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so i am new to this forum. i am selling my 2005 ford f150 and i was a member of a f150 forum for a long time. now it's time to move on. i am picking up my new 2008 Sierra 6.0L Z71 with max towing package Friday afternoon. would have had it last friday when i signed the paperwork, but it was a dealer transfer and the original dealer had installed an alarm on it - while removing it for the transfer, they fried the main computer. GM did not want to let go of a new computer, so they made the dealership try a bunch of other things first, and when nothing worked, they finally sent the new computer today, and the service manager said all is well. i hate the thought of buying a new truck that has already had a problem with it before i even pick it up. these things happen though - i worked for a dealer before, and you would be surprised at what some vehicles go through before you buy them. it might have been different if i had never known about it??

 

i love forums - they are packed with good people and lots of information. i already bought the rough country leveling kit that was delivered today (don't even have the truck yet). i read through a lot of threads and it seemed like rough country's kit was the overwhelming favorite. i just bought 285/70-17 BFG all terrains for my ford three months ago. i am thinking of taking it down to have the f150 and sierra tires switched. i just don't know how the stock sierra tires will look on my f150 - it has a leveling kit as well, and the tires look really good on that truck - an extra selling point. i guess i will just have to see what i can get away with. i hate to run out and spend another $1000 on tires again.

 

so i am one of those guys who likes to tinker with everything. i will start with the leveling kit, and either switch the tires - or go with new wheels and tires. if i go with new wheels/tires i am thinking 286/65-18 nitto terra grapplers on black rockstar wheels (truck is black/black). what else are you guys doing with these trucks? i don't want to go higher. i tow a toy hauler a couple of times a month so fuel economy and ride comfort are a must.

 

what other things are you guys tinkering with? this is my first GM truck and first 4x4.

 

thanks for reading and let me know what you guys think.

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

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Welcome aboard Jason :D

Most of us like to tinker with just about everything ourselves,I know I do all the modifications and maintenance on my truck myself.

Also,You said you worked at a dealer before,I work at one myself...I'm the parts manager there.

As far as what else we all do to our trucks....Well most of us all have front-end leveling kits,as well as some kind of cold-air intake system,performance exhaust system,a programmer or "custom tune" for the PCM,and a tonneau cover or some kind of bed cover is quite popular also.

Oh....And don't forget,You must post pictures of your new ride :uhoh:

rvsahs Senior Enthusiast

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Welcome aboard Jason :D

Most of us like to tinker with just about everything ourselves,I know I do all the modifications and maintenance on my truck myself.

Also,You said you worked at a dealer before,I work at one myself...I'm the parts manager there.

As far as what else we all do to our trucks....Well most of us all have front-end leveling kits,as well as some kind of cold-air intake system,performance exhaust system,a programmer or "custom tune" for the PCM,and a tonneau cover or some kind of bed cover is quite popular also.

Oh....And don't forget,You must post pictures of your new ride :cheers:

 

Ditto on what Rich said. On this site, if we can't dazzle you with our brilliance, we'll baffle you with our BS. Welcome to our world.

C & A s Dad Senior Enthusiast

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Welcome and I am sure your Wife has warned you about us spending your money for you.

 

Why don't you just go ahead and post you credit card #s and your address, and we will get all the Mods out of the way for you.

 

Rich, you get him the GMPP exhaust and CAI and I will get him a a Max Energy tune on the way unless he wants a "custom tune" of course. :cheers:

 

BTW, we will not rag you too bad about your previous life. At least it was not a Turdra or other ricer.

peteking Enthusiast

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Glad to have ya, Jason! Your knowledge from working at a dealer is an obvious asset to us all. We love to see pics so post 'em when you get the chance! (Pics of the new truck, progress on the leveling kit install, tinkering projects, wife... :cheers: )

ALEXANDERJASON Enthusiast

ALEXANDERJASON

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I feel right at home already...

 

Yes, it's true... my wife warned me about spending money on this truck.

 

i switched because i recently bought a toy hauler and the F150, despite all the mods, just didn't have enough to get the job done. with the price of diesel being so high and no telling where it will go, i settled on what seemed to be the most powerful gas engine and towing setup i could find. i like the integrated brake controller and towing mirrors. i didn't have the towing mirrors before so i would always sway back and forth into the other lane just to let people know i was getting ready to come over. i hate guys like me. haha.

 

where can i get a good look at these molded splash guards?

 

i am off to the dealer to pick up the truck. i am taking my new leveling kit with me in the hopes that for all the trouble and time i had to wait they will put it on for me and give it an alignment. least they can do, right?

 

i will begin to post pics this weekend. i am thinking of de-badging right away while it is new and they are easier to get off.

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