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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 08:16 PM
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Made some changes and improvements: see inside :)

First, I made my own leveling kit.....



Then XL to XLT conversion in the front seat.... I love the power windows!!!!!



And I tinted the back window too. Side windows soon to follow.....



I also cleaned it real well! Let me know what you guys think!

(first picture is before the tint..)
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 08:25 PM
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looks good what percent tint did you get? looks like 15 but might be the lighting. i just got mine done i have 5% on all the backs and 15 on front and 30 on my windshield
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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Looks real good Ian! How much did you bring the front end up?
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by f-250Bogger
looks good what percent tint did you get? looks like 15 but might be the lighting. i just got mine done i have 5% on all the backs and 15 on front and 30 on my windshield
Actually it is 20% on the back, I'm thinking about 5 for the side Crew cab windows.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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id do 5 on them its not as dark as you would think without tinting the windshield the light makes it so you can see in. once the windshield is done makes 15 look darker then limo
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 427 fordman
Looks real good Ian! How much did you bring the front end up?
About 1.5 inches, I just took some old rear spring packs, took them apart, and put one under each front pack and rebolted everything. It didn't hurt the ride much at all, and it corners better than before.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 08:59 PM
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That's how I leveled my front lol. Used the bottom leaf from a set of E-350 van springs.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 09:57 PM
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One day, my truck will be that nice.

I see you guys and your trucks, and it gives me something to look up to. Inspiration to keep wrenching and keep learning.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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Hey, Mine still has a long way to go.... but it's getting better slowly but surely! BTW, The biggest part of the fun is making your truck your own by modding it, in one way or another!
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 10:06 PM
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Looks great Ian! I sure do love that truck bud...
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 10:14 PM
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Looks great Ian! I sure do love that truck bud...
Thanks! It sure is nice when it is all clean and shiny! I cleaned and wax the whole thing (it never seemed so big!!!!) Now I just need to get my chip!
 
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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I really like the maroon interior. Looks Great!
 
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by ToMang07
I really like the maroon interior. Looks Great!
Thanks! I wasn't wild about it at first, but it has really grown on me! (my previous truck had blue interior)
 
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 08:26 AM
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Thanks! I wasn't wild about it at first, but it has really grown on me! (my previous truck had blue interior)
The Dark Red is awesome. Most trucks are blue, grey, tan. The red is more rare. I was lucky enough to find buckets from a conversion for mine and love them.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 09:30 AM
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My '88 F-150 had Maroon Interior... Wish I wouldn't have sold that truck now...
 
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