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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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Some before and after pics of my truck. Little more practical for me now. Guess its part of growing up LOL Twin Baby girls Due in NOV. so needed more practical family hauler.

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2'' leveling kit in front, 350 blocks out back, OEM 20'' Harley wheels with 35-12.50-20 Nitto trail Grapplers. Let me know whay ya'll think!
 
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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Still looks pretty good. Now you have to change your sig line.

BTW... Who makes that light bar?
 
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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lucky Me my kids are bigger lol
 
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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AAHH Shrinkage, Bummer
 
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ak-angler
Still looks pretty good. Now you have to change your sig line.

BTW... Who makes that light bar?
Thanks, im satisfied with the looks. The truck rides and handles alot better.

I made the light bar myself, I posted some pics of it on here when I built it.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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Has the mileage changed? if any change it should have a better mileage now. It's looking great still .
 
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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Has the mileage changed? if any change it should have a better mileage now. It's looking great still .
No idea, I just finished it this afternoon Plus I must admit, its only rolling on 3 20'' harley wheels. I bought a set of 3 from a guy locally. Had to buy the 4th off ebay and still waiting for it to come. Got the spare on the right rear. But yeah, mileage should improve
 
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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I know you pain, I sold my Mustang street rod when my 2nd child was born.

I have the 350 so I've got the blocks, I'm probably going with the 2" up front, and I am actually considering the Nitto's as well on my 20's. My question is do you think they are going to be too loud, or loud at all? I pull a 5th wheel camper sometimes for 10 hour drives at a time with the family.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by FORDTUF1
I know you pain, I sold my Mustang street rod when my 2nd child was born.

I have the 350 so I've got the blocks, I'm probably going with the 2" up front, and I am actually considering the Nitto's as well on my 20's. My question is do you think they are going to be too loud, or loud at all? I pull a 5th wheel camper sometimes for 10 hour drives at a time with the family.

I drove my truck this evening about 20 miles, never got about about 60mph but they were suprisigly quiet. Quieter then the Mickey MTZ's I just took off. I just hope the nitto's last and wear as well as the mickeys did.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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Whos leveling kit did you use. I think it looks good, and I am happy I leveled mine instead of a 4" lift I was gonna get.

I like th 08 mirris too, I want those but cant cough up the money for them.

Nice Job

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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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She still looks awesome!

And, congrats on the baby girls on the way!
 
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 12:10 AM
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Congrats on the twins. Your first kids I'm assuming? I'm glad to have had a boy. He's 5 now and climbs up without a running board. Lol. Your truck still looks great. What size MTZs were you running with your old setup? I'm looking for a set of wheels come tax season.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Sarge261
Whos leveling kit did you use. I think it looks good, and I am happy I leveled mine instead of a 4" lift I was gonna get.

I like th 08 mirris too, I want those but cant cough up the money for them.

Nice Job

Sarge
Thanks sarge. I used the Rough Country leveling blocks that go under the stock lower spring perch. I already had them in my truck with the 6'' lift for a total of 8''. Your truck looks great too with the leveling kit! As soon as I sell my old lift kit I will be ordering a set of bilsteins. Luckily on the mirrors, I bought them before everyone went crazy wanting them and got them brand new in the ford boxes for $425 shipped



Originally Posted by o-SUPER_DUTY-o
Congrats on the twins. Your first kids I'm assuming? I'm glad to have had a boy. He's 5 now and climbs up without a running board. Lol. Your truck still looks great. What size MTZs were you running with your old setup? I'm looking for a set of wheels come tax season.
Thanks! Yes, first kids. I was really hoping for a boy, but I'll settle for a "tom boy" lol The MTZ's were 36-15.50-20 but I dont recomend that wide of a tire, it really drives terrible compared to a normal 12.5'' or so wide tire.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 08:56 AM
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Congratulations!! Twins Wow
 
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 06silvercrew
Some before and after pics of my truck. Little more practical for me now. Guess its part of growing up LOL Twin Baby girls Due in NOV. so needed more practical family hauler.

Before:


After:


2'' leveling kit in front, 350 blocks out back, OEM 20'' Harley wheels with 35-12.50-20 Nitto trail Grapplers. Let me know whay ya'll think!
Your truck looks great in either picture . I wanted to ask you this. I have a 2009 F250 4X4 CC LB V10. I have the campaer package and off road package. I bought the truck new and have done no modifications to it. My truck sits a almost level with what I believe is the front end higher maybe half an inch. I really like the height and wheel size you have when you lowered your truck. I was wondering when you put the leveling kit on would your truck be the same height as mine if you know or could you send the measurments of the front and rear from the ground to the top of the fender. If you can. Thanks
 
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