1997 - 2003 F-150

Before and After

Old Oct 3, 2011 | 01:17 AM
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Before and After

Here's a chance to show off all your hard work ...

Post a pic of your truck when you got it, and one of what it looks like now ...

About a month after I got it ...




Today ...

 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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I like these threads

November 2002


August 2011


 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 07:59 PM
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C_later, what kind of valance is that? Is it a true H.D. or an aftermarket? Looks awesome..
 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 08:36 PM
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didn't like much of the truck when I bought it..I grabbed these pics from the owner before last.



Previous owner through the whipple on.


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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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Is that a Patman grille?? Truck looks ********** sick by the way. I've always wanted a Lightning, If I wasn't going to build my truck I'd probably get a Lightning.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 09:18 PM
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Both versions of the L look great! I'm a chrome guy so I LOVE the way you bought it, but your way also looks really good to
 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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A few years after my parents gotten it, i had it pretty much the same way.



Current:

 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 10:11 PM
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^I like the valence rims and stance madness!^

Originally Posted by CentralCali559
Is that a Patman grille?? Truck looks ********** sick by the way. I've always wanted a Lightning, If I wasn't going to build my truck I'd probably get a Lightning.
Thanks! yes it is a Patman style grille!

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Both versions of the L look great! I'm a chrome guy so I LOVE the way you bought it, but your way also looks really good to
 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 10:14 PM
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97madness, What wheel is that in your "current" pic?
 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 10:42 PM
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Enkei RT6's.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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Theres already a thread like this, but I couldnt find it, so ill participate.





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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 01:21 PM
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bout a week after i got it



and now

 
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 01:31 PM
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Whoops, just realized this is 97-03
 
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 01:39 PM
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Sick truck though man, what drop is that?
 
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 01:42 PM
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Thanks its a 4.5/8 drop

Front:
2.5" DJM control arms
2" belltech spindles

Rear:
Djm flip kit
2" shackle
 
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