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Old 09-23-2004, 12:11 AM
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Seeing the pics of hoffs truck makes me wonder what white off road rims would look like?
 
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Old 09-23-2004, 12:17 AM
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Wait a minute this isnt inspiring enough???


 
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Old 09-23-2004, 12:34 AM
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Big John, those IROK's look nasty. What kind of mileage can you expect from them?
 
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Old 09-23-2004, 12:43 AM
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I have read of some problems with the IROKs, how have they worked for you?
 
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Old 09-23-2004, 01:11 AM
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I have had no real problem with the IROKs. My mileage is about 12 to 13mpg city. They do make some noise but hell they are Super Swampers so what can I expect. I love them so far no issues I can complain about.
 
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Old 09-23-2004, 01:21 AM
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Well so many sharp trucks in here . This being my first 4WD the lift look is looking more natural then stock. The ford allready looking so agressive but the lift and tires on all these trucks . Well lets say it compliments the 4WD to its max. Hey Rhonda i think there is going to be another delivery at the door. Also thanks to all of you, I will use your pics to convince momma what it really looks like. I know she will love it.
 
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Old 09-23-2004, 01:32 AM
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I meant lifetime mileage (tire wear), do they give you any estimates. I ask because I couldn't get an estimate for my X terrains.
 
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Old 09-23-2004, 03:38 AM
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What size Xterrains did you go with and how do you like them?
 
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35 12.50 and they have been great so far. Quiet, good ride tire wear seems acceptable, and I couldn't get them stuck in the mud no matter how hard I tried. They were also buy 3 get 1 free.
 
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Old 09-23-2004, 07:08 AM
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This thread is great. Havent seen this many lifted F150s all together on this site yet.
Now if we can only get a lifted F150 offroad rally together. That would be sick to see a fleet of brand new jacked trucks tearing up sand dunes or mud trails.
 
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Old 09-23-2004, 09:47 AM
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Sharp Trucks i just need to win the lottery to do that to mine Did anyone self install theres or did u all take to shops?










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Old 09-23-2004, 10:01 AM
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I took mine to a shop, but after looking the kit over, I would say that if you had some decent jack stands and maybe two jacks and an assistant, you could probably knock this out over a weekend. However you would still need to take it in for alignment. If you decide to do it yourself you will save $500-$1500 on the install labor, but be prepared to put in a full weekends work. I think Smidty (sp?) put his lift in himself and has pics of it in his gallery.
 
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Old 09-23-2004, 10:01 AM
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Alright you lifted freaks.... two questions.

1. Have you/Do you track your mpg's? How much of a decrease did you notice?

2. Ride quality. How much did you sacrafice? It it still a glass-smooth ride over nice roads and bumpier on nasty roads or just stiffer all around? Anybody with the Rancho RS9000X shocks.. are the lower settings cushy or not?

Ok, I lied... THREE questions..

3. Road noise. How much more? I expect more from the mud tires, but what about the guys running the bigger all-terrains?
 
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Old 09-23-2004, 10:03 AM
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great looking trucks guys! just wondering for those of you with the 3:73 rear ends, how bad was the loss of power to the pavement with the larger tires? i bought my truck witht he 3:73ls with the small 235/70/17 because i am going to change them out with bigger and didn't want to pay for upgraded tires twice. but i am now wondering how much power loss i will have. will need to now change the rear end gears? i was just going to put on a front level kit and 33/12.5x17 tires on.
please let me know.
 
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Old 09-23-2004, 10:07 AM
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Originally posted by bigsherm77
I meant lifetime mileage (tire wear), do they give you any estimates. I ask because I couldn't get an estimate for my X terrains.
No I didnt get an expected mileage life out of mine either. To be honest I was stunned just looking at the truck sitting up so high I couldnt wait to get into it and drive it. Talk about star struck. They could have sold me beach front property in Utah at that point and I would have signed!

I am gonna give them a call and find out.
 


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