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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 12:24 AM
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2004 F150 Lariat Build Thread

Bought this truck in May of this year with 96,000 miles. Loved it ever since.

Here's what it looked like when I bought it.

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Then 5% window tint was next
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Next came 10k HID's
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Next was the Pioneer In-dash
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Halfway
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Done
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Next came the 6" Lift and 20x12 fuel octanes wrapped in 35x12.50 Toyo MT's
Did it myself on jackstands. I don't recommend this to the average person, Lol.

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Finished
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Also put on the Towing Mirrors which I highly recommend.
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Inside shot
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Latest was the F150 Weather mats
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Any thoughts, concerns, or questions. Feel free to ask.

Hope you enjoy!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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Nice lookin rig. It looks like in the pics that its sits a bit nose high? could just be the pictures too.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 05:51 PM
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Looks good!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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Very nice! I like everything except the ricer glaring blue HIDs.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Countryboy2744
Nice lookin rig. It looks like in the pics that its sits a bit nose high? could just be the pictures too.
It's just the pictures. Thanks!

Originally Posted by hagan525
Looks good!
Thanks!

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Very nice! I like everything except the ricer glaring blue HIDs.
Really? I love them. To each their own though!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 07:09 PM
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Really? I love them. To each their own though!
Agreed! Nothing wrong with HIDs, just need to be done right to be safe!

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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 08:30 PM
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I don't like the look of projector headlights. Did you get them off ebay?

Also I just ordered my Downfire sub box that mounts under the back seat along with 2 rockford fosgate shallow mount subs. Should be in by the end of the week. I will be posting pictures.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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I don't like the look of projector headlights. Did you get them off ebay?
Nope, I built them using real HID projectors. Ebay projectors are garbage, poor output. Retrofits are legit.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mSaLL150
Nope, I built them using real HID projectors. Ebay projectors are garbage, poor output. Retrofits are legit.
I have 10x more respect for you. The ebay halo projectors are such garbage! Like I said though, I like the look of OEM stuff for the most part.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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Painted the bed liners. Probably going to rhino line it soon but this will do for now.
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One of the many bikes I'v owned next to it.
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Subs are taking forever to come in. Starting to get really annoyed. The downfire box fits great though! I'd recommend it to anyone!
 
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 12:09 AM
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SICK Bike. Heads up Lets go!



 
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 12:53 PM
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Right at ya! If I wasn't about to sell it! What's your 1/8th mile times? I ask because that's all we have around here. Never been to a 1/4 track.

My fastest run was a 5.89 w/ handclutch, slip-on, stretched, and a shinko hook-up.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 01:13 PM
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What head unit did you install and how do you like it?
 
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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I don't like the look of projector headlights. Did you get them off ebay?
Haha... that comment made you cringe didn't it mSaLL150?
 
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by rudeskawn
Haha... that comment made you cringe didn't it mSaLL150?
Haha, anything blue and glaring makes most drivers cringe.
 
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