what to do for mods
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what to do for mods
Well i am going to begin working on my 1998 with a 5.4 its all clean just want to do maintance and a few mods. Well i know some will suggest tire but i do not need them i have some brand new michelins on my beast here are some pics.
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Hey not to sound like the voice of reason, but knowing what you have been through and what the finances look like based on what you've posted, I'd say do nothing. Improve it every week or so with a new tank of gas. Save your money for other things, you never get back what you put into a vehicle.
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Haha that is a little extreme an i know you are not trying to be rude but i just got my parents life insurance and this was my parents car so i dont want to get rid of it so i do have some money what would people suggest for the interior.
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I don't understand the thinking behind looking for a way to spend money on things you clearly don't need, because you don't even know what you want.
The only mods to my truck, with the exception of the muffler, are for function. Decorate your home, not your car.
The only mods to my truck, with the exception of the muffler, are for function. Decorate your home, not your car.
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My suggestion is do nothing. The money is better spent elsewhere. Or invested. Or saved. I say this from the perspective of someone who has spent a lot of money on things that seemed important at the time but in retrospect I wish I had a small fraction of what I wasted. Same goes for chicks...they seem improtant and like they are "the one" but them come and go as fast as vehicles.
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Even though I don't think it made any difference, I did the Gotts intake mod where you use a piece of PVC pipe to enlarge the smallest part of the intake tract in the fender. I added a Magnaflow muffler because I like the sound. Bilstein shocks, 1" spring spacers in back and 33" tires. Thats it, all stock otherwise.
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Thanks guys you really helped i decide i am going to spend the money on some maintance items going to replace the fog lights one of the brackets is broken, then change the transfer case fluid,then maybe this summer take out the air suspension and do coil springs. And i am going to do 2" spacers in the back and want the front to be up their to so what should i do to achieve this and clay bar the whole car this summer.
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I did the Silverstar Ultras in the headlights, and Silverstars in the fogs. I like them too. I had tried a number of different bulbs, but this combi works best IMO.
If you want to fall in love with your paint, try this; clay bar (I like Mother's, but they all work well), followed by 3M Imperial Hand Glaze, followed by Collinite Super Double Coat wax.
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followed a different path.
I was really unhappy with the headlights on my expy. Not the best visibility. So I installed two 55 watt driving lights, 80- 100 watt headlight bulbs and high temp light sockets. Spent maybe 45 bucks and i have great visibility now without killing oncoming drivers.
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You mentioned fog lights. Check these out. I bought these and they are nice. The light pattern is better than stock lights and a lot brighter. Amazing how the jewel/diamond with clear lenses makes a difference. The only thing that frustrated me is the seller never said anything about them being recalled. 5 days later I asked them because it hadn't been marked shipped. They told me then but were expecting them the next day and would ship asap. They did, had them 5 days later. Nice light. Packaged well. Installed them and I am extremely happy I did. I am using a Xenon bulb 42W and there is enough light that comes out of them. I do recommend them. I know it's on ebay but. DOT legal also. I will also be purchasing the "matching" headlights/corner lights too.
EURO FOG LIGHTS PAIR-NEW CAR AUTO PART SAE DOT-WARRANTY - eBay (item 330529194476 end time Feb-19-11 21:55:38 PST)
EURO FOG LIGHTS PAIR-NEW CAR AUTO PART SAE DOT-WARRANTY - eBay (item 330529194476 end time Feb-19-11 21:55:38 PST)