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Old Sep 25, 2020 | 02:51 PM
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I have always liked the white paint with black rims...basic but love the look. With your paint, I’m really interested in how it will come out. Installing yourself? It will kick your *** lol
Black rims are definitely "in" right now and have been for some time. I really like the black rims, but also like the polished chrome. As for the lift, I'm having a shop do it. About 800 labor. Drop it off and pick it up in a day or two all done. I hope I am shocked in a good way when I see it! It's nice, but a little anemic looking now.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2020 | 07:26 PM
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If you get a chance I would love to see a head on shot from a distance to see what kind of stance the truck has with -19 offset.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2020 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Mainebucks
If you get a chance I would love to see a head on shot from a distance to see what kind of stance the truck has with -19 offset.
I can do that
 
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Old Sep 26, 2020 | 08:33 AM
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If you get a chance I would love to see a head on shot from a distance to see what kind of stance the truck has with -19 offset.
here’s a couple


 
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Old Sep 26, 2020 | 08:45 AM
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Thanks! Looks good.
What's the deal with the white foam?
 
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Old Sep 28, 2020 | 05:08 AM
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Thanks! Looks good.
What's the deal with the white foam?
I was washing it using a foam cannon!
 
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Old Sep 28, 2020 | 07:04 PM
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I was washing it using a foam cannon!
Cool. Not familiar with that. I just got an email from BDS that the 6" radius arm kit is now available. I think 4" is enough. Going to lose more sleep. lol
 
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Old Sep 29, 2020 | 03:45 AM
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Cool. Not familiar with that. I just got an email from BDS that the 6" radius arm kit is now available. I think 4" is enough. Going to lose more sleep. lol
That’s a tough decision lol my truck is huge with a 4” lift
 
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Old Sep 29, 2020 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Motor Head
That’s a tough decision lol my truck is huge with a 4” lift
Stopped at the shop today and changed it to new 6 inch radius arm kit.😋
 
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Old Sep 29, 2020 | 11:22 AM
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Stopped at the shop today and changed it to new 6 inch radius arm kit.😋
Hey! At least you made a decision! Pics once installed!
 
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Old Sep 29, 2020 | 11:52 AM
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Hey! At least you made a decision! Pics once installed!
Yes, I'll do a write up on it when it's done.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2020 | 03:35 PM
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Hey! At least you made a decision! Pics once installed!
6 inch is only for diesel right now, back to the 4 inch.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2020 | 05:52 PM
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6 inch is only for diesel right now, back to the 4 inch.
That’s a bummer. It’s only a matter of time though.
 
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Well the past couple of days I have been hauling around bulk sand (1000 lbs) in the bed and towing a 7k horse trailer. Needless to say, this has been the heaviest the truck has worked with and performed very well. I honestly didn’t feel too much of a difference other than at stop lights. The 6.7L didn’t feel like it was getting pushed. Suspension felt plushier (of course) as it was compressed...the way these trucks were bred to be. Overall, Ford continues to build progress their engine/transmission platforms. I have noticed that at roughly 45mph, the truck seems a little confused on bouncing between 5th and 6th gear. I honestly think it’s just the 37s exaggerating the shifts though.

(Pic is without the bulk sand in the bed)
 
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Old Oct 4, 2020 | 08:33 PM
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Went ahead and trimmed the factory valence. I’ve been debating cutting or installing the 2WD one. I had a dremel but a box cutter worked well!


Stock with 4WD valence.

Cut valence.

Cut valence at a different angle.
 
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