Hey guys... I almost have the money for my truck to lift it and put some new tires on it. I am geting the RCD 5" lift, the 3" body lift, eagle 589s, but the only thing I can't decide on is which tire to get. The Mickey Thompson Baja Belted 36 14.50 16.5, or the Parnelli Jones Dirt Grip 36 14.50 16. I've heard the MTs are really loud and don't ride very well. Is this true? It just seems like thats the tire everyone has, so it must not be to bad right? I like the idea of the Parnellis being radial though. I really need to decide this so, because I am getting them next month. So any comments or suggestions would be great. Can't wait to show you guys the finished pics! Thanks.

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NEW TRUCK!
00 f150 ext. cab 4x4 ORP w/5.4/auto, black! Tan buckets, expy center console, tinted windows, westin nerf bars, flowmaster 40 series, remote start/alarm/keyless entry, headlight/taillight covers, Lund wiper cowl, vent visors, tono cover

old truck
99 black f150 4x2 ext. cab sport w/4.6 V8. external mods. include:
3" body lift, 3.5" fabtech lift, airaid FIPK, JBA headers, Superchip headlight/taillight covers, wiper schroud, shadeblade, ventshade, bug deflector, bed liner, tonno cover, and custom duel exhaust out the sides with 3.5" chrome tips and NO muffler. Tires: Mickey Thompson Baja HP 35 12.50 17 internal mods. include:
Pioneer indash cdplayer, 2 12" subs, 400 watt amp, remote start, and aftermarket alarm
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[This message has been edited by christrucker (edited 02-08-2001).]

 

There are two people I know who can give you two great testaments on each of those particular tires. Squanto has nothing but goog things to say about the Parnelli Jones Dirtgrips, and last I heard, BigEd who is running the 36" Baja Belts was getting rid of them becauase they don't handle very well.
It is just a matter of that the PJ's are radials and the MT Baja Belts are only a bias ply tire.

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Black 1997 F-150 Extended Cab
4x4 w/Off-Road Package
5.4 liter Triton V8
Luverne Stainless Steel Nerf Bars
DeeZee Silver Series Toolbox
Grizzly Oval Style Chrome Grill/Brush Guard
Wrap around bug shield
Ventshade Ventvisors
Ford Factory Bedliner
Pioneer Deh-P6000 45 Watt CD stereo w 2 12" Sony XPlod Subwoofers
3" Performance Accessories Body Lift running factory tires right now
Smittybilt Outland Tail light guards.
Just Received today: 16x10 American Racing Polished Atlas Wheels

 

Since you have the 5.4, you should have the E40D tranny, whick means you will get polished crossbar links.

One thing about the RCD lift is 10" wheels are the max. with 4.5" backspacing, so with the eagle 589's, you are limited to 16x10, unless you special order the wheels.

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'98 Ford F-150 S/C ORP
4.6L, 3.55LS, AT,
Teal with silver two-tone
Delta Flow 40-Series Flowmaster with dual rear exit, Hypertech Power Programmer, Clear Corners, Clear Taillights(before ticket), AirForce One FIPK, Superwhite head and fog lights, Billet Grille w/ bumper insert, Lighted Logo on grille, Westin PCS nerf bars, Granatelli MAS, JL Audio Stealthbox w/ two 8's, Pioneer 3-way 6x9's, two Kicker Amps
4.10LS, 5" RCD lift, 3" Performance Accessories 3" body lift, Gap Guards, Chrome Traction Bars (Rancho), 16x10 Eagle 1439's, 315-75/16 Pro Comp A/T

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Since my truck is our daily driver, that's mainly the reason for me running on radials. So, I vote for the PJ's.

I will be doing my suspension lift some time this year after the gear change and I will be looking for new tires if I can sell the BFG's. If not, I will wear them down to the bone.

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Modifications:
Split Fire Spark Plugs
K&N FIPK
Gibson Supertruck Exhaust System
Stepshield door sill protectors
Performance Accesories 3" Body Lift
Superlift 3" lift blocks
Performance Lift Lips
Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks
Daystar Front Anti-sway Bar Polyurethane Bushings
Heckethorn Steering Stabilizer
35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's
16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.

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come to think of it, thats another question I had, was about the tranny. I was under the impression that I had the 4r70w. But I don't know. Does anyone else know anything about the tranny. I have the 5.4 with auto. Because they asked me that when I wa getting the price for the lift. The guys said there was a long one, and that would add about 3 or 4 hundred to the price. I think that the 4r70w is the shorter one and the 4r100 is the longer one. Does anyone know for sure? Thanks
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NEW TRUCK!
00 f150 ext. cab 4x4 ORP w/5.4/auto, black! Tan buckets, expy center console, tinted windows, westin nerf bars, flowmaster 40 series, remote start/alarm/keyless entry, headlight/taillight covers, Lund wiper cowl, vent visors, tono cover

old truck
99 black f150 4x2 ext. cab sport w/4.6 V8. external mods. include:
3" body lift, 3.5" fabtech lift, airaid FIPK, JBA headers, Superchip headlight/taillight covers, wiper schroud, shadeblade, ventshade, bug deflector, bed liner, tonno cover, and custom duel exhaust out the sides with 3.5" chrome tips and NO muffler. Tires: Mickey Thompson Baja HP 35 12.50 17 internal mods. include:
Pioneer indash cdplayer, 2 12" subs, 400 watt amp, remote start, and aftermarket alarm
http://www.4tssinc.com/truck
http://www.mifordtrucks.com



[This message has been edited by christrucker (edited 02-09-2001).]

 

The tranny pan is relative square on the short tranny, while the pan on the E40D I believe is nearly twice as long as it is wide.

The tranny crossmember is different on the E40D, whick also makes the lateral compression struts longer. The added ~$400 is not solely due to the lat. compression struts being polished stainless.

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'98 Ford F-150 S/C ORP
4.6L, 3.55LS, AT,
Teal with silver two-tone
Delta Flow 40-Series Flowmaster with dual rear exit, Hypertech Power Programmer, Clear Corners, Clear Taillights(before ticket), AirForce One FIPK, Superwhite head and fog lights, Billet Grille w/ bumper insert, Lighted Logo on grille, Westin PCS nerf bars, Granatelli MAS, JL Audio Stealthbox w/ two 8's, Pioneer 3-way 6x9's, two Kicker Amps
4.10LS, 5" RCD lift, 3" Performance Accessories 3" body lift, Gap Guards, Chrome Traction Bars (Rancho), 16x10 Eagle 1439's, 315-75/16 Pro Comp A/T

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1434673&a=10754263

 

Hello, like sdiesel316 said, I highly recommend the Dirt Grips. The few people I have talked to who have Micheys have not been all that happy with them. The Dirt Grips being radials makes a huge diffence in everyday driving performance.
Big thumbs up on the Parnelli Jones!

See ya

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97 F-150 Black, 4x4 XLT ext.cab,sb,w/Offroad Package,
4" Suspension lift, 3" body lift,
4.56 gears w/LS,
Flowmaster 50 Series w/ duals out rear,
36x14.5x16 Parnelli Jones Dirt Grip tires,
16x10 Eagle Alloys 589 wheels,
Pre-Runner Bumper w/KC Daylighters,Steel Horse Billet Upper and Lower Grilles,
Kodiak Sidewinder Steps,
Pro-Comp Front Skid Plate,
Summit Aluminum Diff cover,
Rancho 9000's and remote,
Lift Lips,
Lighted FORD logo,
K&N Filter,
Superchip,
Bosch Platinum +4,
TransGo Shift kit,
Clear corner lenses,
Altezza style Tailight covers,
Bug shield,Tinted windows
Sony ES Mobile head unit,Sony ES Mobile changer,MTX Thunderform sub,Boston Acoustic Pro-Series up front, Polk in rear,PPI & Coustic Amps,Alpine Alarm

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