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Mar 5, 2008 | 04:06 PM

#16

Markou1

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From: Cleveland, Ohio

My daily and I love it....I lost 2 MPG but well worth it..I'm getting 12MPG now...

6in SKYJACKER with 35's and 20's

Mar 5, 2008 | 05:52 PM

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Seth19

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From: North Carolina

how do yall get such good gas mileage? I have 37x13.50s and i get anywhere from 7-9 in town and 11-12 highway.

Mar 5, 2008 | 05:56 PM

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RJaeger

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From: OC, MD

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Originally Posted by Seth19

how do yall get such good gas mileage? I have 37x13.50s and i get anywhere from 7-9 in town and 11-12 highway.

i set cruise EVERYWHERE i go and NEVER like slam the gas down haha basically drive like an old lady

Mar 5, 2008 | 06:05 PM

#19

Fordwitflows

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From: MA

Thats what im at...7-9mpg...but i have the teenager toe..so that doesnt help

Mar 5, 2008 | 06:26 PM

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f150Lariatc

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From: San Antonio,Tx

Keys to good gas mileage.

-Accelerate as slow as you can.
-Cruise at no higher than 65
-Never slam the gas down
-Drive smart

You'll be suprised how much better it will be.

Mar 5, 2008 | 06:27 PM

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Copenhagen848

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From: Michigan

Quote:

Originally Posted by f150Lariatc

Keys to good gas mileage.

-Accelerate as slow as you can.
-Cruise at no higher than 65
-Never slam the gas down
-Drive smart

You'll be suprised how much better it will be.

Agreed, that's how I drive too.

Mar 5, 2008 | 06:35 PM

#22

RJaeger

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From: OC, MD

Quote:

Originally Posted by f150Lariatc

Keys to good gas mileage.

-Accelerate as slow as you can.
-Cruise at no higher than 65
-Never slam the gas down
-Drive smart

You'll be suprised how much better it will be.

gotta drive like that today with lifted trucks since gas is so much

Mar 5, 2008 | 06:50 PM

#23

7lug

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From: Vegas baby!!!

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Originally Posted by Seth19

how do yall get such good gas mileage? I have 37x13.50s and i get anywhere from 7-9 in town and 11-12 highway.

Its called "optimistic mathematics"... reference any diesel forum (they're pros at that s**t...)

Mar 5, 2008 | 06:53 PM

#24

7lug

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From: Vegas baby!!!

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Originally Posted by chazf150

I drive my truck about 80 + miles a day. And just hit 100,000 miles. Lift`s been on for about 45,000.With a 2.5"AS and now 2"AS. So far I`ve replaced upper & lower joints.Plus 2 sets of front brakes And now rear rotors and pads need to replace . Engine & drivetrain still running strong. MPG sucks but I`m still on stock gears. Also use my truck to pull a 24' travel trailer and I`m always hauling stuff in my truck.

I`d say, Lift it. You`ll be happy.

I am going the leveling kit with 285's route on my DD with a concern for mileage yes, but more so a concern for power towing. How much does your trailer weigh? I have an 2005 7lug with 4.10's stock and I am looking at towing about 6500lbs and as much as I'd LOVE a 6" lift with 35's, I need it to perform as well...

Mar 5, 2008 | 06:58 PM

#25

duece212

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From: Colorado

I'm regearing with my lift but I'm going to have to guess my mileage is going to take a decent hit. My new 35x12.5's weight 30+ lbs more than my stockers. That much unsprung weight is going to take its toll, especially in town.

But oh well, we do what we like. I have a motorcycle that gets 65mpg that I ride when I'm feelin cheap.

Mar 6, 2008 | 06:26 AM

#26

FX4REACTION1

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My truck is my DD.

Check gallery for pics.....

Mar 6, 2008 | 08:59 AM

#27

JASON'S98S/C4X4

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From: Lakeland, Florida

Here's my Daily Driver with 129,000 miles. I owned since Jan of 01' lifted it with 35's a month later. Then July of 07' went with another 6" with 38's.
If you wanna ride with the big boys you have to come off that wallet.

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Mar 6, 2008 | 05:08 PM

#28

cr500f150

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From: Delaware

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Originally Posted by JASON'S98S/C4X4

Hey i was wondering why you changed your lift?

How often do you guys pull the boots back on the front shafts to regrease

Mar 6, 2008 | 06:43 PM

#29

f150monster232

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From: GA

ive but 25k on my lift and tires and nothing is wrong, going to drive it till the wheels fall off

Mar 6, 2008 | 06:51 PM

#30

Hash278

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From: El Paso

Quote:

Originally Posted by cr500f150

Hey i was wondering why you changed your lift?

How often do you guys pull the boots back on the front shafts to regrease

I dont think he meant he changed his lift he add the 6" on top of his BL.

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