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Old 01-04-2012, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Ole703
Nice truck.

What add a leaf did you go with? Just curious I am about ready to do the same.
Fat Bob's: http://fatbobsgarage.com/i-6764961-f...2004-2009.html
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Originally Posted by spierce88
Do you have any side shots of your truck? I'm trying to decide between the 275/70/18 nitro trail grappler and the 285/70/18 Toyo mt. I had the Toyo in a 37" on my F250 and loved them.
I prefer the Toyo (obviously). My friend has the Nitto on her truck and she likes my tires better too. Our trucks parked side by side I think looks wise the Toyo wins.
I think these are the best side view pics I can come up with at the moment.


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Very cool, gives your truck a rugged look..
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Originally Posted by Betty2010
I have a friend with the Nittos on her truck and she doesn't like them (looks or performance) as much as she had hoped. Our trucks parked side by side, we both like my tires better.
You got your wish for winter today! Brr! I have a snowmobile, but I also have a farm and winter makes life difficult so I am loving the nice weather we have had!
So ... How much did it change the ride of your truck? I know it will be a bit stiffer but how much is a concern for me. I bought this truck so I would not have to ride around in my 3/4 tons all the time and to get better milage. If I want a stiff ride Ill take one of those lol. I would really like the truck to be a bit higher though .... Lake by my house was open yesterday morning, it was froze over this morning! Yah, it got cold last night! Ground is stiff so all we need is snow now!
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Originally Posted by zx14_rider
Very cool, gives your truck a rugged look..
Thanks!
Old 01-04-2012, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Zrted
So ... How much did it change the ride of your truck? I know it will be a bit stiffer but how much is a concern for me. I bought this truck so I would not have to ride around in my 3/4 tons all the time and to get better milage. If I want a stiff ride Ill take one of those lol. I would really like the truck to be a bit higher though .... Lake by my house was open yesterday morning, it was froze over this morning! Yah, it got cold last night! Ground is stiff so all we need is snow now!
It did affect the ride a bit. Nothing drastic. My last truck was an F250, it's still far better of a ride than that! My fuel mileage did take a hit with the changes though.
After today, I'm ready for it to warm back up to the 40's we have been having!
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Looks great! You just sold me on the Toyos vs Nittos.
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Originally Posted by spierce88
Looks great! You just sold me on the Toyos vs Nittos.
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man truck looks awsome ive been researching those tires all morning now cause they look sick, my question is did you just get the the leaf kit no blocks? was it straight from fat bobs garage and did it come with everything u needed? and also are you happy with height of the rear or would do you think ud go even higher perhaps with a block also? thanks for help love truck so far im super jealous lol
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Originally Posted by bassmaster86
man truck looks awsome ive been researching those tires all morning now cause they look sick, my question is did you just get the the leaf kit no blocks? was it straight from fat bobs garage and did it come with everything u needed? and also are you happy with height of the rear or would do you think ud go even higher perhaps with a block also? thanks for help love truck so far im super jealous lol
I did just the add-a-leaf in the rear. The front has the 2.5" BDS level kit. According to Fat Bob's the leaf gave it roughly 2" of lift in the rear (the product description says an avg. of 2"). Standing next to it, I'd guess it's on the higher side of that average. It makes our F350 look like a shrimp when they are parked side by side. I'll give the 350 some credit for the amount of weight it's loaded with Anyway, the kit came with everything. I think the leafs were only $89. Fat Bob's customer service was great. I called them to make sure I was getting the right parts and they helped me out. I'd order from them again.
As for the tires, they are my favorite of any truck tires I've had. The only thing I'd do different next time is probably go up another size! I also like that they are load rated E, even though I rarely haul anything very heavy with it.


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