F150 Bilstein 5100's, 35's and window tint!
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01-06-2009
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01-06-2009
I agree, harley headlights and grill 
the modding will never stop. I'd be content with exactly how you have your truck, +remote start, line-x (i didn't see if you have it or not), plug in gps, intake, exhaust, programmer, plugs/wires, and MAYBE HID's...but I doubt it. and definetly a toolbox...but I prefer the inside the rails tool chest. I woudl love the truck like that :) I'm jealous. But I really want a diesel :(
the modding will never stop. I'd be content with exactly how you have your truck, +remote start, line-x (i didn't see if you have it or not), plug in gps, intake, exhaust, programmer, plugs/wires, and MAYBE HID's...but I doubt it. and definetly a toolbox...but I prefer the inside the rails tool chest. I woudl love the truck like that :) I'm jealous. But I really want a diesel :(
#29
01-06-2009
I would also love line-x, but I'm not about to pay $475 for it. A buddy and I sprayed some bedliner is the tub of his Jeep and it came out awsome, but I can't remember what brand it was, and I don't have a sprayer. It supposedly looks just as good rolled on though.
Remote start is a possibility. I know that whatever company makes the ford remote starters sells a cheaper aftermarket kit that works with the factory locks and everything with less wiring than some kits. I have a Garmin Nuvi, and a Garmin Aviation GPS with XM weather and radio and streetmaps, and I have an xcal 2 tuner. The 6-cd changer also plays MP3's.
So the things I really want but won't get for a while are intake, exhaust... I'm keeping my eyes open for nice used bed covers or caps, but I'm very picky about what goes on it.
I'll probably do the black headlight mod at some point, and maybe reverse the emblems (polished look on the lettering, flat black on the surrounds).
What I really want for the truck is one of these, since I end up with lots of free time with my job. I would love to be able to get around and travel more without trying to tent camp or pay for hotels.
But my plan when I moved here was to pay down some old credit card debt so I'm trying not to go crazy with the truck right now. A few more small things and it will keep me happy for a while. Hopefully in a couple years I'll move back to Oregon where I can get out and use the truck more and I'll mod if more then...
Remote start is a possibility. I know that whatever company makes the ford remote starters sells a cheaper aftermarket kit that works with the factory locks and everything with less wiring than some kits. I have a Garmin Nuvi, and a Garmin Aviation GPS with XM weather and radio and streetmaps, and I have an xcal 2 tuner. The 6-cd changer also plays MP3's.
So the things I really want but won't get for a while are intake, exhaust... I'm keeping my eyes open for nice used bed covers or caps, but I'm very picky about what goes on it.
I'll probably do the black headlight mod at some point, and maybe reverse the emblems (polished look on the lettering, flat black on the surrounds).
What I really want for the truck is one of these, since I end up with lots of free time with my job. I would love to be able to get around and travel more without trying to tent camp or pay for hotels.
But my plan when I moved here was to pay down some old credit card debt so I'm trying not to go crazy with the truck right now. A few more small things and it will keep me happy for a while. Hopefully in a couple years I'll move back to Oregon where I can get out and use the truck more and I'll mod if more then...
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01-07-2009
no the shocks are like a strut/coilover on the front of the f150s, so the stem is probably longer or how the coil mounts on the shock is different to add more height.
#37
01-07-2009
Shane, it's 6% of the sale price, or 6% of Nada trade-in or something like that. Added a lot to my estimated moving cost...
Zach, the tint is 15%, but it is also 15% over the rear factory tint so the back is still darker than the front. Anything from 15-20% will be a good match to the rear windows though if you want them all the same, people claim the factory is something like 18%. I went with additional tint over the back because I don't like people to see in the back seat. It's dark enough back there now (especially with black interior) that you don't really notice anything in there.
FWIW, I actually wanted to go a little lighter in the front this time (like around 20%). But the installed convinced me not to. He said if the front was much lighter the contrast between the two windows would make the rear windows seem black at night, and light coming in the front would reflect on the back windows.
The front actually still sits a little lower on mine, maybe 3/4" to 1" if you measure the body lines. The wheel wells are fairly close, though I haven't measured. I still think the Bilsteins and airbags in the rear would work perfect for you. Plus 35's on 20's look sweet if you go that route.
Good score on the free tool box. I'm not sure what I'll do for extra storage yet. I might consider a used cap IF I found the right one and IF I found the right deal. Some of the caps look like garbage and don't match the flow of the truck well. I also really like the Bakflip bed cover, but they are spendy. If I get a toolbox it would be a low-pro (ideally black) box. Unless it was free then I may be more flexible, lol.
Zach, the tint is 15%, but it is also 15% over the rear factory tint so the back is still darker than the front. Anything from 15-20% will be a good match to the rear windows though if you want them all the same, people claim the factory is something like 18%. I went with additional tint over the back because I don't like people to see in the back seat. It's dark enough back there now (especially with black interior) that you don't really notice anything in there.
FWIW, I actually wanted to go a little lighter in the front this time (like around 20%). But the installed convinced me not to. He said if the front was much lighter the contrast between the two windows would make the rear windows seem black at night, and light coming in the front would reflect on the back windows.
The front actually still sits a little lower on mine, maybe 3/4" to 1" if you measure the body lines. The wheel wells are fairly close, though I haven't measured. I still think the Bilsteins and airbags in the rear would work perfect for you. Plus 35's on 20's look sweet if you go that route.
Good score on the free tool box. I'm not sure what I'll do for extra storage yet. I might consider a used cap IF I found the right one and IF I found the right deal. Some of the caps look like garbage and don't match the flow of the truck well. I also really like the Bakflip bed cover, but they are spendy. If I get a toolbox it would be a low-pro (ideally black) box. Unless it was free then I may be more flexible, lol.
i almost scored a set of free 20s but he backed out. Those dang tires for even 18s are expensive, 20s are just that much worse.
I have seen some good looking caps but not that many.
I am going to do this...
http://www.tptools.com/p/2600,233_U-...Liner-Kit.html
heard it looks just like line-x, I have that silly plastic liner and stuff slides around all over. hate those things.
Love the truck! I know what you mean about feeling like an old man, it kills me too but then i drive the ranger and feel better. LOL
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01-07-2009
#39
01-07-2009
Thanks for the compliments.
The Bilstein shocks come with two different slots for the spring seat. When you install them you just have to decide which slot to put it on, depending on how high you want it. Plus the shock are longer over (1-2") for extra wheel travel.
Every time I lift a truck I say the same thing, "It should come that way from the factory!"
Zach that is too bad the guy backed out on the 20's. I agree the tires for 20's are spendy, but they are a more common size to find tires for now, it seems like.
Let me know how that liner turns out. I need to ask my buddy what we used. He bought the sprayer at Napa for $60 or something, it was designed to spray liners on. I could always get a compressor from someone I think. I've been waiting for warmer weather to apply a liner though, no heat in the garage.
I've never been a fan of the warn transformer grill guards. They just look too "generic" for me. The do make a hidden mount for the F150 that hides completely behind the bumper, without moving the bumper, but it's a small 9000lb winch with only a 50 ft line.
Looking up there, it sure seems like a bigger winch would fit. Some day...
The Bilstein shocks come with two different slots for the spring seat. When you install them you just have to decide which slot to put it on, depending on how high you want it. Plus the shock are longer over (1-2") for extra wheel travel.
Every time I lift a truck I say the same thing, "It should come that way from the factory!"
Zach that is too bad the guy backed out on the 20's. I agree the tires for 20's are spendy, but they are a more common size to find tires for now, it seems like.
Let me know how that liner turns out. I need to ask my buddy what we used. He bought the sprayer at Napa for $60 or something, it was designed to spray liners on. I could always get a compressor from someone I think. I've been waiting for warmer weather to apply a liner though, no heat in the garage.
I've never been a fan of the warn transformer grill guards. They just look too "generic" for me. The do make a hidden mount for the F150 that hides completely behind the bumper, without moving the bumper, but it's a small 9000lb winch with only a 50 ft line.
Looking up there, it sure seems like a bigger winch would fit. Some day...
#40
01-07-2009
I just love the way it looks. I LOVE the way they look with a 6" lift and aftermarket rims, but at the same time it's almost 'ruining' the look of it. I don't need an offroad truck...I bet that truck can pull a trailer back to any riding spot and not even go in 4wd...and you have the reliability of 'stock'
#41
01-07-2009
Zach that is too bad the guy backed out on the 20's. I agree the tires for 20's are spendy, but they are a more common size to find tires for now, it seems like.
Let me know how that liner turns out. I need to ask my buddy what we used. He bought the sprayer at Napa for $60 or something, it was designed to spray liners on. I could always get a compressor from someone I think. I've been waiting for warmer weather to apply a liner though, no heat in the garage.
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#48
01-10-2009
Looks Good!!!
I was kind of mad when I found my F150 it has brand new tires on it, cause I wanted to level it and put 35's on it, but I guess it saved my money in the end lol. I need a bed liner for mine for sure, there wasn't a scratch in the bed when I bought it and now theres dents and scratched beyond believe. I did get some lights to put behind the grill through, cause after a couple 800 mile pulls through the night heading west with a four place snowmobile trailer and loaded with gear, theres been one of many close calls with wildlife....
I was kind of mad when I found my F150 it has brand new tires on it, cause I wanted to level it and put 35's on it, but I guess it saved my money in the end lol. I need a bed liner for mine for sure, there wasn't a scratch in the bed when I bought it and now theres dents and scratched beyond believe. I did get some lights to put behind the grill through, cause after a couple 800 mile pulls through the night heading west with a four place snowmobile trailer and loaded with gear, theres been one of many close calls with wildlife....
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01-10-2009
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