Let's See Those Lifted / Big Tire Gen 4s!!
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Nice!!!
sjwhiteley
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Noice! Now need to black out the C-pillar.
Not a bad idea- I do like the look of the ones I've seen. Wife is wanting to black out the chrome trim below the windows
sjwhiteley
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Looks like you have the stealth: may as well go all the way. Several people have done it. It finishes it off nicely.
Pawpaw
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Bought it at the end of November and give it it's first bath today Used Turtle Wax Wash and Wax and washed it by hand. Easier than the dually I had before!
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Thoughts and observations after a few days with the readylift 3/2 and wheel And tire upgrade.
1. I DID trim the running boards after all. They never rubbed but drivers side was so close I decided to get it done. It was really easy- I used a reciprocating saw with a fine blade. you simply lower the board, make a tape mark, and cut it. When finished, put the plastic cap back in, drill two holes for the self tappers, and reinstall the screws. I only went 1/2” to maintain aesthetics. Can get a finger between tire and board at closest point. Zero evidence they’ve been cut.
2. The ride is actually smoother with the 18’s and 34” tires than the factory 22’s. I’m running 39lbs cold.
3. The rear bouncing (soft suspension) is more pronounced. On the interstate, you can feel the extra height. I’ll be upgrading the swaybar eventually.
4. Power- the ecoboost literally shrugs off the extra height and weight of the tires. Even with 3.31 gears. It stays in 10th just fine and doesn’t seem to downshift any more than normal.
5. TPMS light is on even though my new wheels have new sensors. I ordered a relearn tool and that will hopefully take care of it. On our Jeep, it simply picked up new sensors without anything extra. I’ve read on Ford platforms you have to teach if new sensors.
6. Speedo and MPG- using a GPS app, the speedo is 3 mph slow at 70. Closer than I expected. As far as mpg, I’m blown away. We took a 130 mile round trip yesterday and the trip computer is showing 17.2 mpg. Normal mode, some city driving, some rural, but mainly interstate. i know the odo is off so mpg is likely better. with stock tires on same trip it would show 19-19.5 mpg. So
My wife loves it! Our only “disappointment” was the front lift wasn’t 3” like RL claimed. Measured in same spot with same wheels and tires it’s showing a total front increase of 2.25-2.5”. But that’s not a big deal as we still have some rake. For those reading this forum and on the fence- I can recommend the lift, the +20 offset wheels, and Falken Wildpeak Tires. I’ve had them before so knew what to expect. One last thing- National Tire and Wheel out of Wheeling WV has been great to deal with. My third wheel and tire package from them. All sets have been balanced perfectly!
Update after a few days with this setup and observations.
1. I DID trim the running boards after all. They never rubbed but drivers side was so close I decided to get it done. It was really easy- I used a reciprocating saw with a fine blade. you simply lower the board, make a tape mark, and cut it. When finished, put the plastic cap back in, drill two holes for the self tappers, and reinstall the screws. I only went 1/2” to maintain aesthetics. Can get a finger between tire and board at closest point. Zero evidence they’ve been cut.
2. The ride is actually smoother with the 18’s and 34” tires than the factory 22’s. I’m running 39lbs cold.
3. The rear bouncing (soft suspension) is more pronounced. On the interstate, you can feel the extra height. I’ll be upgrading the swaybar eventually.
4. Power- the ecoboost literally shrugs off the extra height and weight of the tires. Even with 3.31 gears. It stays in 10th just fine and doesn’t seem to downshift any more than normal.
5. TPMS light is on even though my new wheels have new sensors. I ordered a relearn tool and that will hopefully take care of it. On our Jeep, it simply picked up new sensors without anything extra. I’ve read on Ford platforms you have to teach if new sensors.
6. Speedo and MPG- using a GPS app, the speedo is 3 mph slow at 70. Closer than I expected. As far as mpg, I’m blown away. We took a 130 mile round trip yesterday and the trip computer is showing 17.2 mpg. Normal mode, some city driving, some rural, but mainly interstate. i know the odo is off so mpg is likely better. with stock tires on same trip it would show 19-19.5 mpg. So
My wife loves it! Our only “disappointment” was the front lift wasn’t 3” like RL claimed. Measured in same spot with same wheels and tires it’s showing a total front increase of 2.25-2.5”. But that’s not a big deal as we still have some rake. For those reading this forum and on the fence- I can recommend the lift, the +20 offset wheels, and Falken Wildpeak Tires. I’ve had them before so knew what to expect. One last thing- National Tire and Wheel out of Wheeling WV has been great to deal with. My third wheel and tire package from them. All sets have been balanced perfectly!
Coop7379
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how does the icon lift ride. everyone keeps talking about ready lift and replacing sway bars. with icon being an actual suspension lift i would like to know how it handles. i am fully thinking of getting the stage 2 with the adjustable front uppers
Coop7379
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What year grill is that, or what company??
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