97's Mod thread
08-30-2011, 10:30 PM
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97's Mod thread
Since i've never made an actual "build" thread, i figured it was time. With a few more mods on their way. Much less ahve you guys seen much about my truck(s)
A little back story first. Got the truck when i turned 16, had 86k miles on it (just rolled 91k last week). I never had any intentions on modding it, until i started looking around the internet. After having it 2 years, my senior year of high school. got sideswiped on a monday at school. the follow friday, hit in front of our house. Great week none the less.
This is what i had to work with:
Nothing crazy, just alot of rake, and miss matched tires.
I ended up putting in the k&n cai. probably wasnt worth the money, but it was done and over with. Then some L heads. And a Lund Genesis seal and peel tonnaeu
I then knew i wanted some new wheels, and with a drop in mind for the future, i planned it out, and purchased the Enkei RT6's wrapped in Kumho Ecsta STX KL12 in a 255/55/18. Their a little wide, but thats how i liked them.
Ran around a few months like this, then the fun began.
the 3/4 Belltech drop kit was being installed. Finished project:
The chosen tires filled it in perfectly. Not the 20's everybody runs around with, but enough rim to look at, and give it a sporty look.
The truck sat like this for almost a year iirc
i needed some change. so i went with clear corners.
And other parts began to trickle in..
Expy console
Painted interior plastics
Custom seats
2 10's for my downfire box
Fiberglass tonnaeu (?)
Rollpan
Smooth bed rails
Smooth steps
Shaved tailgate/fenders
Hidden hitch (yes i still use it as a truck in the summer)
Aftermarket hood
Repaint
Built engine/trans
Possibly another 2 inches of drop
Now, onto my black truck.. Started as this:
Leveled, and had a Westin plow for it (not pictured). Trucked pushed it fine, stopping was ok. But you could tell it was hangin on the front end. Then it went to this:
I finally got around to ordering some wheels n tires for it:
Along with some custom 4x4 Blackout decals, and Black and red Ford ovals.
Then i got bored with it, and wanted the tonnaeu back on my lowered truck, soo..
The cradle for the snow plow has since been removed, im debating a brush guard (which i do have), or just a n-fab style street light bar. not too sure yet.
Enjoy.
A little back story first. Got the truck when i turned 16, had 86k miles on it (just rolled 91k last week). I never had any intentions on modding it, until i started looking around the internet. After having it 2 years, my senior year of high school. got sideswiped on a monday at school. the follow friday, hit in front of our house. Great week none the less.
This is what i had to work with:
Nothing crazy, just alot of rake, and miss matched tires.
I ended up putting in the k&n cai. probably wasnt worth the money, but it was done and over with. Then some L heads. And a Lund Genesis seal and peel tonnaeu
I then knew i wanted some new wheels, and with a drop in mind for the future, i planned it out, and purchased the Enkei RT6's wrapped in Kumho Ecsta STX KL12 in a 255/55/18. Their a little wide, but thats how i liked them.
Ran around a few months like this, then the fun began.
the 3/4 Belltech drop kit was being installed. Finished project:
The chosen tires filled it in perfectly. Not the 20's everybody runs around with, but enough rim to look at, and give it a sporty look.
The truck sat like this for almost a year iirc
i needed some change. so i went with clear corners.
And other parts began to trickle in..
Expy console
Painted interior plastics
Custom seats
2 10's for my downfire box
Fiberglass tonnaeu (?)
Rollpan
Smooth bed rails
Smooth steps
Shaved tailgate/fenders
Hidden hitch (yes i still use it as a truck in the summer)
Aftermarket hood
Repaint
Built engine/trans
Possibly another 2 inches of drop
Now, onto my black truck.. Started as this:
Leveled, and had a Westin plow for it (not pictured). Trucked pushed it fine, stopping was ok. But you could tell it was hangin on the front end. Then it went to this:
I finally got around to ordering some wheels n tires for it:
Along with some custom 4x4 Blackout decals, and Black and red Ford ovals.
Then i got bored with it, and wanted the tonnaeu back on my lowered truck, soo..
The cradle for the snow plow has since been removed, im debating a brush guard (which i do have), or just a n-fab style street light bar. not too sure yet.
Enjoy.
