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Cobound · 03-08-2018, 11:08 AM

Soooo....front is lifted, getting tires on it now.

I went with Bils 5100 and the 2.1" level. I netted 2.25" up front and it's sitting nose high at the moment. Just ordered a rear 1.75" spacer to get it raked up a bit again...have that on Wednesday.

Busy week...once I get the rear done on Wednesday I leave on Thursday for Duluth, MN, state hockey for a long weekend...then gone through April 1 for JP Dirt n Drive and EJS. Busy busy...still need to head to my buddy's place on Sunday to change my JK exhaust for a new Flowmaster. Woot!

Pix to come.

bbaCJ8 · 03-08-2018, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobound

Soooo....front is lifted, getting tires on it now.

I went with Bils 5100 and the 2.1" level. I netted 2.25" up front and it's sitting nose high at the moment. Just ordered a rear 1.75" spacer to get it raked up a bit again...have that on Wednesday.

Busy week...once I get the rear done on Wednesday I leave on Thursday for Duluth, MN, state hockey for a long weekend...then gone through April 1 for JP Dirt n Drive and EJS. Busy busy...still need to head to my buddy's place on Sunday to change my JK exhaust for a new Flowmaster. Woot!

Pix to come.

I assume with the rear lift you're replacing the shocks also? Have fun with those upper bolts, they're a major PITA to get anything on the nut. We provide a cheap little press brake bracket to act as a wrench in our kits. A stubby wrench might fit, or heat and beat an old/cheap box end into a 90° to clear the bed.

Cobound · 03-08-2018, 05:26 PM

Not replacing shocks yet...gonna ride it out until I see it needs them, should they bottom out or something.

I'll take the info you gave on the upper bolts when I get to them tho.

Rides great, not quite level, bit more roll...tires look great, definitely a step up and down from stock

Not huge, I like it. Speedo is off by 1 MPH, meh.

Pix I have don't do it justice....so I haven't posted them yet.

Cobound · 03-08-2018, 05:55 PM

Not sure you can even tell here, but here it is...

Before:

No topper -

Topper -

Lift but old tires -

After:

Really like the Nittos, and yes...it needs a wash!

Has a slight rub on full passenger turn with the driver tire hitting the swaybar...I really have to go full turn tho, not worried about it at the moment.

xj_man_646 · 03-09-2018, 06:37 AM

Looks pretty good!

Cobound · 03-09-2018, 09:42 AM

Thanks...added a couple other pix.

Man, the more I drive it the more I love it...really can tell it's a bit higher. Not absurd, but just enough.

Honestly, if I had gone the 2.8 notch and the 1.75 rear spacer I probably could've went 35s...but not a biggie. I'll see what happens w/ the rear spacer, goes in on Wed.

Blue XJ · 03-09-2018, 08:08 PM

We have the same truck. I've been wanting to do the same thing as well. I have a lift for it in the garage, 2.5 front with 1.125 rear. I tow a lot, I'm just nervous I won't be happy towing with it anymore if I level it. BBA almost had me sold on the AEV 4" kit, but I didn't have the cash around when I needed tires.

Cobound · 03-09-2018, 10:31 PM

Yeah, I went this route for cost and I didn’t need a huge tire, just a bit of a boost.

More I drove it ...Really like it!

MBood82 · 03-09-2018, 11:28 PM

Moar photos!

Blue XJ · 03-10-2018, 01:29 PM

What size tires did you go with?

Cobound · 03-12-2018, 12:05 PM

295/60/20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers

Blue XJ · 03-12-2018, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobound

295/60/20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers

That's what, about an inch taller and wider than the stock 275/60's? They look good

6DoF · 03-13-2018, 10:57 AM

i've been thinking about a cap ... one of the high rise or bubble ones. everyone says thats 's the best thing you can do when towing an enclosed trailer, plus it would be more headroom then my current rack anyways.

Cobound · 03-13-2018, 11:49 AM

Real close, but enough to tell

Kurt · 03-20-2018, 12:23 PM

Well I ditched the F150 Platinum I had and got back into a diesel.

I found this 2012 F350 6.7L Lariat with 31,000 miles on it. Got it for 6K below book value, couldn't pass it up. The truck already had the canopy, line-x, tinted front windows, Nitto Ridge Grapplers, and a 50 gallon Titan fuel tank. Ive already towed the JK with it and it tows so nice...get about 14.3 mpg towing.

I removed the chrome mirror covers, got a Bedrug, S&B intake, and set it up with Rigid lighting using my brackets.

xj_man_646 · 03-20-2018, 12:34 PM

That is a sharp truck.

Not sure what your experience with the 6.7 PSD is, but you'll probably want to add some auxiliary fuel filtration / water separation countermeasures. This engine has some of the highest out of warranty fuel system costs in the industry.

It basically seems like the newer version of your old 7.3. Is it the same color?

Kurt · 03-20-2018, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xj_man_646

That is a sharp truck.

Not sure what your experience with the 6.7 PSD is, but you'll probably want to add some auxiliary fuel filtration / water separation countermeasures. This engine has some of the highest out of warranty fuel system costs in the industry.

It basically seems like the newer version of your old 7.3. Is it the same color?

Its close to the same color, one of the reasons I jumped on this one. Finding a used one of this color blue is rare around here. Comparing this to my old 7.3 is night and day. Its super quiet, and has tons of power and torque, I love driving it!

I will be adding some fuel filtration to it, just having got around to that yet.

xj_man_646 · 03-20-2018, 12:48 PM

It's nice looking. They sure do have some power.

6DoF · 03-20-2018, 02:49 PM

2012 with 31k ... wtf?!!? who drives a truck like that only 5k a year?!?!?

but nice score though! everything is 1000x better when you don't need to do something and have the means to simply be opportunistic

Kurt · 03-20-2018, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 6DoF

2012 with 31k ... wtf?!!? who drives a truck like that only 5k a year?!?!?

but nice score though! everything is 1000x better when you don't need to do something and have the means to simply be opportunistic

No kidding! And it was a 2 owner truck! First owner had it for 4 years and drove it 6,000 miles. Second owner had it for 1 year and put 25,000 on it...he owns a local auto glass business and Im assuming he's the one that put the canopy on and tinted the front two windows. He traded it in on a 2018 Tundra.

I've had it for 3 months now and have already put 5K on it...

EDIT: another bonus is that it already has everything from the factory for a 5th wheel or gooseneck hitch.

03-08-2018, 11:08 AM	#121
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,160	Soooo....front is lifted, getting tires on it now. I went with Bils 5100 and the 2.1" level. I netted 2.25" up front and it's sitting nose high at the moment. Just ordered a rear 1.75" spacer to get it raked up a bit again...have that on Wednesday. Busy week...once I get the rear done on Wednesday I leave on Thursday for Duluth, MN, state hockey for a long weekend...then gone through April 1 for JP Dirt n Drive and EJS. Busy busy...still need to head to my buddy's place on Sunday to change my JK exhaust for a new Flowmaster. Woot! Pix to come. __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes Last edited by Cobound; 03-08-2018 at 11:11 AM.

03-08-2018, 05:26 PM	#123
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,160	Not replacing shocks yet...gonna ride it out until I see it needs them, should they bottom out or something. I'll take the info you gave on the upper bolts when I get to them tho. Rides great, not quite level, bit more roll...tires look great, definitely a step up and down from stock Not huge, I like it. Speedo is off by 1 MPH, meh. Pix I have don't do it justice....so I haven't posted them yet. __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

03-08-2018, 05:55 PM	#124
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,160	Not sure you can even tell here, but here it is... Before: No topper - Topper - Lift but old tires - After: Really like the Nittos, and yes...it needs a wash! Has a slight rub on full passenger turn with the driver tire hitting the swaybar...I really have to go full turn tho, not worried about it at the moment. __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes Last edited by Cobound; 03-09-2018 at 09:40 AM.

03-09-2018, 06:37 AM	#125
xj_man_646 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: MN Posts: 27,724	Looks pretty good! __________________ - James I like diesels

03-09-2018, 09:42 AM	#126
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,160	Thanks...added a couple other pix. Man, the more I drive it the more I love it...really can tell it's a bit higher. Not absurd, but just enough. Honestly, if I had gone the 2.8 notch and the 1.75 rear spacer I probably could've went 35s...but not a biggie. I'll see what happens w/ the rear spacer, goes in on Wed. __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

03-09-2018, 08:08 PM	#127
Blue XJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,857	We have the same truck. I've been wanting to do the same thing as well. I have a lift for it in the garage, 2.5 front with 1.125 rear. I tow a lot, I'm just nervous I won't be happy towing with it anymore if I level it. BBA almost had me sold on the AEV 4" kit, but I didn't have the cash around when I needed tires. Last edited by Blue XJ; 03-10-2018 at 01:28 PM.

03-09-2018, 10:31 PM	#128
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,160	Yeah, I went this route for cost and I didn’t need a huge tire, just a bit of a boost. More I drove it ...Really like it! __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

03-09-2018, 11:28 PM	#129
MBood82 Turd Ferguson Join Date: May 2004 Location: Almost Wisconsin Posts: 14,773	Moar photos!

03-10-2018, 01:29 PM	#130
Blue XJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,857	What size tires did you go with?

03-12-2018, 12:05 PM	#131
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,160	295/60/20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

03-13-2018, 10:57 AM	#133
6DoF AKA: jeepnski Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 16,862	i've been thinking about a cap ... one of the high rise or bubble ones. everyone says thats 's the best thing you can do when towing an enclosed trailer, plus it would be more headroom then my current rack anyways.

03-13-2018, 11:49 AM	#134
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,160	Real close, but enough to tell __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

03-20-2018, 12:23 PM	#135
Kurt TJ Pimp Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,504	Well I ditched the F150 Platinum I had and got back into a diesel. I found this 2012 F350 6.7L Lariat with 31,000 miles on it. Got it for 6K below book value, couldn't pass it up. The truck already had the canopy, line-x, tinted front windows, Nitto Ridge Grapplers, and a 50 gallon Titan fuel tank. Ive already towed the JK with it and it tows so nice...get about 14.3 mpg towing. I removed the chrome mirror covers, got a Bedrug, S&B intake, and set it up with Rigid lighting using my brackets.

03-20-2018, 12:34 PM	#136
xj_man_646 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: MN Posts: 27,724	That is a sharp truck. Not sure what your experience with the 6.7 PSD is, but you'll probably want to add some auxiliary fuel filtration / water separation countermeasures. This engine has some of the highest out of warranty fuel system costs in the industry. It basically seems like the newer version of your old 7.3. Is it the same color? __________________ - James I like diesels

03-20-2018, 12:48 PM	#138
xj_man_646 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: MN Posts: 27,724	It's nice looking. They sure do have some power. __________________ - James I like diesels

03-20-2018, 02:49 PM	#139
6DoF AKA: jeepnski Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 16,862	2012 with 31k ... wtf?!!? who drives a truck like that only 5k a year?!?!? but nice score though! everything is 1000x better when you don't need to do something and have the means to simply be opportunistic