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Old Apr 26, 2017 | 06:58 PM
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as many know iam new to the forums and in the processof buying a 08 screw fx4 with the 5.4 and a lot of upgrades but there are some items it needs and other stuff I want to do to it even though iam a import tech and work at the Hyundai/mitsu store the dealership I work for owns 2 ford stores about a hour away but I get parts for 10% over cost big savings ill start the work this Saturday on my day off to save from having any shop charges going onto the final deal this is what I ordered 4 tires Michelin defender Ltx 275/65-18, rear view mirror because the piviot is very loose and is unusable (more then I expected) both front lower ball joints moog I want ones with grease fittings, mobil 1 5w-20 and 4 factory filters 3 to put in my tool box for future changes, 75-140 and the friction modifier, thansfer case fluid, factory trans filter set and fluit, coolant ford gold, plugs boots and springs, will also be doing a alignment and servicing the brakes and they look new just no lube on the shims and pins that I can see attached is the window sticker vehicles has 110k on it also got a gallon of por-15 to seal the frame and underside this is maine after all. got the truck for 12k all said and done I will be out the door for under 15k
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Old Apr 26, 2017 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by sscottab
as many know iam new to the forums and in the processof buying a 08 screw fx4 with the 5.4 and a lot of upgrades but there are some items it needs and other stuff i want to do to it even though iam a import tech and work at the hyundai/mitsu store the dealership i work for owns 2 ford stores about a hour away but i get parts for 10% over cost big savings ill start the work this saturday on my day off to save from having any shop charges going onto the final deal this is what i ordered 4 tires michelin defender ltx 275/65-18, rear view mirror because the piviot is very loose and is unusable (more then i expected) both front lower ball joints moog i want ones with grease fittings, mobil 1 5w-20 and 4 factory filters 3 to put in my tool box for future changes, 75-140 and the friction modifier, thansfer case fluid, factory trans filter set and fluit, coolant ford gold, plugs boots and springs, will also be doing a alignment and servicing the brakes and they look new just no lube on the shims and pins that i can see attached is the window sticker vehicles has 110k on it also got a gallon of por-15 to seal the frame and underside this is maine after all. Got the truck for 12k all said and done i will be out the door for under 15k
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Old Apr 26, 2017 | 07:50 PM
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Should also post a picture of the truck to document your progress! Best part is taking it and making it your own
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Old Apr 26, 2017 | 07:57 PM
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here is a picture of the truck in my welcome thread but here is a couple on this thread
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Old Apr 26, 2017 | 08:44 PM
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Good looking truck and welcome to the 08 club.

I am looking forward to following your progress.
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Old Apr 26, 2017 | 10:52 PM
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Without any form of punctuation, I got lost about half way through and couldn't continue.

Seriously, periods and commas. Run-on sentences are painful.

No offence, honestly.
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