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Old May 28, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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best modification

What is the best addition, modification, or upgrade that FTE members have done on their trucks and also what was the worst so we all don't make the same mistakes
 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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Mods I like most on my trucks:
Regear with traction adder.
I put lower (higher numaticaly) gears in both my trucks and a Limited Slip in one and Spool in the other.

I also like dual exhaust.... Like a tach for your ears...one less thing to keep your eyes on, plus it sounds great on these ol' trucks.
 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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dual exhaust......10-4 to that.
 

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Old May 28, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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Power steering upgrade
Hei ignition upgrade
130 amp 3g alternator upgrade
pmgr starter upgrade
divorced to married T-case upgrade-clearance!
low pinion front axle to high pinion front axle
302-360-390-429, next is 460ci.
Power-lock
 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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My top mod for any truck is a tilt front-end. Very easy to do, extreme access to everything on the front of the truck. Can get to all the bellhousing bolts, starter, all front suspension. If you make the hinge points with pull pins you can completely remove the front for unlimited access. Heck you can do a whole motor trans swap and the only thing you have to get under the truck for is the trans mount and drive shaft. Did I mention it is very easy to do
 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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I am glad I added 4wd Not a very easy mod, though...
 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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Best mod 462 lincoln motor and pistol grip shift **** on transfercase shifter. Worst, no stereo
 
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Old May 29, 2008 | 02:26 AM
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best's- tires (36's), exhoust(stacks), mud flaps (got tired of busting tail lights with mud due to tires), radio (so i dont have to listen to my brother say i thought my blazer could make it....)

worst- mounting speakers to the dash becouse i havent got around to building boxes yet....also lots of mud= extra weigh= worse mileage (becouse i know theres alot under it just to cold to wash it on the bottom)



 
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Gear Vendors overdrive and Saginaw power steering pump.
 
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Old May 29, 2008 | 04:52 AM
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gear venders over drive sounds awsome going through all 6 gears
rear disk brakes on a dana 60 axel dam drum factory set up never worked right any ways
501 stroker motor
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worst cheap spray in box liner from the body shop not worth the saveing
 
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Old May 29, 2008 | 04:58 AM
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hey tankrsc do you have a gallery showing this tilt front end mod? would realy like to see how it is done i am realy getting too old to stand on a milk carton bending over in all kinds of weird positions working on the motor regurds joe
 
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Old May 29, 2008 | 05:57 AM
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hey tankrsc do you have a gallery showing this tilt front end mod? would realy like to see how it is done i am realy getting too old to stand on a milk carton bending over in all kinds of weird positions working on the motor regurds joe
Not yet. I do have pictures of three that I have done but no scanner to get them on here. I will be doing this to the blue truck in my signature in about 2 weeks if all goes well. I can take pics as I go and get them up if yalls interested
 
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Old May 29, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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The NOS breathing 460
MSD ignition system
full spool in the rear
2500 Hughes converter
race ready C-6 trans
Super scoopers for the sand
Recaro bucket seats
 
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Old May 29, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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The Gear Vendor OD is nice but the passenger side ejection seat kicks butt.
 
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Old May 29, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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I would have to say a good cattle guard (ricer-runner-over). Worst, adding insulation to the doors. (sinks down and causes rust)
 
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