up..i'm really looking into going to 4:88's from my stock 3:73's I do notice I don't have a lot of torque and since I'm getting the bigger tires then do it at once
I picked up the 1973 Mustang model on ebay today for $18 shipped. Not too bad. The 1971 Boss is going to cost me almost twice that. I'm watching a couple different ones that are up in the next few days.
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From: SoCal...LP to the LB
We don't tow too much with it, just a few(5-10) times a year based on riding season, with the 3:73's it doesn't tow as well though as my dads F-250 with 4:10's...both V10's except the X is a 4x4 and the truck is 2wd.
I was just looking at this chart online 4Lo.com :: Gear Ratio & Tire Size Chart
what do you mean too low?
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From: Northern CO
Just seems like 4:56 would be a much better ratio for your needs. You will be running 3200rpm +/- at 65mph with the 4:88. If you're not worried about fuel mileage it would be ok, but if you don't tow that much, I would honestly think that 4:56 would probably be plenty. Hopefully someone else on here with a V10 can speak up since I'm a diesel guy. The thing to think about is what you use the truck the most for. If its a daily driver, you don't want to be running 3200+rpm every time you get on the freeway.
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From: Fresno, CA.
Unless of course you don't drive on the freeway. 
Jim
Jim
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From: SoCal...LP to the LB
Just seems like 4:56 would be a much better ratio for your needs. You will be running 3200rpm +/- at 65mph with the 4:88. If you're not worried about fuel mileage it would be ok, but if you don't tow that much, I would honestly think that 4:56 would probably be plenty. Hopefully someone else on here with a V10 can speak up since I'm a diesel guy. The thing to think about is what you use the truck the most for. If its a daily driver, you don't want to be running 3200+rpm every time you get on the freeway.
Aaahh ok ya that makes more since, here's a thread I started https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...wish-list.html please feel free to post based on your knowledge
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From: SoCal...LP to the LB
Contact either Charles Baca or Todd Peterson at "Swolen" they do graphic designs/stickers/banners/vinyl
P(714)978-3797
1747 S. Douglass Rd. Suite A
Anaheim, Ca 92806
My dad used them for some vinyl decals he needed printed and they did a great job. They also are actually located right near the Honda Center, and they do the decals and other things for the company "LiveWire Energy" who's owner is a family friend
