I bet your ball joints squeak and pop like hell.

You still get better mileage than any 3.0 and 4.0 on 31s, I always laugh when I see someone with a 4x4 v6 that posts that they get 12-14 mpg. 12-14 is what an ex cab f250 4x4 5.4 gets.

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2014 F150 xl 3.7 6 speed auto.

I also use common sense. I dont go 40 mph on speed bumps. Nah man, my truck is good for now. My 2010 2.3 has 200 thousand miles on stock balljoints. I might get new balljoints at same time i get the new 2 inch coils.... as u know money talks !

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Quik question... in your opinion if money is tight which ball joints should i have the suspension shop replace at same time of new coil install, top or bottom pair? assuming both top and bottom joint boots are good...

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2010 2.3 Stick Reg Cab XL - Maxtrac 2 inch coils - Bilstein 5100 front shocks - Bilstein yellow rear shocks

On the highway I am getting close to stock mpg. Around town its a bit less but the 10 minute winter warmups don't help.

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U have auto or manual?

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2010 2.3 Stick Reg Cab XL - Maxtrac 2 inch coils - Bilstein 5100 front shocks - Bilstein yellow rear shocks

I'm just messin with you, yeah don't hit speed bumps at 30, I did that once and dented my roof.lol.

Imo if all of the ball joints seem tight and don't have excessive play have them replace the lower ball joints because they are the hardest to change, have them do the lower control arm bushings too. Upper control arms are very easy to change, just jack the truck up, remove the tire, remove the bolt holding the ball joint in the spindle, then remove the bolts holding the arm at the frame.

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2014 F150 xl 3.7 6 speed auto.

[QUOTE=Garfield;2414770]I don't see why everybody is hating on the original poster for wanting big tires on his 4 cylinder. Look at Suzuki Samurais and the old Toyota trucks, lots of guys are re-geared and running giant meats. I know the 2.3 Ranger is 2wd, but still...

Here's a better shot of mine. 31s are probably as big as I'll go, 32s max but that's only if I ever lift it. It still has plenty of power and drives nicely with the big meats.
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First off. Garfield you have damn good looking truck. those wheel/tire combo really fill in.

I run 31s on my truck and they don't rub what so ever. Power wise i never noticed a difference with it when i ran 235/75s. Gas millage stayed the same as well. Mine is a stock 06 2.3 2wd auto with 4.10 gearing.

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06 RANGER XLT. reg cab. 2wd, 2.3 auto. cab lights, (04-5 grille)
1992 ford taurus. 34k an counting
2015 silverado 1500. W/t 5.3 4x4. Crank windows an manual shift 4 wheel drive.

94 mazda B2300 5spd extended cab 2wd. stock for now. Gone but not forgotten:'(

Hey guys I just made a new thread in wheel and tires check it out if you may have some input thanks

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Stock 2002
With 4.0 motor
4wd
32x10.50 treadwright Claws

Thanks man! Your truck looks great as well! Love the cab lights.

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2.3L on 32's enjoy the overload!

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Ive been looking for pics of that truck for a while now, it looks great. Do you have any idea what suspension specs are? It must be lifted.

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Fake hood scoop = 100 HP all day long.

depends on the brand. A buddy of mine got one but only got 65 hp

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1996 ranger 3.0 extended cab 2wd straight shift SOLD 6/13/15

2003 f150 4.2 regular cab 2wd straight shift still in the driveway

1998 f150 4.2 regular cab 2wd automatic daily driver

whored out

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2017 Ford Fiesta ST
2014 Ford Escape Titanium Ecoboost AWD

Motorcraft hood scoops only. Other brands will cause a miss.

If you got a 2.0 or 2.3 in the 80s if you're good enough shape you could out run them in 1/4 mile.

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2014 F150 xl 3.7 6 speed auto.