Best Mods for 97-04 f150 (10th Gen)

[@jesse245]

Hello can someone recommend me any exhaust system that sounds nice I have a stock 99 f150 4.6 I want something not loud but that sounds subtle and badass at the same time

[@danrockwell1883]

I pinned your comment so hopefully someone responds

[@CooperKnight-y7j]

Dual cats

[@CooperKnight-y7j]

Not too loud but mean

[@brandencartin7413]

I have a 98 f150 with the 4.6 and I did a muffler delete and it gives you a nice rumble going down the road and it keeps the Ford burble when you rev it to high rpm so I would definitely recommend it

[@Yevc-es5rc]

I just put a flowmaster 40 series on my 4.6 and it sounds great, low rumble idling and at low rpm’s, but it can definitely scream once you hammer down on the pedal.

[@ryanpatterson9526]

I've owned every generation of F150 since 1985, and I've worked at a Ford dealership for two decades. I have to say this generation (97-04) was the best made in terms of long-term solidity and quality. There's a few mechanical gremlins you have to sort out, but the body and interiors remain so solid in the long run compared to the other gens. I still own a 99 with 190k miles and there's no squeaks or rattles and it still drives like a new truck.

[@Squirrely429]

Right with ya on that one!

[@fyourmom2173]

What gremlins might those be my good man? I am curious.

[@andypope4475]

I agree man I’m a teen and I just got one with 228k miles and still drives smooth and haven’t had any major problems with it

[@Perkyglee556]

01 2v 5.4 with 260k miles goin strong.

[@hughjanus8450]

@@fyourmom2173he’s prolly talking about how the 5.4 like to shoot it’s spark plugs out and it may have had camfazer issues too. Also, all generations of truck/cars have a few lemons.

[@saltyp123]

I have owned my 98 for 18 years...and I'm about to watch it roll over the 300k mile mark

[@robertporter8421]

I just baught a 2002 Ford King Ranch for $2000 and love it. Restoring it to its former glory. Has the 2 valve 5.4L and is so easy to work on. Parts are definitely easy to find and not really expensive.

[@danrockwell1883]

Wow great find!

[@jacobjohnson4763]

How are the seats? I like the King Ranch seats but man do they look ratty quick.

[@t3angling575]

Parts easy to find…where do you get them? I am beginning my 2001 restoration including paint, lights, wheels n tires, interior, etc., motor and tranny are gtg, mileage is creeping up, but I want my grandson or granddaughter to have this truck one day. It is my first F150, and only as of now. I hate payments so I do all I can to keep this one in top notch condition. 2001 SuperCrew XLT 4x4.

[@SuperMan-uh1kz]

My 97 4.6 4x4 with 325 k + running strong just drove 500 miles no issues

[@jovanramirez951]

What have you changed around 188000 miles?I have got a late 1997 f250 it has a 4.6 looks like a f150 but single cab

[@xbear7473]

01 4.6 f150 349k

[@jwfmechanical9864]

03 235k new tran. 4.6 v8

[@RobertWill-uq3iv]

I worked for a used car dealer for 8 1/2 years. We had an F150 from that era. It was red, stepside, lifted, big tires and a chrome rollbar. It was one of the most beautiful trucks I've ever seen. And I'm a GM guy.

[@danrockwell1883]

I’d love to see that beast!

[@meepaleepa]

Got a 97 4.6 flare side, paid 500 bucks for it. Great truck, 290k miles but still going strong. Ive done some work to it of course but nothing major, drivetrain runs great.

[@jeremyocampo1529]

I just got a 98 F150 (250K miles) for free. I just had to get rear tires and pay for the title transfer ($400 total). This will be my beater for now while I fix my Audi S4

[@boyd3382]

I own a 2003 F150 Black that is as good of shape as that one. Very solid Reliable truck. I absolutely love it.

[@Cliff117]

I just bought a 2000 F150 in pretty good shape. The factory accessory packages installed included auto 4x4, skid plates, front hooks, trailer towing package, it came with eight spare tires, six of them already mounted on 7 lug rims, and a canopy. I got an incredible deal on it. It needs some work, but wow. This thing can drive through knee high snow like butter. And I live where two and three foot snowfall is possible. Sure it only gets at best 15-18mpg, but who cares! It’s a BEAST.

[@dominicbakken]

Thats the odd duck that had the idi, v10 or 5.4 triton correct?

[@cjfelker23]

Need photo

[@Cliff117]

@@cjfelker23 I have several. How to I post them?

[@scotthesener3042]

I have an '01 and that generation of body style-- there's no better looking F 150. It has a 3" body lift and a suspension lift. I added 35" x 12.5'" tires to fill up the wheel wells which also improved the squirrely handling in the rain. It has a 3" rake downhilI. 17" bent spoke wheels get a few compliments on the street. An aluminum billet grill was added and I removed the 4 x 4 decals. My cigar holes pit the driver's seat but I don't care.

[@darrinparkin718]

I have the 10th generation Ford f150 King Ranch 2003. It has the 5.4 V8 Triton 2 valve. mechanics told me it was one of the best engines ford ever made. I put 370,000kms on it before it went and just replaced it with one that has 180,000 kms. I should get many more years out of this fantastic truck and great engine. In 2004 Ford re-designed the 5.4 and made it a 3 valve. mechanics say it is the worst engine ever made and pity the poor people who own one. I guess I got lucky. I'll end up retiring this truck in years ahead with 600,000 on it.

[@danrockwell1883]

I was unlucky haha good for you though man, great truck!

[@magnaflowcatalyticco]

True, the 5.4L, 2 valve is one of their best engines ever.

[@GermanCarGuyMN]

The 2 valve is awesome, the 3 valve is a pile junk

[@rickblot1547]

Very cool mods - thanks for the video Dan!

[@JarrettLemke]

that lift kit is going to be a fabtech 7.5" 2wd lift. You can add a 2" coil spacer but ride will be somewhat rough. I had the same lift, had terrible bump steer because no one makes a 2wd drop pitman/idler arm. otherwise works decently with 37s.

[@danrockwell1883]

Wow, you know your stuff!

[@chrisreyes-ts7yp]

10 generations man, those out beat the life of any other truck out there! shit I’ve seen some that go up to 400,000 pass. Sheesh!

[@ExoticAgent]

Good to see you back! Miss the jeep!

[@danrockwell1883]

Thank you Sir, taking a little Jeep break

[@hollylaw8272]

I'm buying one today, 1998 f150 4x4 ... beautifully kept 2 owners! I'm so excited and I want to do some modding, but I have to be cheap lol

[@danrockwell1883]

Congratulations! I’m sure it’ll be a great truck for you!

[@brandoneast9010]

Based off the lower valance and not seeing a 4x4 switch or stick, I am gonna say its' a 2wd which means its a 7.5 Fabtech lift. Only way to get one now is to buy one off of someone used. Good luck hunting everyone.

[@robh3267]

I've got an 03 Flareside 4WD that's as clean as that but no lift kit, I don't care for lifted trucks, it makes them difficult to get in and out of and are useless to work out of but hey to each his own, mine has bucket seats and I upgraded to a full length center console out of an Expedition it bolts right in and looks all factory, the 2 valve 5.4L engine is one of Fords best if properly maintained, that's a beautiful truck and it's got probably at least $3000 in wheels and tires, you should buy it.

[@koas915]

What year expedition did you get the console from

[@robh3267]

@@koas915 97 to 01 will fit for sure

[@Voidwalker2684]

This is my first truck. Can’t wait to make it a badass

[@Mr2eyedjack]

I bought a clean 97 with a 4.6. The owners had been pulling a 21 foot camper up in the rocky mtns. They over heated it and blew a head gasket. They had done lots of maintance work. After they blew the gasket they added new Radiator, fan, coolent pump among other things. But new gasket its been running great. It our best running vehicle.

[@markpayne8858]

Just saw this on Facebook Market . CLEAN F150 .

[@Tecoloflo]

FINALLY, A good vid on making my ol POS look goooood

[@LJSJIUJITSU]

You have to actually love the car seat. It shows that he's a well rounded man who takes care of business.

[@matthewdean7653]

Got 2003 4.2 V6 body is a little beat from my brothers taking their anger out on it but it’s been in my family for 20 years it’s mine now and about to hit 170,000 miles still running strong!

[@danrockwell1883]

Great engine!

[@yooooscar4903]

What sunroof is it ? And how much was it?

[@stevenjones797]

I miss my ‘97 SO much. You could operate controls with gloves on without taking eyes off the road.

[@seatac9365]

Ive got 3 of these! Love em! 👍

[@danrockwell1883]

Nice!!

[@Wbfuhn]

I have a 99 F150XLT 4X4 with the 5.4L. It's an automatic, which I enjoy. I bought mine in 21 for 3K. It just needed the AC condenser replaced. Then one of the spark plugs popped out. Got that fixed at a shop.

[@BrodyPayne-es4jb]

I have a 2003 ford f150 with the sport 4x4 and it drives good with 193,400 miles and runs perfect

[@SuperDcopeland]

I have a 03 fx4 and I think it’s one of the most desirable looking f150s. Well all but the bubble looking interior.

[@stevenlucas7930]

I’m restoring a 97 f150 and just did the led door and cab lights, door lights are not flush but that’s okay I need new panels. Nice truck!!

[@danrockwell1883]

Good luck and thank you!

[@thebossgamer2638]

I have a 99 7lug f250 with 324k on it and it still runs like a champ it looks like hell but she’s still goin strong with the original drivetrain

[@djkiki2038]

Love the truck ❤😊 I need one of those ❤😊

[@westhavenor9513]

Just finished restoring my 2003 F150. I love it!

[@danrockwell1883]

Heck yeah! Throw it up on KZbin so we can see

[@SamShudders]

I want to see it too. I paid 2k for my 03 3 years ago. 244k miles - still Runs pretty great.. less the exhaust manifold leaking and minor suspension work needed. I want to restore the whole thing.

[@johnstup4479]

Good looking mods!

[@WildFox64]

I never would have known the bumper was mismatched in color until you pointed it out. Hey... Close enough!

[@danrockwell1883]

Close enough is right, looked great!

[@pl5624]

I got my 97 f150 in 2018...277k on it now.great truck.4.2 v6/manual

[@aquatiqz4810]

Currently driving a 97 f150 lariat with the 5.4 Triton V8 and I’m at 283,000 miles 👍🏼

[@danrockwell1883]

@@aquatiqz4810 NICE!

[@johnulrich8470]

I got a 97 F-150 100,600 miles new spark plugs, new radiator, new upper intake manifold, new brakes. Runs strong as hellz

[@danrockwell1883]

Congratulations! Hell of a truck, what did you get it for

[@johnulrich8470]

@@danrockwell1883 got it through a family member, $2000 buck and do some free power washing and lawn work.

[@dianejordan685]

Very nice job. Looks really great. 👍👍👍

[@donl3381]

Great video. I'm trying to replace my rusted out 97 doors with 2001 doors but my 97 door panels don't seem to fit on the 01 doors. Speaker and door handle locations arent the same. Does anyone know if it's possible to fit the 97 panels on 01 doors??

[@STRAIGHTPIPED_V8]

What percent is the tint?

[@theofficialalo3779]

where are the gauges from by any chance

[@danrockwell1883]

I’ll ask him

[@johndenson9622]

We need an update video on you. Last i knew you loaded up and moved east. Are you back in AZ? Do you still rent out the house you remodeled in Scotsdale? Have you done more remodels other than the wood fence?

[@antonioureste2872]

Where did you get the white emblems?

[@danrockwell1883]

Amazon I believe

[@maverickhelvey9428]

I have a stock 03 with only 99k miles lol and just started getting a little rust on the frame

[@danrockwell1883]

Nice! Definitely have another 100 in it

[@MexicaHODL]

What’s the lift kit in that? Like how high did he had to lift in order to fit rims and tires.

[@danrockwell1883]

Shoot I don’t remember but it was huge like 8-12.

[@MexicaHODL]

@@danrockwell1883 is it still for sale?

[@santiagodavila1426]

What brand of lift on that truck.? Also factory OEM control arms or aftermarket performance control arma for lifted trucks.?

[@danrockwell1883]

Sorry the truck was sold, I asked but he wasn’t sure

[@4g3d]

Does the car seat not fit in the back seats?

[@danrockwell1883]

Does not

[@4g3d]

@@danrockwell1883 that’s too bad. I was thinking about picking up one of these trucks but wasn’t sure if I could fit a car seat in the back if I pushed the front seat all the way up

[@joequiros6553]

2002 v6 with 325k still running strong

[@danrockwell1883]

WOW

[@roderickmoyer9851]

I have just acquired a 1997 wanting to update mine

[@johnhammond2390]

Where did he get the lift kit

[@ItsssMarkus]

What happened to the Obs One you had?

[@danrockwell1883]

Sold it awhile ago unfortunately

[@dominicbakken]

Took 20 years for me to embrace this body style. Now I have three; two single cab long box, and a black xlt three door. All with winsor 5.4 each with 200K and 4wd. There also is a 2004 v6 manual xl with all options. Thats my daily. As theres not always work to be done to bring out the 88 One ton quad cad long box goose neck idi Diesel. Price of meat is down for shipping animals so they don't go for "ride" Later fools

[@danrockwell1883]

Such great trucks! I have a Ram now but still appreciate these

[@angelreyna5686]

Beautiful

[@spencercreech2678]

What shocks did he get

[@danrockwell1883]

Unfortunately I'm not sure and I bought it then sold it lol

[@kazumadesu3839]

Saving this video because i have a 2001 that i got when i got my drivers license and i cant for the life of me give up on that truck

[@danrockwell1883]

Heck yeah! Keep the sucker

[@USMarineCorp95]

Where did he find that grill. I’ve been searching for the same exact one.

[@johnhammond2390]

I've got 2002 Ford f150 XLT with the 5.4 Triton and I been trying to find 16 inch rims for mine but I can't find a 5 lug rim for it

[@tanyaegberts9808]

Nice car and your Awesome sale person Dan

[@Squirrely429]

By far, my faverite body style pickup truck! 😊 My f150's on my channel. super mint lol

[@arturohernandez964]

Anyone know where that sunroof was bought?

[@jam206AR]

He did a 7.5 inch lift but I don’t know which one. But it rides great……

[@jacobjohnson4763]

I put a receiver with wireless Apple CarPlay in mine last year. My 2002 has every option I want except cooled seats. 4wd, power heated seats, power windows, power door locks, adjustable pedals, Apple CarPlay, upgraded stereo and speakers. I added a modern rearview mirror with auto dimming and garage door opener etc. Did the metal ferrules on the latches for the rear doors, I replaced the AC compressor, condenser, starter, alternator, fuel pump, the tail lights and the third brake light, along with a set of fresh Michelins. She's a damn good truck.

[@theedwardbrad48]

Just picked up a 1999 xl f150 same body as the one showed in video looking to do a lift n 35s but for a free truck it’s a steal it only has 136k miles n does better then is 2015 Chevy lol

[@jaquelinaferreira9753]

I'm here just to admire you are you amazing

[@trumpsextratesticle8590]

Put your over-used panties back on.

[@Yvoci]

I just bought a 2001 F150, does anyone have any mod suggestions before I start working on it?

[@danrockwell1883]

Congratulations, that’ll be fun! Some aggressive 33’s would look awesome on it

[@dereckkilgore6291]

Did this truck run spacers?

[@mizikle101]

Did he sell it? Im in peoria area and have a very clean jeep wrangler to trade. I cant find it on marketplace

[@danrockwell1883]

I bought it but message me on insta @danrockwellfitness

[@kumquat9675]

Nice I got a 2002 v6

[@mrMacGoover]

Better check the radiator support at the bottom, its pandora's box if you need to replace it because the top corners are sandwich welded behind the front quarter pannels. 😂 ask me how I know 🤣....😫

[@danrockwell1883]

😂 truck is gone now but that’s good to know. I like the gen

[@mrMacGoover]

@@danrockwell1883 You have to remove the front quarter pannels to access the top radiator support spot welds.... but in order to remove the quarter pannels you need to remove the front doors to access the spot welds for the rear of the front quarter pannels. 😱

[@danrockwell1883]

@@mrMacGoover sounds like the biggest pain ever lol

[@tygotheat7927]

Sounds like money isn’t an issue for my guy 😂

[@danrockwell1883]

😂🤑

[@ryajsmit]

What are those rim specs

[@danrockwell1883]

They’re 17’s

[@ThaRealBummyDavis]

She’s gorgeous

[@bigcgkolbe]

You didn’t want the truck?is the truck still for sell

[@CF-yg5lt]

Nice 👍 except the chrome grill and mirrors

[@danrockwell1883]

I liked that look

[@tltrent47]

How your alarm not going off when your door is open

[@danrockwell1883]

Hmmm

[@tltrent47]

@@danrockwell1883 nah I need to know

[@ItzMike69]

Take your key out the ignition 🤣

[@javiergonzalezjr5150]

What were the tires? im looking those with a set rims for mine I have an 02

[@jessemauer5455]

Watch the video again man

[@dakota993]

can you ask him where he got those wheels ?

[@wandaarsenault6209]

Wow, I love this truck

[@danrockwell1883]

Great looking truck!!

[@Squirrely429]

i love mine more. haaha😅🤣

[@FieScoobie]

Only thing I see with ford is rear end problem that's what im dealing with now

[@diegosilva3548]

I just purchase my dad’s for 2k. 314,000 miles but it’s solid truck.

[@danrockwell1883]

Nice!

[@elmiluso5026]

I have a 98 and 2000 is great truck

[@PlayinNgaming]

Was about to sell my 98 then watched this and now i dont want to ha

[@Rip_TrueUzath]

I have a 97 model, 3 door, four wheel drive

[@avansemrad6636]

I’ve got a 99 f150 with 250,000 miles tranny is a little sloppy but she runs strong

[@davidstokes8225]

I love the rtruck sorry I'm English so not sure what you call it it beats my Nisan Micra Dan sorry to trouble you you your KZbin but As an Architect I'm inteested in your property turn arounds and wonder if you'd be interested in doing some in England I thinke we could relly make a go of it Thanks take care David.

[@nickbateman3691]

just bought a 1999 f-150 xl 4.6 with a 1000 lb lift gate for $2000

[@nickbateman3691]

70,000 miles on it as well

[@danrockwell1883]

Score!

[@michaeldeseguirant-2145]

My 2002 5.4 looks like new, replaced the motor, blew a plug, my new motor has treads,

[@danrockwell1883]

Should be good for awhile now huh?

[@michaeldeseguirant-2145]

@danrockwell1883 The 53,000, to Replace the truck, was more than my first house,

[@blondebeard6335]

Its got those neato's

[@SIXTEENTWELVEARCHIVES]

I got the exact same car about to do this exact same mod

[@danrockwell1883]

Love it!

[@jennyburghard8103]

Love truck u look good ❤❤❤

[@westhavenor9513]

The older I get, the more I think lifts, aftermarket wheels and oversize tires just look adolescent. But to each his own, I guess.

[@danrockwell1883]

I agree

[@Bearmusclefitness_]

Your just lame is all keep driveing your prius 🙄

[@angelreyna5686]

Damm 3,500-4k on the transmission

[@danrockwell1883]

yup! :(

[@tractorguy97]

Lmao watched the whole video excited and then realized it's a 2 wheel drive 😂 fuck that useless 37" tires if you get your back ones stuck

[@danrockwell1883]

There ya go lol

[@thatghostedcbr]

workin on the 02 right now

[@treythegamerr]

I'll love for u to see my truck it looks just like mines😅😅

[@treythegamerr]

It’s looks just like mines it’s green my tire on 35s

[@Bladeoppscod]

And that's a 5 inch rough country lol

[@GeraltOfRivia99]

Those wheels are so stupid way oversized lmaoooo.... gaaay

[@1ty04S]

Or ur funny