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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 03:07 AM
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My F150 Transformation Thread

Hey everyone, just wanted to see if you guys had any suggestions on what to do next on my truck. I have finally saved up enough money to get my lift so that should be coming in the next few days. I also have wheels and tires picked out but not ordered yet so any suggestions are welcome.
Definite Mods:
7.5" Fabtech suspension lift
16x8 Level 8 Strike 5
315/75/16 BFG A/T KO

Possibilities
Front windows tinted, same as factory
Custom emblem (white)





What else guys?
Oh and btw, I already took the lariat stripe off since these pictures.
 

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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 04:04 AM
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As long as they aren't going to be black wheels, then I'd say go for it!! God, I see so many rigs that are lifted with black wheels every day that it's like that's a factory option now a days! ha, ha!

Mitch
 
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 08:48 AM
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swap out the 2wd valance for a 4x4 one for staters
 
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 08:57 AM
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Drop the running boards (its just a thing of mine, lol). Definatly need some new tails, maybe some clear heads. PTM the bumpers and re-paint your tow package.

Sweet trucks dude, I'm jelous of the fabtech kit!! Make sure to post pictures when you get it installed!
 
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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I like the bull bars on this model F150, and mount some off road lights.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 04:29 PM
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Gears would be good for your lift which ones I don't know.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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lightning headlights and window tint. then get a grille.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 06:36 AM
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Just an undate guys, new project I'm attempting in order to cover up my trim.

Hopefully I can finish in a few days and see if I want to keep it.
Thoughts?
 
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 10:50 AM
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thejake has a good idea about switching the valance. I just ordered an Expy valance with fog lights but no tow hook holes since I ain't got any! I'm hoping to get the same lift installed in my truck around next Christmas or possibly Spring Break. Post some pics when you are done! In the meantime you should add clear corners, they look great on a white truck, check out my old ride with them -



 
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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Heads, corners and grill
 
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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Well another update on the vinyl. I have done one side except fenders flares and I think i like it. Heres a
 
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 10:20 PM
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Is just me or is not level on the driver door on top?
 
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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Is just me or is not level on the driver door on top?
I was wondering about that to...maybe it's just the pic!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 10:27 PM
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Ha no its not. I ran into some problems with the driver side door and so i plan on redoing that
 
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 03:59 PM
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i dont like it. the colors dont blend well enough.
 
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