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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by radar's FX4
Nice truck!! Keep the pics coming!!
Thanks radar!



Originally Posted by Madhouse
Those aren't amp research steps are they? Those look stock. Just wondering.

Awesome truck!!
Thanks Madhouse...no, I still have the stock FX sidesteps on. Haven't gotten around to the Amps yet!


Originally Posted by JustA5.0
Truck look great!! Does your wife go through as many vehicles as you also? lol
Thanks! No, she tends to keep hers a lot longer, but I am wearing off on her as she has changed out more over the last 2-3 years than she has the previous 20...lol.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 11:27 AM
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Nice!!! I'm jelous
 
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 01:49 PM
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Here is latest with change to Zone 2-inch Leveling System:

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Why did you decide on the Zone 2" vs. BDS 2.5"?
 

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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 2004f1505.4x4
Nice!!! I'm jelous
thanks!


Originally Posted by Moosenuckle
Here is latest with change to Zone 2-inch Leveling System:



Why did you decide on the Zone 2" vs. BDS 2.5"?
Moose; BDS makes the Zone systems so the 2-inch system is marketed as Zone but if you add the .5" preloaded spacer it becomes the BDS 2.5-inch system.

I kept the BDS system I had before, so went with the 2-inch (Zone) components because I knew I was going with slightly smaller tires this time around and wanted the tires to look "right" in the wheel well.

I also wanted a completely leveled truck; if I reinstalled the complete 2.5-inch system, it would leave me nose high without the rear blocks unless I re-installed them too but then I would have the rake again (unless I went with a smaller replacement block). If I ever go back up to taller tire, I can convert back to the 2.5-inch system.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 04:06 PM
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Very nice new years baby there, DD. Like what you've done to it already. Congrats. There's room in my garage for the red Plat.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Desert Dawg
thanks!




Moose; BDS makes the Zone systems so the 2-inch system is marketed as Zone but if you add the .5" preloaded spacer it becomes the BDS 2.5-inch system.

I kept the BDS system I had before, so went with the 2-inch (Zone) components because I knew I was going with slightly smaller tires this time around and wanted the tires to look "right" in the wheel well.

I also wanted a completely leveled truck; if I reinstalled the complete 2.5-inch system, it would leave me nose high without the rear blocks unless I re-installed them too but then I would have the rake again (unless I went with a smaller replacement block). If I ever go back up to taller tire, I can convert back to the 2.5-inch system.
Well it looks good. I had the Zone on my 09' and I liked it just fine. It leveled the truck perfectly.
 

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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by hemigod
Very nice new years baby there, DD. Like what you've done to it already. Congrats. There's room in my garage for the red Plat.
Thanks hemigod...the Plat just might need a new home...lol.



Originally Posted by Moosenuckle
Well it looks good. I had the Zone on my 09' and I liked it just fine. It leveled the truck perfectly.
Thanks Moose; yeah, the front and back are within 1/16th of an inch so that is close enough to being level for sure!
 
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 03:12 PM
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Paul, what rear end did you go with on the Plat vs FX4? Have any feedback or is it too early to tell?
 
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 05:30 PM
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Looks great! You must be a surgeon or anesthesiologist! .

Just seen the Platinum on eBay too, bummer to see, but I bet it will not take long to sell!
 
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Moosenuckle
Paul, what rear end did you go with on the Plat vs FX4? Have any feedback or is it too early to tell?
With the Plat, I have the 3.55 limited slip while the FX4 has the 3.73 limited slip. I do think I notice the 3.73 as helping a bit more on the lower end, while the 3.55 definitely made a difference on mileage.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by DarrenWS6
Looks great! You must be a surgeon or anesthesiologist! .

Just seen the Platinum on eBay too, bummer to see, but I bet it will not take long to sell!
Thanks Darren...lol.

Yeah, I had on eBay for a bit to test the waters but it won't sell. I get a ton of watchers and bidders but nothing near where I need to sell it. I just have too much on it; people love the truck and want ALL the mods, but don't want to pay for them. So I'll have the Plat for awhile.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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I went with the Zone 2" this time around as well. By my measurements, I'm also within 1/16 inch of being truly level. No complaints at all with the Zone level here.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 09:09 PM
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Congrats. I still say you need to post some pics of the other trucks maybe in order so new members can see your taste. If I was getting a new truck it would be the FX4 loaded with the 6.2
 
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by DewserB
I went with the Zone 2" this time around as well. By my measurements, I'm also within 1/16 inch of being truly level. No complaints at all with the Zone level here.




Originally Posted by pmason718
Congrats. I still say you need to post some pics of the other trucks maybe in order so new members can see your taste. If I was getting a new truck it would be the FX4 loaded with the 6.2
Thanks pmason. I have way too many to post all of them, but here are some recent ones;

My 2007 F150 King Ranch 4x4 5.4L with 2.5-inch Daystar:


My 2008 F150 XLT 4x4 4.6L (TOTM Winner) with 2-inch Daystar:


My 2008 F250 FX4 6.4L Powerstroke with 2.5-inch Ready Lift:


My 2009 F150 FX4 5.4L with 4-inch Rancho:


My 2011 F150 XLT EcoBoost (TOTM Winner) with 2-inch Daystar:


My 2011 F150 Platinum 5.0L (TOTM Winner) with 2.5-inch BDS:


....but changed out to 4-inch Fabtech:


My 2013 F150 FX4 EcoBoost with 2-inch Zone:


I'll stop because this could go on for awhile...lol.
 

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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 01:22 AM
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The last one is my favorite so far! Great job!
 
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