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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 10:59 PM
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Well, I'm a new member and I decided to post some before and after pics... except I only have befores now. I have some plans for this truck.

Paint: Bumper, Valence, Grille, Rear Bumper, Wheels - Done
Leveling Kit: 1.5" Coil Spacers - Bought
Tires: 265/75-16 Goodyear Wrangler TD - Bought
Air Intake: Undecided, K&N, Gotts Mod, Air Raid???
Exhaust: Undecide Cat Back Exhaust System
Camper Shell: Searching Craigslist

I'm hoping to turn this rig into a safari/baja mobile.... surf trips to Mex!! (after swine flu and drugs cool down)

Let me know what you think.
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 11:13 PM
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Hmmm my truck is similar. you have gave me ideas.
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 11:22 PM
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I think you are on the way to a awesome truck, you have a great one now. Keep up with your plans. Sounds awesome.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 07:54 AM
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Where did you get the black rims?
Can you please get the level on your truck and those Wranglers. I wanna see because I'm thinking of doing the same with my 2wd as you seen in my thread.

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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 12:12 PM
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I painted my stock wheels with glossy black paint and clear coat.

I removed my wheels from truck, washed them, sanded them with 200-300 grit sand paper, primed them, light sand with 400 grit, painted top coat and finally clear coat. Follow instructions on paint cans and dont forget to tape off the wheels to avoid overspray.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 02 F150 2wd
I painted my stock wheels with glossy black paint and clear coat.

I removed my wheels from truck, washed them, sanded them with 200-300 grit sand paper, primed them, light sand with 400 grit, painted top coat and finally clear coat. Follow instructions on paint cans and dont forget to tape off the wheels to avoid overspray.

Seems simple. But I dont know abouy black on mine cause its Navy blue. Were your wheels the chrome like mine?
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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No, they had a dull silverish/gray paint on them with plastic fake chrome hub caps.

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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 02 F150 2wd
No, they had a dull silverish/gray paint on them with plastic fake chrome hub caps.
That sucks, for me. Mine are the chrome ones. Paint on chrome is chitty
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Old May 10, 2009 | 01:42 PM
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Ok, finally put the leveling kit on. Here is one pic of it with out the tires mounted.
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Old May 10, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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if you need a good price on anything else, make sure to let me know... as for the intake... definately do AirAid... they are by far the best... 2nd best being s&b... and i can get you deals on both.. Cat-Back wise, its personal preference because there are 100 companies out there making them and they all have their own sound and are good... whats your budget? PM me and I'll help you out


The truck is looking good though... nice job so far
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