,03 F 250

[johno]

Morning all.. Bit the dust,& just bought a 2003 F250 Powerstroke 7.3, SWR, Short bed, Lariat 4x4.. Man I love it..

My current use is for daily Driving to/ from work, & ocassionally Rv in the weekends towing a 6000 trailer. It has 60400miles when I got it last week..
What are the mods & add on that are recommended within me not "robbing a bank".. Mods will be primarily for MPG & increased load pulling. I will surely appreciate all information, I an in the carrollton Dallas area
Thank You
John O:

 

[95_stroker]

Oh boy!! Were going to have some fun with you!

Just kidding, I'll give you the official welcome and let the rest chime in on how to empty you pocket book in three simple steps.

Glad to have you here John.

 

[architect-builder]

Morning all.. Bit the dust,& just bought a 2003 F250 Powerstroke 7.3, SWR, Short bed, Lariat 4x4.. Man I love it..

My current use is for daily Driving to/ from work, & ocassionally Rv in the weekends towing a 6000 trailer. It has 60400miles when I got it last week..
What are the mods & add on that are recommended within me not "robbing a bank".. Mods will be primarily for MPG & increased load pulling. I will surely appreciate all information, I an in the carrollton Dallas area
Thank You
John O:

Oh Boy! A clean slate!

Wheels
Tires
Leveling Kit
Dual Exhaust
Guages
On Board Air
Air Horns
Clear Clearance Lights
Running Board LED's
Auxillary Reverse Lights
Warn 16.5ti Winch
Warn SS Transformer
Billet Badges
GPS
DVD w/ Headrest Screens
Edge Juice w//Attitude
Brown Bread
Pro Flaps
Working interior lights on the door trim front and rear
Lockable underbed 6" PVC storage cylinders
12V outlets under the hood and in the bed in waterproof housings
110v waterproof outlet in the bed
Speaker jacks in waterproof enclosures in the bed
Quick disconnect air fittings under the hood and in the bed in waterproof enclosure
12v rechargable magLight next to the drivers seat
Fire extinguishers mounted on either side of the rear seat
Floor lighting near the floor on the door pillars
Wilson 5K hard mounted roof CB antenna
Wilson hard mounted roof cell phone antenna
Dashmat
LED cup holder and ashtray lights
12v lid activated lights in the console
Upgraded stereo system w/new speakers
F&R Helwig anti sway bars
MagHytec differential cover with syn fluid added
24" Silicone Wipers
Rancho front end stabilizer
Chrome Tow Hooks
Wrangler NorthWest SubStation
Power tail gate lock
C-BET'R auxilary mirrors
Bilstein shocks
Velvet Ride shackles
AFE ProGuard 7
A/T Revo's
VentShades
SilverStars
SUV head light harnesses
Undercab security lights

(Sorry about your bank account )

Trust me, you hang around these yokos (sp) very long, your going to get the disease. -popcorn

My truck was bone stock before I met them!

Have fun. You'll love the truck!

Barrett

 

[powerboatr]

yep that looks to about cover it
got pics of your under bed pvc storage containers?

 

[roosterdiesel]

Wheels
Tires
Leveling Kit
Dual Exhaust
Guages
On Board Air
Air Horns
Clear Clearance Lights
Running Board LED's
Auxillary Reverse Lights
Warn 16.5ti Winch
Warn SS Transformer
Billet Badges
GPS
DVD w/ Headrest Screens
Edge Juice w//Attitude
Brown Bread
Pro Flaps
Working interior lights on the door trim front and rear
Lockable underbed 6" PVC storage cylinders
12V outlets under the hood and in the bed in waterproof housings
110v waterproof outlet in the bed
Speaker jacks in waterproof enclosures in the bed
Quick disconnect air fittings under the hood and in the bed in waterproof enclosure
12v rechargable magLight next to the drivers seat
Fire extinguishers mounted on either side of the rear seat
Floor lighting near the floor on the door pillars
Wilson 5K hard mounted roof CB antenna
Wilson hard mounted roof cell phone antenna
Dashmat
LED cup holder and ashtray lights
12v lid activated lights in the console
Upgraded stereo system w/new speakers
F&R Helwig anti sway bars
MagHytec differential cover with syn fluid added
24" Silicone Wipers
Rancho front end stabilizer
Chrome Tow Hooks
Wrangler NorthWest SubStation
Power tail gate lock
C-BET'R auxilary mirrors
Bilstein shocks
Velvet Ride shackles
AFE ProGuard 7
A/T Revo's
VentShades
SilverStars
SUV head light harnesses
Undercab security lights

WOW! If that's SDD's recommended mod list, I've got a long way to go!

To the original poster....welcome to SDD! Do alot of reading here before you go emptying the bank account. The WIKI has some good info in it to start with. Good luck with the new truck and soon to come disease!

 

[Chief78CJ7]

Hey there everyone.. I'm another new 03 F250 7.3LPSDer, although mine comes in an XLT package and is silver..

My wife is driving it as a DD since her 3 days a week, 18 mile trip to school (nursing) is less than my 5 day a week 46 mile trip to work. I do drive it once a week and *all* weekend of course.

Anyway, I plan on pulling my Jeeps (three, not at the same time), hauling around dirt (garden) and gravel (driveway) wood (basement, deck) for now. I've had it a week and love it.. just replaced the power mirror switch, but I've learned that is not uncommon.

I'm planning a trip this summer most likely to the Grand Canyon. I want to get a DVD system and was wondering if anyone had any opinions. I'm thinking the system that goes over the headrest is best since I may want to put it my other 4-door commuter car for the kids.. I've seen various ones at Walmart and have looked a bit online so far but am waiting a month or so before pulling the trigger on that.

 

[powerboatr]

welcome aboard
we are full of the good force

 

[jvencius]

Trust me, you hang around these yokos (sp) very long, your going to get the disease. -popcorn

My truck was bone stock before I met them!

Guilty as charged--I have the same affliction.


Ain't it great?

 

[F350R]

I sure hope you didn't scare him away with that list, I have about 1/4 of that stuff and that list was frightening to me. I am somewhat finished for a while the cheif finincial officer has confiscated my card, check book and threatened to chage the locks on the house.

 

[whatabudro]

Welcome guys. We can help you along with any needs you have. Just remember to ask the question so we can answer it. The only stupid question is the one you didn't ask.

John O: Welcome Texas member

You should come to some of our mod parties like the one we are having tomorrow. You could learn alot just watching. PM (private message) me if you're interested in tomorrow, and I'll shoot you my address and phone number. Bryan