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#526
12-31-2008, 07:51 PM
mine is a 95 and its got no daytime runners? and it passed inspection
waynaferd i like your truck is that muddy pic one 35s with a 4" lift? how does that I6 handle a plow i was toyin with the idea of a plow on mine
hope no-one minds me posting pics again...i love my truck
specs are still in my sig
waynaferd i like your truck is that muddy pic one 35s with a 4" lift? how does that I6 handle a plow i was toyin with the idea of a plow on mine
hope no-one minds me posting pics again...i love my truck
specs are still in my sig
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12-31-2008, 09:08 PM
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9.ford.5
Yup!! I had to space the bumper out and up a bit to clear the 35's when turning, but they fit fine for the most part. I did drive the front tires back into the fenders while playing on the powerlines, but am going to put a bodylift in this spring to cure that issue
And they plow awesome!! I go slow and that's where the 4.9 makes its grunt. Only trouble I had was the lightweight flareside bed, but before the lift I had 31's and chains on the rear, with a 500 pound snowsled in back, and could push the banks back for miles, it seemed! But with the clearance and 35's it plows really nice now, but I do it in lo-range, usually 2nd gear, because of the big tires and 3.55s. My buddy with a dodge 318 hasta give his a little more gas to get going, which leads to more spinning and less pushing, but his tires aren't great, either. But his plow truck is a 3/4 ton, so he has a weight advantage, and I just ease out the clutch on mine and give 'er a little fuel and away we go.
In fact my old 84 with a 300-6 plowed awesome, too.
Actually, a lot of "plow truck" only trucks, not fit for the road, are old early 80's F-150s with a 300-6 and a bed full of firewood around here, so people definately like 'em!
Yup!! I had to space the bumper out and up a bit to clear the 35's when turning, but they fit fine for the most part. I did drive the front tires back into the fenders while playing on the powerlines, but am going to put a bodylift in this spring to cure that issue
And they plow awesome!! I go slow and that's where the 4.9 makes its grunt. Only trouble I had was the lightweight flareside bed, but before the lift I had 31's and chains on the rear, with a 500 pound snowsled in back, and could push the banks back for miles, it seemed! But with the clearance and 35's it plows really nice now, but I do it in lo-range, usually 2nd gear, because of the big tires and 3.55s. My buddy with a dodge 318 hasta give his a little more gas to get going, which leads to more spinning and less pushing, but his tires aren't great, either. But his plow truck is a 3/4 ton, so he has a weight advantage, and I just ease out the clutch on mine and give 'er a little fuel and away we go.
In fact my old 84 with a 300-6 plowed awesome, too.
Actually, a lot of "plow truck" only trucks, not fit for the road, are old early 80's F-150s with a 300-6 and a bed full of firewood around here, so people definately like 'em!
#529
12-31-2008, 10:43 PM
9.ford.5
Yup!! I had to space the bumper out and up a bit to clear the 35's when turning, but they fit fine for the most part. I did drive the front tires back into the fenders while playing on the powerlines, but am going to put a bodylift in this spring to cure that issue
And they plow awesome!! I go slow and that's where the 4.9 makes its grunt. Only trouble I had was the lightweight flareside bed, but before the lift I had 31's and chains on the rear, with a 500 pound snowsled in back, and could push the banks back for miles, it seemed! But with the clearance and 35's it plows really nice now, but I do it in lo-range, usually 2nd gear, because of the big tires and 3.55s. My buddy with a dodge 318 hasta give his a little more gas to get going, which leads to more spinning and less pushing, but his tires aren't great, either. But his plow truck is a 3/4 ton, so he has a weight advantage, and I just ease out the clutch on mine and give 'er a little fuel and away we go.
In fact my old 84 with a 300-6 plowed awesome, too.
Actually, a lot of "plow truck" only trucks, not fit for the road, are old early 80's F-150s with a 300-6 and a bed full of firewood around here, so people definately like 'em!
Yup!! I had to space the bumper out and up a bit to clear the 35's when turning, but they fit fine for the most part. I did drive the front tires back into the fenders while playing on the powerlines, but am going to put a bodylift in this spring to cure that issue
And they plow awesome!! I go slow and that's where the 4.9 makes its grunt. Only trouble I had was the lightweight flareside bed, but before the lift I had 31's and chains on the rear, with a 500 pound snowsled in back, and could push the banks back for miles, it seemed! But with the clearance and 35's it plows really nice now, but I do it in lo-range, usually 2nd gear, because of the big tires and 3.55s. My buddy with a dodge 318 hasta give his a little more gas to get going, which leads to more spinning and less pushing, but his tires aren't great, either. But his plow truck is a 3/4 ton, so he has a weight advantage, and I just ease out the clutch on mine and give 'er a little fuel and away we go.
In fact my old 84 with a 300-6 plowed awesome, too.
Actually, a lot of "plow truck" only trucks, not fit for the road, are old early 80's F-150s with a 300-6 and a bed full of firewood around here, so people definately like 'em!
But i do want to ask is that an 8 ft? I want to put a plow on mine but im worryed about busting up the frontend. I have a 88 GM 3500 that sags like a mother with the 8ft quickswitch... I know the MM is lighter but not sure which size to go...
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12-31-2008, 11:29 PM
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Can see mine here====> http://www.cardomain.com/id/mike86gt
If you go to site be sure to check out page 2 on the F150 page, for pictures of truck when I 1st bought it.
If you go to site be sure to check out page 2 on the F150 page, for pictures of truck when I 1st bought it.
#532
01-01-2009, 07:50 AM
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#533
01-01-2009, 08:35 AM
couldnt find if i posted on here or not. hers my 90 f250 with a 2' levelt kit and soon to be 35s but now 33s
<a href="http://s466.photobucket.com/albums/rr21/guitarnik/?action=view¤t=11-12-08_1639.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr21/guitarnik/11-12-08_1639.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
i need to get a newer pic on here, this one doesnt look that great.
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i need to get a newer pic on here, this one doesnt look that great.
#534
01-01-2009, 12:23 PM
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01-01-2009, 12:38 PM
#536
01-01-2009, 02:56 PM
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Damn Uncle Tony, that is one beautiful machine. I've always loved the blue paint on them. Does my heart good to see some more really nice Eddie Bauer Editions around. Here's my baby...
My 86 F150 and my 96 F150...
My pride on the left, and my joy on the right...
Just got my exhaust done, what does everyone think of it?
YouTube - 1996 F150 new exhaust
My 86 F150 and my 96 F150...
My pride on the left, and my joy on the right...
Just got my exhaust done, what does everyone think of it?
YouTube - 1996 F150 new exhaust
#539
01-01-2009, 03:49 PM
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Aside from the Exhaust and a K&N cold air intake shes stock. And yes its my baby, I think the heaviest thing shes hauled is 15 or 20 loaded grocery bags
I get bummed this time of year when I have to leave her in the garage for months on end. But with all the salt and crap on the road up here this time of year its best for her just to sit in the safe warm garage.
Just finished uploading a few more exhaust vids.
Here's one with the cherry bomb super turbos I had on it before. I like the way they sounded down low but when I revved it they'd get poppy and crappy sounding.
YouTube - 96 F150 with cherry bomb super turbos
Here is a drive a way shot with the cherry bombs, kinda surprised she didn't sound half bad in this one. Those mufflers really did suck though.
YouTube - 96 F150 Exhaust
This one is me driving it around with no mufflers or cats. Just five or six feet of pipe off the manifolds, dumping out behind the cap. This is from in the cab with the windows up and the rear windshield slid open.
YouTube - 1996 no exhaust
#540
01-01-2009, 04:10 PM
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