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Old Sep 4, 2015 | 01:59 PM
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Me again. Had some questions. Got acouple grand to work around with for the truck. What are some suggestions of upgrades that people have done that they really like. I have power disc in the front. Upgraded my int already. I'm gonna get a radio. Maybe like some steering stablizers? Just shoot me with what you think All ford all day, thats what i say
 
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Old Sep 4, 2015 | 02:14 PM
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Since ya didn't say what ya might have already....
  • Headlight wiring harness & relays
  • 130-amp, 3G alternator upgrade
  • Tachometer
  • Oil pressure, voltage, and water temp gauges
  • Auxiliary driving lights/fog lights
  • Back up lights.. bright!
  • Class III, frame-mounted hitch
  • Comfy steering wheel
  • Power windows
 
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Old Sep 4, 2015 | 03:02 PM
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HIO, love the ideas. I want to do new gauges under dash. I'm going old school wood wheel i think. power locks. too
 
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Read your first thread and it sounds like you may need some drive train upgrades like trans and maybe a motor upgrade, ie, more power. A good used 351w with trany might do good. It's amazing how many motors and trans come with a vehicle attached to them.
 
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Put a grand in the saving acct for a real bad day, and leave it there for an even worse catastrophic event.

Then get a tune up and trans service with quality parts and a tank of gas, a spare ing module in the tool box. Then all HIO said....lol

Reliability is #1, so it always starts, stops, steers.
 
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all great ideas. Ya i def want to work on my "crucial" parts i appreciate the feedback!
 
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