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Old 03-27-2013, 10:24 PM
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So I have an 05 XLT 5.4 triton scab. I have a 3" ready lift leveling kit . 285-70-17 nitto terra grapplers. Eagle wheels. Saleen racing grille. Blacked out headlights. Pioneer avh 4400, 900 watt amp. 2 10" kicker cvrs. Ashtray iPod dock. 4x4 offroad decals off the new f150's. that's where I'm at so far. What's everyone think of the truck? I've done all the upgrades myself. Keep in mind I'm a 17 year old high schooler. Comments on the truck? Something I need? Obviously since I only make $9 an hour and most of my hours come in the summer as I'm a 3 sport athlete and time is limited, things like hug lifts and other $$$ mods are out of question. Thanks for comments! https://www.f150forum.com/members/fo...8939-img-9445/
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there are many things you can do make a list and start where you want. Best advice is make a plan in where you want to be in the long run and save save save. Do not buy cheap parts you will be happy when you save and buy quality instead of just getting some bs because you can afford it now.
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Edge evo...big power gains!
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Originally Posted by 05norcal150
Edge evo...big power gains!
How does that effect mileage?
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Buy a used Edge Evo... seen them on here for $225-300
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Originally Posted by techrep
Buy a used Edge Evo... seen them on here for $225-300
Or you could get it new from autoanything for $280
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don't expect better mileage, you won't lose any but they do drive way better with it on L2
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Plasti dip the chrome bumpers
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Originally Posted by KiNgMiKe2121
Plasti dip the chrome bumpers
This is something I've been wanting to do for awhile. But don't know if color matching the bumpers to my truck or black would look better. Opinions?
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Originally Posted by Ford#1Fan

This is something I've been wanting to do for awhile. But don't know if color matching the bumpers to my truck or black would look better. Opinions?
I'd personally check into color matching them. Not sure your preference on brush guards/bull bars but a nice black one of either is reasonably cheap. Then you can get a good set of fogs to mount on there. I've seen pictures of people taking the roof rack off a lincoln navigator, painting it, and bolting it to the f-150. Since you're inclined and can do the work yourself you can get stuff to retrofit your headlights from the retrofit source. I think it's like $300 for projectors, HIDs, relay, and shrouds. I've been told the morimoto mini is easy to install because you don't have to cut anything. Here's the link. http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...roducts_id=237 it starts at $295 but gets pricey quick if you start adding halos.



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