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Old Apr 4, 2015 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevinpmac
Finally got around to installing 1.5" blocks in the rear of my 08 to put a little rake back in it after installing the Rancho QL's a few weeks ago. Next will be some bigger tires.

Now you have just about the same exact stance as a stock 4x4. Looks great, by the way!
 
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Old Apr 5, 2015 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Kevinpmac
Finally got around to installing 1.5" blocks in the rear of my 08 to put a little rake back in it after installing the Rancho QL's a few weeks ago. Next will be some bigger tires.
Where did you get the blocks? I'd like to add 3/4" to mine to give it just a little take after installing Bilstein 5100s.

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Old Apr 5, 2015 | 05:48 AM
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Thanks 08_XL

Originally Posted by VTX1800N1
Where did you get the blocks? I'd like to add 3/4" to mine to give it just a little take after installing Bilstein 5100s.

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Old Apr 5, 2015 | 09:58 AM
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What are you doing for tires size wise? Are those 235/70r17s on there now?

Either 235/75r17 or 255/70r17 would look good and are also the oe 4x4 size. Or you could step up to a larger 265/70r17. I just had that last size, but ended up going back to 245/70r17 for milage and speedometer / odomiter accuracy.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2015 | 10:15 AM
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Bought mine a couple of days ago first things first. I didn't notice during my test drive the old radio wouldnt turn off problem but thanks to the help of the knowledgeable folks here I finished was finding that pesky little 2 purple wires to one splice and fixed the spice. Then sealed the third break light to stop the water from leaking in and corroding the wires at a later date. Cleaned and conditioned the interior and started cleaning carpets that will be completed tomorrow and then on to detailing the outside.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2015 | 05:29 PM
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After a long winter of salt spray, I cleaned out the engine bay. I wish fords front wheel liners did a better job. So many open gaps.

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Old Apr 5, 2015 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 2008_XL
After a long winter of salt spray, I cleaned out the engine bay. I wish fords front wheel liners did a better job. So many open gaps.

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Can you let me know your process into doing this. I need to clean mine but I'm afraid.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2015 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 07massHD
Can you let me know your process into doing this. I need to clean mine but I'm afraid.
Sure.

Used some degreaser on a damp medium sized towel and wiped down everything I could. After that, I used a washcloth sized towel and wiped all plastics with some Meg's trim detailer.

Spend 20 minutes. I have never and would never take a hose to my engine. Too many things to worry about.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2015 | 06:36 PM
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replaced my blower motor resistor. My heater fan quit working on anything but hi. Started researchin. and found out on thos site that it was probably the culprit. Cost about $40 for the part and about 15 min of time. Its so nice having my fan settings back!
 
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Old Apr 5, 2015 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 2008_XL
What are you doing for tires size wise? Are those 235/70r17s on there now?

Either 235/75r17 or 255/70r17 would look good and are also the oe 4x4 size. Or you could step up to a larger 265/70r17. I just had that last size, but ended up going back to 245/70r17 for milage and speedometer / odomiter accuracy.
256/60x18. Mustering up all of my will power to ride these almost new tires for a awhile
 
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Old Apr 5, 2015 | 09:53 PM
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Rented a Rug Doctor to clean the house today, spend some time with it in my car, and in my truck's Bedrug also. Both are nice and clean now.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2015 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevinpmac
256/60x18. Mustering up all of my will power to ride these almost new tires for a awhile
I wouldn't worry about it. Those tires look fine on your truck. I have a 3" block in the rear of mine, so I have way more wheel well gap and still don't mind. Our tires are the exact same diameter. 265/60r18 = 30.52. My 245/70r17 = 30.50
 
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Old Apr 5, 2015 | 11:41 PM
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carpets finished cleaning of my carpet and floor mats

Got the interior cleaning finished today not perfect but the previous owner I dont think ever cleaned them. funny they look different colors but it must have been the light cause they both match



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Old Apr 6, 2015 | 09:27 AM
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^^ Think I'd jump on ebay and pick me up a new set -- that driver's side mat looks pretty rough!
 
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Old Apr 6, 2015 | 05:44 PM
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^^ Think I'd jump on ebay and pick me up a new set -- that driver's side mat looks pretty rough!
I would double the money and buy Weathertech Digital fits! Love mine!
 
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