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Old 02-17-2011, 03:51 PM
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New 2010 4X2 Platinum

I just picked up a new black 4x2 platinum Screw last week and am absolutely in love. I am coming over from owning a chevrolet avalanche and I am SO glad I looked at Ford. What a truck!

Anyway, I already have the "fever" like most do! I had her tinted all around already, but I have a few questions. I have taken a liking to Dubsesd's truck, like most have (especially since my truck looked the same stock, minus the color and 4 x 4).

My first think I want to do is level her out. I want to plan on getting 305's within the next few weeks too. My question is this, I know Dubsesd went with a 2" front AS level and 3" blocks in the back, but since I have the 4 x 2 is this going to end up with looking the same on my truck? If not, what do you guys reccomend?

Lastly, I want to order the weathertechs, but I want to make sure I order the correct ones. How do I know if I have the flow through console? Seems like this is something I would know about, but I truly have no idea.

Thanks everyone in advance for your help. Needless to say, I am a FORD man for life now!
 
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Old 02-17-2011, 08:55 PM
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I'm not too keen on the leveling stuff, but flow through is when you have the shifter on the floor. Seeing you have a Plat you would have it on the floor.
 
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Old 02-18-2011, 12:53 PM
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Thanks KazK. I appreciate the help with the weathertech's. How do you like the Monster Exhaust?

Anyone have any idea on the leveling question? Is it possible to do this configuration with a 4x2?
 
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Congrat's on the new truck, how bout some pics? I'm looking at the 305x55x20's too which is a 33x12.5x20. The 4x2 will have to be leveled to clear that diameter but due to the 12.5 width there is a chance of slight rubbing. I'm going to test fit one on my 4x4 to see if they will clear at stock height.
 
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Old 02-18-2011, 01:07 PM
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It should be identical to Dubs' truck if you do a 2.5" level and 3" rear block. The only suspension difference in 2x4 and 4x4 is about 1/2 inch up front and if the factory puts a rear block on the 4x4 to make it higher. Thats it.
 
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Old 02-18-2011, 01:07 PM
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Absolutely! I'll get pics to you this weekend as soon as I get her cleaned up. I may even post some pre-clean pics. Do the 4x4's have different heights then a 4x2?

I'm just asking because I want to order the correct blocks for the back, and leveling kit for the front, and all with the intention of clearing 305's.
 
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Old 02-18-2011, 01:09 PM
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So basically the additional 1/2" up front will compensate for that 4x4 vs. 4x2 difference, and the 3" block in the back will be the same as Dubs? did he ultimately take that stock block out and swap it with the 3"?
 

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Old 02-18-2011, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by CoastalTraditio
Absolutely! I'll get pics to you this weekend as soon as I get her cleaned up. I may even post some pre-clean pics. Do the 4x4's have different heights then a 4x2?

I'm just asking because I want to order the correct blocks for the back, and leveling kit for the front, and all with the intention of clearing 305's.
I'd level the front first,see how it look's and adjust the rear later.
 
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Old 02-18-2011, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by PawPaw
I'd level the front first,see how it look's and adjust the rear later.
And Ultimately it seems like the 2.5" is the way to go over the 2" since I'm a 1/2" shorted because its a 4x2?
 
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Originally Posted by CoastalTraditio
Thanks KazK. I appreciate the help with the weathertech's. How do you like the Monster Exhaust?

Anyone have any idea on the leveling question? Is it possible to do this configuration with a 4x2?
I like it a lot. It was loud to me at first cause I had driven a car before this truck. It kinda drones at around 1800rpm but it's not too obnoxious in the cab, puts people to sleep on long rides haha.
 
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Old 02-19-2011, 12:23 PM
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What made you go with that one over a Magnaflow, Flowmaster, or other brand? Just curious
 
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Old 02-19-2011, 12:24 PM
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Just ordered my 2.5" AS front level kit too this morning. Any reccomendations for install? Without the proper tools is it something I should just take to a mechanic?
 
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Originally Posted by CoastalTraditio
What made you go with that one over a Magnaflow, Flowmaster, or other brand? Just curious
Watched a lot of videos on youtube of many different brands/models etc..

Chose Banks, price was right ($519 free shiping) and I didn't want to go to a shop for it to be installed since it's a cat-back after all.

It's all about preference.
 
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Congratulations, but:

 
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Congratulations on getting the best truck out there.Hearing lots of Chevy guys finally seeing the light.
 


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