F150 trucks

[scoby41]

Currently running 37x13.00r15's which I've realized is a little harder to find a tire size for....

[marshal]

37x12.50x17s are a little bit easier to find than the 15s, but slightly more expensive. if you're looking for a tire that is decently easy to find, use a 37x12.50x16.5. they have no safety bead which requires the use of a double beadlock like a hummer H1 wheel, but they're a dime a dozen and cheap.

[kozmobrown]

Wow, this F150 thread has taken off. For those willing and able to lighten their load a little, I think the F150 is more than adequate.

Jerry, pardon my stupid questions but what do you mean when by "stock 8.8 open front, 10.25 posi rear" What do the numbers represent?


Scoby, that is a monster F150, glad to see it in the dirt.

[marshal]

8.8 is the ford 8.8 axle. It's slightly larger than a Dana 44. The sterling 10.25 is the equivalent of a Dana 70, and a sterling 10.5 is that of a Dana 80/GM 14 bolt

[Ala5ka]

but you shouldn't have a 10.25 axle, most have a Sterling 9.75 and 8.8 in the front, ARB makes air locker for both , but they are spendy. I'm thinking ARB rear Detroit or TruTrac in the front. This weekend might be the one I get to do sliders, skids, and rear bumper! Got my eye on Bushwacker pocket flares also.

[marshal]

but you shouldn't have a 10.25 axle, most have a Sterling 9.75 and 8.8 in the front, ARB makes air locker for both , but they are spendy. I'm thinking ARB rear Detroit or TruTrac in the front. This weekend might be the one I get to do sliders, skids, and rear bumper! Got my eye on Bushwacker pocket flares also.

I'd flip your locker choice around. You'll want selectable in the front

[Ala5ka]

I tow sometimes and I don't want the rears to lock under load, the fronts can be limited slip, good for offroad and great for towing.

[scoby41]

Well, it's looking like the truck might have a HG leak. Debating whether to go forward with it or just cut my losses. I've only had her for a week and see a TON of potential... but the seller decided not to disclose a lot of little things that I'm now running into. Just don't know what to do especially since I'm deploying in a few months. :-/

[YJay90]

but you shouldn't have a 10.25 axle, most have a Sterling 9.75 and 8.8 in the front ...

They all have 8.8 fronts as far as I know.

There are 8.8 rears behind the 4.6L V8s (and I assume the 4.2L V6s).
There are 9.75s behind the 5.4L
There are 10.25 (7 lug) in the 7700 series (heavy payload package) like Jerry has.

Edit: This is true for the 04-08 model years. Not sure about others.

[Bob599]

Does anybody know who makes a large opening sliding rear window. I am planning on using a standard cap for some overnights fishing this spring. I would like be able to transfer items or myself from the truck to the cap and the factory window is way to small. Saw a power slider on a Nissan full size that looked perfect but can't find anything for the Ford.