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From: Topeka, KS
where to start..
I'm new to the thread, and i'm just needing some help fixing up my 91 f-150.
it's got a 5.0L efi, 2wd, regular cab and alot of rust. i traded my little heap of an import for this to do some mowing here and there, and that parts seem cheap because there are alot of these around. i'll post some pictures in a little bit, but i'm just wanting to know about a few things,
-replacing both gas tanks [i can get a front for $60, a rear for $75, but let me know if it should be cheaper]
-replacing the bed [i can probably get one for about $400 to $500 for an 8ft, thinking about just putting a flatbed on]
-fixing the power windows [passenger seems to be off the track, but the drivers side doesn't go anywhere]
-replacing a shock [found out recently that the rear right shock has been blown way before i got it]
-replacing the passenger door pin [don't know if there is an easier way to do it then just beat it out]
future thanks to everybody, and i'm proud to be a ford owner.
it's got a 5.0L efi, 2wd, regular cab and alot of rust. i traded my little heap of an import for this to do some mowing here and there, and that parts seem cheap because there are alot of these around. i'll post some pictures in a little bit, but i'm just wanting to know about a few things,
-replacing both gas tanks [i can get a front for $60, a rear for $75, but let me know if it should be cheaper]
-replacing the bed [i can probably get one for about $400 to $500 for an 8ft, thinking about just putting a flatbed on]
-fixing the power windows [passenger seems to be off the track, but the drivers side doesn't go anywhere]
-replacing a shock [found out recently that the rear right shock has been blown way before i got it]
-replacing the passenger door pin [don't know if there is an easier way to do it then just beat it out]
future thanks to everybody, and i'm proud to be a ford owner.
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for the tanks you are getting a hell of a deal.
. but the prices should be the other way around being that the front tank is bigger than the rear.
for the shock, i'd do both rear but thats just me.
i'd do the door pins first because its cheap enough and it will keep the body from getting screwed up. then the shock(s). then i'd do the bed (6 bolts and unplug in the back right by the bumper and it'll come right off) or at least take it off that way you know whether or not you'll even need the fuel tanks. then worry about the power windows.
. but the prices should be the other way around being that the front tank is bigger than the rear.for the shock, i'd do both rear but thats just me.
i'd do the door pins first because its cheap enough and it will keep the body from getting screwed up. then the shock(s). then i'd do the bed (6 bolts and unplug in the back right by the bumper and it'll come right off) or at least take it off that way you know whether or not you'll even need the fuel tanks. then worry about the power windows.
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well i couldn't find a camera at the moment for pics
the door is pretty much fixed, it wasn't the pin, just some little plastic thing the latch on the door attaches to.
any reviews of some shocks that would do me well?
and i think i'm going to get a new front tank soon because the current rear tank is slowly leaking, and the current front tank doesn't even work
the door is pretty much fixed, it wasn't the pin, just some little plastic thing the latch on the door attaches to.
any reviews of some shocks that would do me well?
and i think i'm going to get a new front tank soon because the current rear tank is slowly leaking, and the current front tank doesn't even work
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shocks- pretty much any brand will work. you can go to napa and pickup a set for anywheres from 50- 100 bucks.
i'd go ahead and get both tanks then since ones leaking and the other doesnt work. do you have in tank pumps or a frame pump? if you have in tank pumps then you might as well get both pumps and sending units while your at it.
i'd go ahead and get both tanks then since ones leaking and the other doesnt work. do you have in tank pumps or a frame pump? if you have in tank pumps then you might as well get both pumps and sending units while your at it.