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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 08:44 PM
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What to do next?

i dont have any ideas on what to do next to my truck. i already have a custom flowmaster exhaust, and a remote start. its a 96 f150 2wd. i like the look of a lifted truck but am not really sure about lifting my 2wd? what are some other good mods that you guys have done to your trucks? no ricer/22" rim ideas please.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 08:46 PM
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I think lifted 2WDs look tuff. You looking at performance mods or apperance?
 
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 11:06 PM
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both of them....what is the centurion package that you have on your truck? i like that...
 
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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The Centurion coversion pakage was installed when the truck was new by Centurion. It consists of Painted fender Flairs, wood grain interior trim, CRLawrunce powerslider, Painted Bug shield, Custom floor mats, Leather seats, Westin Step bars, Soft Tonneau cover.

I've only had the truck a little over a year. Whoever bought the truck new, paid a pretty penny for the conversion package I'm sure.

If I was you, I would get some rims and tires and a lift to start with. Atleast tires and rims. That would change the looks of the your truck the most.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 09:00 PM
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i was planning on waiting a lil bit to get tires, as the ones on it are nearly new...im thinking about a set of ford racing headers and i dont know what else
 
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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 11:53 PM
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Go with the headers for you flowmaster exhaust, while you're at it, get a high-flow cat, help out performance there first. Then I would go with a FIPK. That conversion package is a sweet thing, worth the pretty penny IMO.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2004 | 12:12 AM
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what engine do you have? i say drop a 460 in it. with a litle suspension mod you should be able to pull this off. Also get a 2" lift from Rough Country i believe, or you could lower it if it's a street turck. do a 2/4 drop. that would look mean. Get a different hhod with a scoop and make it functional. That would help the looks a lot. Just my $0.02



 
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Old Nov 14, 2004 | 01:17 AM
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I would lift it, 4-6 inches would look awesome, 2wd or not.. Some 35 inch tires would looks great. You could have a future Truckin' truck.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2004 | 07:59 PM
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i got 3.55 gears now...if i went with 35's would i have to re-gear? i havea high flow cat already btw
 
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 01:23 PM
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Air horns!!! Not the most practical, but <i>definitely</i> the most fun add-on I've ever slapped on my truck!
 
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 03:05 PM
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Don't have to by any means, but it would improve acceleration most likely, I would go with like 4.10's or higher.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2004 | 03:53 PM
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WHAT ARE YOU GUYS THINKING?!?!?! the only vehicles worthy of a lift are 4x4... IMO... when i see a lifted truck im like dang thats awesome! but if someone tells me its only a 2wd it a total turnoff to the vehicle
 
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Old Dec 3, 2004 | 07:05 PM
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not lifting it for offroad performance....lifting it for looks
 
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Old Dec 3, 2004 | 07:13 PM
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I agree it should be 4x4, but a lift for 4x2 is cheaper, and they still look good.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2004 | 07:15 PM
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i wish it was a 4x4, believe me, but i got a deal on the truck that i couldnt pass up so...anyone have any experience with 2wd lifts? I was thinking about flipping the stock shackle in the rear then putting some high lift coils up front, maybe 6" coils to level everything out
 
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