I thought the 09 won TOTM which is my favorite. Then a very close runner up is the 250.

 

Agree'd, It looks just right. Not too lifted, tasteful mods

 

All of those trucks look amazing! Just curious why no bilstein 5100's when you are just looking to level out? Cost doesn't appear to be the issue :-)

 

Love the way you mod your truck's...not overly done where you retain the daily driver capability but still look great while driving them! The new one look's great...good job Desert Dawg!

 

I think the super duty was my favorite.

 

Gosh Tony, now you got me wondering...I honestly can't remember now which one...lol.


Thanks guys...I am thinking it is my favorite one right now too!


Thanks cheef. I already had the Zone system since it is the BDS system taken off my Plat after I lifted it with the 4-inch Fabtaech.

I may try out the Bilsteins but also heard they ride pretty stiff at the highest setting?

 

Thanks again PawPaw. This new one is definitely not as modded out as some of the others but I am really enjoying the look and ride.


To be honest, I miss that truck a lot but glad I am not dealing with the 6.4L engine issues that were bound to pop up if I had kept it.

 

Desert - I have never run the 5100's but some guys say on the highest setting the ride can get harsh but on the middle setting it's as good or better than stock. Middle setting is good for a front end level. I believe the 2.25" setting nets around 2.5" of lift similar to your current set up.

Regardless - she looks purdy!

 

Are you liking the Duratracs as much as I am? Just got a set to replace Toyo MTs and these duratracs are miles better. Dropped over 16 pounds per tire (same size) so mileage is much better, better in rain/snow, just as good in mud, and they are smoother/quieter on road. Only issue I see is 2-ply sidewall on rocks...will find out during deer season!

 

I know you didn't ask me, but I figured I'd chime in with my .02.

I had them on my new truck for a while, and the reason I highlighted with bold type in your original post is precisely the only reason I don't have them now.

It seemed that the 2-ply sidewall afforded a better highway ride. Which is good. But it also seemed to allow the tire to "roll" more than I'm used to when cornering. Kinda scared me a time or two, and I wasn't cornering fast at all.

So, I searched online and found that I wasn't the only person who had experienced that with these tires. Many folks said that effect was worse when towing/hauling a load...which is the LAST occasion that you need something "bad" to happen in a corner.

Also, I do a lot of river fishing, and some of the places where I launch the jet rig aren't technically ramps. In fact, most of the places aren't, and they don't even technically have paved roads to them...just old trails at best where the rocks can be pretty jagged and gnarly. The Duratracs didn't seem to like that "hard" terrain too well, in my experience.

So, I swapped them out for the Cooper ST Maxx, and I couldn't be happier.

 

may sound dumb, but what happens if you run the 5100's with a 2" level?

 

^^ Spontaneous combustion followed by explosive diarrhea.

 

**** happens when you party naked

 

sounds like me the morning of Jan 1st

 

Sweet Looking Ride! I like it! I had to get a new one too!