1997 - 2003 F-150

hey guys need some ideas and/or suggestions for my truck.

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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 99rckstrexpy
i say drop it put bags on it and black everything out and maybe some 22 or 24 inch wheels. i dont understand why ppl lift 4X4 trucks that just kills gas mileage. plus to me lowered trucks look just as good as lifted trucks but thats just my opinion
 
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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I have to agree with 99. Just don't get the 2wd lifted or the 4x4s lowered. But that's just me what ever makes you happy.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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Okay, here's what you do:

You get an orangutan. Not some little monkey or some dancing chimp bullcrap, a friggin' orangutan. Don't ask me how you're going to get a damned orangutan, because that's not my problem. So the orangutan's name is Clyde. This is non-negotiable; all orangutans are named Clyde. I don't know how that is, its just how the world turns. So you and Cylde become man (and ape) around town. You are seen everywhere, you make the scene. You and your friends go out in big groups, all riding in your truck the way it is. You talk loud, you laugh louder. Every time you say something witty, you high-five the orangutan. The town begins to buzz and everyone with these cool 6-inch lifts and Magnaflows hears about the stock F-150 kid with the orangutan. "Did you hear about the kid with the orangutan?" Next thing you know all these dudes on here are calling you up asking to hang out.

"Yo bro, wanna go to a truck meet tonight?"
"I dunno man, Clyde and I were going to a Monster Truck rally tonight (orangutans love monster trucks). In fact, the whole social calendar seems to be full. Tell you what, I'll make a little note, (what kind of truck do you drive again?) and maybe I can squeeze you in. Well you know my number so don't be a stra- Oh look at the time, gotta fly- Clyde is making tacos tonight"

At this point the upper hand is yours. You don't need to buy a damned thing for your truck. Leave is stock as hell, but let all those guys with the sweet F-150s twist in the wind and let them revolve around you. Because you have an orangutan and orangutans love monster trucks.
Here's what I'm gathering from this: THINK FOR YOURSELF. Maybe that's just what I'm thinking.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 05:57 PM
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First of all, how much money do you have?
 
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 12:16 AM
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Well I have about five hundred bucks in the bank right now but I plan to spend more than that over a period of time on the truck like to have me some cushion tho . Tint is in the works when I get paid this coming Thursday.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 01:01 AM
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So right now it sounds like your looking for some cheap, diy stuff. Tint will look good. Use some black spray paint for the bedrails and back window trim. PTM door and tailgate handles. Not sure how you feel about nightshading taillights but I think it looks good but I'm biased. If you want maybe try to go to a local junkyard to find a grill surround that isn't chrome and PTM it using some spray paint from a Sherwin Williams to make sure it matches. Just some ideas I'm throwing out there
 
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 02:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Raptor05121
Okay, here's what you do:

You get an orangutan. Not some little monkey or some dancing chimp bullcrap, a friggin' orangutan. Don't ask me how you're going to get a damned orangutan, because that's not my problem. So the orangutan's name is Clyde. This is non-negotiable; all orangutans are named Clyde. I don't know how that is, its just how the world turns. So you and Cylde become man (and ape) around town. You are seen everywhere, you make the scene. You and your friends go out in big groups, all riding in your truck the way it is. You talk loud, you laugh louder. Every time you say something witty, you high-five the orangutan. The town begins to buzz and everyone with these cool 6-inch lifts and Magnaflows hears about the stock F-150 kid with the orangutan. "Did you hear about the kid with the orangutan?" Next thing you know all these dudes on here are calling you up asking to hang out.

"Yo bro, wanna go to a truck meet tonight?"
"I dunno man, Clyde and I were going to a Monster Truck rally tonight (orangutans love monster trucks). In fact, the whole social calendar seems to be full. Tell you what, I'll make a little note, (what kind of truck do you drive again?) and maybe I can squeeze you in. Well you know my number so don't be a stra- Oh look at the time, gotta fly- Clyde is making tacos tonight"

At this point the upper hand is yours. You don't need to buy a damned thing for your truck. Leave is stock as hell, but let all those guys with the sweet F-150s twist in the wind and let them revolve around you. Because you have an orangutan and orangutans love monster trucks.
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Yea, thats how I feel about it.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 02:50 AM
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Level it and put 295/75r16 mud tires on..
 
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 02:55 AM
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Man alex,

You need to save a little more and get some 4:10s.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by offroadn'98
Level it and put 295/75r16 mud tires on..
Sounds like he doesn't have anything to spend just yet. 500 bucks is barely enough of a cushion. If he moved forward with your suggestion 500 dollars would barely be enough to buy him 3 cheap mud tires.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by OGTerror
Sounds like he doesn't have anything to spend just yet. 500 bucks is barely enough of a cushion. If he moved forward with your suggestion 500 dollars would barely be enough to buy him 3 cheap mud tires.
Well Im gonna decide what mods I want and gather up the money as I go. I do get paid on a regular basis. First will be tint, then body lift at this point. I might need new front wheel barings though after I checked em today. Better to get new barings now than a whole new hub later! I really am tryin to go for the clean look though. Dont want to jack it up or drop it I will just do the body lift and maybe a level. Tires wont be huge but right now it has 285/75/16 on the rear and 265/75/16 on the front and 285 is the biggest I see me gettin because of the 4.2 motor. I appreciate the ideas guys. Any more ideas are welcome. Love this site

Heres the ol truck on the lift today lookin it over
 
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 11:32 PM
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tint your windows first
 
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 11:35 PM
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if thats in your garage then im very jealous haha
 
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 11:48 PM
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lol I wish it was mine! Its my Pops garage or mancave as we call it. We spend a lot of time there. haha
 
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 11:51 PM
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id be there all the time also. im helping my uncle find a shop here that i can use all the time. i cant wait to have a place with a lift etc and covered
 
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