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Old 02-19-2016, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by berty
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Here's a daylight pic. I'm extremely happy with how they turned out! Feel ever better that I did them myself instead of buying a kit!

The lights turned out great, looks awesome!
How did you end up mounting them on the grille? Also where did you get them?
Old 02-20-2016, 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by skoryd
The lights turned out great, looks awesome!
How did you end up mounting them on the grille? Also where did you get them?
I ended up using 3M to mount them on the bottom side of the top grille trim piece, if that makes sense... on the outside of the mesh part. And I did the same ones as black thunder did with his white fang build except got them off amazon instead of Ebay.


These are the only 3 things I needed. (other then some solder and electrical tape) and I've got plenty of leftover 3M and wire for future projects! Muahaha


Amazon.com: ALW4LS AMBER YELLOW 12V DC LED MINI POD WATERPROOF IP67 STAINLESS STEEL AREA MARINE ACCENT LIGHT: Automotive Amazon.com: ALW4LS AMBER YELLOW 12V DC LED MINI POD WATERPROOF IP67 STAINLESS STEEL AREA MARINE ACCENT LIGHT: Automotive


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Old 02-20-2016, 07:19 PM
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Did my first oil change with her. Easiest oil change ever!


Tried to do a tire rotation but found my lugs are effed. The guy who did my tires said "you'll want new lugs soon, classic Ford swollen lug nuts!" but didn't believe him because he's got the biggest Toyota boner, I thought he was just being an ***.... he was right my lugs are all swollen now. Any suggestions for lugs?
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Washed and waxed my baby yesterday (probably should have cleaned out the cab, that's way overdue) But when I started her up I noticed a strange noise, so walked around the truck and looked underneath and saw some moisture spraying from the muffler. Looks like a tiny pinhole sort of leak. Was wearing nice pants so I didn't get on the ground to check it out closely. Hoping its a loose clamp, but may have to upgrade my exhaust early!

On a positive note, she looks good washed and waxed!




Crappy Moto X pic, need to switch back to my Lumia Icon for my truck photos lol

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Old 03-06-2016, 11:49 PM
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Posted in the other thread, figured id update my build thread. Got new lugs from DP Accessories and they are fantastic! Such a struggle the past couple weeks trying different kids, glad its over and I'm happy!















also just ordered OEM wheel well liners!
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Hey your truck looks great! I also have a '12 Red Candy crew long bed, but XLT and Eco. Where did you buy your lug nuts and how much? I'm also thinking of making my own raptor grill lights but want to mout them behind the grill. Might use an aluminum bracket but not sure how painting it black will hold up.
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Originally Posted by biscuit141
Hey your truck looks great! I also have a '12 Red Candy crew long bed, but XLT and Eco. Where did you buy your lug nuts and how much? I'm also thinking of making my own raptor grill lights but want to mout them behind the grill. Might use an aluminum bracket but not sure how painting it black will hold up.
These are the lugs, dont waste you're time on anything but these (I already did that for you haha)
Amazon.com: 24 Chrome Wheel/Lug Nuts for most Ford F-Series & Large SUVs w/ Factory Wheels: Automotive Amazon.com: 24 Chrome Wheel/Lug Nuts for most Ford F-Series & Large SUVs w/ Factory Wheels: Automotive


As for the lights, I wanted them behind my grille but the grill I have doesn't really let that happen well. Also the prefab kits dont fit my grille either :/


Also, thanks for the compliments! Candy Red is awesome!
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Havent posted in here for a while, but recent updates include LED reverse lights. Look gorgeous, haven't been able to try them at night yet, so I will post back with an update with them. Also just ordered new headlight housings! Got them real cheap and looking forward to retrofitting them in the future!

I have been hesitant ordering headlights because nothing really pulled me in 100% until I saw these and basically said "these need to be on my truck like yesterday". Love the aggressive look of the brow these have.



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Window Visors! Weathertech in channel visors, easy on, looks great, autoup windows work! SO to Alex and American Muscle for giving me a great deal on these!












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Old 07-06-2016, 09:39 AM
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Cleaned the throttle body today. Definitely needed, the left side is uncleaned and the right side is after just 1 burst of tb cleaner.






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