My new 08' FX4
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Thanks Guys!
Ford did not switch the tires....I did! After hearing tons of horror stories about them I went with what I always replace everthing else with...the Good Years.
They are Wrangler Silent Armor. I love them. Very quite and tough, good in the mud and snow, and at least 60,000 miles on a set. I drive 40-45 thousand a year through the U.P. of Michigan and need a quality tire. I tow boats all summer being a Charter Boat Captain, and 4 to 6 place snowmobile trailer in the winter. I ran through 2 sets on my 04' without a problem....knocking on wood....
They are about 200 a tire and well worth it.
I got 7500.00 in rebates on that truck plus I get the A/Z plan pricing. I paid 31,200 out the door for it...and they put the Good Years on it for me! Its pretty much as loaded as an FX4 can be and I love it!!
Its Good to be a FORD Man!! There is not a truck on the road that compares to these trucks overall. IMHO
Ford did not switch the tires....I did! After hearing tons of horror stories about them I went with what I always replace everthing else with...the Good Years.
They are Wrangler Silent Armor. I love them. Very quite and tough, good in the mud and snow, and at least 60,000 miles on a set. I drive 40-45 thousand a year through the U.P. of Michigan and need a quality tire. I tow boats all summer being a Charter Boat Captain, and 4 to 6 place snowmobile trailer in the winter. I ran through 2 sets on my 04' without a problem....knocking on wood....
They are about 200 a tire and well worth it.
I got 7500.00 in rebates on that truck plus I get the A/Z plan pricing. I paid 31,200 out the door for it...and they put the Good Years on it for me! Its pretty much as loaded as an FX4 can be and I love it!!
Its Good to be a FORD Man!! There is not a truck on the road that compares to these trucks overall. IMHO
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Nice.... congrats on the truck......When you say your 04' im assuming you had an 04 f150 before this 
If so does the truck drive better than the 04???? supposedly ford changes their tunes so I was just curious
If so does the truck drive better than the 04???? supposedly ford changes their tunes so I was just curious
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I went from an 05 to an 08, same configuration. The 08 does feel like it has more pep, you blip the gas and it goes, not like the 05, so I think they did adjust their tunes somewhat.
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Yes, My 04' FX4 was an F-150.
The new one does feel a bit more peppy.....but it is brand new! My 04 had over 150,000......it felt a little used!! I also had the 3.55's in the old truck and this one has the 3.73's.
I dont know if they have changed.....but the seats feel ALOT more comfortable than then 04'. Maybe more padding?? I also LOVE the Audiophile System!! Its no showstopper, but it is a world of difference from the stock set-up!
No big plans for the truck YET....I do alot of driving so I wont be going crazy with it. A lot of my driving is on dirt roads, 2 tracks, and fire trails so that is my "offroading" these days. I dont go looking for mud anymore.....I just go through it if its in my way!! At least one set of lights will find their way on it forsure! I also like the LED Tails by HELLA.
After reading some of the posts here though, I might be convinced to go with some sort of programmer. Sounds like the "Edge Evolution" is the ticket.?? I just worry that the "tuning" will reduce the longevity of the truck/drivetrain/warrenty?
I dont race the thing...but I wouldnt mind a bit more power for towing.
Once the rest of our snow is gone I will be getting antsy to do some things to it.
QUESTION....I like to run AMS-Oil in everything I own. They only make a 5W-30 and not a 5W-20. Is this a big deal?? i ran Mobil 1 in my last few trucks in the 5W-20 but would like to switch to AMS-Oil.
Thanks again Guys!
The new one does feel a bit more peppy.....but it is brand new! My 04 had over 150,000......it felt a little used!! I also had the 3.55's in the old truck and this one has the 3.73's.
I dont know if they have changed.....but the seats feel ALOT more comfortable than then 04'. Maybe more padding?? I also LOVE the Audiophile System!! Its no showstopper, but it is a world of difference from the stock set-up!
No big plans for the truck YET....I do alot of driving so I wont be going crazy with it. A lot of my driving is on dirt roads, 2 tracks, and fire trails so that is my "offroading" these days. I dont go looking for mud anymore.....I just go through it if its in my way!! At least one set of lights will find their way on it forsure! I also like the LED Tails by HELLA.
After reading some of the posts here though, I might be convinced to go with some sort of programmer. Sounds like the "Edge Evolution" is the ticket.?? I just worry that the "tuning" will reduce the longevity of the truck/drivetrain/warrenty?
I dont race the thing...but I wouldnt mind a bit more power for towing.
Once the rest of our snow is gone I will be getting antsy to do some things to it.
QUESTION....I like to run AMS-Oil in everything I own. They only make a 5W-30 and not a 5W-20. Is this a big deal?? i ran Mobil 1 in my last few trucks in the 5W-20 but would like to switch to AMS-Oil.
Thanks again Guys!
that aint nothin my dad put 60,000 on my 05 in 1 year, then he got a 06 titan and put almost 80,000 in 1 year
gator how do u like that skid plate, im bout to put a stage pc on here in the next month
daybreak nice truck and good color choice
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Wow, thats just a bunch of driving. I love the skid plate. It looks really nice. Im adding a bull bar and lights soon, so hopefully it should look even better!!! stage pc? stage 1 pc lift?
