The transformation is about to begin...

[slmann]

Very nice.

 

[CaFordDude]

Ok so here we go. before and after pics. I also have exhaust clips but they sound horrible so I am debating on wether or not it is even worth it to post. I tried to park the truck in as close to the same spot as possible.

BEFORE
Side

Front measurement to bumper (between lower chrome and upper painted portion)

Height of tire

Height to top of step bar under the driver's door

Diameter of Exhaust

Engine compartment to show intake

 

[CaFordDude]

And After pics. I will list all the mods in the next post...

AFTER
Side

Height at the front bumper

The new rims/tires

Height of tire

Height of step

Exhaust

Engine compartment

 

[CaFordDude]

Ok so the truck was STOCK sitting on factory 20's wrapped in 285/55/r20

All the work was done at 4Wheel Parts here in Temecula. Their customer service was great. They kept me posted on the progress of getting the parts needed to do the build. Kept me posted on the progress of the build on build day and over all think they did a good install.

As the truck sits now:
Bilstein 5100's all the way around
Part #F4-BE5-C300-H0 in the front for leveling
Part #F4-BE5-C301-H0 in the rear
Moto Metal 957 18x9 (6x135 lug pattern) rims in a matte black finish W/black lug nuts.
BFG 285/65/r18
Banks CAI
Part #41806
Banks Monster Exhaust
Part #48743
Gryphon Tuner with Custome tuning by Power Hungry performance (waiting on the custom tunes to be sent out)

 

[slmann]

everything looks great Aaron.

 

[NeXtras]

paint the calipers red!!!!

 

[TexasNomad]

dude thats one sweet truck there man! love those rims very smooth.

 

[slmann]

It's been a few weeks how is everything working out. Ride quality still good? Anything you don't like?

 

[TexasNomad]

How do you like that Banks Ram air??

 

[mSaLL150]

Looks good man. Some Harley headlights, PTM white bumpers, blacked out emblems, and black running boards will really set off the look of your truck.

 

[Dark Met. Blue FX4]

Looked better before, All it needed was the tip.

 

[CaFordDude]

Well it has been a while since I made the upgrades and I can say I am still happy. The idea of using the bilsteins has allowed me to basically kep the same ride quality as stock. Visibility is so much better withthe higher stance. I guess the exhaust is louder then it seems to me because apparently my son can hear me coming from 2 streets away now.

I get lots of compliments on the wheel/tire combo and how they make the truck look.

Overall I am very satisfied with the outcome. And because they have gotten some bad press in the past I want to say I was very satisfied with my local 4wheelparts store. They helped me do what I wanted to do, kept me posted on the parts progress when they were waiting on some and did the install in a day.

 

[lil_dq]

I can't belive I missed this thread....

The truck looks AWESOME. The white truck really looks good! LOL I hope to get mine onto the Dyno to get her tuned here shortly.

 

[CaFordDude]

Looked better before, All it needed was the tip.

What does that mean? needed the tip of what?

 

[TexasNomad]

How do you like that Banks Ram air??

I"ll ask again how you like the Banks Aaron

 

[countryboytn]

What does that mean? needed the tip of what?

I think he means exhaust tip Aaron...

 

[CaFordDude]

ahhh..Ok on the exhaust tip thing I guess.

I wasn't ignoring you Tex. I have for the longest time been trying to figure out if I notice any difference or not. My problem is that I went from stock to what you see it as today in a single day so it is hard for me to say if the Banks intake has made a significant difference or not.

With the tuner, exhaust and intake I notice a huge difference. The most important to me is the fun factor because my truck is REALLY fun to drive now. That is probably due to he lack of pedal lag overall speed gas mileage and the just plain looks cool factor.

The only issue I do have is the exhaust noise in that it is much louder then before BUT not unbearable meaning I can still hold a normal conversation with others in the truck but it is very noticeable. I hope to fix that coming up soon. I am gonna pull the back seat out and dynamat (or something similar) the back wall and underneath the back seat.

 

[TexasNomad]

ahhh..Ok on the exhaust tip thing I guess.

I wasn't ignoring you Tex. I have for the longest time been trying to figure out if I notice any difference or not. My problem is that I went from stock to what you see it as today in a single day so it is hard for me to say if the Banks intake has made a significant difference or not.

With the tuner, exhaust and intake I notice a huge difference. The most important to me is the fun factor because my truck is REALLY fun to drive now. That is probably due to he lack of pedal lag overall speed gas mileage and the just plain looks cool factor.

The only issue I do have is the exhaust noise in that it is much louder then before BUT not unbearable meaning I can still hold a normal conversation with others in the truck but it is very noticeable. I hope to fix that coming up soon. I am gonna pull the back seat out and dynamat (or something similar) the back wall and underneath the back seat.

Hmm cool man well keep us up update on it i'm interested in getting one for my bronco any ways you truck kicks ass

 

[mSaLL150]

The only issue I do have is the exhaust noise in that it is much louder then before BUT not unbearable meaning I can still hold a normal conversation with others in the truck but it is very noticeable. I hope to fix that coming up soon. I am gonna pull the back seat out and dynamat (or something similar) the back wall and underneath the back seat.

Thats what i did. I sound deadened my truck and it made a HUGE difference. I have a small 9" muffler and 35 " mud terrains, yet in the cab while cruising you cant hear the tire hum and the exhaust sounds stock.

Make sure you close up the vents when you pull the backseat off, that makes a huge difference in noise cancelation. Also, zip tie the little clips to make it easier to get back there.

Here are some pictures of what i did:

Here is one of the vents all sealed up. I put duct tape over it, then 2-3 layers of Raamat.

I also did my doors and the rear floor. At some point i'll tear the headliner out and do the roof. I hear when done properly you cant even hear rain hitting the roof.