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Here's another video and audio clip demonstrating to light acceleration with a resonator delete on the 5.0L with 10 speed. You'll hear the blinker and wipers compared to the exhaust. Videos don't really do this setup justice. It's much more satisfying and seems louder in person.
Please excuse the rattling in the video, that's the kid seats in the back.
Last month I purchased a 2018 F150 5.0L 10 speed Lariat (see photos below) in Oxford White after trading in my 2006 F150 Lariat 5.4L 4 speed in Smokestone and Arizona Beige.
The folks on this forum forum have provided a wealth of information keep the 2006 running great and to help make decisions on modifications to the 2018.
The goal on the 2018 was to give a slightly aggressive appearance by reducing chrome with black and set up a wider and taller stance with a slight rake.
Here is the list of mods thus far:
1.5" Leveling kit up front
2" Blocks (3/4" lift) in the rear
305/55R20 BFGoofrich All Terrain
Raptor Wheel Center Caps
Exhaust Resonator Delete
Black Ford and F150 emblems
Window Tint
Husky Wheel Liners
Rugged Cover soft tri-fold bed cover
Ford bed liner
Sylvania LED Cool white license plate bulbs
Next items that I'm waiting to arrive:
(4) 1.25" Bora Wheel Spacer
Black special edition LED headlights would be nice but the price will need to drop somewhat before I consider them an option.
1.25" BORA wheel spacers are expected to arrive next week
Black Special Edition LED headlights were ordered today (I will sell the original chrome housing LED units (8,000 miles)
Replaced the bed decals with 3M 1080 Carbon Fiber decals
People either tolerate the factory bed decals or take them off. I thought there might be something more tasteful than the red FX4 decal so I'm trying the Carbon Fiber decal. It's similar to the simulated carbon fiber on the door panels so it's not totally out of place on the truck. From 10 feet away it looks solid black. I like the subtle detail of the carbon fiber that can be seen when up close. I'm still on the fence with this. I'll keep it for now to see if it grows on me.
Before FX4 decal
After FX4 decal...
Close up of 3M 1080 Carbon Fiber
Last edited by Kenmore x 4; 10-24-2018 at 12:58 AM.
I have been very pleased with the same exact tire size (305/55/20), KO2s have been impressive!
Thanks, Schmitt. The 305/55 R20 KO2s look great in your 2018 Platinum. Great looking rig!
After putting 33 x 12.50 R15 KO2s on my 72 Blazer last year (pictured below) I put these on everything. I'd put them on my wife's Escape if could.
This is my third sets of KO2s on three different vehicles. I absolutely love the look of the tread and sidewall. Believe or not, despite looking more aggressive and being wider, I have found the KO2s to be quieter than the Hankook Dynapro AT 275/55 R20 on the highway.
Pictured above is the 305/55 R20 tire stance on factory wheels. Not sure if the 1.25" BORA spacers (should arrive next week) will be too much with this tire combination. I'm trying to closely match the stance on my 72 Blazer.
Last edited by Kenmore x 4; 10-20-2018 at 03:58 AM.
Totally agree on the quiet aspect. On my 2014 FX4 were the Toyo ATll extremes 295/65/20 and while they were a little noisier, they were also heavy as hell. Killed the gas mileage so again the KO2s are better overall in the fuel savings. Just another nugget for anybody following this thread. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Black Special Edition LED headlights were ordered today
I cancelled the order for the headlights. After some trial fit (photo editing), I decided the Black LED headlights didn't look quite right on the truck making the Lariat grille look out of place. Maybe black headlights would look better with a darker color truck or with the Limited grille instead.
Although I was trying to remove or cover most of the chrome from the truck, I think a little here and there looks decent with the wite paint so I am keeping the chrome LED housings.
If you're considering black LED headlights, here is a rendering of how lights would have looked on a 2018 white Lariat. It wasn't for me though but maybe you have a different opinion.
Last edited by Kenmore x 4; 10-21-2018 at 02:55 AM.
Nice looking truck. Perfect amount of mods done to it.
I like the black headlights. But I do have a white SE so that might be why I do like them. I have been thinking of going to the lariat grill on my SE and your photo might of helped my decision. I can get one for $250. Might be an expensive month for my truck!!
Nice looking truck. Perfect amount of mods done to it.
I like the black headlights. But I do have a white SE so that might be why I do like them. I have been thinking of going to the lariat grill on my SE and your photo might of helped my decision. I can get one for $250. Might be an expensive month for my truck!!
Thanks S.TrooperJD.
Have you considered the Limited grille with your black LED headlights? (See image below) I'd make this mod but the price point is too far out of reach at ~$3K with black LED headlights at $2K and grille at $850. The Lariat grille at $250 is a good price so I can understand picking one up to change the look but, to me at least, the SE grille looks better with the black headlights.
See image below from precisionretrofits.com The grille and headlamps on the left look phenomenal together in my opinion. It's just a lot of coin to spend for a cosmetic change.
Last edited by Kenmore x 4; 10-21-2018 at 12:10 PM.
What level did you go with ? I love the stance of your truck. Those rims and 305/55's look absolutely sick. I am curious to see how the spacers turn out for you as well.
I am kind of local to you. I was watching your exhaust video and realized you were on Rt. 202. Hope to see you in passing some day !
10-13-2018, 04:45 PM
