2017 F150 Ordered
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Okay, on the mods list, I have Weather Tech floor liners, I like them, but I have heard very good reviews of the Husky liners also.
I installed the AVS Aeroskin II, I like it.
I have the wheel well liners (Husky) definitely finishes the look of the truck.
I haven't changed shocks yet, but leaning towards Fox. I think the stock shocks are okay for me at the moment, but once I level the truck and purchase new tires, (wearing out the OE tires first, or that's my intention) I will upgrade the shocks.
Tires, I'm leaning towards Nitto Ridge Grapplers or Toyo Open Country RT....mainly because I have had Nitto and Toyo tires in the past with good experiences with both, not to say there isn't better options out there though.
Congrats again on the new truck, mine is a little over a year old and I'm just shy of 17K, so far, no issues at all. Most refined truck I've ever owned, if I could change just one thing, I'd have gotten the 3:55 rear, mine has 3:31 gears. It's fine for now, but not sure how it will be with the larger tires.
I installed the AVS Aeroskin II, I like it.
I have the wheel well liners (Husky) definitely finishes the look of the truck.
I haven't changed shocks yet, but leaning towards Fox. I think the stock shocks are okay for me at the moment, but once I level the truck and purchase new tires, (wearing out the OE tires first, or that's my intention) I will upgrade the shocks.
Tires, I'm leaning towards Nitto Ridge Grapplers or Toyo Open Country RT....mainly because I have had Nitto and Toyo tires in the past with good experiences with both, not to say there isn't better options out there though.
Congrats again on the new truck, mine is a little over a year old and I'm just shy of 17K, so far, no issues at all. Most refined truck I've ever owned, if I could change just one thing, I'd have gotten the 3:55 rear, mine has 3:31 gears. It's fine for now, but not sure how it will be with the larger tires.
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Thanks! Yeah, leaning towards the Nitto Ridge Grapplers also. I've heard great reviews about this tire.
The question: Go equivalent to a 33" (275) or 34" (295) ??
The tires coming on the new truck will be 32.1".
I've had the WeatherTech on two F250 SD's. My '03 and now '12. They have been great, so probably leaning that way again.
I've also installed Bilstein 4600 shocks on my '03. They made a world of different! GREAT quality too!
YES...definitely glad that I went with the 3.55 gears. Knowing that I wanted the larger tires...made that an easy choice.
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The question: Go equivalent to a 33" (275) or 34" (295) ??
The tires coming on the new truck will be 32.1".
I've had the WeatherTech on two F250 SD's. My '03 and now '12. They have been great, so probably leaning that way again.
I've also installed Bilstein 4600 shocks on my '03. They made a world of different! GREAT quality too!
YES...definitely glad that I went with the 3.55 gears. Knowing that I wanted the larger tires...made that an easy choice.
biz
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I believe I'll go 33" or equivalent on the tires.
So far, after reading reviews on both the Toyo and Nitto tires, it will probably come down to price and size availability at the time I purchase. I've ran MT type tires from both manufacturers and they were pretty equal in overall performance, they're both very well made . I like that both offer an "in between" option, less aggressive than a MT and more than an AT.
So far, after reading reviews on both the Toyo and Nitto tires, it will probably come down to price and size availability at the time I purchase. I've ran MT type tires from both manufacturers and they were pretty equal in overall performance, they're both very well made . I like that both offer an "in between" option, less aggressive than a MT and more than an AT.
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That's a dream build for sure!
I'm a little surprised to see a $500 upcharge for the 10 speed when it's the only transmission available for the 3.5L EB. Small price for an expensive truck but still.
I'm a little surprised to see a $500 upcharge for the 10 speed when it's the only transmission available for the 3.5L EB. Small price for an expensive truck but still.
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That really doesn`t make any sense.
Not cool Ford.
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Thanks!! I'm really looking forward to delivery!
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I don't know if it'll be worth it, but I opted for the Sony stereo system. I skipped the FX4, and the tailgate step. I found a way to get rid of some of the chrome was to go 2 tone. I picked Bronze Fire for my color.
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I opted for the FX4, because I really wanted hill decent control and the skid plates. I go hunting and other sportsman activities...and it helps with the lumber roads we tackle in northern NM and southern CO.
Nice color choice!
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Hopefully the Sony stereo system is worth it, because it is a pricey option. That is why I had to pass on it.
I opted for the FX4, because I really wanted hill decent control and the skid plates. I go hunting and other sportsman activities...and it helps with the lumber roads we tackle in northern NM and southern CO.
Nice color choice!
biz
I opted for the FX4, because I really wanted hill decent control and the skid plates. I go hunting and other sportsman activities...and it helps with the lumber roads we tackle in northern NM and southern CO.
Nice color choice!
biz
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I had the upgraded Sony System in my 2012 F150 and 2015 F250. I thought it was a nice setup. I'm sure for the money you could do better buying the components and installing them yourself but then you wouldn't have the nicely integrated setup.
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I don't want to bug them...
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