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picking up my 09 tomorroww... mods

Old Feb 26, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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picking up my 09 tomorroww... mods

just bought a 09 250 xlt reg cab 4x4... what mods do you guys suggest?? its the 5.4. dealer was eager to get it off the lot so.. i got a fair deal.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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The standard... Exhaust, intake, and tunes. Bigger tires and tint would be awesome too.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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ok...as far as warranty goes?? i dont want to screw myself there when it comes to mods. true ..the tires do look to small for the truck. is it just me or do the newer trucke sit a little lower?? my 01 seems higher.
 

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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by keith97xlt
ok...as far as warranty goes?? i dont want to screw myself there when it comes to mods. true ..the tires do look to small for the truck. is it just me or do the newer trucke sit a little lower?? my 01 seems higher.
I think they sit the same (or near) it's probably that '08+ front end that makes it look lower (maybe that 'fuel saving' air dam??). When it's ny itself...our '96 looks like it is higher than my '06 because of it's sleeker body line, but when side by side it doesn't.

Hey, CONGRATS on your new truck - very cool ~ enjoy!!!!!

1st mod...get a 12V power inverter (100+W)...a good cheap, useful investment. Plus you can use it in any other auto/truck.
 

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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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ok...as far as warranty goes?? i dont want to screw myself there when it comes to mods. true ..the tires do look to small for the truck. is it just me or do the newer trucke sit a little lower?? my 01 seems higher.
As long as you tune it back to stock before you take it to the dealer you'll be find. And if you run an intake, make sure its a quality one. Dealer shouldn't mind...
 
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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ok cool.. i have one of those rubber bed mats in my 01 will that fit the 09?? i want to keep that at least until i can get the cash together for a real rhino liner. are the 8 ft beds still the same??
 
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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ok cool.. i have one of those rubber bed mats in my 01 will that fit the 09?? i want to keep that at least until i can get the cash together for a real rhino liner. are the 8 ft beds still the same??
As far as I know, it should fit...
 
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 01:18 AM
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great.. ive always had used trucks.it feels good to finally buy new. if you guys have any other suggestion or advice send it my way ..thanx
 
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ommegang

Cool...rugged...look!
 
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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Congrats on the new truck!

Originally Posted by Pagnew
I think they sit the same (or near) it's probably that '08+ front end that makes it look lower (maybe that 'fuel saving' air dam??).
I am so glad I don't have that air dam!
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 05:03 AM
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that radiator is so huge plenty of cooling power..and thats on 5.4 i can imagine the size of thr 6.4.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 09:32 AM
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Ya, it reminded me of a dump truck or semi the first time I seen one up-close. However, I drove it, with a speedwing plow on, from KS to WI w/o worrying about overheating.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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all superdutys come with the plow prep package right?? i know mine has it.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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I don't think so. When we were shopping 4 our new truck I've noticed only some would specifically list the plow package.
 
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