Thinking
No longer stuck in 2003
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From: Not quite over the rainbow
Thank $diety for small favors. Was talked into buying a 2018 focus with a significant discount but kept the truck. Have needed to work on the front suspension for a long time but the lift I was going to borrow has been unavailable due to weather (the owner has a 78 'vette that he doesn't take out unless it's nice.) Went out Sunday to start pulling the wheel well liners (have to replace the exhaust headers as well) and noticed something sticking out of the tire................looked closer and can see the belts in the tire. Had driven the truck the day before and was looking at tires but didn't buy any. Probably should have but at least I didn't have a blowout or throw a tread. Sadly still don't have a spare but that's on the list.
Last edited by Aragorn; Mar 13, 2019 at 09:45 AM.
No longer stuck in 2003
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From: Not quite over the rainbow
Yes and no... put them on the front... then didn't fit on the rear. That's what prompted my axle swap lol. Had to know why they didn't fit in the rear and it was cz the axle was from an 80s van lols but yes that's what she's got on.
Treadwright, superswamper, and military take offs are some to look into that for sure make 16.5 tires. I have a folder with a bunch of links I'm trying to find. Will post them once I can find them.
Treadwright, superswamper, and military take offs are some to look into that for sure make 16.5 tires. I have a folder with a bunch of links I'm trying to find. Will post them once I can find them.
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From: Indiana
Whitey here are some links I had saved.
Treadwright's
65 choices of brand new 16.5...https://www.ntwonline.com/tires.html...m_diameter=373
Military takoffs or even NEW...Goodyear Wrangler MT II, BFG Baja TA and Goodyear MTR....
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R 37x12.50 R16.5
This tire is a Radial and has Dura Wall
Puncture Resistance Technology.
It comes in load range D and E. Max load
for D is 3,850lbs at 50 psi and E is
4,540lbs at 65 psi.
BIG FOOT TIRES
Tires. Off-Road. Tough. | CSM Army Tires - CSM Army Tires
https://www.easternsurplus.net/Parts.../HMMWV-Tires/1
STA Tires
4WP only has super swampers but a link nonetheless
Treadwright's
65 choices of brand new 16.5...https://www.ntwonline.com/tires.html...m_diameter=373
Military takoffs or even NEW...Goodyear Wrangler MT II, BFG Baja TA and Goodyear MTR....
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R 37x12.50 R16.5
This tire is a Radial and has Dura Wall
Puncture Resistance Technology.
It comes in load range D and E. Max load
for D is 3,850lbs at 50 psi and E is
4,540lbs at 65 psi.
BIG FOOT TIRES
Tires. Off-Road. Tough. | CSM Army Tires - CSM Army Tires
https://www.easternsurplus.net/Parts.../HMMWV-Tires/1
STA Tires
4WP only has super swampers but a link nonetheless
Now an XLT in Colorado
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From: Colorado
About 10" of snow here so far, and no signs of stopping. I plowed the driveway to get the first stage off (took an hour or so), and already had 2" more on the sidewalk. Temps are hovering around 30°, too, so it's thick, wet, heavy stuff. Good times. Good times.
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From: Indiana
Originally Posted by white89gt
You are the man! Thank you so much!!
Originally Posted by OhioLariat
About 10" of snow here so far, and no signs of stopping. I plowed the driveway to get the first stage off (took an hour or so), and already had 2" more on the sidewalk. Temps are hovering around 30°, too, so it's thick, wet, heavy stuff. Good times. Good times.
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From: Utah
Soooo.... is the Lightning headlight different for the bulb location vs. the regular F150/Expy?
I think I'm going to go have a look at this thing tonight or tomorrow..... https://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/5427934?ad_cid=7#
I think I'm going to go have a look at this thing tonight or tomorrow..... https://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/5427934?ad_cid=7#
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I just put in the Lightning heads (edit* same as Harley right?). I didn't notice a difference. If it stops raining I'll take my OEM set out there and compare. You concerned about the headlights or the corner lights? I was following that other thread
Now an XLT in Colorado
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From: Colorado
Soooo.... is the Lightning headlight different for the bulb location vs. the regular F150/Expy?
I think I'm going to go have a look at this thing tonight or tomorrow..... https://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/5427934?ad_cid=7#
I think I'm going to go have a look at this thing tonight or tomorrow..... https://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/5427934?ad_cid=7#
You messed me up for a sec. I thought part 2 was supposed to be related to part 1.
I don't know that I'd want front-drive only where you are, but otherwise, it looks like a nice ride.
EDIT: Ooooooh! 4-cylinder.
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From: Utah
I'm fine with FWD.... mine is, and it's just fine in the snow. I'll tell you what... that little 2.5 liter is a quick little son of a gun. It's also a 6 speed (no more CD4E). I told the guy I would buy it.... I'm going to sleep on it though, but it's about a 95% chance I'm getting it.
It has just under 66K on the clock.... and it's pretty dang clean. It has some boo-boo's on it. It'll need a little touch up paint.
It has just under 66K on the clock.... and it's pretty dang clean. It has some boo-boo's on it. It'll need a little touch up paint.