New Member/Project Thread (04 FX4)
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New Member/Project Thread (04 FX4)
Hey everyone, new member here.
I purchased a 2004 F150 FX4 in Vermillion Red about a month ago. First time owning a truck. Mostly had SUVs, coupe and sedans.
Anyways, I plan on doing a lot of things with the truck so I thought I'd create a thread and post all my updates on here.
Specs:
2004 F150 FX4 5.4L V8
Had 315,280 km (197,050 miles) on it when I got it. Almost at 318,000km now.
Work completed by previous owner:
- New Front shocks
- New Serpentine Belt
- New Alternator
- New Battery
- New Air Filter
- New U-Joints
- New Windshield.
I paid $1000.00 for the truck so I thought it was a pretty decent deal.
Issues with the truck:
- Body rust
- Front metal bumper dented
- Center console does not close
- Driver's seat is torn and has a hole in it
- Cam Phaser issue (Diesel noise).
- Crossmember dented.
- No reverse lamp
Upcoming To-Dos for the truck:
1. Rust hole repair + paint.
2. Cam-phasers including timing chain tensioner, etc.
3. Transfer case Swap
4. Transmission cooler upgrade install
5. Throttle Body Cleaning
6. Passenger-side Window Regulator + Motor Replacement
7. Driver-side window switch replacement
Other non-priority things to take care of:
- Fix botched remote-starter job.
- Leather seat swap.
- Front bumper.
- Rear bumper.
- B-pillar replacement.
To-Dos Completed:
- Interior detail (This Saturday/Sunday). *Completed*
- Front + Rear Differential + Transfer Case Fluid Swap *Completed*
- Does not go backwards. (Acts like it's in neutral). *Completed*
- Transmission Full Rebuild with Kevlar and Steel replacements *Completed*
- New Transmission Fluid *Completed*
- Transmission R&R. *Completed*
- LED Turn Signals with hyper-blinking fixed. *Completed*
- HID Bi-Xenon Lights (With projectors. The oem reflectors blind everyone and I hate drivers with reflector HIDs installed). *Completed*
- Driver's Window does not go up or down. *Completed*
- Replace cracked passenger-side tail light *Completed*
- Install Tonneau cover *Completed*
- Interior dome bulb replacement *Completed*
- Reverse bulb replacement *Completed*
- FX4 to Lariat Grille Swap *Completed*
- Fix stuck O/D Off Button *Completed*
- Fix Cruise Control (PRND bulb swap) *Completed*
- Front Turn Signal LED Bulb Swap to Switchbacks *Completed July 22, 2015*
- Wheel alignment *Completed July 23, 2015*
- New Key Cut *Completed July 23, 2015*
- Cold Air Intake Install *Completed July 24, 2015*
- Spark Plug Replacement including new spark plug boots *Completed July 28, 2015*
- Fuel Filter Replacement *Completed July 28, 2015*
- Replace sidemarker bulb to LEDs *Completed July 28, 2015*
- Driver's Side licence plate socket repair *Completed July 30, 2015*
- Cam Phaser Sensor and Wiring Harness Replacement *Completed July 30, 2015*
- DRL Turn-signal swap (Low-Beam to Turn Signal) *Completed August 11, 2015*
- Cracked Headlight Lens Swap & Restore *Completed August 11, 2015*
- WeatherTech Floor Mat Install *Completed August 18, 2015*
- Bedliner Install Completed August 23, 2015*
How it looked on the For Sale Ad
How it currently looks
I purchased a 2004 F150 FX4 in Vermillion Red about a month ago. First time owning a truck. Mostly had SUVs, coupe and sedans.
Anyways, I plan on doing a lot of things with the truck so I thought I'd create a thread and post all my updates on here.
Specs:
2004 F150 FX4 5.4L V8
Had 315,280 km (197,050 miles) on it when I got it. Almost at 318,000km now.
Work completed by previous owner:
- New Front shocks
- New Serpentine Belt
- New Alternator
- New Battery
- New Air Filter
- New U-Joints
- New Windshield.
I paid $1000.00 for the truck so I thought it was a pretty decent deal.
Issues with the truck:
- Body rust
- Front metal bumper dented
- Center console does not close
- Driver's seat is torn and has a hole in it
- Cam Phaser issue (Diesel noise).
- Crossmember dented.
- No reverse lamp
Upcoming To-Dos for the truck:
1. Rust hole repair + paint.
2. Cam-phasers including timing chain tensioner, etc.
3. Transfer case Swap
4. Transmission cooler upgrade install
5. Throttle Body Cleaning
6. Passenger-side Window Regulator + Motor Replacement
7. Driver-side window switch replacement
Other non-priority things to take care of:
- Fix botched remote-starter job.
- Leather seat swap.
- Front bumper.
- Rear bumper.
- B-pillar replacement.
To-Dos Completed:
- Interior detail (This Saturday/Sunday). *Completed*
- Front + Rear Differential + Transfer Case Fluid Swap *Completed*
- Does not go backwards. (Acts like it's in neutral). *Completed*
- Transmission Full Rebuild with Kevlar and Steel replacements *Completed*
- New Transmission Fluid *Completed*
- Transmission R&R. *Completed*
- LED Turn Signals with hyper-blinking fixed. *Completed*
- HID Bi-Xenon Lights (With projectors. The oem reflectors blind everyone and I hate drivers with reflector HIDs installed). *Completed*
- Driver's Window does not go up or down. *Completed*
- Replace cracked passenger-side tail light *Completed*
- Install Tonneau cover *Completed*
- Interior dome bulb replacement *Completed*
- Reverse bulb replacement *Completed*
- FX4 to Lariat Grille Swap *Completed*
- Fix stuck O/D Off Button *Completed*
- Fix Cruise Control (PRND bulb swap) *Completed*
- Front Turn Signal LED Bulb Swap to Switchbacks *Completed July 22, 2015*
- Wheel alignment *Completed July 23, 2015*
- New Key Cut *Completed July 23, 2015*
- Cold Air Intake Install *Completed July 24, 2015*
- Spark Plug Replacement including new spark plug boots *Completed July 28, 2015*
- Fuel Filter Replacement *Completed July 28, 2015*
- Replace sidemarker bulb to LEDs *Completed July 28, 2015*
- Driver's Side licence plate socket repair *Completed July 30, 2015*
- Cam Phaser Sensor and Wiring Harness Replacement *Completed July 30, 2015*
- DRL Turn-signal swap (Low-Beam to Turn Signal) *Completed August 11, 2015*
- Cracked Headlight Lens Swap & Restore *Completed August 11, 2015*
- WeatherTech Floor Mat Install *Completed August 18, 2015*
- Bedliner Install Completed August 23, 2015*
How it looked on the For Sale Ad
How it currently looks
Last edited by 04FX4Kev; 08-26-2015 at 01:03 AM.
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The front lower bumper looked really awful so I grabbed a $10 spraycan of the rubber liner stuff and coated it. I'll be putting in a new front bumper in the next couple of months so this is only temporary (Also the reason why I didn't bother sanding anything down).
And unfortunately, no before pictures.
And unfortunately, no before pictures.
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The driver's side window didn't go up and down when I purchased it.
The previous owner tried using duct tape to hold it up (will have to remove it sometime).
Purchased a set of brand new regulator w/ motor from RockAuto for about $109 shipped. I originally purchased a cheaper set for $78 but turns out that the Regular Cab and Super Crew uses the same regulator for the front doors and the Supercab regulator is a different size!
(Reg/SuperCrew regulator pictured. Forgot to take pictures of my Supercab regulator)
Some pictures of door disassembly:
The previous owner tried using duct tape to hold it up (will have to remove it sometime).
Purchased a set of brand new regulator w/ motor from RockAuto for about $109 shipped. I originally purchased a cheaper set for $78 but turns out that the Regular Cab and Super Crew uses the same regulator for the front doors and the Supercab regulator is a different size!
(Reg/SuperCrew regulator pictured. Forgot to take pictures of my Supercab regulator)
Some pictures of door disassembly:
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Installed an aftermarket Aux input to the truck (even though the truck came preloaded with 1 gangster rap cd lol, I prefer using my iPhone).
I purchased these parts from OEMAUTOSOUND:
Aux Module
3.5mm Aux Input Jack
Picture of the module:
Pictures of removal below:
Trim Piece:
HVAC Controls removed:
Radio removed:
I decided to mount it on the top to give it an oem look (2008+ models)
Picture of the top dash piece removed:
Drilled a hole into the dash piece:
How it all looks:
I had to solder 2 lines into the 12V outlet but besides that, it's a very simple DYI.
I purchased these parts from OEMAUTOSOUND:
Aux Module
3.5mm Aux Input Jack
Picture of the module:
Pictures of removal below:
Trim Piece:
HVAC Controls removed:
Radio removed:
I decided to mount it on the top to give it an oem look (2008+ models)
Picture of the top dash piece removed:
Drilled a hole into the dash piece:
How it all looks:
I had to solder 2 lines into the 12V outlet but besides that, it's a very simple DYI.
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So far, I think I'm making decent progress on the truck. I've had it for just a little over a month now.
Upcoming To-Dos for the truck:
1. Interior detail (This Saturday/Sunday).
2. Spark plug replacement including spark plug boot replacement.
3. Transmission Full Rebuild with Kevlar and Steel replacements w/ new transmission cooler.
4. Transmission R&R.
5. LED Turn Signals with hyper-fixed.
6. DRL Turn-signal swap.
7. HID Bi-Xenon Lights (With projectors. The oem reflectors blind everyone and I hate drivers with reflector HIDs installed).
8. Rust hole repair + paint.
9. Cam-phasers including timing chain tensioner, etc.
10. Cold Air Intake (Already have parts but I'll be holding off until my air-filters are completely used).
Upcoming To-Dos for the truck:
1. Interior detail (This Saturday/Sunday).
2. Spark plug replacement including spark plug boot replacement.
3. Transmission Full Rebuild with Kevlar and Steel replacements w/ new transmission cooler.
4. Transmission R&R.
5. LED Turn Signals with hyper-fixed.
6. DRL Turn-signal swap.
7. HID Bi-Xenon Lights (With projectors. The oem reflectors blind everyone and I hate drivers with reflector HIDs installed).
8. Rust hole repair + paint.
9. Cam-phasers including timing chain tensioner, etc.
10. Cold Air Intake (Already have parts but I'll be holding off until my air-filters are completely used).
Last edited by 04FX4Kev; 07-08-2015 at 02:12 AM. Reason: Added to main post.
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Purchased a tonneau cover used for $50.00 (According to a local tonneau cover shop, it's a $1300.00 tonneau cover from Undercover. Thought it was a great deal until I had to buy all the mounting hardware ($175.62).
Pictures of tonneau cover installed:
Sideview:
Rear view:
Struts and mounting hardware installed (Got a carwash afterwards. Had the used transmission inside and had fluid leaking everywhere and used cat litter (Never again. Purchased an absorbent.)
Pictures of tonneau cover installed:
Sideview:
Rear view:
Struts and mounting hardware installed (Got a carwash afterwards. Had the used transmission inside and had fluid leaking everywhere and used cat litter (Never again. Purchased an absorbent.)
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