What did you do to your 11th gen today?
05-16-2015, 06:11 AM
#2452
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05-16-2015, 06:48 AM
#2453
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After about a month of researching and getting great ideas from this forum I finally ungraded my shocks and wheels on my 2011 FX4.
Bilstein's 5100 with front set at 2 1/4. Highest setting.
3" Pro comp block in rear.
Fuel Throttle 20x9 with + 20 offset.
BF Goodrich K02 Tires 275/65/20.( 34.1 OD) . No rubbing.
First day comments.
The Bilstein's are great. A firmer tighter ride but not harsh.
With this setup it seems to steer and handle much better.
On the washboard parts of our cottage road the truck is better controlled and soaks up these bumps much better than with the stock shocks.
On the K02 tires there was definitely more rocks being thrown back to the underbody but compared to the Pirelli's this is to be expected with this tread pattern.
There was a slight drone of the tires at about 60 KPH but goes away at higher speeds. Much quieter than I expected. The compound is soft so wear life will be interesting.
So far very happy with the look and ride.
Thanks to all that gave me feedback like Expressway Ford.
Bilstein's 5100 with front set at 2 1/4. Highest setting.
3" Pro comp block in rear.
Fuel Throttle 20x9 with + 20 offset.
BF Goodrich K02 Tires 275/65/20.( 34.1 OD) . No rubbing.
First day comments.
The Bilstein's are great. A firmer tighter ride but not harsh.
With this setup it seems to steer and handle much better.
On the washboard parts of our cottage road the truck is better controlled and soaks up these bumps much better than with the stock shocks.
On the K02 tires there was definitely more rocks being thrown back to the underbody but compared to the Pirelli's this is to be expected with this tread pattern.
There was a slight drone of the tires at about 60 KPH but goes away at higher speeds. Much quieter than I expected. The compound is soft so wear life will be interesting.
So far very happy with the look and ride.
Thanks to all that gave me feedback like Expressway Ford.
05-16-2015, 08:50 AM
#2455
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05-17-2015, 04:26 PM
#2456
Army Signals retired
I installed my new .50cal radio antenna.
Also got my new Rough Country 4" suspension installed. I removed the 2" leveling kit because I had already had to replace the ball joints and other parts last year. This Rough Country lift makes the ride so smooth now, I just realized what I was missing all along!
Also got my new Rough Country 4" suspension installed. I removed the 2" leveling kit because I had already had to replace the ball joints and other parts last year. This Rough Country lift makes the ride so smooth now, I just realized what I was missing all along!
05-17-2015, 06:51 PM
#2457
Finally got around to removing the 1" block under my leaf springs!! I was worried I may have to move the lowering shackle to the other holes, but not needed. It now sits exactly at 35 1/2" on the passenger side wheel wells to ground and at 35 3/8" on both the driver side. Only took about and hour. Then it got a full interior and exterior washing after I mowed the lawn. What a great way to cool off, hand washing the truck in the driveway barefoot!
05-17-2015, 07:48 PM
#2458
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Finally got around to removing the 1" block under my leaf springs!! I was worried I may have to move the lowering shackle to the other holes, but not needed. It now sits exactly at 35 1/2" on the passenger side wheel wells to ground and at 35 3/8" on both the driver side. Only took about and hour. Then it got a full interior and exterior washing after I mowed the lawn. What a great way to cool off, hand washing the truck in the driveway barefoot!
Level is good though
05-18-2015, 05:48 AM
#2460
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