Just purchased 2013 XLT Off Road package and want to create my dream truck. Having the dealer install 6" lift, 35˝ Duratracs on 20˝ Fuel wheels. Also installing fender flares. Any suggestions/pointers/etc. on this process/plan would be greatly appreciated. I will be on dirt roads every weekend, sometimes pretty muddy. Mostly street and highway driving.

 

Welcome to the forum truck should look awesome when you get it back

 

That's going to be one heck of a sweet ride.

 

Thanks to both. I had a Bummer H3 prior to this. The level and 35's created major probs...2 transfer cases and a trans blown, not to mention shot bushings. I hope it was just a poor vehicle, and not typical for quality trucks like Ford.

 

Welcome. I have a 2012 XLT with the Off Road package. Loving it so far. What color is yours? Post some pics for us.

I hear ya on the transfer cases...I had to replace the transfer case twice on my old Dodge Dakota. That was frustrating since I was beyond diligent with maintenance and never abused it. The thing was just prone to issues.

 

Welcome to F150forum.com Be sure to post some pics!

 

Thanks. This one's gray. Will post some pics when it's done. Was your Dodge modified, or did it just fall apart for no reason?

 

Hello and welcome to the site. Looking forward to your pic's.

 

Nice. The Sterling Grey is sharp. My Dakota was a 2000 and it had about 160k miles on it when I traded it in. No mods, all stock. I was the 2nd owner at about 80k miles and promptly had to replace the transfer case. Then it blew up on me again around 120k miles. I am not sure if I had issues due to bad parts, bad services, or just bad luck...but replacing that twice seemed kind of ridiculous to me. I did really like that truck but it sure had some issues. I love the F150 way more though.

 

i had a 2002 dakota. 4.7L, crewcab 4x4 with a leer legend. sterling grey sport. i loved that truck. t-case went at 160 000 kms. mainly because i didn't get it serviced. i was also the second owner. had i not gotten into an accident with it, i'd have kept it.

my current truck was brand new when i bought it. 2010 sterling grey 4x4 5.4L 5.5 box. the color is the honorable discharge the dakota got. but i've got the XTR package, which is got chrome. i prefer the fx4, but i wasn't gonna pay the extra for it.

also to honor the dakota, i got another leer canopy. this one is a 100XL, but this time i got a few extra options with it.

in this pic, you'll see the rails that i had installed for $250. mainly for when i decide to throw a rack with a light bar and solar panels.

other options include keyless entry, 12v 3plug hub, removable slider window.

http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/Ri...15090464604602