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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 02:13 AM
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Talking New guy new truck 97 ex-cab =-)

i bought a 1997 f-150

here are some specs..

1997 f-150 super cab 3 door
4.6 v8 with 3.05's in the rear end ='(
2wd looking to level it soon

and so much more to come...

i paid $3800 cash for her and shes only got 113,000 miles for a 97 not to bad if ya ask me...

my plans so far are
full replacement bumprs
headache rack with bed rails
running boards(have just need to put on)
rims tires(done)
tint(done)
programer
new gears
exhaust(done)
seat covers
tool box
spray in bed liner
e fans
intake(done did gotts mod and silencer removal and i liked it)
under drive pullys
285/75/16's(done)
maybe more lift we will see how the levelin kit goes..

well here are some pic when i bought it










and here is what i looked like yesterday i got a dual exhaust today will add those pics after i get some...

i got a leveling kit
rims
tires
tint









let me know what yall think and what i should do next ?
 

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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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looks good, did you paint the front bumper black?
I have the same color and year only flare that im doing a budget lightning on..

keep up with the pics
 
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 10:47 AM
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where in texas are you? trucks looking good
 
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 11:32 AM
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San Antonio and thanks i got a few things i wanna do just no money to do them... haha
 
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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Very nice truck and welcome to the site!
 
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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Nice 2wd
 
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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Sweet! I'd add even more lift. A set of 3 inch lift spindles or a 3 inch body lift would look great.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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Welcome to the site, very nice truck
 
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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nice truck, time for a gear swap
 
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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would me reprogramming my trucks comp for the tire size help with shifting and mpg ?
 
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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Good looking truck!
 
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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would me reprogramming my trucks comp for the tire size help with shifting and mpg ?
a little bit on the shifting but not the mileage and it's not going to replace the need to regear...
 
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 12:41 AM
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here is the exhaust i want to shorten the tips about a ince but other then that its perfect...







 
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 03:22 AM
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Doug, how many inches did you lift it in the front?
 
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 03:54 AM
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the kit said it was a 2 inch kit but i do not believe it..

this is the kit i bought...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/97-03...Q5fAccessories
 
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