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Here is a write-up on how I painted my polished running boards:

http://www.f150online.com/forums/app...ards-pics.html

hey i was just wondering how you did your running boards?

Really Awesome Truck

packers4life,

My truck is an FX4 with the Luxury package and the dark shadow gray lights came from the factory. It also included the painted door handles and grille surround.

Fluffhead42,

I have a 2" AS lift on the front and the 3" ReadyLift blocks and 2000# SuperSpring (SS) Helpers in the back. The ReadyLift block replaces the 2" factory blocks for a net gain of 1". With the SS Helpers, the back went up 1 1/2" and the front went up almost 2 3/4", so the difference is about a 1" rake from back to front. The factory rake was 2 1/2" back to front.

I spent $70 on the AS lift with shipping and paid $200 to have it installed which included the required alignment. I spent $130 on the ReadyLift blocks and $320 on the SuperSpring helpers with shipping. The ReadyLift blocks are tapered for driveline alignment and they have factory bump stops, plus the longer U-bolts are included. I installed the rear suspension myself, so there was no labor charges. If you do not plan to tow or carry heavy loads, you can probably get by without the helpers.

I have not had any driveline problems or cv issues. I am still running the factory shocks, but I will upgrade to the Bilsteins when mine get worn out. I did not have to lengthen my brake lines or the driveshafts. I like the 33"s because I am running 3:73 gears and I do not feel like I lost that much power with the tire/wheel change.

hey love your truck was wondering where you got the headlights from

hey man good lookin truck. i would like to know exactually what you did for suspension, like what is the ss lift and how did you get the front level with the back if you did 2" in the front and the 3"rl in the back and do you have any driveline problems just as cv shafts or anything along those lines and also how much did all that end up running you if you dont mind me asking? again nice truck trying to get some pics up but i am having so trouble. PS i used your thread on painting the badges my came out great thanks

Thanks! I painted the factory emblems with Krylon Fusion Satin Black and added the patriot decals matching the Dark Shadow Gray color of the truck.

The details can be found in this thread:
http://www.f150online.com/forums/app...lays-pics.html

hey man love your truck what did you do to get your emblems to look like that? Patriotdecals?

I had to trim the lower valance about a 1/2 inch on the passenger side because it was rubbing while backing out of my garage. The 20x10 with 4.56 of BS stick out 3.5 inches further than the factory wheels. Mine only stick out 2" further, so I am not surprised you were rubbing.