2017 F-150 build...Everyone meet Walter White
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SDDiver5
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Thanks buddy!
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36 gallon tank is available with all trim packages and with the 2.7, 3.5, and 5.0.
With the 10 speed behind both, the 2.7 gets 2-3 mpg more than the 5.0. That reverses when towing, at the expense of the 5.0 offering less performance.
SDDiver5
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The bigger tank is an option...it may come with certain packages but I am not totally certain which ones. The MPG is about the same for me...I drove the 2.7 like it was a race truck since it was 2WD, twin turbo, 10 speed and a lease...The 5.0 I am going to baby...with that being said I got 12-13 MPG with the 2.7 and I am getting 15-17 MPG with the 5.0. I have seen some guys get 25 MPG with the 2.7....17 is about max for the 5.0.
Note: my 5.0 has the 6 speed trans. STX package came with the 10 speed starting 2018.
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When I was 100% stock I got 24 mpg at 70 mph with my 2.7 2wd with the 6 speed and 3.15 gears. At 65 mph I could eek out 27 mpg. 80mph was about 21 mpg.
With a 2" level, 1" taller tires, 3.55 gears and a pretty aggressive performance tune I get about 2 mpg less than what I did stock.
SDDiver5
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New my new Fox 2.0 shocks in the rear installed! I don't and wont have time to install the fronts for a few weeks so decided to knock out the rears. Took me all of 30 minutes to install these including putting the tools away. These are bigger shocks for performance but they are the same length so no real "lift" however I did get all of .5 inches gained. It's amazing the difference compared to the stock ones. No more of the rolling feeling on tight turns and no more rear end skipping/hopping. It feels much more secure and planted when driving. So far happy with them!
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Also picked up some 2020 Raptor "beadlock" take offs for a great price. They have maybe 5k miles on them. I have to get the front suspension installed before I can get these mounted. Also will have to get some TPMS and get them inflated, etc- Luckily there is a discount tire right down the street from me.
I absolutely love the look of these wheels and get all giddy inside when I think of what this truck will look like once done.
I absolutely love the look of these wheels and get all giddy inside when I think of what this truck will look like once done.
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When I put on my Bilstines I noticed the exact same improvement. Night and day difference over the OEM shocks.
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Just swap the sensors from your rims to the Raptor rims
SDDiver5
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Ive always replaced shocks but have never upgraded them. Such a great feeling!
Regarding the TPMS- I can also go that route. I plan to sell my STX rims and think if they're already inflated and can be swapped on to the new truck I could get more for them? I haven't looked into TPMS prices either. I'll honestly just do whatever discount tire recommends.
badm0t0rfinger
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You're gonna find there are 2 different types when it comes to selling wheels/tires. There are ones who want to buy it from your and immediately throw it on their car, so having it all together is what they want (age or mileage of the tire be damned!) and the other are the ones who want one or the other and would prefer you to separate them at all costs. I sell it like they are and if that is not how they like it then they can go find another person selling an entire set of Land Rover Hurricane wheels on the entire state of Hawaii, no I will not sell you one.....
Anyways, back on topic those GEN2 beadlock [capable] wheels are BEAUTIFUL. I seriously love them, I've considered making the switch however the beadlock ring is slightly different [from the 2014 beadlock wheels] however the only reason I went to beadlocks is that I got the rings steeply discounted.
If you like the how the suspension feels right now, wait until you put some new leafs in there and remove the axle block (if they have them). Makes a worlds difference. Once you get the front shocks in you should notice the nose dips way less under hard braking.
SDDiver5
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Yeah dude I love these wheels. They are so sexy. I don't imagine I'd ever need it to be a true beadlock wheel so for what I do its just fine. I have thought about getting some deavers but, again, For what I do this is just fine. Stoked to get the front on and see the stance. I'm thinking the total height change with the tires and the lift should be about 3 inches or so.
badm0t0rfinger
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Looks like they already came with the tires mounted, but you could always cheat and go down a size and it would probably fit without issue.