These trucks are like Harleys...you can ride a stock Harley, but few people really do. I dumped $9K into my Harley before I sold it and have set aside about the same for my 2005 Screw now on order.

Mods will be extensive. I'll post pics and details when the truck is here.

Why did the bike go? 1) I'm getting engaged in a couple of months, 2) I'm moving someplace with a pretty short riding season (shorter than Nebraska), so the bike was going to sit about half of the year, 3) my 1995 F150 has 116500 miles and it was time for a new vehicle.

That said, I made a promise to myself that if the bike had to go, the truck I bought would have to kick some butt...and, folks, it will.

Haven't given up on Harleys either...just taking a break until I live someplace a little more sunny!

Paul

 

Didn’t do much for the first year and a half (new Oct03) … figured I’d wait and see if I’d keep it or not?

Functionality or non-cosmetic component $ numbers … +/- a few dollars … totaled by purchase (day) but not in chronological order … should be close, not worth digging!
5 BFG tires … $825+-?
* Corsa Tourting … $630
** Efans & pulleys … $650
* Shocks & leveler … $550
Topper & Bedrug … $1900?
Mud Flaps & misc … $200+
* Predator & tow mirrors … $450
* Gears, Posi, prodigy etc … $2000+
Total est … $7200’ish

… and doesn’t count the many other things like stingers, *****, WD hitch, stuff tried but didn’t like, etc … Anyway … another $2200+ lined up on the list… and of that, AF1 is awaiting shipment. Might even get a few non-functional things!?

* Recent (2005)
** Waiting for install

 

Thought long and hard about that one...the thought of a perfectly good Harley sitting that long (and that much money tied up in it) made me make the choice to sell it and go with a Lariat.

The new Harley truck will be great, but I really wish they offered it in a Screw. Had that been offered, it may have pushed me to choose differently.

Plus, my new job is going to be rough time wise...even when the weather is good, I won't have the time to ride like I do now.

They guy that bought the bike said it best...you only take breaks away from Harleys...they NEVER really get out of your blood. If he's right, I'll be back in a couple of years.

 

Thought long and hard about that one...the thought of a perfectly good Harley sitting that long (and that much money tied up in it) made me make the choice to sell it and go with a Lariat.

The new Harley truck will be great, but I really wish they offered it in a Screw. Had that been offered, it may have pushed me to choose differently.

Plus, my new job is going to be rough time wise...even when the weather is good, I won't have the time to ride like I do now.

They guy that bought the bike said it best...you only take breaks away from Harleys...they NEVER really get out of your blood. If he's right, I'll be back in a couple of years.

 

Rhino Liner-- $400
Trailer Hitch Insert-- $35
Brighter Reverse lights-- $15
Mud Flaps-- $60
Window Tint-- $100
Window-Visors--$40
SuperChips-- $325
Flowmaster Muffler and tip installed-- $150
Airaid Intake--$290
Silver Star bulbs-- $40
Floor Mats- $15

Seems like there is somthing Im missing....

About $1470... WOW...
Thats a hand full for me!

 

OK, you said actual numbers;


Figures are from my receipts and invoices.
Prices include shipping/other costs, but not gasoline to go pick up.

Not counting several items not presently used, and several items returned/sold for cost.

Not counting several items that are awaiting install.

Not counting personal labor. And that's a big one.
Key;
R means retail
E means e-bay
S means from Pickapart
I means from internet vendor
A means from private party ad.
D means from dealership


75.00 bed matt R
512.00 Tonneau cover. I
25.00 cargo bar. R
307.00 Superchips. EI
297.00 Magnaflow exhaust. R
51.00 Leather steering wheel with cruise E
60.00 Cruise control programming. D
125.00 FX4 cluster EI
85.00 programming for FX4 D
59.55 keyless entry EI
45.00 Colibri Power windows E
31.35 Autometer Vacuum Gauge EI
18.07 Autometer gauge mount R
0.00 Tailgate power lock (actuator found in driver door.) D
99.99 Scangauge I
123.00 Pioneer speakers four R
107.00 Kenwood EI
<76.00> Net from sale of Stereo on E-bay. E
<24.00> Net from sale of speakers on E-bay.E
143.00 net to upgrade radio and speakers.
18.00 Rockbox 100 watt amp EI
21.18 box and sub woofer. R
6.00 trunk remote lock EI
0.00 mount for Cell phone
300.00 18" Lariat wheels, 265/60-18 BFGoodrich Long Trail tires A
<300.00> net from sale of Mich tires and rims E
0.00 net on tires/rims
23.99 Homelink EI
36.00 Ventvisors inchanel EI
255.00 Power seats EI
<150.00> sale of unused seat leftovers A
105.00 net for power seat upgrade
0.00 passenger lumbar EI
5.00 to add express up/down to both windows S
0.00 Brute Force intake system from AEM. no charge, installed ?
159.95 in dash monitor EI
53.49 wide angle camera EI
6.00 Mustang dead pedal S

2500.00 total net (rounded)

 

Let's see,
7800.00 for Ghost flames, wheels, tires and Rancho lift.
290.00 for Westin step bars
300.00 for Intake
425.00 for tuner
325.00 for MyFi
40.00 for Mount

Total 9180.00 so far.

New mods to come,
800.00 custom painted flares
1200.00 Tonneau cover
300.00 Different intake
1525.00 Gear change
450.00 exhaust
125.00 Polyurethane bushings

Total 4400.00 to be added.

Grand total of 13,580.00

Nothing else to think of so far....skip that, add a DVD player 1200.00

 

Hey Chris,

Where'd you get your cruise done for $60.00? My FX4 wheel came in the other day and I called the selling dealer, and they said it was $84. Does that sound reasonable?

Oh, and as for my mod list:

$100.00 Leather wrap steering wheel

That's about it...LOL.

-Chris

 

NO COMMENT!!!!
What are you trying todo, get us all in trouble with out wifes.
If i told you i would scare myself, and give my wife a heart attack!
Trev

 

Hi, 02SuperCrew4X. I took it into Citrus Ford, in Ontario, near the 10.
I called around to half a dozen places for the two programming jobs I wanted, and found almost a 50% spread. and that's just amoung the folks that would do it.

Flat rate for most programming is about 85 bucks, so out there in the low desert, 84 is not unfair.

Galpin Ford was cheaper, but not enough to warrant the drive into the Valley.
The leather wheel sure feels good, doesn't it? I have had two plastic wheels, both fine, but the leather is nice on a long drive.
Chris

 

Sure does

you know what feels even better? Having a leather wheel and knowing I did not pay $41,000 for an FX4 just to get that feature

 

Hey, this is a no gloating forum, unless you drive a king ranch...
Chris

 

Where'd you come up with that price? MSRP on a supercab FX4 can be as low as $35,330. A-plan on that same truck is $29,835, a far cry from $41,000.

 

Allow for Calif additions, (note, he lives here in the Desert), Tax at 8.25 to 8.75 shipping charges, handling, fee tax, assuming not paid cash, interest on the difference, I think 41 k is a very low estimate.
Most dealers here only have 'loaded' trucks, loaded with options you don't want or need. They don't order unless you are paying top dollar. I think it's not the same in other areas, but I know that's the way it is in the Golden State. Oh, yes, and to ensure you do it the govt's way, you can't buy a new truck out of state and just bring it in. Calif laws don't like that.

A-plan at a California dealership? you presume he has a relative, friend, etc at the dealership.
He is in Indio, Not Coachella Valley. If you don't understand the reference, it's because you don't live there.

Now I paid under 13k for my STX new, but every other dealer wanted 26 up for the same truck. Sale price.
Chris

 

2" Autospring and Realignment - $110
Flowmaster Super 40 - $120
Power Windows - $110
Power Locks and Alarm System - $65
Tinted Windows - $120
Rockford 351S, Audiobahn AW122T, and custom box - $180
Ford Bedmat - $70

Total = $775