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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by KR-Texas

Does anyone else think this is WAY too much chrome? I had the 2006 Dark Copper KR and I liked that fact that it had zero chrome on it.
Nope. I think its perfect. The only chrome is the lamps and grill.


Originally Posted by KR-Texas
I agree with you on the bars. The front of the KR looks like they just "stuck" a big chrome grille on the front of an otherwise clean looking truck.

Somebody in the Ford Design department must really like chrome...
Well Ford is a professionals truck, and the pros shine.


Originally Posted by Smokewagun
I'd love to see inside Fords head...

1) Why the chrome handles on the XLT Chrome, but not the Lariat?
2) Why no paint color unique to the King Ranch anymore?
3) Why no paint color unique to the Platinum?
4) Why no lower accent two-tone with black accents like the Superduty?
4) Why no lower accent two-tone with silver accents on Lariat like the Superduty?
5) Why no lower chrome panels on Platinum like the Lincoln?
6) Why painted bumpers with two-tone? All they do is chip an look crappy.
7) Why not just make chrome mirrors an option?
8) Why not offer an LT tire option with the 20" wheels?
9) Why no 8 foot bed on a Supercrew?

Just a few questions...
You make good points, however..

9) Why no 8 foot bed on a Supercrew?

Are you serious? I really doubt anyone would need a 1/2 ton truck with a 8' bed with a Super crew body. Thats alot of truck, and it would probably get 11mpg. If someone wants a 8' bed on a Supercrew cab, get an F250.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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Nice truck for someone
 
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Power Kid
285s is too wide for stock rims.... At least in theory.
They are? Don't tell my tires and rims that.

As for pressure and wear, I'm running at 50psi, and there is no signs of wear yet with over 25k on them so far. If they don't go close to 85,000 to 100,000 at their current wear indication, I'll be VERY surprised. These Michelin LTX AT/2's are incredible. I just wish they made them in OWL's.
 

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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by DarrenWS6
You make good points, however..

9) Why no 8 foot bed on a Supercrew?

Are you serious? I really doubt anyone would need a 1/2 ton truck with a 8' bed with a Super crew body. Thats alot of truck, and it would probably get 11mpg. If someone wants a 8' bed on a Supercrew cab, get an F250.
VERY SERIOUS. Why would you say that? Are you a youngster who can't remember when the F-150 and the F-250/350 shared the same body style? Did it matter back then? Do you think the truck cares what bed length it has? The payloads and GVWR's between bed length changes are very minimal. With the stiffness of the F-150 frame today, the length wouldn't mean squat. And to say it would get worse mileage is pretty dumb IMO. Does the 5-1/2 foot bed get better mileage than the 6-1/2 footer now? No, but is sure would allow someone to carry longer items and increase their cargo capability - something a 3/4 ton may be a waste for others.
 
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