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My New Workhorse, 1996 F150 XL w/ 80,000 miles

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Old 01-13-2012, 10:30 AM
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I'd do the chrome bumpers and a set of 265's instead of the 235's. If you intend to use the truck for any kind of work then a set of diamond plate bed rail liners are simply protection not show. other than that just put in a stereo that sounds nice and call it a day. truck is sweet!!!!
 
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Old 01-13-2012, 10:38 AM
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Didn't even know what a "headliner" was, a third vote to skip that. For the $300 it costs you could pay someone else to put in a nice stereo, it's just a standard cab, you don't need to go crazy with 6 speakers or anything, it's a small space. Just my 2 cents.
 
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Old 01-13-2012, 10:58 AM
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I have 4 Pioneer speakers, a Kicker Comp 10" subwoofer in a ported truck box, and a power matched Kicker amp....And I get a LOT of good reviews....



Just goes to show you don't need a ton of money dumped to make something sound nice....
 
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Old 01-13-2012, 11:02 AM
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nice work! don't see 'em that clean too often!
 
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Old 01-14-2012, 02:30 AM
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I'd get some 30 9.50 or 31 10.50 tires for it. I like my BFG AT, but the Yokohama Geolander ATs are nice and less expensive. They have a less aggressive tread pattern. I may go with them next time.
 
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Wow that's in great shape!
 
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Old 01-14-2012, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by SideWinder4.9l
I used to drool over the LMC catalogue too.....And then figured out they're overpriced...

If it were me, I'd swap to the chrome bumpers, mirrors...And leave the body alone then....


As for the engine bay...It's mint as is...Can't perfect something thats perfect...

only thing id get from them is the head liner with the speakers because they would paint it to match my interior color...or was that LMC that does that....can't remember if it was NPD or LMC that did that...but if you are wanting basic (good) sound set up just get you some nice speakers to replace the stock ones, one (dual) amp box (slim) and an amp (say 400 watts) and your golden...I may do the head liner for that suround sound set up im wanting to do ...but thats me and thats going way down the road...
 
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Old 01-15-2012, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Jaime74656
only thing id get from them is the head liner with the speakers because they would paint it to match my interior color...or was that LMC that does that....can't remember if it was NPD or LMC that did that...but if you are wanting basic (good) sound set up just get you some nice speakers to replace the stock ones, one (dual) amp box (slim) and an amp (say 400 watts) and your golden...I may do the head liner for that suround sound set up im wanting to do ...but thats me and thats going way down the road...
Those headliners are overpriced, and GAWKY looking...It's a truck, not a spaceship...

I love the way my stereo sounds.....10" Kicker Comp subwoofer, with a ported truck box, and a power matched Kicker Amplifier....Pioneer door speakers, and a JVC headunit...
 
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Old 01-15-2012, 11:07 AM
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Very nice, you never see them that clean here in New England. I've had the XLs and XLTs and I think the chrome grille and bumber really look good on these model trucks.
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Old 12-03-2013, 11:17 AM
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That is a very nice truck i have one almost just like it no where near the same condition but mine is a '96 F150 Xl 5 Speed I6 and i am rebuilding it right now the previous owner (my brother) did not take care of it but i love yours it is clean everywhere and the chrome grill and light bracket looks nice and the silver bumper would look nice with that color too.
 
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Nice truck, 2 year old post.
 
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