Regular Cab / Short Bed Pick ups?

[Troll]

it's staying bone stock forever.

leveling kit is ON. bed mat is in the mail. K&N intake next cc cycle.

[PaxtonShelby]

leveling kit is ON. bed mat is in the mail. K&N intake next cc cycle.

Where'd you get your bed mat - custom fit around wheelwells or trim to fit? What brand? I'm looking go get one for my XLT - just not sure exactly what I want. I already have a bedliner and a cap - the reason I want a mat is so I can put my dog in the back - the bedliner would really hurt his paws if he slid around...

By the way - nice new ride you have there!

[Troll]

I ordered a DeeZee custom fit through Auto Zone... delivered directly to me. It seems pricey, but they have free shipping over $75. Most mats online are way less but shipping a 45lb roll of rubber is about 30 bucks from anywhere in the country.

[PaxtonShelby]

I ordered a DeeZee custom fit through Auto Zone... delivered directly to me. It seems pricey, but they have free shipping over $75. Most mats online are way less but shipping a 45lb roll of rubber is about 30 bucks from anywhere in the country.

Thanks for the info. No Auto Zone in my neighborhood, but if I pass one maybe I'll stop in and check it out. I might check Advance Auto since I have a gift card that I could use. If that doesn't work, I'm hoping to make a trip out to Summit to buy some new front seats for my '66 this spring, & I could pick up a mat while I'm there.

[scorpio333]

I put a bedrug in my XLT. When I first saw them I thought they were something for yuppies. I love it, nothing slides around, crawling on the knees is easy, good for furniture, the only downside is vacuuming 8' of it after hauling dirts n rocks. It's had its fair share of rain/snow but I've got a hard shell cover over it now. It's like a hotel on wheels, just keep a pillow and blanket back there and she can send me to the truck for a timeout anytime.

[PaxtonShelby]

I put a bedrug in my XLT. When I first saw them I thought they were something for yuppies. I love it, nothing slides around, crawling on the knees is easy, good for furniture, the only downside is vacuuming 8' of it after hauling dirts n rocks. It's had its fair share of rain/snow but I've got a hard shell cover over it now. It's like a hotel on wheels, just keep a pillow and blanket back there and she can send me to the truck for a timeout anytime.

Thanks Scorpio - the bedrug sounds like a nice way to go. But I haul the snowblower around a lot and all the slush & snow from it might really beat up the carpet. I bet my pup would like the rug though!

[3ggt2]

i know that leveling kit was real hard to put on but lets see some pics.

[KBCobra]

Looks great Troll! I have an 07, great truck so far, about 37k and running strong. I have a truxx front and rear leveling. Only did the front first then decided I didn't like the look so did the rear. About 2 1/2 inches up front, 2" in the rear.

[KBCobra]

Also be careful with your balljoints and the leveling kit. I did my front leveling kit the same week I bought the truck, then at about 16k miles, the front ball joints were SHOT!!!!! I took it for inspection and they wouldn't even let me leave, said my left wheel was about to fall off. I since have almost 20k on these new ones, doing good so far.

I've read about alot of people having the same issue on gm-trucks.com. Some say it's a leveling issue, some say it's bad balljoints from factory. Just keep an eye on yours after 10-15k miles

[Troll]

lets see some pics.

here you go

Also be careful with your balljoints and the leveling kit. I did my front leveling kit the same week I bought the truck, then at about 16k miles, the front ball joints were SHOT!!!!! I took it for inspection and they wouldn't even let me leave, said my left wheel was about to fall off. I since have almost 20k on these new ones, doing good so far.

I've read about alot of people having the same issue on gm-trucks.com. Some say it's a leveling issue, some say it's bad balljoints from factory. Just keep an eye on yours after 10-15k miles

thanks for the info, KB

[3ggt2]

looks good,now you need some wheels and tires for summer.(if it ever comes)

[Troll]

here's a better post level kit pic. I don't mind the wheels. it needs some off-road worthy tires, though.

[ddmi-twin90gt]

My old 98 f150. all I can find right now. It was dirty for once, Sorry. This pic was back in 2000. 18" Detata Wheels 275 all the way around.

[v6mustang01]

I'm also a fan of that look The newer Fords are nice cause there's a little more room behind the seats than normal. Here's my truck...

That is one sharp looking ride. What lift or leveling kit is on this? and what do you think of the bf goodrich tires? i have an 07 w/20" wheels and pirelli's and hate those tires and what something beefier and will go in the snow but not make to much noise. was gonna go 305/55/R20 and put a 2" leveling kit on it from pro comp. Anyone else got any opinions on a good NON wallet breaking tire?

[Stangman701]

That is one sharp looking ride. What lift or leveling kit is on this? and what do you think of the bf goodrich tires? i have an 07 w/20" wheels and pirelli's and hate those tires and what something beefier and will go in the snow but not make to much noise. was gonna go 305/55/R20 and put a 2" leveling kit on it from pro comp. Anyone else got any opinions on a good NON wallet breaking tire?

This is the leveling kit I got... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUTO-...Q5fAccessories

I did a bunch of research on F150 forums and it seemed like most guys were using the Auto Spring kits with good luck so I went with them. I personally liked the looks of the 2" better than the 2 1/2" kits. The 2 1/2" looked "too level" in my opinion.

I love the BFG's. The only other tires I've had on this particular truck were the stock size goodyears and these seem to be better all around. They ride a little rougher, but that's to be expected I guess. I'm a little biased though cause I think I'd buy the BFG's even if they were terrible just because I like the looks of them. They're the best looking all terrains by far in my opinion. They had no troubles in any of the snow storms this year. There's definitely cheaper options out there, these were $1200 and that was on a pretty good deal I found online. That was for 305/65/18's, I'm sure the 20's will be even more. I paid it cause I love the tires and I only drive the truck about 7500 miles a year so I'm sure they'll be around for a long time. I've got about 5000-6000 miles on them now and there's no noticeable wear and I don't exactly take it easy on them

[stieny]

My Ranger. Great little truck. Standard cab, short bed, XLT:

[cam303]

That is one sharp looking ride. What lift or leveling kit is on this? and what do you think of the bf goodrich tires? i have an 07 w/20" wheels and pirelli's and hate those tires and what something beefier and will go in the snow but not make to much noise. was gonna go 305/55/R20 and put a 2" leveling kit on it from pro comp. Anyone else got any opinions on a good NON wallet breaking tire?

I had those pirelli's on my 08 on the 20" wheels. They totally suck in the snow. There is not much choice in tires in the stock size but if you go to a 275-60-20 over the stock 275-55-20 there are a lot more choises and they fit fine without any sort of lift or leveling kit.
I have an auto spring leveling kit as well. I went with the 2 1/2 front and 1 1/2 rear. If you dont want to do the rear I would stick with the 2" on the front.

[v6mustang01]

This is the leveling kit I got... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUTO-...Q5fAccessories

I did a bunch of research on F150 forums and it seemed like most guys were using the Auto Spring kits with good luck so I went with them. I personally liked the looks of the 2" better than the 2 1/2" kits. The 2 1/2" looked "too level" in my opinion.

I love the BFG's. The only other tires I've had on this particular truck were the stock size goodyears and these seem to be better all around. They ride a little rougher, but that's to be expected I guess. I'm a little biased though cause I think I'd buy the BFG's even if they were terrible just because I like the looks of them. They're the best looking all terrains by far in my opinion. They had no troubles in any of the snow storms this year. There's definitely cheaper options out there, these were $1200 and that was on a pretty good deal I found online. That was for 305/65/18's, I'm sure the 20's will be even more. I paid it cause I love the tires and I only drive the truck about 7500 miles a year so I'm sure they'll be around for a long time. I've got about 5000-6000 miles on them now and there's no noticeable wear and I don't exactly take it easy on them

sorry been away from the computer for a day or so but i agree the BFG's are a very good looking tire. Those tires and lift on your truck make that truck look really good. I was looking at the 305/55/R20 and was quoted anywhere from 350+ a tire mounted and balanced so not quite sure im gonna go with them but i also like the looks of the cooper zeon LTZ's.. they're right around $280 mounted n balanced. But i bought the leveling kit this morning as soon as i seen the post. Thank you.
ive put about 11k miles on the truck since october. I have bout 100 mile round trip from work and im in the process of moving closer but im always on the go so i need a good tire all around but will also handle the miles too.

[v6mustang01]

I had those pirelli's on my 08 on the 20" wheels. They totally suck in the snow. There is not much choice in tires in the stock size but if you go to a 275-60-20 over the stock 275-55-20 there are a lot more choises and they fit fine without any sort of lift or leveling kit.
I have an auto spring leveling kit as well. I went with the 2 1/2 front and 1 1/2 rear. If you dont want to do the rear I would stick with the 2" on the front.

Im going with the 2" lift upfront from auto spring but was wondering what size tire to really go with. I do a lot of highway travel but i wanna be able to go in the snow also and the mud. Those pirelli's are a shame. I seen mustangs go further in the snow this winter than I did in 2wd with those pirelli's. talk about ashamed! but i had bfg's on my ol 05 truck on 18" rims and they worked great. Hardly ever used 4wd. but i want a beefier tire than the pirelli's looked and they were 275-55-20. Anyone got any suggestions? I noticed on the new FTX's they had 305/55/r20 but im not quite sure how big of a lift they have to fit those underneath.
Thanks

[scott5]

when you going to come over and do my leveling kit adam