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Old May 15, 2016 | 08:41 PM
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Nice job on the headlghts.
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Old May 16, 2016 | 06:25 AM
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Yeah, it's true.
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Old May 20, 2016 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Oh Sickest TL
nice I like the headlights, Im getting a new set done and leaving the chrome also. It looks cleaner IMO
Nice can't wait to see pictures, what happened to your old headlights
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Old May 20, 2016 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
Nice job on the headlghts.
Thanks steven
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Old May 20, 2016 | 06:18 PM
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I love your thread, I want more piktars.
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Old May 22, 2016 | 07:54 PM
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^^^ More would be nice......
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Old May 23, 2016 | 07:20 AM
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Yeah, you hear that, Stephen! STEVEN said so too!
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Old May 23, 2016 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Stephen00TL
Nice can't wait to see pictures, what happened to your old headlights
leaking and fogging badly
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Old May 25, 2016 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
I love your thread, I want more piktars.

I need to start taking more pictures, I've just been using my phone for pictures. I might start using my go pro and look into getting a camera.
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^^^ More would be nice......
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Yeah, you hear that, Stephen! STEVEN said so too!

I'll work on it, maybe if the weather is nice this weekend I'll get some pictures.


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leaking and fogging badly
That sucks didn't you get your done by Bruce? Before I modified mine I would get a little condensation built up but nothing terrible. I haven't had that problem since modifying them though.
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Old May 25, 2016 | 01:35 PM
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^ yea Bruce did them, and they were problematic from the get go. Name of the game I guess. Once you start opening things up that are supposed to be a closed system then problems arise. Im surprised you didnt get any condensation or anything after modifying
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Old May 25, 2016 | 06:19 PM
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That's the precise reason I've only helped 1 person do theirs and never again. I'm not expert...it's almost impossible to be an expert...I've done it 10 times and STILL make a mistake and learn lessons every time.
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Old Sep 25, 2016 | 02:37 PM
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I sold the cl today since I bought a f150 back at the beginning of the month. I've still got the Tl but haven't done anything to it in awhile only plans for it are a new clutch and lightweight flywheel.





I added led headlight and fog light bulbs and running boards to it.




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Old Sep 25, 2016 | 04:41 PM
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Love it, Stephen!
Did you immediately upgrade tires? What's in the back of the truck?
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Old Sep 25, 2016 | 05:14 PM
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Yes I switched the wheels and tires the day after I bought the truck. I found these on Craigslist for $875 and sold the old ones for $800. The new wheels are 20's vs 17's and had all terrain tires vs street tires. The new tires only had 50 miles on them. I also swapped the gtill out to one I liked better.

This is what it looked like the day I got it.


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Old Sep 25, 2016 | 08:48 PM
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Bro...WTF...
so for $75 you majorly upgraded.
You're kind of a boss, huh?
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Old Sep 26, 2016 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
Bro...WTF...
so for $75 you majorly upgraded.
You're kind of a boss, huh?
Lol, I couldn't pass up the deal on the wheels and tires and then didn't expect to sell the old ones for that much. It made a huge difference in the way it looks
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Old Sep 26, 2016 | 11:47 AM
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you love silver huh!

I never use to get silver but after owning a dark car now I see it

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Old Sep 26, 2016 | 09:10 PM
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Needs a drop.......
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Old Sep 27, 2016 | 05:39 AM
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I agree the new wheels look better!
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Old Sep 27, 2016 | 04:24 PM
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Instead of lowering now you are gonna do the opposite, 6" lift and 22/36 and you are looking good.
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Old Sep 27, 2016 | 11:12 PM
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Damn I've been really looking at getting rid of my TL for a new silver F150 and this doesn't help. lol. Looks great with the new wheels btw!
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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 08:12 AM
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WTF Dave, didn't you just make your car perfect and fast and whatnot?!?!
Why do YOU want out?
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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 01:02 PM
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Needs these hanging form the hitch

Since it's not a Chevy!


All jokes aside, looks like a great truck! A co-worker picked one up fully loaded. Nice truck but a not so nice price tag!

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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 01:03 PM
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Any future mods for it? +1 on the wheels, you got a steal on them!
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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 01:03 PM
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super NOT nice price tag...
I was looking at the platinum because why not get the best...
fuhhhh
you gotta go 5 years old to even make it affordable.
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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 01:08 PM
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Guy at work leases for $695/month or something ridiculous... couldn't imagine what the payment would be owning it
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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 01:10 PM
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Well, do the math...probably $900 to 1000!
WTF
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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Oh Sickest TL
you love silver huh!

I never use to get silver but after owning a dark car now I see it

they only had two the exact way I wanted it so it was between white and silver. I liked the silver better than the white.

Originally Posted by Steven Bell
Needs a drop.......
the 4x4 have a metal block they put under the rear springs that makes the rear sit higher than the front. I took that out to level it out.

Originally Posted by Boosejars
I agree the new wheels look better!
Thanks matt
Originally Posted by truonghthe
Instead of lowering now you are gonna do the opposite, 6" lift and 22/36 and you are looking good.
Probably not going to raise it. I'm happy with the height.

Originally Posted by rossv1
Damn I've been really looking at getting rid of my TL for a new silver F150 and this doesn't help. lol. Looks great with the new wheels btw!
Thanks I really like it but not sure I could've gotten rid of the Tl to get one.


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Needs these hanging form the hitch

Since it's not a Chevy!


All jokes aside, looks like a great truck! A co-worker picked one up fully loaded. Nice truck but a not so nice price tag!
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Any future mods for it? +1 on the wheels, you got a steal on them!
Thanks I actually got a really good deal but I didn't get one of the loaded out models, I got the xl fx4 sport package. I already put a rear backup camera in, new all weather floor mats, led headlight and fog lights, led reverse lights and cargo lights. I ordered a rear sway bar today and will probably get the front as well. I've been looking into intakes and exhausts but there are a ton of choices. Once I get closer to the warranty being up I'm going to tune it. The tunes are pretty cheap and gain a lot of power.

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super NOT nice price tag...
I was looking at the platinum because why not get the best...
fuhhhh
you gotta go 5 years old to even make it affordable.
Originally Posted by BreezyTL
Guy at work leases for $695/month or something ridiculous... couldn't imagine what the payment would be owning it
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Well, do the math...probably $900 to 1000!
WTF
Mine isn't to bad but I put a lot down and did not get one of the higher end models. I don't even pay near 695 a month. They had one at the dealer that was almost $70k
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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 05:54 PM
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the good thing is even if you start sagging, you can put that block back in.
I know your'e a reasonable guy, paying 1000 and I'd be driving a foreign.
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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 06:17 PM
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I can't even fathom paying a g a month for a car. fuck that. 5 bones is the most id do
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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 06:17 PM
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I concur...
I got a bud that pays 1.7 bones.
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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 06:25 PM
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whats he driving? a maserati? Jesus
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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 07:07 PM
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911 gts
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Old Nov 14, 2016 | 09:56 PM
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Hey Stephen...how's life, man?
You been okay?
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