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Old 05-10-2018, 10:13 AM
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Default Bilstein 6112's, 5160's + AAL Build

Finally got some time to work on the truck. Upgrades added:

Bilstein 6112 Fronts - 2"
Bilstein 5160 Rears
AutoSpring Add a leaf (AAL) - 2"
Hostile Rage 20x9, +12, 285/60R20 Ridge Grapplers (33.7x11.5)
Power Stop Z36 Drilled/Slotted Rotors + pads

No rubbing, no cutting crash bars.




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Looks great. Well done!
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Now this! is the way to mod an already-good truck!

Good suspension damping is the icing on the F150 cake. Lowrd knows the factory shocks SUCK.

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I'd say that sits just right, obviously lifted, but not over the top. Good job!
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Fantastic job! Looks great!

How much time and how difficult was the AAL install?
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thanks, you have no idea how much research went into getting here! i went safe on the tires, but would have liked to go a little wider. maybe next time around. was a little concerned about rubbing on +12's. 295/60's were about 5 lbs heavier per corner also.
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Originally Posted by goathead
Fantastic job! Looks great!

How much time and how difficult was the AAL install?
Not bad. Had it done in about an hour and a half - however, buy new U bolts. There's maybe 1/16" of thread that sticks out after the AAL is included in the pack. Lift helped a ton.
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Looks great! Thinking a similar route... any chance you have a flat side-shot photo? Just wanting to see the rake - or lack thereof - with the AAL.
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i think this is the closest i have. keep in mind the weight of the fiberglass cap and dog boxes drops the rear end a good 3/4". front wheel well is at 40.75"; rear wheel well is at 41.5" for about .75" of rake which i prefer.

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Love the stance and wheel offset. I personally dislike the wide stance / tires sticking out look so this looks great to me.


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