New guy here from Central IL, Harley #551

hd551 · 07-07-2008, 05:29 PM

Hi, I just joined today, and am new to the Harley truck scene, or Ford scene for that matter. Picked this truck up a little over two weeks ago, and have been very happy with it. I believe the former owner was a member here because there is a NHTOC sticker on the back window. The truck is a 2007 #551, AWD, all options. Previous owner installed a K&N intake, bed rug, color matched hard tonneau cover, tinted the windows, and put in some husky liners. I have only put on a bugflector because I live in a country area and drive on backroads. Future mods, for now, include a magnaflow catback, carriage works lower grill, and the back husky liner to complete the set.

One thing I would really like to know is this... can a front leveling kit be safely installed on an AWD truck? Unlike most I do not like the lowered look and would prefer to have a level sitting truck. I put a 2.5" kit on a 2007 FX4 with the 20's and it looked great, and I would like to have a similar look. Doesn't seem to be a wealth of knowledge on this topic from what I have seen.

huot5 · 07-07-2008, 05:46 PM

welcome. and we're sure to find out who the previous owner was. especially for an 07.

wyde1340 · 07-07-2008, 06:49 PM

Welcome!!! I'm an '03, so I can't give much information about the '07's...I'm sure someone here will definitely be able to give you an answer though.

Harley#356 · 07-07-2008, 09:40 PM

welcome to the site! best bet on the leveling kit post up in the Gen III section and maybe somebody will have some info for you. one guy a few weeks ago was just looking into lifting his gen III and a lot of guys were recommending looking into Rize.

Checkout the build# section too, might be able to track down the original owner. If they had a NHTOC decal they were probably a paying club member!

truckpilot · 07-08-2008, 07:44 AM

Welcome to the site

1niceharley · 07-08-2008, 08:36 AM

Welcome! post up some pics when you can.

03HD8050 · 07-08-2008, 10:35 AM

Welcome to the site!

GETZ ME TAIL · 07-08-2008, 07:59 PM

welcome aboard

C Dillon Go · 07-08-2008, 08:46 PM

Welcome Home!!!

03_HD_F150SC · 07-09-2008, 07:10 AM

Welcome and congrats on your recent buy. Wish you success on persuit of the front lifting components.

swigs84 · 07-16-2008, 07:01 PM

where at in IL? im originally from macomb

hd551 · 07-16-2008, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swigs84

where at in IL? im originally from macomb

Decatur area... you go to Western?

HD-EGull 1 · 07-30-2008, 01:14 PM

welcome.... jump on in & have some fun

07-07-2008, 05:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
hd551 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 13 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	New guy here from Central IL, Harley #551 Hi, I just joined today, and am new to the Harley truck scene, or Ford scene for that matter. Picked this truck up a little over two weeks ago, and have been very happy with it. I believe the former owner was a member here because there is a NHTOC sticker on the back window. The truck is a 2007 #551, AWD, all options. Previous owner installed a K&N intake, bed rug, color matched hard tonneau cover, tinted the windows, and put in some husky liners. I have only put on a bugflector because I live in a country area and drive on backroads. Future mods, for now, include a magnaflow catback, carriage works lower grill, and the back husky liner to complete the set. One thing I would really like to know is this... can a front leveling kit be safely installed on an AWD truck? Unlike most I do not like the lowered look and would prefer to have a level sitting truck. I put a 2.5" kit on a 2007 FX4 with the 20's and it looked great, and I would like to have a similar look. Doesn't seem to be a wealth of knowledge on this topic from what I have seen.

07-08-2008, 08:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
C Dillon Go Mine returns the favor!!! Paid Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Miles Away From Ordinary Posts: 2,880 NHTOC member #: 461 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Welcome Home!!! __________________

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07-07-2008, 05:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
huot5 Who Dat is Paid Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: MIA Posts: 2,428 NHTOC member #: 342 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	welcome. and we're sure to find out who the previous owner was. especially for an 07.

07-07-2008, 06:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
wyde1340 Dr. Pepper is my choice! Paid Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wenonah, NJ Posts: 1,445 NHTOC member #: 564 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Welcome!!! I'm an '03, so I can't give much information about the '07's...I'm sure someone here will definitely be able to give you an answer though.

07-07-2008, 09:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Harley#356 Fastest Eaton Powered HD! Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Week-Philly; Weekend-Souf Jerz Posts: 23,026 NHTOC member #: 3 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	welcome to the site! best bet on the leveling kit post up in the Gen III section and maybe somebody will have some info for you. one guy a few weeks ago was just looking into lifting his gen III and a lot of guys were recommending looking into Rize. Checkout the build# section too, might be able to track down the original owner. If they had a NHTOC decal they were probably a paying club member!

07-08-2008, 07:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
truckpilot Registered User Paid Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 207 NHTOC member #: 555 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Welcome to the site

07-08-2008, 08:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
1niceharley "Fuzion" 1986-2007 R.I.P. Paid Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Haslet, Texas Posts: 2,510 NHTOC member #: 430 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Welcome! post up some pics when you can.

07-08-2008, 10:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
03HD8050 Registered User Paid Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Davie, FL (S.FL) Posts: 507 NHTOC member #: 574 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Welcome to the site!

07-08-2008, 07:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
GETZ ME TAIL it's all top heavy Paid Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Simi Valley, California Posts: 184 NHTOC member #: 516 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	welcome aboard

07-09-2008, 07:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
03_HD_F150SC MotorCity T-Sport Paid Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,217 NHTOC member #: 494 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Welcome and congrats on your recent buy. Wish you success on persuit of the front lifting components.

07-16-2008, 07:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
swigs84 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Springfield Missouri Posts: 49 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	where at in IL? im originally from macomb

07-30-2008, 01:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
HD-EGull 1 Registered User Paid Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SHOW ME STATE .....MO. Posts: 2,250 NHTOC member #: 222 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	welcome.... jump on in & have some fun