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This
is our 1998 SVT F-150 project truck.....We hated the standard front end on
this truck and loved the '01 Lightning front end when it came out so it
seemed perfect to start with. We chose "SVT F-150" as a name
since it is not a Lightning and we didn't want to pass it off as one and
the "SVT F-150" Tailgate badge fit perfectly on the
fenders. The Lightning is a great package but many people need more in the
way of space as did we, so we chose the Extended cab platform. We started
our modifications with '01 Lightning headlights and marker lights....then
we moved on to the Third brake light and used the LED unit from the
Lightning as well. Then we assembled all the needed parts to do the front
bumper cover and grill. Next came the 18X9.5" Lightning wheels but
now the truck sat too high for the low profile tires. Next we dropped the
truck using a Bell Tech lowering kit, this dropped the front end 3"
and the back 4" giving the truck an even lowered stance. We do a lot
of towing with this truck and the factory shifting left a lot to be
desired so we installed a Superchip which gave us much better shifting
along with a bonus of 26HP and 40ft/lbs of torque. At the same time we
installed an Air Raid Cold Air induction kit. The exhaust system has also
been upgraded to true duals using Flomaster for the muffler duties
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Our
plans in the near future are to eliminate the factory tan at the bottom of
the truck and paint it the matching green, we are also going to go body
color with the mirrors and rear bumper. Modifications that are up next
will be a complete set of Koni shocks and a Stage II brake upgrade using
Stillen cross drilled rotors and Metal Matrix brake pads |
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Our
newest set of upgrades include a set of Koni shocks, and 12" cross
drilled rotors, with metal matrix pads. When towing, stopping should
be a BIG consideration.
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