Larryw1

The 3:31 gears came with the truck not my first choice. My Plan is to add a Roush Blower. 600 hp So I am not sure the gears are going to be a problem. I may do a leveling kit and stay with 33x12.50

I also loved the e-locker in my SD, so the e locker is on my list. but I need to decide on weather I am doing a 4" with 35" tires (gearing a must) or staying with the leveling.
the Baja Kits look tempting. However I have three years with the ICONS on my super Duty which I loved.

Larryw1

My 2012 F250 Lariat FX4 had the 6.7 PS Diesel. Also at 20,000 the trans went out. The truck was in the shop for 4 months, then the AC Evap failed.
6 check engine lights. in 4 years Two check engine lights one in June and one in July were a repeat failure. The driver side power mirror failed the same night (Last July) my check engine light came on. Some one ran dents down the right rear door. I bought the truck for 48,000 reduced from 60,000 and the dealer gave me $42,500 on trade.(the SD was all paid off) the F150 was lowered to 55.000, so I added another $5,000 to the trade on the purchase of my Black F150.) The only two 5.0's on the lot were white or black.

Larryw1

2008 F150 Lariat 4x4

2012 F250 Lariat FX4

I have some nice plans for my 2016 FX4

RowdyRau

Definitely looking forward to seeing those plans seeing as to how sweet you made your last two Fords Did you go for the black over the white just to switch things up a bit from your last two trucks?

OilFieldCash

I have had the Icon stage 3 on my 2015 for 10k miles now, its awesome!!

Larryw1

I have a concern about axle angles with the leveling kits Versus the lift kits 4" or 6". Seeing as how my main driving is on the street you would think the leveling kit with the UCA would be fine. However if I put a blower on my truck then I am concerned about angles wear and added stress. I have seen one picture of the axle on a level kit. (I don't remember the kit used) I wouldn't feel comfortable under blower power with the angle I saw. I am thinking about off road blasting up a hill or dune. Just my thought!!

Larryw1

My wife wanted black. I think I can make this my best looking truck ever!!
I had a 1985 F350 Black 4x4 with a built 460 and a 4" suspension lift. I owned a Volvo repair shop back then and did all my own work. The truck was a beast. Loved it. too bad it was a standard cab. only kept it until the second child was born.

OilFieldCash

I have a level spacer above my Icon coilovers. I have them set to the center of travel. I have 0 issues. If you crank the coilovers to max ride height, you may have an issue... Along with it riding like crap! Not insulting you in anyway, it looks like you have previous experience but this isn't a solid front axle truck so keep that in mind. I used F150lifts tapered rear block and highly recommend it! They are 3"/2-7/8" and billet aluminum. I also added Camburg rear shackles for the leafs, but I may still add a pack of Deaver's soon. My travel is mixed with highways, city streets, and hard West Texas dirt roads and so far the setup has held up like a champ! Still rides great too.

Larryw1

I know that the Pro Comp 6" lift on my 2008 F150 dropped the axle down with brackets so the angle of the axles was fine. No worries. I know that the level kits that I would be looking at replace the UCA so that the vehicle aligns properly and the axle angles will increase. The dealer where I bought my truck like the level kits better. The ford factory reps tend to dislike when someone lifts the truck. Some factory reps blame all wty problems on a lift. So me I am just looking and observing. Probably asking stupid questions. When I lifted my 2008 f150 I pulled the drive shafts and had them lengthened for the 6" lift. (Personal preference ). I changed the gears (both axles)and put limited slip in the frt axle. In sand the truck was awesome.
In fact I was just looking at a royalty core grill for the f150. I want one ... gloss black w/ led light bar and a camera mount. I had the Royalty Core grill in my super duty. Replace the side steps with the amp steps like on my super duty. "Oh my" hear I go dreaming on & on!!!! "LOL"

Larryw1

Your truck looks good and sits nice. Can you post a shot of your front axle(either side)
You have the Icon coilovers 2.5" and a block 2" over the coilovers.? Is it one of the Icon kits + a block?
My truck came stock with a 1" block in the rear springs. I have the stock 2" block off my 2008 F250, they are in my tool box. I believe that once the shell is on + what ever suspension kit I use the rear block will need to be taller.