Ford Fullsize Thread !!!!

[hammerg26]

I have had my new shocks on since the 17th with about 200 miles and they are a massive improvement over the rough country shocks that were on it before. Night and day difference.

They still aren't 'perfect' which I know can be achieved with custom valving on a different shock but I will stick with these for a while.

I love my Bilsteins... did not try these.


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[beachbum2020]

Looking good so far Cal128. Like the changes from its "before" pics. I have an ARE Z series topper on mine and absolutely love it although definately not the cheapest of brands but you get what you pay for.....usually lol. Almost went with a cheaper brand to go ahead and get one on shortly after the truck purchase but saw an ARE up close and decided to wait and save up...good decision for me.

Older pic with the topper

 

[b9ev]

I entertained Bilsteins but my Bilstein steering stabilizer goes out every 20k miles or so and I thought I would try something different.

I love my Bilsteins... did not try these.


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[smlobx]

I have spent a considerable amount of time investigating what leveling kit I wanted to use on my 2016 F-350. It boils down to either a hockey puck like bracket for the springs with a similar set up for the front shocks that would allow you to use the existing shocks or jumping into the deep end and getting taller springs and matching shocks.
I figured in for a penny, in for a pound, and decided to get the taller springs and new shocks as the factory shocks are pretty lame. One of my overlanding buddies with a similar rig has also spent considerable time looking into the same upgrade and he brought up a good point. It turns out that some of the manufacturers, Carli for example, uses a smaller diameter "wire" to make their springs and the result is that you give up some of the load capacity of the truck in exchange for a softer ride. I had no interest in that so I contacted several manufacturers and to make a long story short I decided to go with Bilstien's leveling kit with matching 5100 series shocks.

The truck now sits more or less level (there is about a 3/4 inch difference now instead of almost 3 inches). The ride is nice and firm and I'm happy I made the upgrade!

Here are a few pictures ...

 

[TheColonelJLK]

 

[uscg2008]

Nice set up

 

[Theoretician]

Did some driving last week:

 

[Ingot Svt]

Gallagher Head Lake, WA. I was on Two wheels just before the pic was taken!

 

[D45]

Some updated pics with the factory bed decals removed and the Recon taillights installed

 

[akmedic77]

Some updated pics with the factory bed decals removed and the Recon taillights installed

That's a nice looking ride....



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[beachbum2020]

Yea, it's coming along nicely D45. Liking the blue more and more each post. Looks great blacked out. Looking forward to what's next.:lurk:

 

[D45]

Yea, it's coming along nicely D45. Liking the blue more and more each post. Looks great blacked out. Looking forward to what's next.:lurk:

It does look good, clean

I think something small like smoked lenses to replace to amber lense on the tow mirrors will help for looks

I need and want to find a 30" led bar for behind the grill

Still need to find a good set of raptor wheels and 35s

 

[PNWINFERNOPRO]

She's about ready for a break in the weather.

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[2025 deleted member]

Just got my new truck. 2017 F-350 diesel with rear e-locker. Method 18x9 wheels and toyo 285-75-18. I put a 1.5 level kit on the front, and soon will have some Fox 2.0 shocks on it. Ordered a Leer 100xq topper today.

 

[Tex68w]

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Just got my new truck. 2017 F-350 diesel with rear e-locker. Method 18x9 wheels and toyo 285-75-18. I put a 1.5 level kit on the front, and soon will have some Fox 2.0 shocks on it. Ordered a Leer 100xq topper today.

Looks great, congrats! Be sure to do a write-up thread as you do more mods.