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New guy here with Bilsteins and Raptor wheels and tires

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Old 01-29-2011, 08:09 AM
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Looks good man. Love a white Screw.
 
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Old 01-29-2011, 11:29 AM
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Fantastic looking rig, one of my favourites on here!
 
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Old 01-29-2011, 11:48 AM
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It's difficult to tell the difference in the Bilsteins because of the tires but once I added a bit more PSI (44) it ran much more stable than it was at 38psi. The truck is perfectly level now with a total height increase of almost two inches, front end clearance measured at the bottom of the front airdam increased 3 3/4".

I haven't got a programmer yet but at stated 65mph my GPS shows about 68mph.

Definitely gotta adjust the headlights
 
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Old 01-29-2011, 12:09 PM
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Old 01-30-2011, 07:30 AM
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Nice looking wheels. Welcome to the site.
 
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Old 01-30-2011, 10:21 AM
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jbear223, I have been thinking about doing the 5100 thing with 35's added to my 18" FX4 factory wheels. I have read from several other members that their traction control acted up a lot after doing both the level, and larger tires. Did you find any effects like this?
 
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Old 01-30-2011, 11:59 AM
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I have done full U turns lock to lock. Even full lock reverse. no traction control issues so far. I have taken it off road now in mud and sand and with some moderate articulation required and have had no issues. I usually take the TC off when offroad however.

i'm going on a trip to the Sierra's in June with maybe 500-800lbs of gear in the bed. I'll do a report after that. If she sags too much then I'll probably have to add a block to the rear.
 
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Old 01-30-2011, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 04 kbgt
yes 35's fit no problem with a 2" level it just depends on the offset of the rim, i bet she looks badarse
Just out of curiosity, any idea what the backspace is on the factory 18's on a '10 FX4?

And what does the backspace need to be to fit 35's?
 



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