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Mar 23, 2006 | 09:20 PM

fordtkguy

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Cruise Control Install

Have a 96 F150 4.9L 5 spd man. I am wanting to add cruise control to the truck. Are there kits available somewhere for this?

Mar 24, 2006 | 05:05 AM

ncranchero

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I saw this on eBay last night.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-1...QQcmdZViewItem

My Crown Vic was already wired, sensors and all, for cruise. All I had to do to add it was change the steering wheel and install the srevo and cable. I do not know if the trucks are pre-wired or not.

Mar 24, 2006 | 06:21 AM

pfogle

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The easiest route is the AudioVox unit the autozone sells for ~$100.

Mar 24, 2006 | 04:55 PM

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Thanks for the input guys, do you believe it will help at all in gas mileage? I have heard many stories that cruise does help. I just moved and now drive 96 miles round trip to work. I really like this I-6 motor but the mpg are needing help. I have installed a flowmaster system, eliminated the rear cat, K & N filter and an electric fan kit. I can avg. 15-17 mpg on the highway @ 65 mph. Any faster and the fuel gauge moves as fast as the tach. Open to any suggestions.

Mar 24, 2006 | 05:04 PM

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cruise control does save gas on the highway.

if it was only $100 to put in than it would pay for itself in no time.

Mar 24, 2006 | 06:01 PM

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Well, Autozone no longer has the kit available. However, I did find a AudoVox kit (#CCS-100) on the net from summit racing for 90 bucks. Says it will be here Monday afternoon. Thanks for the input!