Cheap/Free Modifications
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From: Wichita KS
Originally Posted by myst
Click the photo below and navigate through the mods. Yea, some of the mods were pricey, but the vast majority were dirt cheap. Ya got to be willing to work for it though. 
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From: Pittsburgh
mirror
Nihilism,
Where did you get the audio Dimming Compass/Temperature/Uv/Ice Alert Mirror you mention?
Thanks!
Where did you get the audio Dimming Compass/Temperature/Uv/Ice Alert Mirror you mention?
Thanks!
Originally Posted by Nihilism
The best six cheap mods that I have done for my FX4 Screw for $50 or less has to be these six:
$49
EZ Down Tailgate Damper
Explanation: Not really much to say that hasn't already been said about this mod. Two thumbs up for this mod.
$50
Audio Dimming Compass/Temperature/Uv/Ice Alert Mirror
Explanation: Not only is this mirror mod is very functional and helpful, but it's also one attractive looking interior mod.
$27
Custom Intro-tech Windshield Sunshade
Explanation: I sometimes have to leave my truck parked at my school's parking lot for several hours while I'm attending classes, so this mod is helpful in keeping my truck a bit cooler on the inside but it also preserves the dash from receiving sun damage. This sunshade is custom fitted for the F150 unlike the "one size fits all" sunshades that are normally sold at most stores.
$49
EZ Down Tailgate Damper
Explanation: Not really much to say that hasn't already been said about this mod. Two thumbs up for this mod.
$50
Audio Dimming Compass/Temperature/Uv/Ice Alert Mirror
Explanation: Not only is this mirror mod is very functional and helpful, but it's also one attractive looking interior mod.
$27
Custom Intro-tech Windshield Sunshade
Explanation: I sometimes have to leave my truck parked at my school's parking lot for several hours while I'm attending classes, so this mod is helpful in keeping my truck a bit cooler on the inside but it also preserves the dash from receiving sun damage. This sunshade is custom fitted for the F150 unlike the "one size fits all" sunshades that are normally sold at most stores.
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Joined: Sep 2004
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Originally Posted by MeanGene
Who was the guy that did the mod that included replacing the inside supercrew cab back seat passenger light with the front one with the individual map lights?
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From: Simi Valley CA
Originally Posted by myst
kd4crs came up with the mod for replacing the superCAB rear light with the supercrew light on the rail systems, if I recall correctly. I did it to mine, it's a great mod, plug and play.
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From: Camp LeJeune, NC
Can someone please provide more details on these particular mods?
Thanks!
Originally Posted by ChrisAdams
Remove the silencer if you drive a 4.6. Free mod.
Originally Posted by Josiah
3. Clear Corners - Free - Moderate
4. Chrome Signal Bulbs - $12 - Easy
8. Removed Rear Cats - $50 - Moderate
4. Chrome Signal Bulbs - $12 - Easy
8. Removed Rear Cats - $50 - Moderate
Originally Posted by ieee_raider
One of my best cheap mods was undercoating the rear wheel wells. $4/can at wal-mart. 
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Well, I have not done it, I have a Brute Force intake. But this thread covers the silencer
https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...light=silencer
Chris
https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...light=silencer
Chris
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From: Austin
[QUOTE=Josiah]
3. Clear Corners - Free - Moderate
[QUOTE]
I would like to know more about this one also. I'm guessing you mean the turn signals up front behind the amber plastic. Do you just take the plastic out somehow? Do you have to replace the bulb so it will blink amber? Is it legal to not have the amber reflective piece?
3. Clear Corners - Free - Moderate
[QUOTE]
I would like to know more about this one also. I'm guessing you mean the turn signals up front behind the amber plastic. Do you just take the plastic out somehow? Do you have to replace the bulb so it will blink amber? Is it legal to not have the amber reflective piece?
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From: florida
One mod that may sound dumb but is very affordable and easy is to make a storage area under the rear seats. For about $10 you can buy a rubbermaid container, any size you want, but preferable about 18" long, 6" high, and 12" wide. You lift the seat up thats the 2 seats, and get 2 pieces of fishing line, attaching one from the top hole at one end of the seat to the top hole at the other using a knot, or i used the clamps that hold line and you close them with pliers, you do this to both the top and bottom hole, and then set your rubbermaid behind it, so it does not slide at all, its a cheap easy mod, and takes about 10 min, and can be removed at any time. Easy way to get the underseat storage for about 1/25 the price. Hope this helps!
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From: Orlando
Originally Posted by ChrisAdams
As to using the antenna as a feeler gauge, interesting concept but anyplace low enough to hit my truck is not high enough to drive or walk under so...
Maybe if you have ten inches of lift and big tires, but a stock truck...
Chris
Maybe if you have ten inches of lift and big tires, but a stock truck...
Chris