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Old Jan 8, 2016 | 08:53 PM
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But I finally test fit my center console in the white truck. I'm liking it but can't finish it till I finish buying all my switches and stuff for it.




I'll say one thing, you've got a unique truck there.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2016 | 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by NFLD FLARED 281
I'll say one thing, you've got a unique truck there.
Well my vision for the truck was way out there but now going a different direction. Was about to order the subs for it but then the Trans happen.

From the shop today should be done next early next week!

 
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Old Jan 11, 2016 | 07:23 PM
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Well this is more of a "What i did over the Last week" post.

Full Interior LED swap
LED Switch back front turn signals
New PIAA 525s and 510s
---The 525s went in the bullbar, They have a LED marker light, with a Hi/Low Beam function
---Both pairs of 510s (on pair are ATP pattern and the second pair are SMR)
------ATP (All Terrain Pattern)(Outside)
------SMR (Super Multi-Surface Reflector)(Inside)

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The 525s are OFF, thats just the running light on.
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Old Jan 13, 2016 | 11:45 PM
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Delete - Sorry
 

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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 02:51 PM
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Drove her home in the storm and salt then plugged her in for the night....
 
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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Hawkester



Drove her home in the storm and salt then plugged her in for the night....
One thing I sure don't miss about Minnesota -- all the salt on the roads in the winter!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2016 | 02:58 AM
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Finally got the blue truck back Monday. New transmission and crossmember.

Then wednesday I got a new battery since mine was done. Ended up getting an AC delco 65-7yr.

Today got Oil for me to do an oil change this weekend for the truck. Need to get another quart tomorrow.



But also on the todo list this next week or so is
1) Oil change
2) Coolant flush/Change
3) New front rotors and brake pads
4) Detail the truck
5) Clay bar the whole truck
6) Rotate and rebalance my tires

Stuff I keep putting off that needs to be done!
 

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Old Jan 16, 2016 | 09:03 AM
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Just changed my oil yesterday, mine is an 04 with the 5.4 and calls for 7qts. You may need two more! I bet you are happy to have it back!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2016 | 10:14 AM
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Changed the oil
 
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Old Jan 16, 2016 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by dont slow down
Just changed my oil yesterday, mine is an 04 with the 5.4 and calls for 7qts. You may need two more! I bet you are happy to have it back!
Both the 4.2 and 4.6 use 6 qts.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2016 | 05:14 PM
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Had the truck aligned at Ford on friday. Tire went bad on Sat morning so had new tires put on it. Toyo MT's Now going back to Ford so they can align it CORRECTLY tomorrow. Let go of the wheel and it changes lanes.








 
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Old Jan 19, 2016 | 09:15 PM
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Nice looking truck! I like the wheel and tire choice.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2016 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by dont slow down
Nice looking truck! I like the wheel and tire choice.
Thanks. Just dropped it off back at Ford to get the alignment fixed correctly. Waiting to hear what they do


Edit. Picked up truck from Ford. They got it squared away. Said the tech had to align it 4 times and drive it to make it not pull but it drives good now.
 

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Old Jan 20, 2016 | 09:43 PM
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Center console is getting there for the white truck.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by BOOMER2011
Well this is more of a "What i did over the Last week" post.

Full Interior LED swap
LED Switch back front turn signals
New PIAA 525s and 510s
---The 525s went in the bullbar, They have a LED marker light, with a Hi/Low Beam function
---Both pairs of 510s (on pair are ATP pattern and the second pair are SMR)
------ATP (All Terrain Pattern)(Outside)
------SMR (Super Multi-Surface Reflector)(Inside)








The 525s are OFF, thats just the running light on.


Crossed 201,708.00 miles, had the oil changed today
i had those switchbacks originally. Look wise I was happy, but their light output wasn't too great. The amber turn signal was about half as bright as the incandescent and was hard to see with the headlights on.

I upgraded to these: http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/351384795531

Dont slow down, I believe had a problem with those, but they're working well for me. Super bright! I have led tails too and use an ep27 flasher and no resistors.

Switchbacks only:
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Headlights + switchbacks with drivers side directional on.
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Headlights + switchback with drivers side directional off (only pass side switchback is on). The switchbacks act almost like a fog light and throw a decent amount on the ground on the front and side of the truck.
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