Lets see some full size pictures...
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wpnaes
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I can't remember answering this question.
See this post:
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1029988-swinging-tire-carrier.html
Or in front for fun...
SFROMAN
Adventurer
I have little experience with these rims on my personal truck. BUT, The vehicles I drive for work through some very ****ty terrain are outfitted to survive quite a bit of abuse and those vehicles use this exact rim. They are civilian version of military rims. The company makes the rims for most military vehicles. Either way, that is why I chose them for my personal vehicle. My truck came stock with 20 inch rims and 34.5 tires. I used to run the stock rims with 35x12.5x20 mud terrains but I popped the bead twice on two different occasions so that is why I chose to go with a smaller rim. The rims are size 17s and the tires are 35x12.5 mud terrain E rated tires. This combo gives me a 9 inch sidewall that I love. I have ran the same rim size and tire size on an older truck in the past and loved how they performed so I highly recommend the combo. I chose to not go with 37s because quite frankly i dont need my tires to be that big and would not want my rim / tire combo to be any heavier. This rim/ tire combo is extremely heavy. I also did not want to loose power or gas mileage performance. My truck has an ICON 4.5 inch lift and my truck is exactly as tall as I want it.
The E rated tires are nice because I still need my truck to tow.
here is a picture of my stock 20 rims with 35 mud tires with stock suspension
Let me know if you need to know anything else
Del
BushHead
Adventurer
My 2000 250, 7.3 zf6 standard shift, Detroit out back
New here guys, I love going exploring with my truck. Just now started modding this one to be more capable offroad. Right now I'm rockin 305/70/16 tires on 16x10 rims on stock suspension, Got a long ways to go. My to do list as of now is.....arb front locker, 4" lift, 35" km2s and a winch. I just fabbed up that flatbed due to my stock one was rotting out. Still need to fab up a front bumper for my winch. Enjoy. And there's a lot of nice full size trucks on here!
New here guys, I love going exploring with my truck. Just now started modding this one to be more capable offroad. Right now I'm rockin 305/70/16 tires on 16x10 rims on stock suspension, Got a long ways to go. My to do list as of now is.....arb front locker, 4" lift, 35" km2s and a winch. I just fabbed up that flatbed due to my stock one was rotting out. Still need to fab up a front bumper for my winch. Enjoy. And there's a lot of nice full size trucks on here!
Roudy
Observer
Jay,
How's that Detroit handle on the street? I've been debating whether to make that mod. I've got an Auburn e-locker up front with the stock limited slip in the back. I thought about the ARB for the rear but didn't want single track when running around town in the ran or snow.
How's that Detroit handle on the street? I've been debating whether to make that mod. I've got an Auburn e-locker up front with the stock limited slip in the back. I thought about the ARB for the rear but didn't want single track when running around town in the ran or snow.
wpnaes
New member
If you haven't already, check in here for all upgrade/maintenance info: http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum29/
Gasser or Smoker? Looks like a V10 :safari-rig:
ClayH
Adventurer
Sorry about that, I should have posted more.Details please
Its a 2001 7.3 powerstroke. I have a F350 (you can see the stacks sticking up and the rear end) that is also a diesel (6.0). I am kind of a diesel junkie. In fact I also have a Jeep Liberty diesel but I will be selling it since I got the EX.
ClayH
Adventurer
Its a diesel. As far as upgrades and maintaining these, I have had my 6.0 powerstroke F350 for 9 years. Had the cab off to do headstuds and EGR delete. I'm pretty handy when it comes to working on these. Not tootin my own horn but I have had grease under my nails semi permanently for a few years.
Oh and thats a real good forum.
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Roudy
Observer
Thanks for the real world experience answer. I've been batting that mod around for a year. I think I'll stick with the stock limited slip. The combination of the front locker and rear LS has gotten me through some surprising stuff.
New here guys, I love going exploring with my truck. Just now started modding this one to be more capable offroad. Right now I'm rockin 305/70/16 tires on 16x10 rims on stock suspension, Got a long ways to go. My to do list as of now is.....arb front locker, 4" lift, 35" km2s and a winch. I just fabbed up that flatbed due to my stock one was rotting out. Still need to fab up a front bumper for my winch. Enjoy. And there's a lot of nice full size trucks on here!
Any more details on that flat bed? That looks pretty nice...