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Old 02-18-2013, 10:40 AM
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Default Cheap, Easy, Fun Mods!!
I know there are a bunch of these threads out there, but they all only seem to have 10-20 posts. lets get one really going! any cheap easy mods that improve performance, or even just cosmetics!! Post Pics, how to's, custom fabs, anything!! This weekend im planning on doing the gotts mod, silencer removal, painting my wheels, Cranking tbars, and getting my dads old 32's mounted on my stock rims. Will post pics after completion!!
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LED interior bulb swap
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Colored LED strips under the dash and seats
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Paint the plastics under the hood
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LED raptor lights in the grille
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LEDs in the cupholder and Lighter cubby
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LED interior bulb swap
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Colored LED strips under the dash and seats
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Paint the plastics under the hood
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LED raptor lights in the grille
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LEDs in the cupholder and Lighter cubby
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Paint your faded honey comb grille or all your faded out plastic back to its original color or a nice black like I did.
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Originally Posted by BrowningSCrew
LED interior bulb swap

Colored LED strips under the dash and seats

Paint the plastics under the hood

LED raptor lights in the grille

LEDs in the cupholder and Lighter cubby
Browning what bulbs from superbrightleds did you use for your raptor grill lights?
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I haven't installed one on my truck yet but an Autodimming mirror/compass is always a nice upgrade. I've got a few in the basement just need to find the time to throw one in my F-150. It's a great mod that's a fairly quick and easy install.
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Tightening up your throttle body on the gas pedal with some zip ties gives a quicker response, and also the famous gotts mod will give an increase in power.
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Originally Posted by 03FX4604

Browning what bulbs from superbrightleds did you use for your raptor grill lights?
Those are on my friend's truck. I made L brackets and used 3 led waterproof strips
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Originally Posted by BrowningSCrew

LEDs in the cupholder and Lighter cubby
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Is that a completely custom job, or are there replacement lights that are swapped out there? I never pay attention to know if there's even stock lights under there
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Originally Posted by Auburnfan400

Is that a completely custom job, or are there replacement lights that are swapped out there? I never pay attention to know if there's even stock lights under there
On some there's an existing light in the cupholder, I used the existing harness for that to power the led strips in each cupholder and the strip in the cubby. They're just 3 led strips like what I used for the raptor lights, I cut them off the roll I used for his floor lights
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you can buy a roll of 5 meter LED strips for $10 on eBay. I can get anybody a link if they specify what color they want
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you can buy a roll of 5 meter LED strips for $10 on eBay. I can get anybody a link if they specify what color they want
Get me a link for blue if ya don't mind kind sir
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