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New to me F150
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12/28/16 03:05 AM
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DStroud
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I have a one time opportunity to get a really good maybe even great deal on a 2015 F150 4X4 with 48kmiles in perfect condition all highway miles. Truck is 9 months old and It's had no mods done so it's straight from dealer condition with Bed liner and rear cover ( not sure of type) added.
This will be my truck for personal use for Texas hunting mostly but occasional trips for out of state hunts. I have driven only company cars since 1979 so I have not owned my own personal "fun" vehicle in all these years...my wife has had plenty and drives whatever her heart desires but I digress.
Now I would probaly not pick this exact vehicle if I were shopping but I think it's a solid truck based on all my research. Deep down I want a Tacoma TRD Pro or a Ram Rebel but again off subject but as that indicates I have been looking and reading since I am approaching retirement age.
Now to the question ....what are some options or add-on accessories that would make this truck better for hunting and make me enjoy it even more and hopefully add value.
I have heard mention a front lift kit? I definitely don't want a jacked up rig just add some bigger tires ? What tires for say the 60 %highway 40% off highway Just throwing this out there to see what folks add on and While I am not against dressing for looks that's not too important to me.
Last edited by DStroud; 12/28/16 07:16 PM.
"Anyone taking up handloading necessarily plays with unknown factors and takes chances. But so does anyone who drives a car,goes to a cocktail party,eats in a restaurant,or gets married."
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Re: New to me F150
[Re: DStroud]
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12/28/16 03:27 AM
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TEXASLEFTY
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i would keep it stock, my opinion.
Never been to a camping world. I prefer Dick's to be honest.
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Re: New to me F150
[Re: DStroud]
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12/28/16 12:54 PM
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billybob
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Me too...Which engine? I think they come stock with 20" tires. I've added an train horn and a 10000lb winch.
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Re: New to me F150
[Re: DStroud]
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12/28/16 02:51 PM
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redchevy
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I think it will serve you fine as it is. Like the others I'm not a big fan of lifts or levels. My inlaws all have newer model F150's both 5.0 v-8's and ecoboosts, they are all pleased with them.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: New to me F150
[Re: DStroud]
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12/28/16 06:15 PM
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Judd
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I like a leveling kit but what has kept me from doing it is then when you hook a trailer to it it has that stupid California truck look...meaning the front is higher than the rear. Dumbest look ever, it can be fixed with airbags but I've had a negative experience with those on a 1 ton so I've elected to stay away.
Congrats on the new truck. I like Cooper or Toyo tires, whichever you can get cheaper.
Don't let your ears hear what your eyes didn't see, and don't let your mouth say what your heart doesn't feel
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Re: New to me F150
[Re: DStroud]
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12/28/16 06:33 PM
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unclebubba
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I put a 2.5" level kit on the front of mine and a 1" lift on the rear to fix the "California look" mentioned above. The little bit of extra clearance has gone a long way, and the truck does not have the "jacked up" look. I am running 275/70 18 tires, which are just a tad taller than stock but the same width as stock. Currently cooper ST maxx. They are the most aggressive all terrain tires I could find giving me, IMO, the best on/off road compromise. I have run quite a few different tires on my truck as it now has 326,000 miles on it, and I think I like these tires the best so far.
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Re: New to me F150
[Re: Judd]
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12/29/16 03:09 PM
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Duck_Hunter
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I like a leveling kit but what has kept me from doing it is then when you hook a trailer to it it has that stupid California truck look...meaning the front is higher than the rear. Dumbest look ever, it can be fixed with airbags but I've had a negative experience with those on a 1 ton so I've elected to stay away.
Congrats on the new truck. I like Cooper or Toyo tires, whichever you can get cheaper. Also known as Bro Lean.
I just turned it on . I was looking bird dogs in the butt this morning.
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Re: New to me F150
[Re: DStroud]
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12/29/16 05:22 PM
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redchevy
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Ive always heard it called the Cali lean, it makes my head shake.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: New to me F150
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01/03/17 07:20 PM
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DPirates80
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Do a 2in-2.5in front end leveling kit, and you ll be able to set 34's pretty good under there.
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