any advice/suggestions from lifted 4x4 owners? trying to make a plain f150 fun
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i found this write up online
looks like ill need alot more than i thought. ill need new bearings, fluids, shims, special tools, plus the new gears. then i would have to recalibrate my ecu or speedo so it reads proper.
i need to figure out how much $$$ a total gear swap costs. including lube, tools etc. everything needed. if anyone can help out with a list of stuff to buy id appreciate it.
right now i am thinking the gears might have to be down the road for later date. but the other part of me says do it all in one shot. so i am still undecided. i guess my $$$$ will choose for me unfortunatly
also when people say lockers what does that mean? lsd? and would i just need the lsd in the rear end? do they have any cheap kits that lock the factory diff like they make for hondas?
i am trying to learn as much as i can before i tackle the build. i also plan on undercoating the entire frame to help protect it for long term.
Last edited by Toys-N-Joys; 10-07-2012 at 11:36 PM.
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heres some pics of my f150 crapy cell pics for now
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paint prep with playing cards so tire doesnt get over spray ^
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no caps ^
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chrome caps ^ might paint them all balck not sure yet
also installed one of my old raidos with a install kit from walmart and left the factory plug just in case i want to remove it in future. ill take some interior pics tomorow to give you guys a idea of what i have
also found out my truck is a 2004. i thought they only had this model form 97-03???? confused about that one. my reg and title says 04.
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paint prep with playing cards so tire doesnt get over spray ^
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no caps ^
[IMG][/IMG]
chrome caps ^ might paint them all balck not sure yet
also installed one of my old raidos with a install kit from walmart and left the factory plug just in case i want to remove it in future. ill take some interior pics tomorow to give you guys a idea of what i have
also found out my truck is a 2004. i thought they only had this model form 97-03???? confused about that one. my reg and title says 04.
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also whats better for daily driving on 35s 4:10s or 4:56 or 3:73. whats the pros and cons if you know any
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pics form stereo install and plasti dipped logos
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only tape to create a boarder for plasti dip. prep'd with alcohol pad
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peels so easy if you layer it think. tends to run/drip so spray a bunch of lite coats instead of one thick one.
i will take some more pics tomorrow of entire truck and finished emblems. plasti dipping the grill and bumpers if the weather permits.
also if this thread is better suited in the build section mods please move my thread please do not delete.
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only tape to create a boarder for plasti dip. prep'd with alcohol pad
[IMG][/IMG]
peels so easy if you layer it think. tends to run/drip so spray a bunch of lite coats instead of one thick one.
i will take some more pics tomorrow of entire truck and finished emblems. plasti dipping the grill and bumpers if the weather permits.
also if this thread is better suited in the build section mods please move my thread please do not delete.