I have been out of the country for a while so I have not been on the forum, but now that I'm back I thought I'd share some changes I've made in 2010.

Also, when I got back and took a look at my truck with fresh eyes, I found it looked pretty bad. Borderline hideous in some places, it needs a lot of work. I'm going to spend what free time I have in the next couple weeks to fix/update a bunch of stuff, so stay tuned for the updates!




Lets start with some DIY painting I did a few months ago. I bought a FX2 grille off ebay for 50 bucks, some chrome handle covers for 20 bucks, and some automotive paint/clear/sanding materials for ~60 bucks. For very little money, I created a PTM grille and handles.







^^That is dirt in that last pic, not a scratch.

 

Looks great

 

No offense, but you should change the title of your thread. I thought I was going to see mods made on a 2010 f 150. Looks good though, msall, I've always liked your truck!

 

No offense, but the thread is in the 2004-2008 section.

Truck looks awesome. I am going to use that idea for PTM handles on my truck. That way if I don't like them I can take them off.

 

I know, was just bustin chops

 

Looking good as usual!

 

Looks good

 

I suppose I should have named it "Mods in 2010" ohwell. Thanks for the responses so far. Lets continue...

Worn 100k mile stock ball joints + heavy 35" tires + lots of time offroad = bad alignment and obnoxiously loud noise from a cupped tire





Solution to the problem = a brand new tire and some beastly Camburg ball joints/UCAs.



Sure it looks slightly awkward with 3 tires at 60% tread and one at 99%, but you cant notice it unless you're looking for it. Plus its nice to have it sounding normal and not like I have 3 KM2s and 1 mud grappler. :o

 

What did they run you?

 

those uca's are sick.

nice ptm work also

 

x2, lookin to upgrade as i am also coming up on the 100,000 mile mark and take my truck off road regularly.

 

Holy shat that sounds like crap. Glad you got that problem fixed haha.

 

No kidding, it was pretty embarassing.

The UCAs were $599 direct from Camburg. Stock replacements at a dealer cost nearly $700 installed, but you can get stockers cheaper online. I highly recommend the Camburgs if you have heavy tires though, the Uni-ball will never wear out and they reduced bump-steer quite a bit.

 

Aw, I was just messin' with ya and wow that did sound f'd up. I'm supprised your stock ***** lasted a 100,000 miles, I had to replace my lowers at 30,000. 150k and still counting on the Moogs I put on. And like I said before, always liked your rig. Question, uppers, lowers or both?

edit: Never mind, I missed the UCA part. $300 each, or were the lowers included?

 

They didn't last 100k, I was just lazy and waited until then to replace them and as you can see it cost me. The boots tore around 80k and leaked fluid everywhere, I sorta repaired them but it was surely a sign...stupid me.

Yeah that price from Camburg gets you both UCAs, both Uni-***** and everything needed for install. Its a one piece unit so not sure about lowers/uppers? The install is super easy too.