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Old May 2, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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Birthday coming up

So I got a birthday coming up and am looking for ideas on what to get with the money I'll be getting. I have an 01 F150 5.4L. Other than daily driving I primarily off-road, I already got a Gryphon, 33's, body lift. Here is the best picture I got.

Muddy truck

Ideas I have already:
-brush/bumper guard
-lightbar with offroad lights
-rear Detroit auto-locker(currently has limited slip)
-set of 4 bilstien shocks(shocks currently on have 70K on them but still seem fine, I've just heard Bilstiens vs. stock are night and day)
-long tube headers
-new gears(currently 3.55 w/ 33" tires)


things I would like to accomplish with new parts. (in no particular order)
-performance
-off-road ability
-looks (I prefer the mean look to the stylish chrome type look)
-off-road protection

I know this is a very opened question and you cant possibly know what I would like without being me, but as of now I'm just looking for ideas before I decide for myself. Any ideas would be appreciated
 
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Old May 2, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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you can always use a new magnaflow exhaust, or a d-ring receiver and new recovery strap.
 
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Old May 3, 2009 | 12:37 AM
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I would go Shocks gears locker in that order. The bilsteins make a huge difference.
 
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Old May 3, 2009 | 01:03 AM
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i know this wasn't listed but get some wheels, mine we're really cheap with discount tire, also with a new 9" wide wheel those mud tires will poke out farther
 
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Old May 3, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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exhaust!
 
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Old May 3, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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forgot to mention, I built a custom straight pipe side exit exhaust.
 
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Old May 5, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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ok. i wouldnt regear with just 33's. im running 35's on stock 3.55 gears! get some new wheels. they will make the tires have a wider contact area and it will make your truck look great!
 
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