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Nov 17, 2012 | 10:26 AM

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kell104

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Originally Posted by nickt916

upgraded stickers and truck already looks like a newer model

I did the same thing with my stickers too. Actually my truck didn't have any, I think the PO had something against decals and stickers because almost everything was removed except the "powerstroke" logo on the door. The newer stickers plus the 02 headlights really made it look newer than the 01 it is.

Nov 17, 2012 | 02:35 PM

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Yes true, I also just put 2010 side steps on it, they look a bit better than the older tubes

Nov 17, 2012 | 02:45 PM

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My passenger side step was obviously destroyed, I found on Craigslist new pair of 08-12 side steps that were taken off a company fleet truck for $200, pretty much a straight bolt on

Nov 17, 2012 | 03:53 PM

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aawlberninf350

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Your new right door needs a new badge.

Nov 20, 2012 | 12:07 AM

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Your new right door needs a new badge.

you mean driver door needs a badge to match the passenger new model badge? the junk yard that sold me the door gave me a free driver side new model badge so im set there. i also bought new fender and tailgate badges, will install all of them once they get here

the mod bug is in full effect lol, to many things lined up, not enough time to do it all

Nov 20, 2012 | 12:20 AM

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binuya

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you mean driver door needs a badge to match the passenger new model badge?

I'm going to venture to guess that he means lose the 6-leaker badge. We 7.3 owners are a proud bunch that don't want to mistaken for having the 'other' powerplant.

Nov 20, 2012 | 02:37 AM

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I'm going to venture to guess that he means lose the 6-leaker badge. We 7.3 owners are a proud bunch that don't want to mistaken for having the 'other' powerplant.

it will be a 7.3 sleeper lol

Nov 20, 2012 | 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by KelVarnson

I don't advocate a pressure wash. You can force water into a lot of places it shouldn't go, like inside the electrical connectors. They're designed to be water-resistant, not to withstand high-pressure blasts.

I just spray the whole area with undiluted Simple Green (using the foaming sprayer), let it sit for a few minutes, then rinse it with a hose.

I always cover the power steering filler cap before washing.

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Nov 20, 2012 | 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by aawlberninf350

Your new right door needs a new badge.

Quote:

Originally Posted by binuya

I'm going to venture to guess that he means lose the 6-leaker badge. We 7.3 owners are a proud bunch that don't want to mistaken for having the 'other' powerplant.

First, great looking truck!!
Second, I agree - Wear those 7.3 badges proudly.

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Nov 21, 2012 | 10:40 PM

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First, great looking truck!!
Second, I agree - Wear those 7.3 badges proudly.

thats actually pretty cool badge to have, in black on white

or this one

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRUCK-SUV-4X...item53efbfb358

Nov 22, 2012 | 10:56 AM

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grec-o-face

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thats actually pretty cool badge to have, in black on white

EXACTLY what I was thinking. Black badge, on a white truck.

Nov 22, 2012 | 09:43 PM

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SkySkiJason

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EXACTLY what I was thinking. Black badge, on a white truck.

I like the stock 7.3 badges with the black removed myself.

Sep 10, 2013 | 04:50 PM

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TimV8893

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From: Lawrencville, GA

Hey, I have a question for anyone who might be able to help me...

I have a 2002 Ext Cab 5.4L Super Duty XLT F250..
Just about an hour ago I went to try to open the tailgate but the black plastic handle broke and I have a steel Roll-N-Lock Cover on my bed, which can only be opened if the tailgate is dropped. Which currently it's closed along with the tailgate! Anyone have any info on how to get my tailgate open, because I have things in the bed that I need to get out and haven't been able to figure out how to open the tailgate yet so I can retrieve my items & begin replacing the Handle?

Its pretty dry rotted and is the original Handle, so Im going to be replacing it & don't mind breaking it, I just wasn't sure if my tailgate would close/open if I do this & I wasn't sure if I could possibly mess up the latch by just breaking the black plastic handle out for the moment until I get the new one.

If anyone can help me I'd surely appreciate it! Thanks!

-Tim

Sep 10, 2013 | 05:11 PM

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JOHN2001

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You have never owned a 90s Chevy truck before have you lol.

Sep 12, 2013 | 07:33 AM

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TimV8893

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Originally Posted by JOHN2001

You have never owned a 90s Chevy truck before have you lol.

Nope! Never owned a Chevy truck EVER before lol!
I finally got my Roll n Lock open though, so I can at least unscrew & unbolt the pieces I need to so I can get to the Latch & Handle and replace them both if needed! Not sure if the Latch is messed up at the moment, but I know the handle's going to be replaced for sure!