2005 F-150 Supercab FX4
02-26-2016, 04:03 PM
#11
Member
Hello everyone, so on February 11th,, I got my first truck.. a 2005 F-150 Supercab FX4.. yesterday I had BFGoodrich A/T KO2's and Worx Beast II put on my truck and had it leveled with a Rough Country leveling kit.. what do you guys think? are there any ideas or mods that you guys think I should do to my truck, any would be appreciated!
02-26-2016, 04:52 PM
#12
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Not to sound stupid. The only stupid question is the one that was never asked.
To add to what was already answered about tuners, they make the truck more responsive with engine and trans tuning. They also make numerous parameters adjustable, give you access to temperatures, pressures, voltages, CEL's that you currently do not have.
As for cost, new may be $400+. Be patient and you can find used tuners in good condition for under $300 frequently. Look at this and other Ford truck forums, Ebay, Craigs List. I believe Bucko on this forum sells Edge and SCT.
I put an Edge Evo in my truck. Made it seem like a different vehicle.
Running a tuner does not mean you are a hot rodder. They do provide more power tho. Gas Mileage - possibly some more but don't plan on paying for the tuner via gas savings.
To add to what was already answered about tuners, they make the truck more responsive with engine and trans tuning. They also make numerous parameters adjustable, give you access to temperatures, pressures, voltages, CEL's that you currently do not have.
As for cost, new may be $400+. Be patient and you can find used tuners in good condition for under $300 frequently. Look at this and other Ford truck forums, Ebay, Craigs List. I believe Bucko on this forum sells Edge and SCT.
I put an Edge Evo in my truck. Made it seem like a different vehicle.
Running a tuner does not mean you are a hot rodder. They do provide more power tho. Gas Mileage - possibly some more but don't plan on paying for the tuner via gas savings.
02-26-2016, 04:54 PM
#13
Junior Member
Thread Starter
nice looking truck , i have the same truck , started out with level kit for a while then took it out and went with a 6" lift kit then changed the front to adjustable coilovers and add a leafs in the rear , i'm getting ready to change the headlights to black housings and possibly some led halos
02-26-2016, 09:53 PM
#16
Senior Member
My '05 just turned 116,000 mi. and has been about the best truck I've ever had. Beyond regular service & maintenance, its only required repairs have been:
New rear calipers
IWE solenoid
New clutch pack in the rear diff.
..... I think that's it!
I've spent next to nothing on repairs for this truck, although I've probably spent more than average on routine / preventive maintenance. I like this truck and have never yet had the itch to replace it. I have a loaded '11 F350 /6.7 sitting in the garage and drive the 150 every day. I think I'm going to drive this one until it drops -- or I do !
New rear calipers
IWE solenoid
New clutch pack in the rear diff.
..... I think that's it!
I've spent next to nothing on repairs for this truck, although I've probably spent more than average on routine / preventive maintenance. I like this truck and have never yet had the itch to replace it. I have a loaded '11 F350 /6.7 sitting in the garage and drive the 150 every day. I think I'm going to drive this one until it drops -- or I do !