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Oppinions needed!
Im still kind of up in the air on which direction i want the new F150 to go in(lifted, or just keep it the current hight, supercharger, etc), but i do know the color scheme.
The truck is a solid DSG. I am wanting to go with a DSG/Black look. All the emblems will be Black with DSG lettering. Should i go with flat black or gloss?
Also, I am active duty Air Force, and very proud of it, so I want to incorporate some AF in it as well.
Im ordering all my decals from patriot as i have heard nothing but good things about them.
Here is one of the big things i want your guys' oppinions on. on their website, they have an FX4 decal that has the air force wings behind it. I think this would look pretty BA if it were blacked out. What do you guys think? the FX4 off road would be black and the the wings would be black as well.. or poss. black outline and dsg coloring?
Here is a pic of the truck:
the chrome **** will be coming off, just havnt had the chance..
The truck is a solid DSG. I am wanting to go with a DSG/Black look. All the emblems will be Black with DSG lettering. Should i go with flat black or gloss?
Also, I am active duty Air Force, and very proud of it, so I want to incorporate some AF in it as well.
Im ordering all my decals from patriot as i have heard nothing but good things about them.
Here is one of the big things i want your guys' oppinions on. on their website, they have an FX4 decal that has the air force wings behind it. I think this would look pretty BA if it were blacked out. What do you guys think? the FX4 off road would be black and the the wings would be black as well.. or poss. black outline and dsg coloring?
Here is a pic of the truck:
the chrome **** will be coming off, just havnt had the chance..
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thanks corey. thats what i really want to do, its already leveled. which im not sure if its the 2,2.5, or 3"... I will be getting some of the 18" FX4 wheels as soon as i can find some on ebay or craigslist. supercharger will come after i get deployed again lol. thats abotu 2.5 months worth of time in the sandbox right there..
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4.10s will barely bring it back to stock. I think 4.56 is the way to go with 35s.
Wheels depend on the lift really. Backspacing specs are different on some lifts as well as front track width. More than likely I'd go with superlift 4", 17x9 with 4.5-5" backspacing and 35x12.50s or 315s, 4.56 gears.
The rancho looks like a nice lift and you can run more backspacing so the wheels don't stick out so far. but there are rare times in Oregon where mountain passes require everyone to use chains (or if you are towing) and they won't clear the rear shocks with the rancho and wheels like Zach has.
Wheels depend on the lift really. Backspacing specs are different on some lifts as well as front track width. More than likely I'd go with superlift 4", 17x9 with 4.5-5" backspacing and 35x12.50s or 315s, 4.56 gears.
The rancho looks like a nice lift and you can run more backspacing so the wheels don't stick out so far. but there are rare times in Oregon where mountain passes require everyone to use chains (or if you are towing) and they won't clear the rear shocks with the rancho and wheels like Zach has.
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4.10s will barely bring it back to stock. I think 4.56 is the way to go with 35s.
Wheels depend on the lift really. Backspacing specs are different on some lifts as well as front track width. More than likely I'd go with superlift 4", 17x9 with 4.5-5" backspacing and 35x12.50s or 315s, 4.56 gears.
The rancho looks like a nice lift and you can run more backspacing so the wheels don't stick out so far. but there are rare times in Oregon where mountain passes require everyone to use chains (or if you are towing) and they won't clear the rear shocks with the rancho and wheels like Zach has.
Wheels depend on the lift really. Backspacing specs are different on some lifts as well as front track width. More than likely I'd go with superlift 4", 17x9 with 4.5-5" backspacing and 35x12.50s or 315s, 4.56 gears.
The rancho looks like a nice lift and you can run more backspacing so the wheels don't stick out so far. but there are rare times in Oregon where mountain passes require everyone to use chains (or if you are towing) and they won't clear the rear shocks with the rancho and wheels like Zach has.
Zach- how much did you spend on your lift? i know you found it used which is what i want to do..
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I paid 1600 for wheels, tires, and rancho lift.
granted, i ended up needing balljoints, new lower arms, new eccentric bolts, brake lines, cv spacer, cv bolts, and a new CV shaft. which added up to an additional 500, plus i had to have it aligned twice for 60 each visit. lol
i finally buttoned the whole thing up today, and man do i love it. rides better than stock, handles speed bumps so well too. great handling and ride.
granted, i ended up needing balljoints, new lower arms, new eccentric bolts, brake lines, cv spacer, cv bolts, and a new CV shaft. which added up to an additional 500, plus i had to have it aligned twice for 60 each visit. lol
i finally buttoned the whole thing up today, and man do i love it. rides better than stock, handles speed bumps so well too. great handling and ride.
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