Mikes rx

Hey everyone, my name is Mike, and I'm a long time lurker (4ish years, from when I first bought my truck in early 2016), but never registered until a few months ago.

I've learned so much from this forum, and now have an opportunity to be a little bit more active and want to pay-it-forward for other members.

So, figured I'd start with the member's build with details of my truck, not as a brag, but rather to provide my truck information so that others can see what I've done and reach out or know my background when providing responses.

So, here it is:

2015 F150 Lariat 4WD, 5.0L with 3.73s, 502a with Tech package.
Not an FX4, no sunroof, no park assist, and no power running boards.


MODS:

Exterior -- OEM 2017 22” Limited wheels, Extang Solid Fold 2.0 tonneau, 20% tint on front windows, Removed bed decals, OEM rear wheel well liners, Raptor 'F150' black tailgate emblem, Defenderworx gloss black billet Ford tailgate emblem, Devries Signs domed front emblem overlay, BuiltRight antenna

Interior -- Raptor steering wheel (with functional paddles), Sync 3 retrofit, Raptor door sills, Chrome door lock pins, various Forscan changes

Suspension -- Hellwig rear sway bar, Fox 2.0 rear shocks, Rear blocks removed, 1.5" wheel spacers

Powertrain -- Corsa sport exhaust (did have the resonator delete at one point, but put stock resonator back)



Thanks in advance to all the OG's, and also all the newbies that are also providing valuable information! Obligatory pics of truck to follow in subsequent posts

Mikes rx

Here is the truck when I first bought it 4 years ago:

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Here is the truck as it sits today (5/14/2020)

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Next steps for truck is considering changing stance, cause I'll probably need new tires soon.

Ideally, I'd like to lower it some....which I know isn't for everyone's liking, but I like the style and I live in truck country, so everyone has lifted truck and l like to be a little different.

But, I am also considering lifting 2" (obviously, that's polar opposite lol), especially since I have the dumbo tow mirrors which definitely has a full truck appearance.

But, each has factors to weigh: structural suspension changes, ride quality impact, tire choice and potential rubbing, and aethestics with tow mirrors.

So, just kinda teeter tottering back and forth at the moment lol.

EDIT: no longer considering lifting 2” after adding limited wheels.

rotor7911

That's a good looking truck! I like that you settled the rear down to level it out.
Split colors on the front bumper and the dark grille are a great look on the 15-17's.

Congrats on having your very own build thread.

Firerunner

iTrader: (3)

Nice looking truck, can't wait to see which direction you take with it.

Mikes rx

Thanks! Yeah I like the contrast provided on the 15-17’s, although I also like the platinum grills on the 18-up

Thanks! Will definitely keep this thread updated!

Mikes rx

Drove 5 hours round trip yesterday to pick these up, and then spent about another 4-6 hours cleaning and polishing them up (needed a good washing, then I decided to clay and polish them to try getting some marks out because I’m particular lol). Still gotta work the inside barrels and then get apply a quick coat of wax to them.

Hopefully will have them up and on the truck in upcoming 2 weeks (could only lay them against the truck for now, since they’re “face” heavy)

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Been eyeballing / looking for these Limited wheels for quite awhile. They didn’t produce the limiteds in red until 2018, which also came with a totally different wheel style, so up until now I’ve had to use my imagination to see what the 16/17 wheels would look like on my color.

Nice to finally see it kind of coming together.

FireSauce

Nice camber! Lol. Mine is a blacked out Lariat w tech as well, I will definitely be drawing some inspiration from yours! It’s White so it ends up looking like a really fancy work truck but I got a good deal 😂

edit, I’m curious about the lowered back, did you get rid of a leaf?