Hey everyone..
Super excited to be a part of such a supportive and helpful community; I've already noticed how tight knit and an almost cult-like following these trucks have (with reason) and I'm very excited to join in.
I got a killer deal on my 04 and its in fantastic shape save needing some major suspension help. However, due to its age and pretty high mileage (193k) it is in need of a suspension overhaul. Timing belt was done at 165k in 2016! Interior is nearly flawless, and from what I can tell, I swear this truck has less rust than my 5 year old f150 work truck, haha! Right when I picked it up last week, I went straight to the shop to basically start over. Brake line fluid flush and replacement, power steering fluid flush and replacement, transmission fluid flush and replacement, driveshaft lube, all filters replaced, etc. Anyway, the suspension needing to be overhauled isn't the end of the world as I planned on upgrading it all anyway but any input on my following plans is greatly appreciated!
It needs a lift, UCA's with ball joints and LCA's. Both CV axle boots are either completely torn, or tearing and have to be replaced... A mechanic in town warranties his for 2 years which seems pretty good all things considered, so I may go with this option unless I learn of something else that may be better here?? From what I've read it seems that OEM is the best choice in terms of longevity and strength. I take it this is one of those "you get what you pay for" scenarios lol
At the same time that CV axles are to be replaced I want to install a lift and I have been eyeing either OME 2.5" lift with OME UCA's, or the Ironman 4x4 Foam Cell Pros with UCA's. Not sure which I'll go and would love to hear from anyone with these lifts and open to recommendations!
Then from there I'm just lost on LCA's and also... do I need a diff drop if I'm at 2.5" ??? Thanks for everything!
Super excited to be a part of such a supportive and helpful community; I've already noticed how tight knit and an almost cult-like following these trucks have (with reason) and I'm very excited to join in.
I got a killer deal on my 04 and its in fantastic shape save needing some major suspension help. However, due to its age and pretty high mileage (193k) it is in need of a suspension overhaul. Timing belt was done at 165k in 2016! Interior is nearly flawless, and from what I can tell, I swear this truck has less rust than my 5 year old f150 work truck, haha! Right when I picked it up last week, I went straight to the shop to basically start over. Brake line fluid flush and replacement, power steering fluid flush and replacement, transmission fluid flush and replacement, driveshaft lube, all filters replaced, etc. Anyway, the suspension needing to be overhauled isn't the end of the world as I planned on upgrading it all anyway but any input on my following plans is greatly appreciated!
It needs a lift, UCA's with ball joints and LCA's. Both CV axle boots are either completely torn, or tearing and have to be replaced... A mechanic in town warranties his for 2 years which seems pretty good all things considered, so I may go with this option unless I learn of something else that may be better here?? From what I've read it seems that OEM is the best choice in terms of longevity and strength. I take it this is one of those "you get what you pay for" scenarios lol
At the same time that CV axles are to be replaced I want to install a lift and I have been eyeing either OME 2.5" lift with OME UCA's, or the Ironman 4x4 Foam Cell Pros with UCA's. Not sure which I'll go and would love to hear from anyone with these lifts and open to recommendations!
Then from there I'm just lost on LCA's and also... do I need a diff drop if I'm at 2.5" ??? Thanks for everything!
