Ok I have a F-150 Lariet ex-cab stepside with a Triton V8( which I love very much lol). I REALLY want to jack it up and put some mudd tires on it but a certian person siad that it would not be right cause it is not a 4x4, but I mean I can get it in the mudd just not to much. Anyway, what I want to know is should I jack it up or should I just leave it alone. He wants to lower it but that ain't happenin. I also would like some advice on how to get better gas mileage. I am going to get a K&N soon hopefully. But anything else I can do??



I am an that over fords!

 

Whats mudd, never heard of that before. I've heard of mud though. You can lift a 2wd and run it through as much as some 4x4s. When I wheel my 86 Ranger I usually run in 2wd until I need the 4wd (with both diffs welded it turns better in 2wd than 4wd), and I can out wheel 4x4s in the group with open diffs. If you lift it and put on some MTs the most important thing you'll wanna have is a good locker in the back. If you're willing to give up a little bit of streetability then don't bother with LS units, they're not as reliable in the deep stuff as a true locker. As far as the best thing for mileage, keep your foot out of it. Everything else you're going to spend money on for mileage you'll never gain back. Some people say they get mpg gains from throttle body spacers, FIPKs, and things like that. You'd be looking at maybe 1-2mpg gain if you're really lucky, if you even see anything at all. So with 1mpg better per tank its going to take you a while to regain the $100 you'd spend on a TB spacer or the $200 you'd spend on an FIPK. If you really want better mpg just keep your foot out of it a little bit and you'll get the best results.

 

It's really all up to you whether or not to get it lifted. Some don't like lifted 2wds, others do. But, like powerstroke said, you will want to get a good locker to make it through the deep stuff. You will probably want to get lower gears to help out with your mileage if you go with larger mud tires.

Just remember that lifting these trucks isn't cheap, and things will start to break.

Oh yea, welcome to this site, and good luck with whatever decision you go with. By the way, there is nothing wrong with lowering it, lol.

 

Lift it!!!!! Who cares if its 2wd, they look sick lifted too. But like said above you'll have to get a locker of some kind to get through the mud.

 

lift it check out the fabtech lifts for 2wd trucks

 

girl,

If you are going to play in the mud you had better get good tires and bump up the power to be able to spin them. Get some tow hooks front and back. You will get stuck and they will prove useful in getting your truck out without damage. You will also need straps. Like PS said get a Locker or at least a limited slip. It will help you spin both tires regardless of the terrain and if you get stuck it might be the difference between walking and riding out. Lift it and enjoy!!!

regards

Jean Marc Chartier

 

go for it....i have a 2wd that i'm setting up for mud....i have the 5.4 and the limited slip rear...it's fun in the mud..can't wait for my body & suspension lifts so i can get in some rougher stuff