It's that time again....
Thanks radar!
Thanks Madhouse...no, I still have the stock FX sidesteps on. Haven't gotten around to the Amps yet!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Last edited by Moosenuckle; Jan 5, 2013 at 07:34 PM.
Thanks Moose; yeah, the front and back are within 1/16th of an inch so that is close enough to being level for sure!
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.
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.

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.
Last edited by Desert Dawg; Jan 8, 2013 at 12:01 AM.




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