Diesel Forum - The Diesel Stop.com - Upgrades and Aftermarket - General http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums Upgrading and adding aftermarket equipment to your 1999-2007 Super Duty. Please confine discussion of topics in this forum to those items that are not engine-specific. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:03:43 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Diesel Forum - The Diesel Stop.com - Upgrades and Aftermarket - General http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums <![CDATA[Hubcaps don't fit with Mile Marker Hubs]]> http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/hubcaps-dont-fit-mile-marker-hubs-242610/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:47:03 GMT I just replaced my OE locking hubs with Mile Marker 449SS. Now the Stock hubcap sticks out 1 inch from the hub. Don'y think much of this as dirt will get traped in there. Any suggestions? Thanks ]]> Upgrades and Aftermarket - General GRAYWHISKERS http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/hubcaps-dont-fit-mile-marker-hubs-242610/ any other size rim on 06 king ranch http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/any-other-size-rim-06-king-ranch-242525/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:04:05 GMT I have a 06 f250 King ranch. It is stock with 20 inch rims. The stock tires suck in the mud and snow. There are not a ton of tire options. I wanted to buy a set of 18 inch rims and put a good set of self cleaning tires for the hunting/snow season and then put my 20;s on in the spring. can anyone email me with a suggestion?? Amlsml@verizon.net thanks I have a 06 f250 King ranch. It is stock with 20 inch rims. The stock tires suck in the mud and snow. There are not a ton of tire options. I wanted to buy a set of 18 inch rims and put a good set of self cleaning tires for the hunting/snow season and then put my 20;s on in the spring. can anyone email me with a suggestion?? Amlsml@verizon.net thanks ]]> Upgrades and Aftermarket - General amlsml http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/any-other-size-rim-06-king-ranch-242525/ Replacing Bench with Buckets http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/replacing-bench-buckets-242455/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:47:55 GMT Any suggestions? Like to replace my front Tan Bench Seat with OEM buckets and center console w/o seat. (These XL's don't have much storage:sick:) Stick shift and travel solo. Wife hates trailer, truck and ???. Place of torture is Az. so buying in Az is a plus. ]]> Upgrades and Aftermarket - General klutz1 http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/replacing-bench-buckets-242455/ LED Warning Strobes http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/led-warning-strobes-242440/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:30:46 GMT Fellas,

I need some good refrences for some High Power LED Warning Strobes.

Looking for a set that can burn through tint and that I can mount in the rear bumper and grill.

I've looked around on ebay and seen tons of LED's from cheap ones to pretty expensive setups. Don't know too much about them but some says to stick with Gen 3 type. I guess there the brightest out. Who knows...I know I don't.

So...if you got some pro's and cons about some setups let me know...I'll appreciate it!

JB ]]> Upgrades and Aftermarket - General neogio http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/led-warning-strobes-242440/ Winches http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/winches-242416/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:09:01 GMT Any opinions:lol: on winches for my Ex and F-350?
What about hydrolic units?
What about the ol' electrics?
Is one better than another? Why?
Is there one that can be hooked up to various vehicles at different times? For example a non-attached portable unit?
What about the ratings? 9000 #? 16000 #?
How does one determine which winch to use?
Do you need second battery? Will a winch drain a battery quicky and leave you stranded?
Do you need to keep the engine running so you don't?
Do you need a more powerful alternator than stock? ]]> Upgrades and Aftermarket - General Matt0987 http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/winches-242416/ Hubcentric wheels http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/hubcentric-wheels-242327/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:36:17 GMT Does it really matter if aftermarket wheels are hub centric or lug centric? How many people have encountered sheared studs when using lug centric wheels? Does it really matter if aftermarket wheels are hub centric or lug centric? How many people have encountered sheared studs when using lug centric wheels? ]]> Upgrades and Aftermarket - General HeavyAssault http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/hubcentric-wheels-242327/ 08+ rear diff. cover ? http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/08-rear-diff-cover-242273/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:31:42 GMT Was wondering if anyone knew the correct size (thread/length) hardware for doing this install? Thanks! B Was wondering if anyone knew the correct size (thread/length) hardware for doing this install?

Thanks!

B ]]> Upgrades and Aftermarket - General PowaStroka http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/08-rear-diff-cover-242273/ powder coat color recommendation http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/powder-coat-color-recommendation-242199/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:11:58 GMT I bought a set of 2004 18 inch factory rims for my 2004 f350. When I got them the finish was less then what I wanted. I tried to restore them but it is beyond me. The wheel restoration place wants 280 a wheel and the powder coater wants 100 a wheel, so it looks like I am going powder coat. The problem is I do not know what color. Does anyone have a recommendation on color or has pictures of powder coated wheel on a superduty? Any help would be great. I bought a set of 2004 18 inch factory rims for my 2004 f350. When I got them the finish was less then what I wanted. I tried to restore them but it is beyond me. The wheel restoration place wants 280 a wheel and the powder coater wants 100 a wheel, so it looks like I am going powder coat. The problem is I do not know what color. Does anyone have a recommendation on color or has pictures of powder coated wheel on a superduty? Any help would be great. ]]> Upgrades and Aftermarket - General 2004fx4 http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/powder-coat-color-recommendation-242199/ <![CDATA[Where can I find huge fenders. & bumper kits like these]]> http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/where-can-i-find-huge-fenders-bumper-kits-like-these-242172/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:59:39 GMT I want to set up an excursion like this! but I cant seem to find out where to get fender & bumper kits like these. Help please. + how much u think there lifted? Any help is appreciated, THANKS
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]]> Upgrades and Aftermarket - General Link350 http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/where-can-i-find-huge-fenders-bumper-kits-like-these-242172/ de-installing lift http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/de-installing-lift-242114/ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:52:44 GMT been looking for a new used truck (7.3L) and it seems the only ones i can find are lifted 6" or more. i like the looks of the lift but they are not practical for my intended purpose so how hard is it to remove and return to stock or lower back to something more reasonable, say 2" - 3". does it all depend on the kit used, etc??

thanks! ]]> Upgrades and Aftermarket - General snowninja http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/de-installing-lift-242114/ <![CDATA[2001 F250 Leveled with 3" box tube...How Safe?]]> http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/2001-f250-leveled-3-box-tube-how-safe-242109/ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:17:20 GMT I recently purchased a 2001 F250 4x4. The truck has a 1 ton stack in the rear suspension. The front has been leveled with a pieces of box tube 3" tall. The box tube appears to fit on the shackle fine, just the right size. I was wanting to know how safe this is?

Thanks ]]> Upgrades and Aftermarket - General indystroker http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/2001-f250-leveled-3-box-tube-how-safe-242109/ <![CDATA[oem 20's on a 03]]> http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/oem-20s-03-a-241983/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:56:58 GMT will the 20's off a 08 run on a 03?i know the bolt pattern is the same but is the offset different, looking at the 2 wheels they do look different.reason i am asking is my neighbor has a set that he took off the day he bought his truck and said i could get them from him 500.00 tires and rims and it is about time for me to get a new set of tires and thought about going this route instead. ]]> Upgrades and Aftermarket - General parttime http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/oem-20s-03-a-241983/ F250 Interior question..... http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/f250-interior-question-241960/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:57:58 GMT Alright, Ive got an 04 F250XL Superduty 6.0. It had cloth bench seats, and I just put in leather Lariot power seats from an 02. Everything matched up going in but the problem I have is that I cant find the harness under the carpet for the power seat. Did the chassis harness come with this already attached in every one, or did they make a completelyt different chassis harness for the trucks with power seats? Thats the last step I got and I really dont wanna have to get a whole new chassis harness for a power seat... any help is appreciated, Thanks. Alright, Ive got an 04 F250XL Superduty 6.0. It had cloth bench seats, and I just put in leather Lariot power seats from an 02. Everything matched up going in but the problem I have is that I cant find the harness under the carpet for the power seat. Did the chassis harness come with this already attached in every one, or did they make a completelyt different chassis harness for the trucks with power seats?

Thats the last step I got and I really dont wanna have to get a whole new chassis harness for a power seat... any help is appreciated, Thanks. ]]> Upgrades and Aftermarket - General btbam006 http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/f250-interior-question-241960/ <![CDATA[24.5" wheels for towing?]]> http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/24-5-wheels-towing-241947/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:50:50 GMT whats up guys ,, im looking into a set of 24.5" freightliner wheels with low pro tires, i have a 06 f550 and i tow a pretty heavy trailer around only a couple times a year (25k lbs loaded) and also a 15k lb trailer loaded about once or twice a month but only local..
my first question is, will i need a lift? my 550 sits pretty high, i do have a bed on it, and i also have a 2,5" level kit in the mail..
secound, are these tires ok for towing? or should i put a "big rig" tires on the 24's?
thanks alot guys ]]> Upgrades and Aftermarket - General gmoney69 http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/24-5-wheels-towing-241947/ <![CDATA[12.5" Lift Kit Installed with OUO Accessories]]> http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f26/12-5-lift-kit-installed-ouo-accessories-241946/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:23:43 GMT I have always wanted to go higher with my truck. It has been quite a project over the last few years. Well it finally has happened... I called Clay up with Riffraff Diesel and he set me up. This is what I ordered...

- Icon 12.5" lift kit
- One Up Offroad Traction Blocks One Up Offroad Home
- Attitude Performance Re-indexing Ring for the Transfercase
- Attitude Performance Transmission Crossmember
- Dynatrac Ball Joints
- One Up Offroad extended my rear driveline
- Stainless Brake Lines
- Icon's Signature Series Reservoir Shocks
- One Up Offroad Carrier Bearing Drop Kit
- Some 40" Toyo M/t's that I got off Craigslist :)

So far it rides better then the tuff country 6" lift kit, and even turns better too....

I have to thank Clay for getting everything together, he has been a great help to my project. Any of you guys who need anything... and I mean anything, Clay can find it. Shoot him an email and I challenge you to find something that he can't get.....

I also have to thank Milleroutdoors (Mark) for letting me use his shop and helping me out through the whole process!!! Then Rockrunner (Tyler) also helped me out with part of the install. Then thanks to Dave at OUO, he is DA MAN!

Next on the list is some One up offroad steps and their fancy hitch..... and plus some needed gears... :-jammin

Here are some pics... not the greatest. Hopefully the weather gets nicer, it has been pretty nasty the last couple of weeks.


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