2019 Magma Red FX4 Max Tow 3.5L Ecoboosted!

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TOWMA8R

Discussion Starter · Jun 2, 2019

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Oh Snap----- Gone is the White ECO in the sig (1st boost and 1st love!) and on to a Brand New 2019 Magma Red FX4 Max Tow with many many features.... I'll post the sheet later.

Well! I ended up getting the truck.....Lol With rebates and dealer discounts it was $37,113 Sale Price that had an MSRP $53,245. My out the door after tax-lic-misc fee's was $41,098....... Was very hard to say no as you can see

And I already took the side stickers off the bed........ Windows get tinted Wed next week...

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TOWMA8R

Discussion Starter · #1,561 · 15 d ago

Well

I have a new set of TOYO Proxes III ready to go one, but here is the dilemma...... I plan on towing my RV on two longer trips this year and I plan on a trip deep into Nevada with my car trailer/jeep in tow...... not sure if its the right move to replace the Nitto Terra Grapplers G2s with the TOYO..... pretty sure the Nitto are better suited to tow than the TOYO.......... Thoughts?

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boostkingMatt

· #1,562 · 15 d ago

TOWMA8R said:
Well

I have a new set of TOYO Proxes III ready to go one, but here is the dilemma...... I plan on towing my RV on two longer trips this year and I plan on a trip deep into Nevada with my car trailer/jeep in tow...... not sure if its the right move to replace the Nitto Terra Grapplers G2s with the TOYO..... pretty sure the Nitto are better suited to tow than the TOYO.......... Thoughts?

Get a separate set of wheels. Problem solved.

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TOWMA8R

Discussion Starter · #1,563 · 15 d ago

boostkingMatt said:
Get a separate set of wheels. Problem solved.

But I like my wheels......... I will have to search CL/Market Place for a deal

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Upshifter

· #1,564 · 14 d ago

What's the size of the Proxes? Assuming its a standard p-metric, properly inflated p-metric tires still carry comfortably more weight than the truck's GVWR. More plies help you with puncture resistance (will you be pulling on any unpaved roads?) and sidewall squirm /stability, but assume your Proxes are so low-profile & premium that may not be much of an issue.

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TOWMA8R

Discussion Starter · #1,565 · 12 d ago

Upshifter said:
What's the size of the Proxes? Assuming its a standard p-metric, properly inflated p-metric tires still carry comfortably more weight than the truck's GVWR. More plies help you with puncture resistance (will you be pulling on any unpaved roads?) and sidewall squirm /stability, but assume your Proxes are so low-profile & premium that may not be much of an issue.

305/50r20

TOWMA8R

Discussion Starter · #1,566 · 12 d ago

Well, went to the track and had two facilities to pick from.... went more inland towards sea leave and there was a dead on head wind 10-15 mph and the air density wasn't ideal,,, Ambient was mid 60's

Took my tonneau off and the raptor steps, had forgot how heavy those are

Anyways, typically this track I run a tad slower............ truck seemed to run well and the best time was a 12.58 with the head wind...... pulled a log for Tori and have some knock but it settles... so we will see what he says

Next week back to the faster track but hotter temps

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Upshifter

· #1,567 · 11 d ago

TOWMA8R said:
305/50r20

Looks like Proxes III in that size actually are XL load range, and have more load carrying capacity than your OEM p-metrics (2,535 lbs @ 51 psi vs. 3,086 lbs @ 50 psi for the Proxes).

I see no reason not to tow anything with the Proxes that you would've towed stock, unless you are going off pavement.

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Blown F-150

· #1,568 · 11 d ago

Upshifter said:
Looks like Proxes III in that size actually are XL load range, and have more load carrying capacity than your OEM p-metrics (2,535 lbs @ 51 psi vs. 3,086 lbs @ 50 psi for the Proxes).

I see no reason not to tow anything with the Proxes that you would've towed stock, unless you are going off pavement.

They will be fine for sure. If anything they may wear a little faster with the extra weight.

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TOWMA8R

Discussion Starter · #1,569 · 11 d ago

Upshifter said:
Looks like Proxes III in that size actually are XL load range, and have more load carrying capacity than your OEM p-metrics (2,535 lbs @ 51 psi vs. 3,086 lbs @ 50 psi for the Proxes).

I see no reason not to tow anything with the Proxes that you would've towed stock, unless you are going off pavement.

Yup, it was mainly the dirt roads that are possible on a couple trips,,,,,, we will see

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TOWMA8R

Discussion Starter · #1,570 · 11 d ago

TOWMA8R said:
Well, went to the track and had two facilities to pick from.... went more inland towards sea leave and there was a dead on head wind 10-15 mph and the air density wasn't ideal,,, Ambient was mid 60's

Took my tonneau off and the raptor steps, had forgot how heavy those are

Anyways, typically this track I run a tad slower............ truck seemed to run well and the best time was a 12.58 with the head wind...... pulled a log for Tori and have some knock but it settles... so we will see what he says

Next week back to the faster track but hotter temps

Will try to get to the track Wednesday, Torrie said the log looked great and after a few back and forth emails, he feels I need to leave a tad higher on the rpm,,,,, right now at 2500/2700 I am dead hooking, no spin and no hope,,,, I did lower the tire psi to 28 front 30 rear,,,,,, wants me to log next time out then go from there since I had that 10-15mph head win for the log I sent....

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TOWMA8R

Discussion Starter · #1,571 · 9 d ago

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Decided a perfect morning, high 50's low 60's and still have the tonneau and steps off, to make another pass with no head wind..... Left with a tad more boost and here we are, personal best

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Did a back up run, tried a tad more boost to launch, got a good front wheel hop, had to let off and start over,,,,,, I think I was heat soaked, because the fans came on, but did an other launch and it left good, less rpm and ran

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12.28 with these 305/55r20's Ok beyond ecstatic and happy. Sent Torrie a log .....

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TOWMA8R

Discussion Starter · #1,572 · 7 d ago

Good cleaning and detail yesterday.... Kept the raptor steps off and tonneau cover, hoping to get to the track Wednesday!!!!

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TOWMA8R

Discussion Starter · #1,573 · 6 d ago

The wife actually likes the truck with the steps off....... What do you all think, steps on or off?

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Gord0

· #1,574 · 6 d ago

TOWMA8R said:
The wife actually likes the truck with the steps off....... What do you all think, steps on or off?

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I took mine off for some rust removal and like how it looks. My wife on the other hand... Well, let's just say she turns sideways and slides out. If you keep them off you'll want something to protect your rockers from everything coming off the tires.

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boostkingMatt

· #1,575 · 5 d ago

Keep them off!! Street race trucks don’t have those!

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Upshifter

· #1,576 · 5 d ago

I think all trucks look better without them.
And your truck was already looking pretty dang smokin.

Buuuut... those steps are so practical. If the Mrs. has no issues getting in/out w/o steps, and since you're not dealing with winter slush and salt, you might have it made to leave them off. (Or you may get/have to lower the truck!).

I never had steps on a truck until this one. Never noticed / minded the hop in, but always got comments from infrequent riders that it was a hike.

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TOWMA8R

Discussion Starter · #1,577 · 5 d ago

Agreed with all of you, looks so much better, but they are useful and they do offer protection from the rocks that get kicked up,,, So i will; need to decide I guess....

Boatwaco

· #1,578 · 5 d ago

Keep them on! It deters the fatter and bigger catalytic converter thieves.
And helps shorter people get into the truck.
🤠

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Upshifter

· #1,579 · 5 d ago

With little kids and older parents, the steps are now mandatory for me. Some of them still say too high, which is one reason why I ran/will continue running as close to stock height as possible.

boostkingMatt

· #1,580 · 5 d ago

Boatwaco said:
Keep them on! It deters the fatter and bigger catalytic converter thieves.
And helps shorter people get into the truck.
🤠

So does lowering the truck a few inches. 😁

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