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So, this is utterly off topic, but I didnt realize your truck was the dark blue lol. I always saw your sig when it was grayscale and thought you truck was black. Looks nice-have you considered the possibility of FX4 heads and black tow hooks? Seems like it would look sweet....
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So, this is utterly off topic, but I didnt realize your truck was the dark blue lol. I always saw your sig when it was grayscale and thought you truck was black. Looks nice-have you considered the possibility of FX4 heads and black tow hooks? Seems like it would look sweet....
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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!
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.
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.
To be fair, I have not been off road with these tires yet so I am going to be sensitive to the potential trail issues Dewser mentioned.
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Thanks Rogue...and congrats on the new ride!! What did you get?
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I got a 2012 Lariat Screw 6.5 bed with Eco Boost. I love it!! It has everything I wanted, except for the wheels, but a local on the board is selling me a set of his extras! Check out pics in my "I am back with a new ride" thread!
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Pure sex, love it. To the OP, sorry about the derail-we now return to your regularly scheduled programing......
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Definitely great color choice! I really like seeing the progression of all your trucks. Your taste is very similar to mine in how you modify. I've got a 2010 FX4 Sterling Grey Metallic with the level and a shell running 35's. I just picked up a set of raptor takeoffs for my winter setup and love the way it looks. Thanks for keeping me inspired.
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Definitely great color choice! I really like seeing the progression of all your trucks. Your taste is very similar to mine in how you modify. I've got a 2010 FX4 Sterling Grey Metallic with the level and a shell running 35's. I just picked up a set of raptor takeoffs for my winter setup and love the way it looks. Thanks for keeping me inspired.
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Thanks Pete; for my white 2011 XLT, my setup included the Daystar 2-inch Front Leveling System and 20x9 MHT Fuel Offroad Chrome Hostage Wheels with +14mm Offset mounted with Nitto Trail Grappler MT 305/55R20s (33.4 inches tall and 12.4 inches wide).
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Thanks RedWoodsMan1; I am definitely partial to the Blue Oval too. I have had some really nice Chevys, Dodges, Range Rovers, Jeeps, and so forth but have had more Fords than anything else by far!