Running board mount rotted out
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Running board mount rotted out
Well the wonderful midwest (rust belt) has taken its toll on my Ex.
THe rocker panel that the running board mounts to rusted out and the passenger side rear R/B mount broke loose.
Anyone else have this issue?
I figure I will probably just remove the running boards, although I do find myself using them as well as my family.
It appears it will take considerable metal work to be able to reinstall the mount.
Has anyone else run into this and if so any suggestions???
Please and thanks
Robb
2001 Ex XLT 4x4 5.4 (yes I know) 120,000 miles
THe rocker panel that the running board mounts to rusted out and the passenger side rear R/B mount broke loose.
Anyone else have this issue?
I figure I will probably just remove the running boards, although I do find myself using them as well as my family.
It appears it will take considerable metal work to be able to reinstall the mount.
Has anyone else run into this and if so any suggestions???
Please and thanks
Robb
2001 Ex XLT 4x4 5.4 (yes I know) 120,000 miles
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Yep, happens all the time in the salty midwest. Check CL out west for a nice clean, rustfree set.
For this price you can ship 'em.
ford excursion running boards
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb...370666687.html
For this price you can ship 'em.
ford excursion running boards
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb...370666687.html
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Do search for rust repair inner rocker panels. There are several out there. You will need someone to weld them in, after cutting out the rusty metal. Then prep, prime, paint and undercoat before remounting the board.
I have to drop my boards and inspect, since the PO replaced the boards, but there is some rust on the drivers side behind the front tire on the inner rocker area, so I hope that the running board mounting area is ok, and I only have to repair the forward part. I do know I need to actuall install all the bolts that are supposed to be on the boards. Right now there are not many holding the boards on....
Oh well, I'll get to it eventually...
Garry in AK
I have to drop my boards and inspect, since the PO replaced the boards, but there is some rust on the drivers side behind the front tire on the inner rocker area, so I hope that the running board mounting area is ok, and I only have to repair the forward part. I do know I need to actuall install all the bolts that are supposed to be on the boards. Right now there are not many holding the boards on....
Oh well, I'll get to it eventually...
Garry in AK
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My daughter stepped on a back seat running board and it gave way. I've saturated the entire thing (inner and outer rocker panel) with fluid film. Only the rearmost mounts are in jeopardy as of now.
I don't know that there is any reason to replace the outer rocker panel because you can't see it; it is covered up by the running board. Has anyone figured out a way to scab in a piece of metal for the running board mount?
I don't know that there is any reason to replace the outer rocker panel because you can't see it; it is covered up by the running board. Has anyone figured out a way to scab in a piece of metal for the running board mount?
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Mine are rusty to at the front. Rust sucks. I saw an X the other day that had a hole clean through the rocker under the rear door.
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I got the same issue. Rockers under mine are pretty bad. The plates in the running boards are toast. I took the running boards off a few months ago before I stepped through them. I haven't figured out what I am going to do about it yet... I would like to get something back on it at some point. The wife, the lower part of her anatomy is built a little closer to the ground, it's fun watching her trying to figure out how to get in.
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Inner Rocker
The inner rocker panel is for the most part pretty flat surface to begin with.
I ordered a piece of 16 gage 7" x 96" Hot rolled sheet from OnlineMetals.com
Using the existing holes left on the body and the step brackets (as a guide)it wasn't too bad.
Warning: welding near the floorboards (wiring/carpet/plastic trim) could get messy. That stuff lights up quick if you get too close!
I ordered a piece of 16 gage 7" x 96" Hot rolled sheet from OnlineMetals.com
Using the existing holes left on the body and the step brackets (as a guide)it wasn't too bad.
Warning: welding near the floorboards (wiring/carpet/plastic trim) could get messy. That stuff lights up quick if you get too close!
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