NEW RIG: 2012 F-150 FX4

[D45]

I am at the 6,000 miles marker right now, on my current oil/filter

For under $40, I will change it every 6k

 

[D45]

Any calibration need to be done when swapping in new rims, that have new TPMS sensors? Or will they "learn" PS settings once it's driven a few miles?

 

[LWD601]

As far as cold air intakes go. I'm gonna have to argue a little. Yeah there are a lot of them out there that do nothing other than look good. But AFE's intake made a noticeable difference on my truck. It uses the factory air box so intake temp is the same as factory but doubles the intake flow. I got mine for free off of a trade in at work so I didn't mind one bit testing out a $500 intake for free even being skeptical. But seriously it added some good acceleration to the truck. That being said a lot of what other people said is going to give you more benefit for what you spend on it so I wouldn't make the intake your top priority

 

[LWD601]

 

[155mm]

Any calibration need to be done when swapping in new rims, that have new TPMS sensors? Or will they "learn" PS settings once it's driven a few miles?

You'll probably need to reset the sensors. You can enter a TPMS reset mode and go around with a speaker magnet or something similar to each wheel. If the procedure isn't in the manual, it's definitely published on the internet.

 

[D45]

Well I believe I found some Raptor take offs, with only 8,000 miles on them.............from a 2014 Raptor

Not a fan of the BFG AT KOs, but they will work for a few years

Hopefully have them bought and installed within 3 weeks

 

[dave1014]

Sensors need to be trained. The ford tool to do it is 40 bucks

 

[D45]

Still searching for tires and wheels, all the good deals fall through

I know the 17x8.5 Raptor rims have around 6" backspacing...........how far out would 17x8.5 wheels with 4.75" backspacing be?

 

[D45]

The FX4 OFFROAD decal on both sides of the bed were distracting with the blue theme

So, they were removed

 

[D45]

So, I then started on the three amber LED grill light bracket, aka Raptor style grill lights........For $50, its a cool cheap upgrade

I got it wired and soldered up, mounted and the wired ran into the cab

Just need to find a good 12V accessory tap tomorrow

 

[D45]

 

[D45]

All done......looks bright from the pics, but it very closely matched the other amber parking lights, side marker lights, and the mirror amber lights

 

[D45]

Here's another option for you. These are for sale in Merriville, found them on CL.

I talked with this guy, since the 18s are growing on me..........

He ran these on his truck, with a leveling kit

305/70R18s rubbed

He switched to 305/65R18s, which cleared fine

305/70R18: 34.8" x 12"
305/65R18: 33.6" x 12"
275/65R18: 32.1" x 10.80"
275/70R18: 33.2" x 10.80"
285/65R18: 32.6" x 11.20"
295/65R18: 33.1" x 11.6"


Again, my current setup:
275/65R20: 34" x 10.50"

I do not want a smaller tire, I would be happy with a 34" tall, but wider like a 12.50"

 

[fnjeep314]

Here is when I picked up the Raptor wheels and tires. $1k for them with only 1K miles on them.

Here is how my truck sits now. I have Fox 2.5 remote res front shocks, Icon UCA, ProComp AAL with Raptor rear blocks and Raptor rear Fox shocks, Synergy 1in lowering rear shackles. Perf wise I have a Full Race front mount intercooler, Airraid intake and y pipe, convert to single BOV running a Tial Q 50mm, Heartthrob exhaust, Solo catted DP's, Livewire TS with 5* tuning, Leer topper, and a G2 diff cover for a little protection. I also(like the OP) had to make sure that I upgraded to the OEM HID's. What an improvement over the halogen lights.

I will say that the person who said they are only getting 13mpg, something doesnt add up. Even in my configuration I am getting 15-16mpg city and 17-18mpg highway, and thats with me having transmission issues(Im pretty sure, but maybe the turbo's).

 

[bigskypylot]

Not sure if this has been covered, but check out Livernois Motorsports. Lots of 3.5L goodies

http://www.livernoismotorsports.com/product/LPP631102