I have a 98 F150 4X4 but i DO NOT have the ORP. since i got the truck i have put on 265/75/16 tires on, so they are pretty much the same size as the ORP tires right? I know with the ORP you get 17 inch wheels and also get skidplates too, but how come it seems like when im next to a 150 with the ORP it seems higher. Is it just me or is there somethign different with the suspension on the trucks with the ORP compared to a 150 4X4 without the ORP?

Thanks
Brian

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98 F150 XLT Supercab 4X4
4.6L V8 3.55LS
Tonno Cover, Brush Guard, Dukes of Hazzard Dixie Horn, 2 150 watt KC Daylighters, Cobra CB Radio, BF Goodrich All Terrains 265/75/16
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2000 Excursion Limited 4X4, Black, V-10, 3.73 LS, Tow Mirrors

 

I understand the ORP includes the following items:
skidplates
upgraded shocks
4-leaf rear springs instead of 3-leaf (?)
17" wheels

I think they also adjust the front torsion bars to be slightly higher on the ORP so they sit higher overall.

The wheels and the rear springs probably make trucks with the ORP 1-1.5" taller. I am a sucker for that sort of thing and I paid the $750 for an option that was probably worth about $375

Why the hell the ORP doesn't come with Limited Slip and the better Goodyear AT tires is still a complete freakin' mystery to me.

Oh, and back to your question, just buy a set of skidplates, a set of add-a-leafs for the rear and then give your torsion bar adjustment bolts about 4 turns each and you will have an instant ORP for a total of $200 and 4 hours. No kidding! Good luck.

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Howie's Effie
Amazon Green 2000 F150 XLT 5.4L 4x4 ORP
Supercab Flareside 3.55 L/S
Mods: Superchip, WMS Velocity Tube, Flowmaster Force II, Scorpion Spray in Liner, fogs + hibeams (thanks FedExPilot)

[This message has been edited by Howies_effie (edited 05-02-2001).]

 

Thanks Howie. I was planning on gettin ad a leafs and turning up the torsion bars to make it a little higher. I havent thought about gettin the skid plates, maybe ill look into that. You know what else you have that i dont with the ORP? The 4X4 Sticker! haha. Thanks for your help again, i was just curious why it was higher

Brian

 

Hi - I have the ORP & according to my door sticker, I have the 3.55 LS rear. Was that ordered as an option? I bought the truck used so I have no clue as to what was standard & what wasn't. I appreciate the help! Bye for now!



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Love my truck & PROUD of it! If you can't beat 'em, you're NOT driving a FORD!
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'97 Black F150 XLT ORP 4X4 Reg Cab/LB
4.6L/auto/3.55 LS/power EVERYTHING,
nerf bars, 17" wheels, fog lights, trailer hitch w/electrical connector, front tow hooks, bed rail caps,
6 CD changer, lumbar support & 3 cow license plates - so far!

 

Cowlady- Yes, the Off Road Package is an option, its not standard. The 3.55 limited slip I know is not standard and according to Howie it does not come with the ORP. So i am guessing that its another option that whoever bought the truck got.

hope this helps
Brian

 

I forgot all about the sticker... that will cost you an extra $25 at the dealer but I hear it is good for another 1" of lift and at least 40 HP!! LOL!

 

I thought the ORP came with the 3.55LS rear.

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97 F-150 Flareside
S/C
4x4 5.4L auto 3.55 LS.


Mods so far:
K Air Filter
SUPERCHIP!
Westin Grille Guard
JVC 12 disc CD Changer
2 (for now) 165 watt KC Daylighters
Must...Resit...Mudder...Syndrome.....

Future Plans
Hidden winch
Lift
Roll Bar


http://www.f150world.com/sprhck/

 

ORP has 3.55 axle standard - only ratio available on F150 4x4.

LS is still an option, but should be standard on all 4x4's.

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Mine:2001 1/2 F150 Super Crew, Lariat, Oxford white w/silver lower accent and Med. Gray Leather Captain Chairs,4x4 ORP, 5.4L, 3.55LS, 17" Chrome wheels w/GY AT/S LT265/70/17, auto, 6 CD,Towing package, alarm, Westin Chrome nerf bars, Seat Savers and Husky mats for hunting, bed liner, white tail light lens covers.

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Wife: 1999 Explorer Limited,pearl white/tan leather,4.0L,4:10LS,CD,sunroof,towing pkg.,alarm. Bought new Sept. 1999

Previous: '65 Mustang 289 HiPo, '70 Chevelle SS 396, '70 Vette Conv. 350/350, 72 Datsun PU,'74 Vette TTop, '79 Blazer, '81 F150, '83 Bonneville, '84 Gran Marquis '89 TBird Super Coupe 3.8L SuperCharged, '93 Explorer 4.0L, '97 F150 SC XLT, 4x4 ORP

 

I have a 99 ORP ext cab. It has a 3.73 GR, stock!

kev

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99 F-150 Red 0RP, 17" factory crome 5-spoke wheels, 5.4L, AT, 3.73 GR, Ext Cab, Putco Bed Rails, Pendaliner, Pioneer P300 head unit. Mods to come: PA 3" body lift and Mickey Baja Belted HP's 35/12.5/17 tires, and dual exhaust.

Other toys:
87 Chrysler Conquest TSI, 350 HP 2.6L 4cyl turbo, 0.020 over, o-ringed, copper head gasket, HV oil pump, race prepped rods, floating wrist pins, JE forged pistons, sealed power rings, marnal head, 284 cam, HD valve springs, enlarged TB, 125psi fuel pump, BCFPR, MBC, T4/5 20G Model 1a turbo, BOV, hardpipes, etc etc.

72 Honda SL350 on/off road twin bike

78 Honda CX500 twin bike liquid cooled, shaft driven.

67 mustang 6cyl, AT, coupe, AC
condition: rust, waiting for restoration

 

same here kev,
99 f-150 sc 4x4 or 3.73 reg axle

 

Hey howie- for a $25 buck sticker that adds 40 horsepower maybe we will start seeing the lightning guys putting them on their trucks! Now that is the best bang for the buck you can buy! lol

 

Me too....I have it.

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98 Black F150 S/C 4x4 ORP 5.4

4" Rancho lift, 14 KC lights, lots of other goodies. Check out www.F150World.com/Mudder for pics and all the info.

 

Hey Kev and HOSRACN,

How did you guys get a 3.73? In my 1997 and 2001 it was never offered. I am the original owner of both. I have never seen it offered in any Ford literature for the F150 except for the 7700 package. Are you the original owners? Do you have the 7700 pound package? What are your axle codes on the door sticker?

Anyone else have the same issue I have, especially if you went to larger tires?

 

On the 1999 the 3.73 rear axle was available. On the 2000, you had to order the 7700 GVWR package to get the 3.73. A guy I worked with had an identical truck to mine, except a year older and grey interior, and his came with the 3.73 stock. I was slightly bummed. Mustang GT's only come with 3.27's now... no choices there either.

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Howie's Effie
2000 F150 XLT Supercab Flareside
5.4L 4x4 with 3.55 L/S
Mods: Superchip, WMS Velocity Tube, Flowmaster Force II, Scorpion Spray in Liner, fogs + hibeams (thanks FedExPilot)

 

here is what th ORP came with in 2001:

4X4 Off-Road Equipment Group (n/a with 4.2L engine or Payload Groups #2 and #3 or XL/XLT Sport Groups) includes P265/70R17 OWL all-terrain tires (5), (LT265 opt. recommended for demanding off-road usage) 17-inch cast aluminum wheels with steel spare), ski d plates (fuel tank, transfer case and front-frame crossmember), heavy-duty shock absorbers, Off-Road 4X4 decal, 3.55 rear axle - O O

it was sticker price of 995.00 less discount of 700.00 or only 295.00

worth it with the discount.

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2001 F-150 4X4 Supercab
XLT 139" WB style side
5.4L V8 3.55 LIMITED SLIP AXLE
MODS:
AIRAID FIPK
SUPERCHIP(FLIP CHIP)
ROLL & LOCK TONNEAU