Got my new 2015

dommel01 · Mar 2, 2015

Hey guys proud to announce that I have got my first new truck ever, 2015 lariat loaded with everything minus the sunroof and tailgate step!

I have a rough country 4.5in lift, super lift 4 link, gonna custom build a set of traction blocks and bars
Have 35x12.5-22 toyo mts sitting here
I have 22x14 hostiles on back order for 2 more months, so not sure what is gonna happen there, gonna have all the suspension coated candy blue!

My big question is living up north, what can I do to keep the frame having that factory show quality finish?? I want to take the truck to a bunch of truck shows and what not, want to keep it looking as new as possible

Here's the only stock picture I got, have my recon tails and smoked clearence lights on now, have 50 miles on the bad boy

97stoker350 · Mar 2, 2015

Buy a beater. Best way to keep the salt off the play truck. Very good looking btw can't wait to see the candy blue powder

UNBROKEN · Mar 2, 2015

I've heard that Por-15 stuff is really good in your climate for the frame.

powerstrokedkid87 · Mar 2, 2015

UNBROKEN said:
I've heard that Por-15 stuff is really good in your climate for the frame.

il never use that stuff again!

its great on old rusted crap, but new its not the way to go.

I would look into some type of under coating but make sure they do the entire underside. we have had good luck with that.

TripleE44 · Mar 2, 2015

Best thing to do for the finish of the underside is move south....

Blue Line Fab · Mar 2, 2015

I just picked my 15 up last Thursday. I'm parking it for the winter and driving my beater. Salt f***ing sucks!!!

Moving south now that's an option I like!

Nice truck.

josh@thedieselcartel · Mar 2, 2015

I don't want to be negative but 22x14 on 4.5" and 35s is going to be a bad fitment issue. Even 22x14 on 33s rub badly on 4.5" lift. If you can deal with having 12" wide thats a much better choice.

Tom@BigTimeKustomz · Mar 2, 2015

Awesome truck man, congrats!

Jomax · Mar 2, 2015

dommel01 said:
Hey guys proud to announce that I have got my first new truck ever, 2015 lariat loaded with everything minus the sunroof and tailgate step!

I have a rough country 4.5in lift, super lift 4 link, gonna custom build a set of traction blocks and bars
Have 35x12.5-22 toyo mts sitting here
I have 22x14 hostiles on back order for 2 more months, so not sure what is gonna happen there, gonna have all the suspension coated candy blue!

My big question is living up north, what can I do to keep the frame having that factory show quality finish?? I want to take the truck to a bunch of truck shows and what not, want to keep it looking as new as possible

Here's the only stock picture I got, have my recon tails and smoked clearence lights on now, have 50 miles on the bad boy

Copy cater! Got the same exact truck Saturday lol. Did ford tell you your warrenty gets voided with the lift?

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dommel01 · Mar 2, 2015

InMotionJosh said:
I don't want to be negative but 22x14 on 4.5" and 35s is going to be a bad fitment issue. Even 22x14 on 33s rub badly on 4.5" lift. If you can deal with having 12" wide thats a much better choice.

Really? I've talked to one guy running a 4in lift, 22x14s and 35x13.5s on a 6.4 an he barely rubbed he said, idk I don't wanna rub out the ass but I really want 14s lol

Jgon08 · Mar 2, 2015

dommel01 said:
Really? I've talked to one guy running a 4in lift, 22x14s and 35x13.5s on a 6.4 an he barely rubbed he said, idk I don't wanna rub out the ass but I really want 14s lol

Ya the 6.4's are a whole didfernt animal. I've got a 4 inch and 22x12's and 35's and I had to do a good bit of trimming just for them to fit.

madman1234509 · Mar 2, 2015

Yep. Basically don't drive it in the winter If you want to paint and underside to remain looking like new. I hate not having my truck for the winter months but its worth it when the underside looks like new and there are no rust bubbles on the rear fenders.

dommel01 · Mar 2, 2015

See here is one with a 4.5 in lift and 35s on 15s, love the look, but maybe I should reconsider

the only thing I've heard that the rough country is closer to 6 than 4.5

josh@thedieselcartel · Mar 2, 2015

I did a 2014 Platinum for one of my customers, original setup was Icon 4.5" and 22x12 with 35" Toyo MT.

When his tires wore out, he wanted to move up to 22x14 so we put 33s on it and if you really wanted to, you could make it rub and that was with the bumper brackets removed and the inner fender liner trimmed. I don't see how 35s would have worked without cutting the bumper and possibly more.

ftast350 · Mar 3, 2015

No offense to the ones who like that but I'd be less worried about salt than I would about all the rock chips from the tires sticking out so far but I don't just drive on highways.

Jomax · Mar 3, 2015

I like keeping the tires tucked in if possible. I like my paint lol

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Kustom4x4 · Mar 3, 2015

dommel01 said:
See here is one with a 4.5 in lift and 35s on 15s, love the look, but maybe I should reconsider the only thing I've heard that the rough country is closer to 6 than 4.5

That one was at a lot here in town, guy builds and sells a lot of trucks! He had a silver platinum on 4" lift 22x14's and 35's I belive there's quite a bit of trimming involved to fit that combo under a 4" lift. I opted for 12 wides myself

dommel01 · Mar 3, 2015

Kustom4x4 said:
That one was at a lot here in town, guy builds and sells a lot of trucks! He had a silver platinum on 4" lift 22x14's and 35's I belive there's quite a bit of trimming involved to fit that combo under a 4" lift. I opted for 12 wides myself

Did he get them to fit without rubbing?