One month = < $1000
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One month = > $1000
Well I have been a member on this forum for a month as of today and have already invested over a $1000 in the truck courtesy of this sites How-to threads. Not that this is a bad thing though, I just thought I would show you the mods that I have done because of you guys and this wonderful site.
Well this is the one that started it all. I saw a post on double din head units and had no Idea they could be had for so cheep. I ended up getting the Panasonic CQ-5800U mainly because it looks like a factory head unit but it gave me the AUX input for the ipod.
Old vs New
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So once I found the How-to section it was all over.
First I did the 04+ third brake light mod
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Then I did the SN95 Mustang rear disk brake mod
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Next I decided that the stock speakers were not on par with the new head unit so I purchased 4 Pioneer 4 way speakers that were recommended by others on this site.
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Next I decided that I was tired of the open diff in my truck so I got a Powertrax No-slip locker for the rear.
I do not have picks of the install or the locker so I will just post pics of me testing it out
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one of me, why not
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So after a week with the new speakers I decided they did not have enough bass so I purchased a Infinity Basslink.
Side note: sound system is now complete
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then I discovered the Explorer OHC mod and decided to give that a try.
Note: If you have a Pick A-Part by you go there, I got everything needed for this mode for $20.
I also installed a dome/ map light out of a 2008 F-250 while performing the OHC mod.
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So that is what the last 30 days of my life have been like thanks to you guys.
Well this is the one that started it all. I saw a post on double din head units and had no Idea they could be had for so cheep. I ended up getting the Panasonic CQ-5800U mainly because it looks like a factory head unit but it gave me the AUX input for the ipod.
Old vs New
IMG_3255.jpg?t=1264876313
IMG_3257.jpg?t=1264876357
So once I found the How-to section it was all over.
First I did the 04+ third brake light mod
IMG_3263.jpg?t=1264876462
Then I did the SN95 Mustang rear disk brake mod
IMG_3320.jpg?t=1264876551
Next I decided that the stock speakers were not on par with the new head unit so I purchased 4 Pioneer 4 way speakers that were recommended by others on this site.
IMG_3317.jpg?t=1264876691
Next I decided that I was tired of the open diff in my truck so I got a Powertrax No-slip locker for the rear.
I do not have picks of the install or the locker so I will just post pics of me testing it out
IMG_3284.jpg?t=1264876833
IMG_3297.jpg?t=1264876865
IMG_3285.jpg?t=1264876891
one of me, why not
IMG_3302.jpg?t=1264877724
So after a week with the new speakers I decided they did not have enough bass so I purchased a Infinity Basslink.
Side note: sound system is now complete
IMG_3308.jpg?t=1264877032
IMG_3307.jpg?t=1264877060
then I discovered the Explorer OHC mod and decided to give that a try.
Note: If you have a Pick A-Part by you go there, I got everything needed for this mode for $20.
I also installed a dome/ map light out of a 2008 F-250 while performing the OHC mod.
IMG_3318.jpg?t=1264877275
IMG_3319.jpg?t=1264877329
IMG_3309.jpg?t=1264877364
So that is what the last 30 days of my life have been like thanks to you guys.
Last edited by whitedge; 01-30-2010 at 08:51 PM.
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I dont like the looks of the auto dimming mirror (to big), and there were not any visors at the yard that were in nice condition. I am wired for both though if I decide to expand.
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I dont see why they wouldn't. LED's aren't bad by any means. If they were so bad why would they put them on the police units? If anything that makes driving at day and night safer for you.
#11
I have only had it for a week and a half, but i dont see why it would change one way or another.
2wd, well technically it was 1wd, now its 2. The fact that I had my tires at 37psi front and 33psi rear didn't help things out in the sand though.
#12
Thanks man, thats what I strive for when choosing which mods to do. Form and function, if it doesn't have something to offer in both categories it probably wont go in the truck.
#13
#19
Awesome set of mods.
Almost everything aftermarket is not D.O.T. approved, therefore illegal for use on public roads. Police units have L.E.D. lights for emergency vehicles because they have permits to run such lighting equipment.
I haven't done the research in a long time, but when I did look years ago, NOTHING LED was legal for some reason.
Bingo.
I haven't done the research in a long time, but when I did look years ago, NOTHING LED was legal for some reason.
Bingo.
#20
Awesome set of mods.
Almost everything aftermarket is not D.O.T. approved, therefore illegal for use on public roads. Police units have L.E.D. lights for emergency vehicles because they have permits to run such lighting equipment.
I haven't done the research in a long time, but when I did look years ago, NOTHING LED was legal for some reason.
Bingo.
Almost everything aftermarket is not D.O.T. approved, therefore illegal for use on public roads. Police units have L.E.D. lights for emergency vehicles because they have permits to run such lighting equipment.
I haven't done the research in a long time, but when I did look years ago, NOTHING LED was legal for some reason.
Bingo.
#21
Awesome set of mods.
Almost everything aftermarket is not D.O.T. approved, therefore illegal for use on public roads. Police units have L.E.D. lights for emergency vehicles because they have permits to run such lighting equipment.
I haven't done the research in a long time, but when I did look years ago, NOTHING LED was legal for some reason.
Bingo.
Almost everything aftermarket is not D.O.T. approved, therefore illegal for use on public roads. Police units have L.E.D. lights for emergency vehicles because they have permits to run such lighting equipment.
I haven't done the research in a long time, but when I did look years ago, NOTHING LED was legal for some reason.
Bingo.
#22
Things have changed in recent years, but retrofitting a none led housing to accept a led bulb is risky for me. HID conversions are illegal and can be dangerous if improperly installed, so I think it is reasonable to assume led's are the same. Once I'm done with the academy I will be able to give you a definitive answer, but until then I will be steering clear of this mod.
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#24
You should really go to the doctor and get that cold taken care of. In all seriousness though I like the truck the way it is with just the t-bar crank.
#25
26101. No person shall sell or offer for sale for use upon or as part of the equipment of a vehicle, nor shall any person use upon a vehicle, any device that is intended to modify the original design or performance of any lighting equipment, safety glazing material, or other device, unless the modifying device meets the provisions of Section 26104. This section does not apply to a taillamp or stop lamp in use on or prior to December 1, 1935, or to lamps installed on authorized emergency vehicles.
26104. (a) Every manufacturer who sells, offers for sale, or manufactures for use upon a vehicle devices subject to requirements established by the department shall, before the device is offered for sale, have laboratory test data showing compliance with such requirements. Tests may be conducted by the manufacturer.
(b) The department may at any time request from the manufacturer a copy of the test data showing proof of compliance of any device with the requirements established by the department and additional evidence that due care was exercised in maintaining compliance during production. If the manufacturer fails to provide such proof of compliance within 30 days of notice from the department, the department may prohibit the sale of the device in this state until acceptable proof of compliance is received by the department.