New 6.7 Powerstroke Owner

01pwrstkr · Jan 22, 2017

Great looking truck!!! I still love the smaller wheels with big tires!

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PNWBlackPowerStroke · Jan 22, 2017

Jomax said:
Space the bumper forward with washers.

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Thanks for the great suggestion Jomax I appreciate it

PNWBlackPowerStroke · Jan 22, 2017

01pwrstkr said:
Great looking truck!!! I still love the smaller wheels with big tires!

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Thanks 01pwrstkr I agree Id rather have more rubber them big wheels. I have a lot to learn about trucks certainly. But it's exciting learning a lot from the good people on this site. Same goes with your Rig very nice setup especially the blacked out lights. Did you purchase new lights or spray the inside of the housing yourself?

Jomax · Jan 22, 2017

PNWBlackPowerStroke said:
Thanks for the great suggestion Jomax I appreciate it

Anytime. It's your best/cheapest route. I had 37s with 0 offset wheels and it never rubbed there with a 2.5in lift.

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01pwrstkr · Jan 22, 2017

PNWBlackPowerStroke said:
Thanks 01pwrstkr I agree Id rather have more rubber them big wheels. I have a lot to learn about trucks certainly. But it's exciting learning a lot from the good people on this site. Same goes with your Rig very nice setup especially the blacked out lights. Did you purchase new lights or spray the inside of the housing yourself?

Thanks! They're just covers actually. I've taken them off now. I'm going to bake and separate the headlights to paint them. Eventually. LOL

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JRLott · Jan 22, 2017

Space the bumper forward and go with Carli or Icon 2.5" springs later. Combine that with some Bilstien, Fox, Carli valved Fox, or Icon shocks and you'll be amazed at the ride.

PNWBlackPowerStroke · Jan 22, 2017

JRLott said:
Space the bumper forward and go with Carli or Icon 2.5" springs later. Combine that with some Bilstien, Fox, Carli valved Fox, or Icon shocks and you'll be amazed at the ride.

Thanks JRLott. I will take a look into that. I have heard good things about Bilstein shocks.

PNWBlackPowerStroke · Jan 22, 2017

01pwrstkr said:
Thanks! They're just covers actually. I've taken them off now. I'm going to bake and separate the headlights to paint them. Eventually. LOL

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01pwrstkr The covers looks good and baking the lights sounds like good project. As long as your detail Nazi they will turn out great!! Good luck and post some pics if you ever do would be cool to see!!

JRLott · Jan 22, 2017

Bilstiens are much better than the crappy Ranchos that come on them, and are affordable IMO. Most like the others MUCH better than the Bilstiens. Naturally, they are a bit more though. I have Carli & Bilstien, but think you'd be well served with Icon springs, since the people who have Icon love them as well. I really can't imagine going back to factory springs & shoclks, now.

Brian22 · Jan 22, 2017

Nice looking setup. I've never been a fan of the Nitto Mud Grapplers. Those damn thing wear out FAST and man are they loud at highway speeds. On a heavy ass truck, don't be surprised when they are worn out in 20k miles.

sootie · Jan 22, 2017

Go with a Carli 2.5 system. They ride the best hands down.

PNWBlackPowerStroke · Jan 22, 2017

Brian22 said:
Nice looking setup. I've never been a fan of the Nitto Mud Grapplers. Those damn thing wear out FAST and man are they loud at highway speeds. On a heavy ass truck, don't be surprised when they are worn out in 20k miles.

Thanks Brian22. Yea I have seen the You Tube videos regarding the sound. It seems quieter in my rig then say a Jeep but yes still quiet loud. Yea I kind of expect that. I know if you balance and rotate them maybe you'll get a little more out of them. We shall see but I can't wait to get some of the suspension things upgraded so I can test them out. Hope all is well on your end Brian

PNWBlackPowerStroke · Jan 22, 2017

sootie said:
Go with a Carli 2.5 system. They ride the best hands down.

Sootie is this what you are talking about so were on the same page?

http://www.carlisuspension.com/ford-super-duty/suspension/levelingkit.html

sootie · Jan 22, 2017

If you don't leave the pavement, get the commuter. If you go off road, get the backcountry. If you toe, do add a packs in the rear. If you don't, do Deaver full packs

T_W6.7 · Jan 22, 2017

that's most likely what he was talking about, and to answer your previous question, yes I did my lift and wheels and tires all at the same time. From just pictures, I personally don't think you'll need a 4" lift to run that setup, under flex you could still possibly get some rubbing, then I would recommend the bumper spacing via washers, if you want the best ride for the $$$ upgrade your rear springs and shocks at the same time you do the fronts.

Diezel_Dawg · Jan 22, 2017

Welcome Andrew, nice rig. Where in Washington State? I'm in the east side in Cheney

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PNWBlackPowerStroke · Jan 22, 2017

Diezel_Dawg said:
Welcome Andrew, nice rig. Where in Washington State? I'm in the east side in Cheney

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Hey Diezel_Dawg Thanks I appreciate that!! I live in Puyallup about 30+ miles south of Seattle. Yeah I get out that way sometimes. Mostly to Spokane for work. Man that Sprague Lake is something else very beautiful out there!! I'd like to live farther out I'm still to close to Seattle for my taste lol :doh: How do you like living out that way?

Diezel_Dawg · Jan 22, 2017

I love it out here. It is a little ng away from thale hustle and bustle of Seattle. I make it out there a couple times a yr on average. If you like Sprague Lake, there are nicer lakes in Idaho

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PNWBlackPowerStroke · Jan 23, 2017

Diezel_Dawg said:
I love it out here. It is a little ng away from thale hustle and bustle of Seattle. I make it out there a couple times a yr on average. If you like Sprague Lake, there are nicer lakes in Idaho

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I here you and don't blame you. I'd move out there but smaller towns its harder to find work in my industry usually. I have only been to Idaho once but it was nice. Montana is really beautiful. If you do any mudding or 4 wheeling and your in the area let me know. Would be fun to find people who enjoy it to go with!!