Spring install
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If you're asking that question, then you really should study the info listed in the tech folder, familiarizing yourself with the process (preferably before you order parts) so you know exactly how to tackle the wrenching, as well as ordering the correct stuff to get your Ex dialed in for what you want and need. 
Make sure you measure before and after so you can post the info in this thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post14677330
A don't forget to take lots of pictures! We love seeing before and after pics!
Stewart
Make sure you measure before and after so you can post the info in this thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post14677330
A don't forget to take lots of pictures! We love seeing before and after pics!
Stewart
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Eh, I got lazy and am having the local shop do it. They were asking me and Junior is on vacation for a couple weeks or something and Bob senior was trying to get a hold of him. Took the chance of posting here. Doesn't seem like anyone knew or was willing to post what they knew. I'll take after pics. I have a before pic. I'll post when it's done for sure.
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You waited 4 hrs (between your first and 3rd post and during FTE affectionados work hours), didn't get a response you were looking for (or one without research that Stewart suggested)...
Wow!
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Not quite. I ordered my stuff from Junior a month ago based on everyone here and the excellent info they posted. I just needed an answer for the shop doing the install. At 95$ an hour I just hated to think they were waiting on me. Not saying anything bad about anyone or trying to be rude.
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I admit now rereading my post about people not posting seemed harsh. I apologize to anyone who that may have offended. I didn't mean it to be critical or mean.
I couldn't find in the spring threads where anyone said to leave the stock block in there but I sure could've missed it too. I read the tech thread a lot. Very useful info in there.
I couldn't find in the spring threads where anyone said to leave the stock block in there but I sure could've missed it too. I read the tech thread a lot. Very useful info in there.
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When you posted "I'm installing...." I offered what I thought was the best help for you, because according to your post, you were doing the wrenching.
Because you posted you were doing the work, whether or not to reuse the stock blocks is a question who's answer comes with stipulations, based on other aspects of your modified suspension. Stipulations that really are best answered by you reading through the material so you can adjust the modding how you see fit, for what works best for you. That also will keep you from coming back here and asking a half dozen questions while you're doing the work, interrupting your work and causing delays, making you frustrated.
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That being said...
You can run clear up to 35s on your factory mags: 315/75/16
When I find the time to install my V/B codes, I on upgrading to 305/70/16's on my '05. If I did X codes, I would go with 35s.
You can run clear up to 35s on your factory mags: 315/75/16
When I find the time to install my V/B codes, I on upgrading to 305/70/16's on my '05. If I did X codes, I would go with 35s.
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Just a heads up if you plan on getting your tires from Discount Tire they will not let you run anything bigger than a 295 on the stock 16 inch wheels.