Powerstroke214's build thread

[12stroker]

I changed my mind on carli leveling kit due to some people having issues with the kit and not actually sitting 2 inches higher. I guess you get what you pay for on the leveling kit that they sell. Also with the track bar you need to grind the mount to make it fit. And if I were to ever return it to stock that would be a issue. There's a carli thread on the org that I have been reading up on quite a bit and made me change my mind.

 

[Powerstroke214]

Makes sense, I really want one if their high end lifts like the pin top or coil over, but that's like 1/4 as much as the truck was…so that ain't happening lol.


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[12stroker]

Yeah after riding around in Colton's coil over kit made me want to put one. but the whole thing of pulling a gooseneck with that much lift I don't like.

 

[java]

Next up is a bumper!

 

[12stroker]

^^^LOL

 

[Powerstroke214]

Next up is a bumper!

Lol I wish! All in due time


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[Powerstroke214]

Front sits about an inch higher, loading the SRL as we speak

Need them 35s now…badly…

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[Coxey Diesel]

You gonna get rid of the chrome on the bumper and grill?

 

[Powerstroke214]

You gonna get rid of the chrome on the bumper and grill?

Nah, if it were the color of your old 6.0 I would. Probably gonna copy Java's truck but white and tan.


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[12stroker]

It looks good man

 

[GreenMachine]

I think if you sprayed the chrome on the front and rear bumpers tan to match the rest of the two tone, and put a white grill on, it would be absolute titties.


The truck that java posted is absolutely drop dead sex. Yours isn't too bad either haha. I really wish mine were a KR and a crew cab.

 

[Coxey Diesel]

:whs:

 

[Powerstroke214]

I think if you sprayed the chrome on the front and rear bumpers tan to match the rest of the two tone, and put a white grill on, it would be absolute titties.


The truck that java posted is absolutely drop dead sex. Yours isn't too bad either haha. I really wish mine were a KR and a crew cab.

I've thought about that…white mirror caps and door handles, like a KR…I can dig it. I like Matt Popiel's KR, probably do something like that, ranch hand in the back and some sort of chrome 20 in the future. But next up is studs(except a CTS or gauges) lol this is too much fun to only go 3/4 throttle. Shifting is smoothing out and it's like 50% more responsive than stock. Crossing an intersection that usually I would hit 3k rpm and 55 or so(coming from 35-40) was a downshift 2200 and 65. Excuse the excitement but I've never driven a (properly) tuned 6.0. Definitely getting better fuel Econ, I'm sure I'm 1-2 tenths better than before, and I've lit the tires a couple times.

Again, I need studs lol.


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[morepower02]

With a little self control studs are not needed. Just don't beat on it every chance you get and you will be fine. I have two 6.0's that were both bought new and are fine without studs.

 

[12stroker]

Hey man I was going to ask but I forgot what leveling kit was it after all a ready lift?

 

[Powerstroke214]

With a little self control studs are not needed. Just don't beat on it every chance you get and you will be fine. I have two 6.0's that were both bought new and are fine without studs.

I'm trying my best, thinking about switching to the tow tune too, should be a little safer I would think. I'm gonna do a fuel Econ comparison of both though, then decide

Hey man I was going to ask but I forgot what leveling kit was it after all a ready lift?

No, honestly I don't know the brand, my boss bought kits in bulk(we got a truck in identical to mine but on 35s that we had to level) pretty sure it's a 2.5" spacer under the blocks. I'll get pics in the morning when there's more light and less water falling from the sky lol


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[12stroker]

No problem man I almost pulled the trigger today on a icon kit but I have spent to much money in the past few days LOL

 

[Powerstroke214]

No problem man I almost pulled the trigger today on a icon kit but I have spent to much money in the past few days LOL

Lol I know the feeling, buying 2nd hand and getting freebies/discounts from work is adding up!
Speaking of which, the level was $150 installed(comes outta my pay, but since my boss bought stuff w/ the business card, it's cheaper, the perks of my job lol)


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[12stroker]

Lol that's cool man

 

[GreenMachine]

What are you doing for work around school?