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Apr 10, 2016 | 11:09 AM

#1456

Lawrencew

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Originally Posted by ZooDad

How high up is it chipping or are you looking to do ?

About 10" above the marker lamp I think

Apr 10, 2016 | 11:16 AM

#1457

ZooDad

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Not sure what color you have but what about plasti-dip. At least as a test. If it doesn't work, just peel it off. Just $.02.

Apr 10, 2016 | 11:19 AM

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Lawrencew

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Originally Posted by ZooDad

Not sure what color you have but what about plasti-dip. At least as a test. If it doesn't work, just peel it off. Just $.02.

I have shadow black, what is that dip I'm not familiar with it

Apr 10, 2016 | 11:28 AM

#1459

ZooDad

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Originally Posted by Lawrencew

I have shadow black, what is that dip I'm not familiar with it

plastic-Dip

Essentially spray on rubber/plastic coating.
People have used it on wheels.

Apr 10, 2016 | 11:31 AM

#1460

ZooDad

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You can create your own colors
Plasti-Dip create colors

Apr 10, 2016 | 11:37 AM

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ZooDad

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An example on a BMW wheel

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Apr 10, 2016 | 11:38 AM

#1462

Lawrencew

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Originally Posted by ZooDad

An example on a BMW wheel

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Interesting stuff thanks

Apr 10, 2016 | 11:58 AM

#1463

ZooDad

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I have also seen people spray clear coat over to give it a high gloss.

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Apr 10, 2016 | 12:03 PM

#1464

Lawrencew

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Air bags

I have another question, guys using air helper bags, do they mount on top of leaf pack, or on top of axle ? Specifically for my 450

Apr 10, 2016 | 02:48 PM

#1465

cay5628

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Originally Posted by Ferguson65

I've been interested in this also, without much luck. There is a 255/80R17 that both BFG and Cooper make. But they only offer it in their most aggressive mud terrain patterns. Not really what I'm after, would like more of and AT pattern.

Zoodads tires are a bit taller than I want, and they are only D rated. Not being E rated takes them off the list for me. To each his own.

I'm highly considering American Force 19.5's and the Toyo M920s all around, or M920 up front and M608Z on the back. I know Lawrence is running the M608Z up front but I'm kind of leery to run something that aggressive up front.

Thanks everyone for your insights. I am also considering going to the 19.5's. I will consult with my local tire/wheel guy that I trust (been doing business with him for 25 plus years).

-Mark

-Mark

Apr 10, 2016 | 05:24 PM

#1466

MDSuperDuty

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Originally Posted by Lawrencew

Decided to lower the black pearl down from its 4" lift to a more respectable 2.5" looks way better I think in front now, will do rear tomoro.

I liked your truck with the 4" lift. I think it looked great!

Apr 10, 2016 | 05:28 PM

#1467

MDSuperDuty

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lawrencew

I have another question, guys using air helper bags, do they mount on top of leaf pack, or on top of axle ? Specifically for my 450

I think they make both. But I don't have a 450. I think when I looked into them for my 350 both types are available. One mounts to the outside of the frame rail (on top of spring pack) and the other on the inside (on top of the axle). I think it depends on if you have a gooseneck/fifth wheel hitch.

Not sure of your year but here's one that mounts on the inside and I selected towing a 5th wheel in the options.

https://www.airliftcompany.com/vehicles/ford/f-450-super-duty-pickup/2015/#l

Apr 10, 2016 | 05:42 PM

#1468

Sailor Roy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lawrencew

Even with that 3m wrap stones are chipping my paint on front of rear fenders. Less than 1500km and never driven over 70km/h on gravel. So I'm thinking of getting spray on bed liner stuff applied to this area. Thoughts?

Better Mud Flaps..........???

Rear Dually.........

Front..........

14" wide option.

Gravel roads.....dirt roads.....no chips.

Apr 10, 2016 | 05:49 PM

#1469

Jigger2020

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well done Roy, did you buy flaps or make your own, they look good
no disrespect intended

Apr 10, 2016 | 05:50 PM

#1470

dualwheels66

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Ferguson, why not a 20inch dually wheel, AF and Eagle wheels both have a 20inch wheel. I would love the Eagle series 058 20x9 with Cooper Discoverer AT3 275 65 20.