Side door rattles
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From: Minneapolis
Side door rattles
Hello, gang. This is my first post on this side of the house. I traded in my 2001 F250 (see sig) on a 2001 Excursion. I miss the smell of diesel, but already love the large interior of the Excursion. Plus, the Ex is rust free which is hard to find up here in Minnesota! Especially on a 10 year old truck.
Anyway, I have a quick question. The side doors rattle and I'm looking for a fix. I read the thread about putting tubing in the weather stripping and will probably try that this summer.
However, I noticed these holes both the side doors. Are there supposed to be rubber bumpers screwed into these?
Thanks!
Anyway, I have a quick question. The side doors rattle and I'm looking for a fix. I read the thread about putting tubing in the weather stripping and will probably try that this summer.
However, I noticed these holes both the side doors. Are there supposed to be rubber bumpers screwed into these?
Thanks!
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From: Boulder, CO
I haven't looked at my doors to see what is there. But I did do the tubing modification on the rear passenger door. I used the vinyl tubing (cheaper and more available than latex) and haven't had the cold weather issues that supposedly come with vinyl even though I live in Colorado.
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From: Ft Worth
I haven't looked at my doors to see what is there. But I did do the tubing modification on the rear passenger door. I used the vinyl tubing (cheaper and more available than latex) and haven't had the cold weather issues that supposedly come with vinyl even though I live in Colorado.
Cargo Master
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From: Chino, California
That's correct. Get the ones from Home Depot. They're a bit softer than Lowe's. You won't need to do all around the weatherstipping. Just the outer corners of each door. Otherwise, it will be too much. Plus it saves you the hassle of going all the way around.
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From: Ouray, CO
Great info (reps given).
Fleet Mechanic
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You can get the Latex off Amazon for a fair price and the latex is the way to go for a proper even fit that will also help reduce the amount of wind noise and dust filtration. This is what I got.
Amazon.com: Grafco Pure Amber Latex Tubing
Amazon.com: Grafco Pure Amber Latex Tubing
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Cargo Master
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I would for sure use the latex for the cold of MN, I bought mine at Menards, found they were by far the cheapest around.
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Cargo Master
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Luckily for me, it doesn't get that cold here. If I had used latex, it would have been extremely difficult to feed into the weatherstripping without removing it. I needed the rigidity of the vinyl to push its way in.
Cargo Master
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From: The Great White North!
Eric;
Yes those are supposed to have bumpers in them. They just clip in.
I ended up going with the latex tubbing on the doors. My drivers side still rattled after the latex. When I finally got tired of it I pulled the the door skin off and found the mounting bolts that hold the glass track on loose. Once tight all is quiet again.
Yes those are supposed to have bumpers in them. They just clip in.
I ended up going with the latex tubbing on the doors. My drivers side still rattled after the latex. When I finally got tired of it I pulled the the door skin off and found the mounting bolts that hold the glass track on loose. Once tight all is quiet again.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Milwaukee, WI
Takes less than a minute to pull the door weatherstrip to install the latex
1) pull the threshold cover up (no screws just tabs and clips)
2) remove weatherstrip from door
The rear hatch seal is not as easy as it is glued in place.
1) pull the threshold cover up (no screws just tabs and clips)
2) remove weatherstrip from door
The rear hatch seal is not as easy as it is glued in place.
Cargo Master
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From: Minnesota
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-seal-mod.html
Here is one link, there are some good photos and info, I'll see what else I can find.
Here is one link, there are some good photos and info, I'll see what else I can find.
Cargo Master
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From: Minnesota
Here is another link, lots of info, its really easy, don't let all the info scare ya
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...on-the-ex.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...on-the-ex.html