I just found this site today, it's friggin great. I have a question about my 07 150 super crew Lariat.

I want to upgrade from 18 to 20's, throw on a 2.5 level kit, and meatier tires. I found a few OEM 20's off of an FX4. Do you guys think my truck would look good with this setup:

2.5 tuff country level kit
20 X 8.5 FX4 wheels
Goodyear ATS 275 x 65 x20

I want the truck to look semi stock, that's why the OEM wheels. Please give your imput.

Thanks
FT

 

Do it! I think it would look sweet! It will not be a huge change, but you will definitly notice the difference. Post some pics when complete. Good luck!

 

I do realize this is a common question here; but what level kit will be best for me? I will be putting a plow on the truck, that gear is a easy couple hundred pounds.

 

Flat, You really need to think again about using 20"s to use with a plow. Or using a plow at all. Supercrew F150s are not generally reccomended for snowplow duty. If I am thinking correctly, you need the snow prep package and the heavy payload package to keep you warranty, but thats for Reg. Cab and SC's only, NOT for SCREWs. RTFM for your truck or ask your salesman.

 

Wow, didnt expect all that. What about a light duty fiberglass plow? We rarely get more than 6" here in NJ. I've seen Jeeps, & SUV's runnin around w/ 6' plows.

 

Dont try and scare the guy too bad now. Thats with anything... Anything you do aftermarket to the truck "can" void the warranty, it just depends on the circumstances. My dealer never once said a word about my larger tires, leveling kit, and add-a-leaf when I took it in multiple times for a rear end clunk...

As for the plow, sorry I am of no help. I dont see why it would be that big of a deal, when I lived up in Michigan, there were 4door trucks plowing. Maybe they had the plow package, who knows.

 

Not meaning to scare you, Flat. you have a new truck with plenty of warranty. I wouldn't want you to go to you dealer for a warranty issue and them refuse you because they saw the plow mount on the front. Usually the owners manual says specifically not to use a plow unless properly equiped. Usually says that any warranty is void if used for snowplowing or ambulance service. What you and I think is properly equiped is not what the dealer thinks.

Black04lariat, did you happen to notice if the trucks you saw were 3/4 tons or not? or old enough not to have a worry about warranty coverage? I'm just in IL, so I see plenty of them too.

I agree that any mod could potentially void the warranty. but it is the dealers responsibility to prove that the issue was caused by the modification. Snowplows cause many breakdowns, and some even come with disclaimers that tell the owner that this device can cause excessive wear or damage to drivetrain and suspension components. That's why it's in the owners manual.


Those 20" wheels are not strong enough for snowplow duty, 17" heavy steel wheels, (like on XL trim trucks) are made to better support the front end weight. even for towing, take the Mike Rowe Ford commercials about f150 towing, ( you know the ones, with the two chevy trucks hooked to one trailer) Their not showing a decked out Lariat, its a properly equiped reg cab long bed XL trim F150 that can tow that 11,000lb 5th wheel.

I just went and looked at the ford website, SCREW's are not available with the snow prep package, or the heavy payload package. The snow prep is just heavier springs on the front, but the payload package is heavy duty, springs, shocks, radiator and trans cooler upgrades, and an upgrade to a 10.25 ring and pinion and 4.10 gears. SCREW's don't even offer the 4.10's.

I'm just saying, do you want to risk you warranty for a measly 6" of snow a few times a year? You already have a 4x4.

 

I replaced my 02 F250 Diesel w/ this 150 because I really didnt need all the HD characteristics of the diesel, not to mention the noise. That truck plowed like no tommorow, but as an everyday driver - too much truck. The problem is I have to clear the snow in my lot because I have 10 other work trucks in my yard (all Fords BTW, except 1 Inter) that need to get on the road. Do any of you guys plow w/ a 150? I think I may have made a mistake on this one.

 

You could get a nice utility quad with a plow. Or even a old used one with 4x4 and your ready to go freeze your butt off. No, just kidding. Man I would just get as light of a plow as you can and go with it. I bet there are tons of people plowing with F150 SuperCrews.

 

I just wouldn't make it a full time job.

 

I just put 275/65R20's on some aftermarket wheels on my truck and they look awesome. There was one fingers width clearance between the tire and the fenderwell at full turn. I've got a 2 inch AS leveling kit on my truck and its a 4X4. If I could figure out how to open up a gallery I'd post pictures. I'll try to email them to you.

 

I'm no fan on 20" wheels, but I do believe a Auto Spring 2" leveling kit and some slightly bigger tires would look great.

 

I never liked em either, but the truck is so long it looks weird on 18's, but to make a long story short........

I ordered:

Auto Spring 2.5"
08 FX4 20"
K&N 77
waiting for advice on tires............
advice on a light weight plow........

 

I dont recall what ton the trucks were. I think it is silly for Ford to not offer that package. I would think all these guys with company paid trucks that use them for work would get the nicest one they could and still plow, etc with it. I am hearing / agreeing with what you are saying though. Just doesnt make sense to me that Ford would do that, but they have done weirder things I'm sure

 

The reason companies would not buy the nicest truck at the utility level they desire is money. Why buy a fully loaded lariat that plows snow or has maximum payload for 35K when you can get one that does what you want for 25k. It's a business decision. Operator comfort is not a function of what the business can affort, it is however, a function of the manufacutrer that is chosen. It's job is to provide tool like qualities. The work truck is a tool, not a personal choice. Flattyres should be able to comfirm this.