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Old 06-12-2012, 09:52 AM
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made my door removable. Bought another set of door hinges for $10 on CL and some bolts from fastenal $15. totally changes the appearance and attitude of the truck...
Interesting, link?
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Old 06-12-2012, 02:26 PM
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Besides buying my tail lights which were like $60...tinting them was probably the cheapest and best looking mod I have done to the truck yet. Changes the look completely.
How do you tint them?
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Old 06-12-2012, 07:59 PM
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How do you tint them?
Use vht niteshade, works like a charm!!! De- grease the crap outta your tail lights using simple green and then spray niteshade on your lights, probably about three coats (that's what I did and I can still see some red during the day so cops don't pull me over). Spray your screws too with black spray paint so they look all nice when your all done.
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Old 06-12-2012, 08:02 PM
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I painted the screws that way, and I love the look of the lights

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Old 06-12-2012, 08:45 PM
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Dude that looks sick bro!
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Old 06-13-2012, 11:27 AM
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http://www.delta4x4club.com/TECH/FORD/RDOORS.php
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Old 06-13-2012, 12:06 PM
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My $5 shorty console.



I don't have any completed pictures yet, but here's one I took after I painted as few of the pieces. The console is now entirely black.

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Old 06-13-2012, 12:24 PM
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My $5 shorty console.

I don't have any completed pictures yet, but here's one I took after I painted as few of the pieces. The console is now entirely black.
I love mine xD it just sqeaks when I lean on it....

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Old 06-16-2012, 08:35 AM
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Old 06-16-2012, 09:43 AM
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Smoking my tails, blinkers, and emblems. $14 for a can at autozone, still have half of it left too
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Old 06-16-2012, 02:27 PM
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Every mod I've done has been worth while. But I have to say my Expo console and buckets seats are pretty high on the list, sound system will always be at the top
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Old 06-16-2012, 02:29 PM
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My $5 shorty console.



I don't have any completed pictures yet, but here's one I took after I painted as few of the pieces. The console is now entirely black.

Hope your armrest lasts you
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Old 06-16-2012, 04:06 PM
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My mods HAVE to look OE, or I dont like them personally.

1. OEM Ford chrome nerf bars for a 98-2001. They bolted up with little modification. Found them brand new, still in the Ford box on a local classifieds page. $35.00

2. Leather wrapped steering wheel (with cruise pods) from an '01 Explorer. Junk yard pick for $10.00

3. Added factory cruise control. I think i was about $40 in junk yard parts plus the steering wheel in #2.

4. Making the "Speed Cont" (Cruise control) dash indicator light functional. Practically free just a few misc. junk yard parts. Will make a how-to for 1995-1996 rangers someday.

6. Added Yakima mountain bike fork mounts to the bed right behind the cab. Best modification of all time for me personally. $50.00 Well worth it. Clean install.

5. Tires. Expensive, but HUGE difference in looks.

6. Did the fog light w/brights or parking lights mod to my buddy's 1995. Cost maybe 2 butt connectors.
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Old 06-17-2012, 12:11 AM
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My favorite bang for the buck mods were my tach cluster, and Explorer OHC. Picked them both up for $30.

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Is that not a stock cluster? Cuz that's what I bought mine with :P

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Old 06-17-2012, 07:28 AM
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My favorite visual mod so far has been my new rims. I have also been very pleased with my flashpaq. Both have been well worth it.
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