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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 04:56 PM
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hey guys i am trying to figure out some new things to do on my truck i was thinking about removing the side moldings but im not sure if i would like how it looks. any suggestions of new mods? anything that is very cheap is best
i know everyone will say lift it. i would like to but dont have the money for that right now.
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Done- Gotts mod, silencer removal, tinted windows, zip tie mod
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 05:26 PM
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Here guy, maybe you should read the stickies or something...

This is a tread with a bunch of cheap, easy mods (hence the name):

https://www.f150forum.com/f6/cheap-e...n-mods-195634/

Through the years, people have done writeups and what not (Surprising? Nah, your truck has been aruond 10+ years...modding isn't a recent idea). Everything you can think of has been covered.

Mechanical:
Chop Cats: https://www.f150forum.com/f6/new-mod...k-here-195581/
Gotts Mod: http://www.fordf150.net/articles/idx...ification.html
Zip Tie Mod: https://www.f150forum.com/f6/zip-tie-mod-190509/
Exhaust: https://www.f150forum.com/f6/new-mod...re-myth-78102/
Electric Fans: https://www.f150forum.com/f6/new-mod...c-fans-174672/
Chattering Rear End: http://www.fordf150.net/howto/differentialfluid.php

Exterior:
Projector Retrofit: https://www.f150forum.com/f6/new-mod...-guide-195523/
Painting Flares/Bed Rail Caps/Valance: https://www.f150forum.com/f6/new-mod...-budget-74111/
Side Molding Removal: https://www.f150forum.com/f6/new-mod...emoval-176904/
Tire Size Calculator/Comparison Tool: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tirecalc.php
35's/Tbar Crank/Axle Codes/Gearing: https://www.f150forum.com/f6/new-mod...please-197341/
Big 3: https://www.f150forum.com/f6/new-mod...ng-how-174540/
Extra Battery: https://www.f150forum.com/f6/new-mod...e-sort-153101/
Train Horns: https://www.f150forum.com/f6/my-train-horns-133259/
Reverse Lights: https://www.f150forum.com/f6/new-mod...itches-198916/

Interior:
Led Full Guide: https://www.f150forum.com/f6/new-mod...-guide-174498/
Cluster Change: https://www.f150forum.com/f6/new-mod...change-171349/
Audio Basics: https://www.f150forum.com/f6/new-mod...pgrade-172964/
Odometer Fix: https://www.f150forum.com/f75/97-03-odometer-fix-93814/
Sub Box: https://www.f150forum.com/f6/new-mod...nsions-145098/
https://www.f150forum.com/f6/new-mod...type-r-148503/
Fix Compass and Temp Read-Out: https://www.f150forum.com/f6/new-mod...trucks-144566/
Gun Rack Fab and Install: https://www.f150forum.com/f6/new-mod...-heavy-152435/
Behind The Seat Amp Rack: https://www.f150forum.com/f6/new-mod...p-rack-149326/
https://www.f150forum.com/f6/new-mod...ifiers-147128/
Door Lock Actuators: https://www.f150forum.com/f6/new-mod...tuators-59568/
https://www.f150forum.com/f6/new-mod...uators-199074/

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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 05:26 PM
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They look way cleaner without the moldings, really cleans up the look of it. I pulled them when I swapped to 09+ badges. Both made a huge difference
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by BrowningSCrew
They look way cleaner without the moldings, really cleans up the look of it. I pulled them when I swapped to 09+ badges. Both made a huge difference
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where did you get your badges?
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by MacNathan

where did you get your badges?
Straight from ford. They list for $50 a piece I think.
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Tackle
Here guy, maybe you should read the stickies or something...
this has got to be one of the most extensive replys with useful info while stilll being sarcastic and telling someone to use the search function lol

as for the truck it looks pretty solid so far, maybe some lightning headlights
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by cptBudd
this has got to be one of the most extensive replys with useful info while stilll being sarcastic and telling someone to use the search function lol

as for the truck it looks pretty solid so far, maybe some lightning headlights

and most of the links dont even exist...
i am getting those headlights for sure
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by MacNathan

and most of the links dont even exist...
i am getting those headlights for sure
They're all legit but some are broken.
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 07:28 PM
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Teach a man to fish...


Pickin up what I'm puttin down?
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Tackle
Teach a man to fish...


Pickin up what I'm puttin down?
Oh I'm smellin what you're steppin in

...just thought it was funny lol your posts are usually helpful but do have sarcasm most new members probably don't know that
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