My F150

notchrocket

notchrocket

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The truck is complete, for now. :cool:

I recently picked up this 2010 FX2 August 4th from the local dealership here in Texas at a killer price. The factory FX appearance package is great, but it still left me wanting more. I thought up a list of items that I knew I needed to complete the look I was after: "CLEAN !"

On the list of items were:
- A clean/chiseled and modern 6-spoke wheel that wasn't gaudy like 90% of the aftermarket wheel choices. (20x9 cast aluminum silver/machined +25mm offset)
- A clean/chiseled and modern tire that was moderately aggressive with excellent road manners (33x11 Cooper Zeon LTZ)
- A leveling setup that wasn't going to ruin the ride. (Bilstein 5100 series ride height adjustable struts with matching rear shocks) The struts were set at 2"
- A clean, simple exhaust system that wouldn't effect my in cabin conversations but still delivered some bark to go along with the appearance. (Magnaflow SI/SO with 4" rolled tip)
- A black billet grill to fill the gigantic hole in the front bumper
- Removal of the orange factory mirror reflectors, dealership and flex fuel emblems
- and a few other odds and ends including: modification of the aftermarket center cap, smoked license plate cover w/ stainless hardware, and a stubby antenna.

TOTAL COST OF UPGRADES: Approx. $2,100 with all labor performed by me.
With minimal money spent the truck now handles, looks and sounds much better than it did in stock form. I am more than satisfied with the outcome.

Please excuse the lack/quality of pics. I was being very lazy today as it was my day off. :lol:

BEFORE:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/47801646@N06/4870163494/" title="003 by notchrocket, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4870163494_d06eb50241_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="003" /></a>

AFTER:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/47801646@N06/5042796209/" title="My F150 007 by notchrocket, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5042796209_8a650e0ef2_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="My F150 007" /></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/47801646@N06/5043422042/" title="My F150 013 by notchrocket, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/5043422042_c3ff607a7b_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="My F150 013" /></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/47801646@N06/5042799003/" title="My F150 006 by notchrocket, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5042799003_ce161c0c3e_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="My F150 006" /></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/47801646@N06/5042884579/" title="My F150 005 by notchrocket, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5042884579_b90d759f92_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="My F150 005" /></a>
 
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that is a sweet looking truck!!

random question my aunt lives in Texas and I swear they have a front plate on their car???
 
Yes, the State does require a front plate - but mine sits under the back seat in the event I "need" to put it on. :lol: I HATE front plates with a passion.
 
nice ride, my dads boss bought a 2010 stx for the company, and I drove it for a few days, and it was a nice truck for being a close to base model.
 
notchrocket said:
Yes, the State does require a front plate - but mine sits under the back seat in the event I "need" to put it on. :lol: I HATE front plates with a passion.
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I have been looking at moving down to Texas, a lot more work for me down there. I also hate front plates and I just had slideways repaint my front bumper and fill the holes from the front plate bracket so I was gonna be pissed if i had to redrill those holes again!! sounds like ill be keeping my plate in the back seat also incase its needed if i come down there! lol
 
looks like crap. sell it, quit your career and move home. we'll go work at ups again. :lol:


looks friggin sweet dude. i need to come visit.
 
let me know if the ignition, locks, and that the wiper motor seem secure. I install the wiper motor, and gather the key set for them. Great lookin truck tints, and wheels set it off good
 
Thank-You for all of the compliments guys !

Scooter70 said:
Great looking truck. Those wheels are incredible. Who makes them?
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Thanks Scooter ! They're wheels by MB.

OrangeF150 said:
Those wheel caps turned out GREAT Dan! Nice truck!
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Thanks Rob ! I know it was difficult to explain over the phone, but we got it. Like they say: "a picture is worth a thousand words" :lol:

99lsWON said:
looks like crap. sell it, quit your career and move home. we'll go work at ups again. :lol:


looks friggin sweet dude. i need to come visit.
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:roll: Thanks buddy. You can come visit anytime! BTW, I'll be home for Christmas and New Years this year ! ! !

Golden said:
Looks nice. It's 2wd, right?
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Yes sir !
 
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