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BroncoJo
07-22-2014, 11:27 AM
I can already tell I'm going to dump some money into this thing...

2014 Ford FX4
- ecoboost
- supercrew
- 5.5 bed
- 3.55 gears

This will be a street queen, but will still have standard hunting/fishing duties. Priorities in order are: maintaining or improving mpg, ride quality and power. I really like the ride hieght but could use some more ground clearance in the front because after the first trip down the beach it bottoms out and rips skid plates off very easily.

Current plans ( unless I can find a re-newed interest in the dodge )

- boost gauge
- relocate a bigger inner cooler in front of the radiator ( instead of being inside the front bumper )
- 2.5 fox struts for the front and possibly raptor take-offs for the rear.
- new upper a-arms with uniballs instead of the ball joints
- tougher skid plates
- 32-33 inch tire and wheel combo that weighs less than the factory 20's
- possibly a new front bumper
- some type of tool box that will still allow my dirt bike to fit in the bed.

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Sparling
07-22-2014, 01:08 PM
That thing needs some black methods.

BroncoJo
07-22-2014, 01:54 PM
That thing needs some black methods.

What tires? I'm thinking less aggressive and lighter than the toyo mts.

Sparling
07-22-2014, 01:57 PM
Red labels would be sweet but that would only be for looks. For a functional tire maybe a toyo AT or something similar.

Sparling
07-22-2014, 01:58 PM
That thing would look real dirty with some big method NVs and some lower profile red labels

BroncoJo
07-22-2014, 02:08 PM
That thing would look real dirty with some big method NVs and some lower profile red labels


I was thinking 18 inch NVs with 275/70/18 nitto terra grapplers

JB
07-22-2014, 07:32 PM
RCI metalworks makes skids for these trucks

JB
07-22-2014, 07:54 PM
Some sort of 'porkchop' box or the Swingcase that Texags Auto guys jack it to would work. I have been looking for a Weatherguard porkchop for awhile, but they are expensive.(Ill prob end up with WG side boxes).

I think the skinny crossover boxes look funny. Keep in mind, the back seat of the F150s is enormous, so alot of stuff can stay back there.

BroncoJo
07-22-2014, 07:55 PM
RCI metalworks makes skids for these trucks

Any experience with RCI? I'll probably order the transmission skid tomorrow.

JB
07-22-2014, 08:00 PM
No, just seen them advertised on some of the dumb little F150 sites that pull up when you Google stupid ****.

I have replaced 3 Ford engine skids on my 04. Planning a big trip for the end of the summer so I have been planning on buying the set of 3. $5-600 is not that bad. Both engine and t-case are currently all bent up.

TdmayfieldIV
07-22-2014, 08:06 PM
Priorities in order are: maintaining or improving mpg, ride quality and power.
......
- 2.5 fox struts for the front and possibly raptor take-offs for the rear.
- 32-33 inch tire and wheel combo that weighs less than the factory 20's.


I'm all for chunkier tires and some lift, but mpg's and big tires don't normally go together.

BroncoJo
07-22-2014, 08:09 PM
Some sort of 'porkchop' box or the Swingcase that Texags Auto guys jack it to would work. I have been looking for a Weatherguard porkchop for awhile, but they are expensive.(Ill prob end up with WG side boxes).

I think the skinny crossover boxes look funny. Keep in mind, the back seat of the F150s is enormous, so alot of stuff can stay back there.

I think the pork chop box would be the most functional, but I only plan to keep the bare necessities and would like the box to not be very visible. I'm thinking a low-profile box across the bottom of the bed nearest the cab that I could use as a front wheel chalk for bikes. Hopefully I want have to make one as it would probably turn out very heavy.

BroncoJo
07-22-2014, 08:11 PM
I'm all for chunkier tires and some lift, but mpg's and big tires don't normally go together.

Hence why I'm staying with 32-33 inch tires that weigh the same or less. Factory tires are 32.25" and I would be keeping the same ride height, just upgrading the strut.

JB
07-22-2014, 08:25 PM
I had a lo profile WG crossover box in my '10 with a 5.5 bed. Did not leave room for much else. I believe it took up 20". I can't find any pics of my Honda Fourtrax 300 (small ATV) in there, but I think I did, back tires hanging off tailgate. Not sure length on dirtbikes, but I guess you could angle it in there. IMO, I don't think you need all that toolbox space. Maybe some sort of box that could be removable? With all the stuff you are in to, camping, kayaks, fishing etc, maybe removable would work best.

BroncoJo
07-22-2014, 08:48 PM
I had a lo profile WG crossover box in my '10 with a 5.5 bed. Did not leave room for much else. I believe it took up 20". I can't find any pics of my Honda Fourtrax 300 (small ATV) in there, but I think I did, back tires hanging off tailgate. Not sure length on dirtbikes, but I guess you could angle it in there. IMO, I don't think you need all that toolbox space. Maybe some sort of box that could be removable? With all the stuff you are in to, camping, kayaks, fishing etc, maybe removable would work best.

I agree something removable would probably be best, especially if I can attach it in a manner that can't easily be removed by thieves.

My idea of a permanent box would be a crossover that was only ~ 1'x1' set in the corner created by the bed floor and cab wall that was strong enough to be used as a chalk for the front tire of a dirt bike. Maybe that explains it a little better.

Sparling
07-22-2014, 10:12 PM
Toyo is coming out with a new tire in September. The Open Country R/T.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/23/thumbnail/ta3a4a4u.jpg

BroncoJo
07-22-2014, 10:15 PM
Perfect

Sparling
07-22-2014, 10:17 PM
http://www.off-road.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Toyo-Tread-Open-Country-RT-Off-Road-7-21-14.jpg

Sparling
07-22-2014, 10:19 PM
http://www.off-road.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Toyo-Open-Country-RT-Compare-7-21-14.jpg

TdmayfieldIV
07-22-2014, 10:25 PM
I agree something removable would probably be best, especially if I can attach it in a manner that can't easily be removed by thieves

Bolt the box down from the inside. I would do nutserts in the bed so all it takes is a couple of hits with a cordless impact. You can lock the box so they can't steal it.

JB
07-22-2014, 10:34 PM
The bedsides on the F150 are pretty deep. It will be difficult to open and access items in the toolbox with a setup like you describe, without being in the bed. Something as simple and cheap as an ActionPacker with a bike lock might work pretty well. If you are super worried about a bike cable lock being cut, you live on the wrong side of town :flipoff2:

JB
07-22-2014, 10:39 PM
http://www.off-road.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Toyo-Open-Country-RT-Compare-7-21-14.jpg

Pretty interested in those R/Ts. I have 55k on my A/T2s now and they have been a great tire. I think I have another 10-20k left in them. Might have to try the R/Ts out next

Sparling
07-22-2014, 10:43 PM
Can't really find any info on them yet. I'm interested to see how they perform.

jerryg79
07-23-2014, 08:18 AM
Didnt read this thread, but given this is a brand new f150 bought for the supposed mileage, I assume it goes something like:

1) Hang Fuzzy Dice from mirror
2) Change oil
3) Armor-all tires
4) Rock Out

FJAggie07
07-23-2014, 02:10 PM
Good looking truck Travis!

BroncoJo
07-23-2014, 03:23 PM
Thanks!

Transmission skid ordered, I called them on the phone and got 10% off.

zebvance
07-23-2014, 05:19 PM
What you should do:

Sas
Coilover
50 led lights
Fishing rod rack
Baja claws
ARB's


Sounds like a mild build to me...

KrazyKarl02
07-24-2014, 08:08 AM
What you should do:

Sas
Coilover
50 led lights
Fishing rod rack
Baja claws
ARB's


Sounds like a mild build to me...
:gigem:

Sparling
07-24-2014, 12:40 PM
SAS?

Camburg long travel

BroncoJo
07-24-2014, 12:56 PM
Sas?

Long travel?

How about the same travel and performance as a raptor that can get 17-20 mpg (highway) and still looks like a stock truck. That's my goal.

Sparling
07-24-2014, 04:30 PM
Need them fiberglass fenders brah. Raptor one piece conversion front end. Robby Gordon says you ain't got shiet!

Sharpe
07-24-2014, 04:49 PM
If some combination of bolt on **** could make a basic Ef Won Fiddy perform like a $70k Raptor and get 17mpg instead of 12, I can't help but think Ford would offer it.

Sparling
07-24-2014, 05:15 PM
You would think.

Its not that hard if you don't mind dropping the money. There's multiple companies offering upgraded a arms and long travel kits. As long as you don't get crazy with the tire size you should be able to keep the mpg up.

TdmayfieldIV
07-24-2014, 06:42 PM
I heard cummins get 70 mpg.

sam_hodnett
07-24-2014, 07:38 PM
I heard cummins get 70 mpg.

Especially now that Fiat took over :flipoff2:

BroncoJo
07-25-2014, 12:56 AM
Raptors have less travel than my dodge, hard to even call them mid travel...

With just new upper arms and a decent strut I should net 10 inches of wheel travel ( raptors have 11 inches )and be over half a foot narrower and lower. The rear is almost exactly the same with the raptors having a very slight decrease in spring rate.

FJAggie07
07-25-2014, 09:29 AM
I heard cummins get 70 mpg.


Especially now that Fiat took over :flipoff2:

1500 mile round trip to Florida all highway netted me 18.5 mpg calculated by fuelly.com, computer says 19 mpg. So far with 2900 miles on the truck I have gotten 12 mpg in the city, and 18.5 mpg on the highway. Pleasantly surprised. Fuelly logbook if anyone wants to see, pretty cool website/ap.

https://www.fuelly.com/car/ram/2500/2014/Aggie/301354

BroncoJo
08-09-2014, 08:47 AM
Quick update:

So far I'm north of 2200 miles and I'm very happy with choosing the ecoboost. Plenty of power, I can pass people on the highway without down shifting, easily do long smokey burn outs and I just enjoy how it drives ( compared to the 3.73 geared 5.0 ). The e-locka and 4x4 are awesome, but traction control blows. I'm currently working in houston so mpg has been: city commute ~18mpg, country living 15-16 mpg, hauling two kayaks on a trailer 12-13 mpg, driving 75-80 16-17mpg, also driving 80-85 14-16mpg. Driving in the city is awesome, however I'm a little disappointed with how the mpg drops off so much at speeds of 75.

I'm probably going to tone done the suspension upgrades some and focus on the dodge. I want to keep the ride height the same, maybe lower the back an inch and go with a similar set-up the raptors have. Definitely want to get a tuner and other bs, but will probably stick with the factory tires and wheels for a while.

Shaggy
08-09-2014, 09:45 AM
Hennessy Engineering is coming out with some performance upgrade packages later this year, early next year. They said near 500HP is achievable in these motors without ruining the daily drivability of them. I wouldn't mind seeing what that power felt like in our new explorer. I have seen no information anywhere to support it, this is just from talking to them on the phone.

BroncoJo
08-09-2014, 09:58 AM
There are plenty of 500hp ecoboost out there. Most have a single turbo

Sparling
08-09-2014, 12:01 PM
I wouldn't buy anything from Hennessey anyways. They've lied to and cheated lots of people out of thousands and thousands of dollars.

AggieTJ2007
08-10-2014, 08:30 AM
Quick update:

hauling two kayaks on a trailer 12-13 mpg,

MPG looks like it sucks :eek:

BroncoJo
08-10-2014, 08:41 AM
MPG looks like it sucks :eek:

That's not much worse than the cummins but I aggree. Also that's figured with about 40 miles highway ( mostly 75 mpg), and about 20 miles of some fairly soft sand. I'm mostly disappointed in the 70+mpg especially since I opted for the 3.55 gears.

Sparling
04-12-2015, 07:29 PM
Any updates on this or is it still stock?

BroncoJo
04-14-2015, 09:05 AM
Any updates on this or is it still stock?

35k miles... I'll probably get a new truck soon so I'm not messing with it.

Sparling
04-14-2015, 09:27 AM
Do you not like the truck? Or just want to have a solid DD?

BroncoJo
04-14-2015, 12:21 PM
Do you not like the truck? Or just want to have a solid DD?

It's a great truck, I just don't want to spend money on it at this point.

zebvance
04-14-2015, 01:07 PM
so why are you going to sell it if you like it. Keep it stock.... or you just dont want the payment either?

BroncoJo
04-14-2015, 01:11 PM
so why are you going to sell it if you like it. Keep it stock.... or you just dont want the payment either?

It's going to be worn out in two years if I kept it that long...