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Mar 13, 2015 | 08:18 PM

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Watcher58

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Originally Posted by Gungrove

08+ Tow Mirrors

Installed the 08+ tow mirrors this weekend from 1AAuto. Like them very much so far, quality seems very good for aftermarket mirrors, only thing so far is the caps seem pretty cheaply made but once I got them properly snapped in I think they should be fine.

I know it has been posted before but here is another picture of the size difference!

While I had the door panels off also replaced front speakers with a pair of Rockford 6x8s.
Fixed the trip computer thanks to the information here!

Just ordered a Kenwood DDX5901 so should have something to do this weekend.
Need to do a bit of work on the back hatch as it doesn't lock and sometimes even though it is shut the sensor is not getting pushed to shut dome light and light on dash off. Been doing a bit of reading on here but haven't found the solution yet.

How do you like the Fosgates with the factory head unit?

Sep 15, 2015 | 10:15 AM

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Gungrove

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Been awhile, been busy with other projects. The fosgates were a big improvement over stock speakers but one of them were blown so not sure it is a good comparison.

Sep 15, 2015 | 10:23 AM

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Gungrove

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Over the past few months have gotten a few things completed on the ex:
Fixed heated seat, burnt wire

Installed roof rack and spare tire on top.

Melted connection point

Sep 15, 2015 | 10:37 AM

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andym

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I like that roof rack. What brand is it?

Sep 15, 2015 | 11:20 PM

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Gungrove

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Smttybuilt defender rack, for the money I am so far happy with it. Wish it was a bit longer.

Sep 26, 2015 | 10:56 AM

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Gungrove

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Changed plugs, boots and PCV valve, by the look of the plugs guessing they have not been changed before and where due.

Sep 26, 2015 | 11:18 AM

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Immortal_Ben

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Due, and then some. Yikes

Sep 26, 2015 | 11:32 AM

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LivingLarge

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What are those things?

Where are they located?

BTW, you did a great job on the Excursion

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Sep 26, 2015 | 02:03 PM

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Watcher58

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I've got everything..just trying to psyche myself up. Being that they look rather rusty, did you have difficulty breaking any loose?

Sep 26, 2015 | 09:31 PM

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Uh.... why are there 9?

Whatever they are, I'm pretty sure there's supposed to be an even number of them in a Ford truck.

Sep 26, 2015 | 09:36 PM

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gots_a_sol

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Heh, I pulled a similar looking set of plugs from an Xterra I bought (that barely ran, 90% leak down on 3 cylinders, fun fun)

Sep 27, 2015 | 07:52 AM

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Don't sweat the electrode erosion. Big gaps make "Super Power"- just like 9" exhausts on diesels, LOL!

Glad you're getting them changed. Problems with even just one can mess with your timing advance (knock sensors retard it) in gassers, robbing you of power and fuel efficiency.

You may find a noticeable increase in performance and rpm smoothness through redline.

Great job on truck, looks really good!

Sep 27, 2015 | 10:07 AM

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Gungrove

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Luckily did not have any issues getting them out. Truck didn't run bad before but runs much better now. I was given partial maintenance records when I bought it and overall looks to have been maintained well but obviously previous owners have missed a few things. I now plan to check over everything to see where I stand and what else might need attention.