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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 12:13 PM
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What should I do next?

Assuming I had say $100-$200 to spend on small things before buying anything major, what should I do?

I do not have any pics of the truck that are new to reflect what it looks like but here is what I have. (see end of post)

Here is what I have
2006 F-150 XLT 5.4L Scab, 6.5
Az-beige 2WD

Bug guard is removed and trashed.
Chrome grill insert was gave away locally after failing to sell here.

Here are some things I want,

2" leveling spacer for the front,. I could likely find a 2" some where and get it soon. What would be the best brand to get?

Step bars, black. I kinda want a set, and in a way I don't. Right now the truck is not high enough to need them, but later after the leveling spacer and larger tires I will.

Rims, out of the question really (cost reasons), but I would love a set of rims for my truck. Something black with a chrome lip, or chrome with a black lip?
I want to keep my flow of the truck, with the black brush guard.

Hitch cover, or 3 ball hitch, maybe even a black hitch step.
I normally never pull a trailer, but the 3 ball hitch would be nice just in case, the step might also be useful.

I really like this one,
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GO-RH...Q5fAccessories


i would love to do something to the inside, like the mats that cover the entire floor? I have no idea what they cost or what they are called.

My seats, I would love some seat covers, but once again cost issues prevent me from getting them, how hard would a swap to leather seats be if I found matching color leather seats from a wrecked truck?

Thanks.





 
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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If you don't have a tune for that CAI, that would be the first thing I'd do.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 03:07 PM
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Already done, 93 perf. gryphon.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 03:34 PM
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Id do the level, find some used step bars and paint them black with Krylon Fusion, find an aftermarket grill you like and paint it black as well, new front and rear badges (black to match theme)

The black rubber mats for interiors are around 75-100 or so. All weather floor mats
 
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 03:36 PM
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Id go with weathertech floor mats if you need some good coverage.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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x2 on the weathertech floor mats. The digital fit ones are very very nice and not super expensive. I love mine, make it so nice if your feet are muddy or sandy, just hop right in and dump the mats later.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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what leveling kit maker do you all recommend? I think a 1.5" would level me out when i measured it.

I can get new black stepbars for $209 shipped, same place I got my brush guard from.

I think a black saleen grille, would go nicely.

Where would a person get black badges for the front and back? I would love a set of new F-150 emblems from a new F-150 if i knew they would fit. I just paid $40 for a new ford emblem for the front grille.

I think those badges look much better than the 04-08 ones!

i would love to get the weather tech ones, but i like the way the husky liners look better, I have seen both first hand and Like the extra middle cover for the front over the weather tech that lacks that.

After the the prices are about the same.

I think some one in the classified section has husky's for sell black for my truck, the molded ones.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 04:18 PM
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tint your windows. if your rears are done already you can do the fronts for 20 bucks yourself or have them all done professionaly for easily within your budget. tint can really set off the looks of a truck
 
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 04:42 PM
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tint your windows. if your rears are done already you can do the fronts for 20 bucks yourself or have them all done professionaly for easily within your budget. tint can really set off the looks of a truck

I don;t see very good at night, and its hard enough as it is with 20% on the sides and 5% on the rear.


but i might consider it., its just really hard for me to see out at night as it is.


 

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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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looks good. thats actually how i have my tint with limo on the rears and 20 on the fronts. backin up trailers at night is a PITA
 

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