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Old Nov 4, 2025 | 06:30 PM
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Hey everyone — figured it’s time to move over here from the dedicated F150 forums I have used in the past

I’m Clinton, currently living on the MS Gulf Coast and long-time Ford fan. Just picked up an 2026 Avalanche-colored F-250 Lariat 7.3L and couldn’t be happier with it. Moved up from a 2015 F-150 Lariat. The amount of improved technology is impressive.

I’ve been digging through posts on accessories, tuning, and setup ideas, and it’s clear this forum is packed with knowledge (and a few legendary builds).


A little about me — I’ve spent my career in the U.S. Air Force, leading and teaching in the tech and training world, and now I’m transitioning into a civilian tech career (Cisco systems). I’m a detail-driven guy who loves clean setups, functional mods, and learning from people who’ve already been down the road.



Appreciate all the knowledge being shared here. Looking forward to swapping ideas, seeing what’s working for you all, and contributing where I can.
 

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Old Nov 5, 2025 | 04:55 AM
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welcome to FTE, , military your not alone, this site is full of lifers and 1 or 2 hitch members. check out the badges. in your profile at the bottom you will see a list of military , ask a super mod or the admin to turn it on for you
 
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Old Nov 5, 2025 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by LariatLifer
Hey everyone — figured it’s time to move over here from the dedicated F150 forums I have used in the past

I’m Clinton, currently living on the MS Gulf Coast and long-time Ford fan. Just picked up an 2026 Avalanche-colored F-250 Lariat and couldn’t be happier with it. Moved up from a 2015 F-150 Lariat. The amount of improved technology is impressive.

I’ve been digging through posts on accessories, tuning, and setup ideas, and it’s clear this forum is packed with knowledge (and a few legendary builds).


A little about me — I’ve spent my career in the U.S. Air Force, leading and teaching in the tech and training world, and now I’m transitioning into a civilian tech career (Cisco systems). I’m a detail-driven guy who loves clean setups, functional mods, and learning from people who’ve already been down the road.



Appreciate all the knowledge being shared here. Looking forward to swapping ideas, seeing what’s working for you all, and contributing where I can.
Welcome aboard!
 
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Old Nov 5, 2025 | 12:43 PM
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Old Nov 5, 2025 | 01:16 PM
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What motor?
7.3, updated the post.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2025 | 04:17 PM
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E or O what?
 
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Old Nov 5, 2025 | 05:47 PM
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E or O what?
E8

Spent lots of time in Mississippi and overseas. 3 year stent in Germany and several trips to the Middle East and Africa.
 
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