Basic mods?
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Laughing Gas
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Basic mods?
I realize that times have changed, and me asking this question in a lot of groups will get all the little guys calling me a "poor", BUT, is there a list out there of cheap basic mods that guys are doing to their trucks? I have a 17 3.5EB.
In the 7.3 forum, we had a bunch of simple mods for air intake, fuel tank issues, added filtration, and other things that just improved on some of the ford fails.
Or are we just at the point where cost and inginuity take beck seat to blowing money to make others think we're rich? lol
In the 7.3 forum, we had a bunch of simple mods for air intake, fuel tank issues, added filtration, and other things that just improved on some of the ford fails.
Or are we just at the point where cost and inginuity take beck seat to blowing money to make others think we're rich? lol
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There just isn’t much room for improvement. You can look through this forum and the 2009-2014, and look. Years back there would be a lot of guys doing cold air intakes, exhaust, tuning, etc. The results weren’t worth the expense and effort. If you want to make more noise, then go ahead.
Diesels used to respond dramatically to mods, that was before they got loaded down with emissions equipment. Nowadays you can’t trade, or hardly sell a deleted diesel.
And, all in all, times are changing. People just aren’t modding new/late model vehicles at all like they used to. Most here are happy driving their stock trucks. Costs waaaayyyy less in the long run.
Just replaced the suspension on my truck with Eibach coilovers and new upper control arms up front. Now I need new wheels and tires. Ahhh, the slippery slope. The engine is still stock though, and it will remain so until something breaks. That’s how I do my mods, when something breaks or wears out, I replace it with a better product if one is available. I don’t replace stuff just because it’s “stock junk”. My factory shocks were shot and the upper ball joints were getting a little creaky.
Diesels used to respond dramatically to mods, that was before they got loaded down with emissions equipment. Nowadays you can’t trade, or hardly sell a deleted diesel.
And, all in all, times are changing. People just aren’t modding new/late model vehicles at all like they used to. Most here are happy driving their stock trucks. Costs waaaayyyy less in the long run.
Just replaced the suspension on my truck with Eibach coilovers and new upper control arms up front. Now I need new wheels and tires. Ahhh, the slippery slope. The engine is still stock though, and it will remain so until something breaks. That’s how I do my mods, when something breaks or wears out, I replace it with a better product if one is available. I don’t replace stuff just because it’s “stock junk”. My factory shocks were shot and the upper ball joints were getting a little creaky.
Tuned
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Yep, like JKBrad said, most mods seem to be related to suspension, wheels & tires, exhaust, and LED lighting. All of which I have done over a 5 year period. FORScan mods are fun too, and they don't cost much money. Max bang for the buck with FORScan.
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Speaking of lighting, I need to convert my headlights to LED and my third brake light is melted inside and needs to be replaced, that will be LED too.
You might also start reading through the sticky thread called What did you do to your F150 today? There are a lot of posts in there about simple and easy mods and maintenance.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...150-today.html
I’m going though the tire decision process too. Not sure where I’m going to land on that.
You might also start reading through the sticky thread called What did you do to your F150 today? There are a lot of posts in there about simple and easy mods and maintenance.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...150-today.html
I’m going though the tire decision process too. Not sure where I’m going to land on that.
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OP, are you only looking at performance mods?
I have done a lot of mods inside my truck that were just about comfort and function. I'm not sure that's what you are seeking. Mine include tinting the dash so it gets darker on night trips. I coated the bottom of my air vents so they don't reflect sun at me and painted the silver center console black for the same reason. I added a tiny red led that shines down in the center area of the drink holder area. I added charge cords routed through the center console to keep things clean looking and added the Rubber Made tote inside the console. I also changed out the light in there. That's off the top of my head. They were all very cheap to do and made living with the truck easier.
I have done a lot of mods inside my truck that were just about comfort and function. I'm not sure that's what you are seeking. Mine include tinting the dash so it gets darker on night trips. I coated the bottom of my air vents so they don't reflect sun at me and painted the silver center console black for the same reason. I added a tiny red led that shines down in the center area of the drink holder area. I added charge cords routed through the center console to keep things clean looking and added the Rubber Made tote inside the console. I also changed out the light in there. That's off the top of my head. They were all very cheap to do and made living with the truck easier.
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