Hey im A so-cal Local. grew up in santa Clarita Valley. just bought a 2005 ford f150 XLT. ( WIth 58000 Miles) from a local auction yard. the truck was in an accident. but not too bad. just really had to replace the bed, wheels and head lights as well as tails only on passenger side though as well as do some body work. been kinda on a budget. so been searching through other forum sights as well as craigslist and ebay. searching for great deals. u wouldn't believe the deals ive been getting either. Truck Was only $4000 i new the wholesaler

So Far IVe Put on
1. CST 7" Lift

2. Some Used 35" BFG

3. Bought some Chrome Pro-comp 1069 17x9. and I Sand blasted them myself as well as painted them black and cleared them ($150 used for rims
Craigslist) (And $50 For paint supplies Walmart)

4. Used Black Harley ford headlights ($75 Craiglsit)

5. Sylvania silverstar Ultras Bulbs ($50 Autozone) Decided against the HIDS. Dont want to blind ANYONE!!!! plus I Am very Happy With The ultras!!!!

6. 10" Single Foxbox with a jl w3 ($110 Shipped From forum) THANKS TO TX05F150!!!!!!!!!!

7. 6 1/2 Rockford Fosgate Prime componets ( Front) and 6x8 Rockford fosgate Prime 3 ways(Rear) ($110 from sonicelectronix.com)

8. Ex Down Tailgate Damper ($40 EBAY)

9. Bak Industries Roll Bak Brand new in box ($200 Craigslist) still waiting to paint truck before i install it .

10. Tailgate ( $60 Craigslist)

11. 6.5 Bed ($700 Scrap Yard IN Mojave Desert)

12. Bought LT and RT Pwr, heat, blinker mirrors on another forum for $100. ( Sold the Left one i had on my truck before for $150.00 On Ebay( $50 Profit)

13 Gotts MOD!!!! ($8 Home Depot) took off silencers

14.Switched my Jumpseat For Center Console

15. Tinited Windows Limo In Back and i forgot how dark i went in front i know its a step light then limo. love it

Stlll have some work ahead of me. but so far Very happy with my truck as well as all the great deals ive been getting.

 

Pics or it didn't happen.

 

Man you're getting some great deals. I can't find any good deals on parts out in my neck of the woods and none of the yards around here have newer vehicles

 

Man $60 for a tailgate! Everyone on CL here wants like $400 (for a 04-08) there was even a guy that had a Platinum tailgate for sale for $1,400 Must of been made of Platinum too...

 

Yeah that took a little persuading. but the guys was in need of some fast cash it seemed he only wanted 125 at first.

 

Yeah i have been getting some great deals thanks to the forums and nice people. yeah wreaking yards are hit and miss. hard too find newer cars in them. just have to be willing to call every yard around u. everyday. persistence pays off.
not to mention i have a great app on my droid for craigslist that automatically updates when there is a new post in the subject im looking for. its a time saver cause u can set it for multiple region and citys

 

After


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added a 12v socet inside my console

 

Man you're lucky, I've been looking all over for a good deal on a center console.

5.4 or 4.6?

 

THANKS FOr the SUPPORt
i met some guy on another forum. and we just swapped couldnt believe he wanted the jumpseat instead. we just payed shipping for it. great add i love the room. ill try to add pics of progress for now on. but so far so good

going into paint i hope this coming monday

 

From the looks of it, the body lines are a little off between the bed and cab. was there frame damage?

 

Minor Frame damage on the passenger side. which will be getting fixed on monday when it goes in for paint and body

 

Great work so far! It's good to see that you're willing to put all that ard work into the truck...and save a butt load of cash as a result!
Good on you, man.

 

Not to keep adding questions, but I noticed you put an 12V plug inside the center console. My jump seat has one on the back with cup holders, I'm guessing that piece isn't on the center console? I've never seen one of the center consoles in person so I'm curious

 

There is also a 12v plug on the rear of my console. I actually just spliced off of it and wired an add a fuse into it then I drilled a small hole through the bottom and fished the wires in and hooking it to the new socket I screwed down. It was easy.but the jump seat as well as the center console both have the 12v socket on the rear. If u un bolt the console or jumpseat u will see a wire harness plugged into the rear socket. Hope that answers ur question.
There's always room for questions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. That s how people learn.!!!!!

 

Thanks StoveTop!
i see u have a power tailgate mod. ive been looking into doing one as well after i install my rollbak! did u make your own kit of buy one. also am thinking of adding a tailgate release so i can open it with a alarm im getting in the future