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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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375,000 Miles Update

Well guys its been a while since I updated you on the Ford.

I have since added a six inch fabtech, three inch body, aal, and torsion twist. I gained about 11 inches of lift and installed everything myself in UNCG's parking lot . I know it needs bigger tires but hey i am in college and its gonna wait till these are gone haha.

When I got it



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I love this view


Should hit 400,000 this time next year
The 5.4 still doesnt use a drop of oil


Future Plans

37x12.5x17 KM2s
4.88's
Winch
Clear Fogs
New Shocks -> Fabtechs shocks are terrible
 

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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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holy crap!good job man
 
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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375k and still tickin!!! gotta love it! keep us updated when you hit 400k! if i was that close id drive just for the hell of it to try to get 400k!
 
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 03:16 PM
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375k and still tickin!!! gotta love it! keep us updated when you hit 400k! if i was that close id drive just for the hell of it to try to get 400k!
i want to but buying gas and being in college hahah....plus more money for tires
 
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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i hear ya, college kills it! im right along with ya
 
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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Man, that'll look really great with some big tires! I know what you mean about the money situation...I'm waiting to install my rcd lift until I can get some bigger tires. Then I'll probably have to wait until I can regear because I want to do everything just right and minimize wear and tear on the driveline.
....the only thing that would worry me on your truck is that it would decrease reliability - I bet one factor in making it to 375k is because it was a stock truck.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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Looks good, will look even better with bigger tires
 
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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damn!

that's a great looking odometer.

congrats on your longevity
 
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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looks good. what size are the tires? 33's

good luck to 500,000
 
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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Aim for the half million miles! What size tire is on it now?
 
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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wow 375k your doing something right, nice truck, I see a bunch of 97's where I live must be a hell of a strong engine
 
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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dang thats ridiculous! ha sooo many miles! but congrats it looks dang good now!
 
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 10:11 PM
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Doesn't getting bigger tires make you mileage show less then what it really is?
 
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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^^^Not if you recalibrate your odometer.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by JNC995
Doesn't getting bigger tires make you mileage show less then what it really is?

i recalibrate the speedo the day I put 33's on it and its dead on according to my gps
 
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