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my 2014 5.0 STX 4X4 lowered myself 3" modified exhaust myself. nice rumble but quiet when cruising highway. runs 14.90 in the 1/4 with 2 people in the cab.
"Finally hit the mileage to throw the XLT cluster in last night. I'm OCD so I got the truck mileage to EXACTLY what the XLT cluster had even down to the tenth. In total I spent about $265. This mod was worth it in my eyes. Below is the price breakdown for everything:
Junk yard XLT donor cluster - $130
New replacement cluster lens cover - $30
Odometer mileage correction (including shipping) - $105
(I did have the XLT cluster programmed with my trucks ICM data but I'm not counting that cost as the tech did it when I was paying for him to code the truck for keyless entry and to enable remote start. Maybe a few bucks there.)
Ever since I saw an STX with an XLT cluster I knew I had to have one. It took me a while to find one but I ended up getting one local for cheap. The wait to hit the correct mileage was agonizing. I would say that this is arguably my favorite mod to date. My truck is looking more and more like an FX4 with every mod I add.
Huge thanks to this thread and all the help from people putting up with me asking a ton of questions... @ leoaloha & Chad Walker."
Here is a current picture of the truck. Nothing fancy just fairly clean for now.
What kind/size of lift or levelling kit do you have on there? Really looking hard at at least raising the front height of the truck to match the back. Also not sure whether to get 285 or 275 tires when I replace mine. I kinda want to keep the stock rims, so I may still need to do some more research
What kind/size of lift or levelling kit do you have on there? Really looking hard at at least raising the front height of the truck to match the back. Also not sure whether to get 285 or 275 tires when I replace mine. I kinda want to keep the stock rims, so I may still need to do some more research
My truck is stock 4x4 height on stock tires BUT I do have some fox 2.0s and RPG UCAs I'm going to put on soon with 275/70R18 BFG KO2's on stock wheels. I'll post pics when it's all installed.
Here is a teaser pic of the rough country 30" curved single row I bought.
My truck is stock 4x4 height on stock tires BUT I do have some fox 2.0s and RPG UCAs I'm going to put on soon with 275/70R18 BFG KO2's on stock wheels. I'll post pics when it's all installed.
Here is a teaser pic of the rough country 30" curved single row I bought.
I like that. I will have to add that to my 2 row curved 32" bar. Can you adjust the angle of the beam or does it screw into a fixed position?
I like that. I will have to add that to my 2 row curved 32" bar. Can you adjust the angle of the beam or does it screw into a fixed position?
I actually did not end up using either of the mounts I bought from RC. The light bar measured perfectly between the grille supports so I just measured about a thousand times and drilled some holes. Turned out perfect I think. It's centered vertically, level and pretty discrete when off and it balances the grille with my raptor marker lights up top. I hate the "look at me" 50" roof mounted light bars but that's just me. I'll get some output shots when I get a chance. I'll attach some pics of how I mounted it.
Edit: I guess I should actually answer your question lol. The way it's mounted I can adjust (aim) up and down more than necessary. I could point it to the sky or right down in front of the truck. If someone wants either RC mount I didn't use PM me.
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I actually did not end up using either of the mounts I bought from RC. The light bar measured perfectly between the grille supports so I just measured about a thousand times and drilled some holes. Turned out perfect I think. It's centered vertically, level and pretty discrete when off and it balances the grille with my raptor marker lights up top. I hate the "look at me" 50" roof mounted light bars but that's just me. I'll get some output shots when I get a chance. I'll attach some pics of how I mounted it.
Edit: I guess I should actually answer your question lol. The way it's mounted I can adjust (aim) up and down more than necessary. I could point it to the sky or right down in front of the truck. If someone wants either RC mount I didn't use PM me.
Hell yeah, that's going on my truck. lol. Thanks, that is how I mounted my 32" but I had to cut into the fins in the back to clear the hood latch. Well worth it though. Bright as hell and this will just add to that.
Hell yeah, that's going on my truck. lol. Thanks, that is how I mounted my 32" but I had to cut into the fins in the back to clear the hood latch. Well worth it though. Bright as hell and this will just add to that.
2014 STX 4x4, 3.55, Nitto Terra Grapplers 275/60/20 XL's on Black Rhino 20x9 +12 offset; 1.5" Autospring level on the front and stock rear. I have Fox 2.0 coilovers and rear shocks on order.
275 60 20 Nitto Terra Grappler G2 XL on Black Rhino Lucerne 20x9 +12
275 60 20 Nitto Terra Grappler G2 XL on Black Rhino Lucerne 20x9 +12
275 60 20 Nitto Terra Grappler G2 XL on Black Rhino Lucerne 20x9 +12
275 60 20 Nitto Terra Grappler G2 XL on Black Rhino Lucerne 20x9 +12
Got a decent amount accomplished today. Installed RCI skids (the whole 9 yards), my Fox 2.0 rears with roost shields and installed some 5 Star custom tunes in preparation for some 275/70R18 BFG KO2's when I do the Fox 2.0 fronts.
08-31-2016, 10:11 AM
