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[PlatinumPanda]

I have a PB too. Can I ask how much they had to trim? Just wondering if it was barely contacting.

The circled areas they had to cut or shave down.

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[PlatinumPanda]

I’ve got the same 601s stacked in my basement waiting to go on, so my opinion may be biased.

Looks like you get to hit the trail a lot, done any suspension/skid work?

Are you planning custom OEM tails or something else?

The wife and i ride ALOT. All of our vacations are planned around biking. No plans for suspension just keeping her stock other then the 2" level. I did order a tranny skid plate since the stock one is looking like a trash bag is caught under the truck lol.

Yea, similar plan for the tail lights. Keep the OEM tails and paint the insides. I have a couple ideas. Here's a rough sneak peak...

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[JohnMcClane]

Both look great, but I really like the way option 1 flows into the tailgate.

If you are trailing a lot, I’m sure aftermarket shocks out back would be beneficial, lots of options that aren’t too costly either.

 

[Dannyboy80]

The circled areas they had to cut or shave down.

Oh hey, thanks for going out of your way to snap that pic! Super helpful!

I actually just ordered a set of 1.5” spacers off Amazon to do a test fit as that’ll be the exact front spacing of the 601s… Gotta love free returns within 30 days!

 

[PlatinumPanda]

Oh hey, thanks for going out of your way to snap that pic! Super helpful!

I actually just ordered a set of 1.5” spacers off Amazon to do a test fit as that’ll be the exact front spacing of the 601s… Gotta love free returns within 30 days!

Haha love it. Im guilty of abusing the amazon return policy as well but they get plenty out of me on a monthly basis lol.

 

[PlatinumPanda]

Both look great, but I really like the way option 1 flows into the tailgate.

If you are trailing a lot, I’m sure aftermarket shocks out back would be beneficial, lots of options that aren’t too costly either.

That was my favorite as well.

What are some recommendation for the rear shocks? Im open to it lol

 

[JohnMcClane]

That was my favorite as well.

What are some recommendation for the rear shocks? Im open to it lol

Tons of folks really like Bilstein 5100s.

Icon, Fox, Eibach, and Rough Country (that I know of) all have offerings though.

Me personally, I have Ford Performance Bilsteins which are based on the Bilstein 5160s.

Based on what I’ve read though, just about anything is an upgrade over stock offerings.

 

[Dannyboy80]

Haha love it. Im guilty of abusing the amazon return policy as well but they get plenty out of me on a monthly basis lol.

Same and same man!

 

[SpaceWhiteF150]

Bilstein 5100s or fox 2.0s are usually the go too!

 

[FJay150]

I love theses wheels. but I'm bias, i have the same! Great choice , looks amazing!
How is your mpg compared to stock? im still undecided between 305 55 20 and 295 60 20. Zero choices from 295 to be on the light side.

 

[HeadBanger]

Looks great! Thanks for sharing

 

[Cincy150]

Is it offensive if I call it gorgeous? Cuz it is. Love it!

 

[Ctimrun]

Is that you jumping that gap? If it is you’ve got a serious set of stones and a great looking truck!

 

[Kodiak]

The wife and i ride ALOT. All of our vacations are planned around biking. No plans for suspension just keeping her stock other then the 2" level. I did order a tranny skid plate since the stock one is looking like a trash bag is caught under the truck lol.

Yea, similar plan for the tail lights. Keep the OEM tails and paint the insides. I have a couple ideas. Here's a rough sneak peak...

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I like #2 with the black. #1 would be good if you could get the white to match up with the truck, but that might be a tough trick.

 

[powerboost]

Nice touch with the front tow hooks, I almost didn't even notice it. The little details really matter

EDIT: Nvm, I thought they were white, but open closer inspection, they appear to be chrome still. I plan to do mine in a copper color... Eventually

Here are my painted billet DeBerti tow hooks in a rich copper color that matches the "led" light strips in headlights. I plan on adding the Tremor stripe on center bar of grille also. (see test photo) The color looks much richer and less orange in real life. The Tremor color is more of a gold hue and I wanted the rich copper color so I now figured out another car's paint code and a 3M vinyl that both match the headlamp "led" strip. Also replacing blue/chrome Ford badge with painted leadfoot background with black Ford script. Sort of a Lariat Powerboost Tremor Hybrid FX4.

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