I just got a call from my dealer that the bead locks are a constraint item. Okay, I've been hearing that on the forums, but first official word for me. I have mixed emotions on the matter. First, I'm just so happy that I actually got a call related to some potential movement of my order (OMG, it's real!) after 4.5 months; secondly, I'm bummed that I'm spending $65K before taxes and fees and can't order my truck with the optional off road wheels; and, lastly, if I remove the bead locks I believe that my order will change to the new pricing schedule, which is like being punched in the gut (no bead locks) and then kicked in the nuts (now we're going to charge you $635 more cuz you changed your order). I asked what kind of delay it may be if I wait and he said 2-3 months. But, who knows? And, which of my other options might go to a constraint item if I wait...
So, I guess I could do aftermarket wheels, but I don't know what the hell I'm doing there and don't want to order something that is going to screw up the functionality of the truck (e.g., too much offset and the tires hit the fenders - or something like that). Damn Ford Co, wreckin' my vision.