Updates to the 1997 F150

[89SILVERCOUPE]

I had a 2002 f-150 with 42000 miles on it .... Nice truck.

[03trubluGT]

^^ nice truck.

I need to replace the 3rd brake light housing, gasket and wiring because it's rotted out. Did yours have the same issue?

[Cannon88]

I like the wheels you ended up with. Looking good.

[89SILVERCOUPE]

^^ nice truck.

I need to replace the 3rd brake light housing, gasket and wiring because it's rotted out. Did yours have the same issue?

No it never did...

[Big A]

I'd honestly leave the gate exactly as it is, they are way too easy to steal, and it happens all too often.

[YALE]

It's grandpa fresh, Matt. Fix the tailgate, and leave it be.

[hawaii5.0]

Can you advise the tire size?

[UserX]

Clean truck, I like what you've done with it. I dig those rims. I hope your boy appreciates it.

[03trubluGT]

Can you advise the tire size?

Stock was 235/70/16 and the new ones are 265/70/16.

[03trubluGT]

I'd honestly leave the gate exactly as it is, they are way too easy to steal, and it happens all too often.

I keep it locked, and if someone does decide to defeat the lock, they have to get past the industrial zip tie with a metal reinforcing band that I have the passenger side locked down with.

[appelingogt]

The motor is good. I changed the oil at 1k. The only thing I may need to do is clean or replace the injectors.

replace the injectors??? is it running rough? VERY VERY VERY seldom see fuel injector troubles out of those...dont waste the money

[03trubluGT]

replace the injectors??? is it running rough? VERY VERY VERY seldom see fuel injector troubles out of those...dont waste the money

Nah, it's not rough, but I have no idea the last time they were cleaned. If I don't need to spend the money, I won't.

I know the brakes are next on the list.

[03trubluGT]

This is a good thing about the truck now that the weather is hot:

[kingjason]

Looks really nice.

[RWhite]

That's the good thing about Ford trucks of late. The A/C is a killer. I had a 1998 Ext Cab. that was dark maroon and it still would never get hot inside during summer and never overheated. I really enjoyed that truck. Put 150K miles on it with zero problems. A giant hail storm banged the heck out of the body one day. Sold it to one of my son's helpers. It is probably south of the border now.

Silver is a nice color for a truck. Will never show dirt much. Yours is a nice looking truck, I liked those years body style.