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MONGO
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 Posted:3/25/2003 18:43 |
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If you want a simple Mod, that`s cheap and greatly inproves the handling, change the stock rubber front swaybar bushings to Polyurethane( Energy Suspension). It takes less than a half an hour and what a diff.  Adding the rear swaybar helped big time, but still wanted to act like a whale on corners and rough roads. The new front bushings tighten everthing up. Made the swaybar do what it was supposed to do. Part #4.5180G from AutoZone, about $19.99. might find it cheaper somewhere else  , don`t know. Also, take it easy on the cheesy spring clips that Ford uses, they are easy to strip. I threw mine away and use some grade5 3/8`s, 1-1/2" long with new washers and nylock nuts.  
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birdman127
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• baltimore, MD, USA |
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Posted:3/25/2003 19:55 |
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| Quote: | | If you want a simple Mod, that`s cheap and greatly inproves the handling, change the stock rubber front swaybar bushings to Polyurethane( Energy Suspension). It takes less than a half an hour and what a diff. Adding the rear swaybar helped big time, but still wanted to act like a whale on corners and rough roads. The new front bushings tighten everthing up. Made the swaybar do what it was supposed to do. Part #4.5180G from AutoZone, about $19.99. might find it cheaper somewhere else , don`t know. Also, take it easy on the cheesy spring clips that Ford uses, they are easy to strip. I threw mine away and use some grade5 3/8`s, 1-1/2" long with new washers and nylock nuts. |
Way to go Mongo,
It's about time you did some Mods! I have a lot of picture's of all the Mods I've done but I broke or shorted out my usb port in the PC. Gotta get a doc to fix my portal! I also turned the pixels done alot this time! TV is in a sweeeetttt!! White face gauge's are in as is the dual gauge pod w/ white Phatom auto meter gauges. I also got stainless covers for the tow hooks. As soon as I get the usb port fixed I'll send them.
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Scott
2000 ltd 6.8 V10*4.30LS*
Lots of mods
check my gallery
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birdman127
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• baltimore, MD, USA |
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MONGO
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• Sandwich, IL, USA |
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Posted:3/25/2003 20:47 |
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Hold-on-there bob-a-loue, that was only one mod in 1/2 hour. Sat & Sun 14 hours of wiring of a power dist.center, 200w amp alt, a Yellow top Optima, the new fogs in the APC`s, the factory fogs in the bumper, the 100w spots on the brush guard, remote jumper plugs so I don`t have to open the hood,8 relays, 6 custom switchs in the dash,lots of room under the dash for other toys,and now I think I found the side marker lights that I want to use to be wired into the turn signals. the Mod Monsta was asking about awhile back. They are a strip of LED`s 1/4" thick,5" long,and 1" high that would fit perfect under the X badges. They stick on with 3M tape. What about the roof lights. I want to see how big of a PITA that job is. I`m waiting to see your pic`s on that one. I don`t have a camera yet, I`m working on it, soon We need more smile`s
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MONGO
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• Sandwich, IL, USA |
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Posted:3/25/2003 20:58 |
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You did get them in( roof lights) nice job, they look great! OK the low down, how much for parts, how big of a pain, how long( not getting personal  ). And where did you get your pod. Been thinking about doing it and going to some real gauges after I read that the stock ones are glorified idiot gauges.
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birdman127
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• baltimore, MD, USA |
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Posted:3/26/2003 06:05 |
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| Quote: | | You did get them in( roof lights) nice job, they look great! OK the low down, how much for parts, how big of a pain, how long( not getting personal ). And where did you get your pod. Been thinking about doing it and going to some real gauges after I read that the stock ones are glorified idiot gauges. |
OK, The lights cost me about $50 bucks for the (5) lights (3) bags of nuts(4 in each bag) and 1 wiring harness! They are a PITA! ! Tough to drill holes up there. Took me about 5 hours total! If you are serious about doing it let me know, I have the part #'s. The dual gauge pod I got from summit $45.00 i think. The gauge's I ordered from Auto Zone (wifey is Mgr there). Took about 1 1/2 hours to do this mod. The lights will not be as bad since I now know how to and could answer a lot of questions before they arise. Went to the dealer on a sunday and got the measurments from a f-250, then made temp plates of the lights and marked the roof w/ a pencil and taped the temp plate to the roof. Like I said the toughest part was drilling the holes up there in no where land. Wiring harness is a piece of cake.
My next mods are new tires(Bridgestone dueller AT revo 285/75/16) and a new grill!!
My wish list is a new battery and a 200 amp alt. and a set of driving lights.
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Scott
2000 ltd 6.8 V10*4.30LS*
Lots of mods
check my gallery
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MONGO
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• Sandwich, IL, USA |
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Posted:3/26/2003 16:34 |
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Scott, I will be getting back with you soon,cash and wheather suppose to turn to $h*# this week, but soon. Got my alt and yellow top off of Ebay. Think I only payed $120.00 for the batt. $189.00 for the alt. I`ll get the pod ordered soon/ and the gauges too. I think the safari rack is the next. Got to get off my butt and order my lift and wheels/tires. Maybe next month
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