I have done a few things to my 2000 F-150, but now find myself at the point of those items that just don't look right unless you do all of the other things - wheels, tires, lowering, new front bumper, new hood, ground effects, etc.

I have a 2WD and would like to get the 2" front/ 4" back lowering kit in the future. But when I do this, I will also need to change the rims and tires. (Currently 16") My husband keeps telling me to go with 20", but I am thinking more along the lines of 18". (Cost is probably the biggest reason.)

What I am really wondering, is how much I am going to invest in this project and what will look right. I'm not interested in it dragging the ground - I am just looking for a cool, sporty look. My husband's thinking was if I am going to invest all of this money making my truck look like a Harley Davidson edition - I might as well go buy one and save myself the trouble - plus I'd have a V8 (yes, I have a V6). I got away with a purchase price of about $22000 and have spent only close to $1200 on after-market stuff - stuff I can't remove when it sells. Just wondering if I am better off going to all of the trouble or spending another $10000 on the actual truck.

Melissa

2000 F-150 XLT Extended Cab 2WD V6
Styleside, Short Bed, Sliding Rear Window, Tow Package, Green Exterior, Beige Interior

Modifications:
Exterior:
Stull Billet Grille
Steel Horse Automotive Black EuroBars
Ford Bedliner
Extang Classic Platinum Tonno Cover
Ventshade Vent Visors
Lund Trident Bug Shield
Tint

Interior:
Pioneer DEH-8200R CD Receiver
Pioneer CDX-1250 12-disk Changer
Alpine Mono Subwoofer Amplifier
12" JL Audio Subwoofer in sealed enclosure

Performance:
K&N Air Filter

Soon:
Gibson Dual Sport Exhaust (in about a week)
VTech Rough-Cut Taillight Covers (custom painted)

Wish:
Superchip
Lowering Kit
New Tires and Wheels
Custom Hood - "Snake Eyes" by Reflexxion
Custom Front Bumper - "Teardrop" by Distinctive Truck Accessories
GTS Pro-Beam Headlight Covers (custom painted)

 

I think customizing your truck is the way to go. If you got the HD it would only be "another" HD, unless of course you customize it. This is where you can start:
- Lowering it
- Getting bigger rims, 20s would be my choice but 18s look good too
- Low profile tires, not to low so you don't damage your wheels, 275/45/20 for your 20s, 295/40/18 for the 18s
- High flow air filter
- Cat-back system
- Chip
- Sound system
- Alarma system

And the list can go on as far as your wallet (purse) allows you.

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2000 4.6 XLT Ext. Cab Silver

So Far
- ARE Z-series Color Matched Cap (for the Rotties...)
- Flowmaster 40 Series with Edelbrock Oval Tips
- Airaid Intake System
- Sony, Lanzar, Profile, Polk, Kenwood, 500W Sound System
- Closer to the Ground 3" front and & 5" rear
- Clear Corner Lenses

Future
- 20" Rims with 275/35/20 Tires
- Street Scene Color Matched Mirrors
- SVT Bumber Cover
- Supercharger (way down the road)

 

luvmytruck I know what you mean. I'm like you looking for that look. I have just bought 17" rims, wanted 18's or 20's but stayed with 17's cause I couldn't afford new tires. But now that I have the new wheels I want a lowering kit to give it a better look. All in due time I guess...


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99 4.2 XLT Red Flareside Sport, Homemade open air box with a K&N Filter, Black Nerf bars, catback exhaust,Superchip, Rear 2 inch drop, clear front corners, Helix Throttle Body Spacer, Enkei RT6 wheels.
Future mods include a Belltech 2/4 lowering kit and a Snuglid.

 

Wow 99XLT,

Nice truck. 17" wheels really make a difference vs. my 16" wheels. So you've only had the back lowered at this point? Lookin' good.

Melissa

 

Thanks luvmytruck. Yep just the rear is lowered 2". I didn't like the stock rear being higher than the front so with the 2" rear drop it leveled things out. Good luck on your wheel shopping..

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99 4.2 XLT Red Flareside Sport, Homemade open air box with a K&N Filter, Black Nerf bars, catback exhaust,Superchip, Rear 2 inch drop, clear front corners, Helix Throttle Body Spacer, Enkei RT6 wheels.
Future mods include a Belltech 2/4 lowering kit and a Snuglid.