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I'm in Qu©bec so pretty far from Idaho sadly...
I don't really plan on selling it so retained value doesnt matter much (but who knows what the future holds)
When I bought the '08 I specifically looked for a more "base" model since I was going to modify it anyway. Seems a shame to butcher top of the line models.
On the other hand both trucks have a clean title and are currently registered.
Also no emission tests nor yearly mechanical inspection whatsoever in Qu©bec.
Both trucks are black extended cab 4.0 v6.So if I do cabswap I just keep VIN/plates from the 2007 and it's now a fx4 lvl ll manual.
The police can stop and send you to an inspection you if you have obvious stupid /illegal stuff on your truck/car (usually you only get 48hrs) like that bumper.
Take the front crossmember/horns from the 2008 and weld it on the 2007 is another option. But I don't know if I could pull it off without being obvious.
On the other hand if it looks stock again or even has a "proper" plate bumper no one is going to go look.
Also while I can weld and have the MIG at work and would be perfectly confident welding up a bumper and attaching that to a frame. I'm a bit more hesitant welding on the frame. Specially the front crossmember and all the forces involved. Also the way the bumper is welded on now.
I do tend to overthink things....
Edit: I also discovered an autocross/ice racing track just a couple miles away... now I have more idea's...
Last edited on Sat May 23rd, 2020 11:45 am by Arthur
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2008 XLT 4x4 4.0 5Spd. Pretty much stock except 33's and Bilsteins: A bit broken for now.
2007 FX4 Level II auto: new project!