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Old Dec 15, 2016 | 09:20 PM
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My Never Ending Build!

I figured I would start my own build here to show what I have done. I will continue to update and post pictures as the process comes together. Thanks for looking.......



The day I picked her up! 2005 6.0 Powerstroke with 68,000 miles.



Not a big fan of the chrome grill, changing that out later.



Came with Fusion Bumpers!



35x12.5R20 Federal Couragia MT tires with XD Wheels



Parked along side my buddy's Cummins!



Never a good day when you need a tow! Time for studs, heads, and the works!



Homemade top Creeper!



Part of the Problem!



While she was down getting heads and studs, I tossed in some new mirrors!
 
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Old Dec 15, 2016 | 09:39 PM
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torn down



and building back up



also started my tire carrier build



almost done



done with the tire carrier



also painted the front grill to match the truck



why not do injectors while I'm in there



this Ex didn't need a third row,added a box to the third row seat bracket















time for some better tires



35x12.5R20 Mickey Thompson ATZ P3



Getting ready for a complete battery overhaul. 4 Optima batteries with 2 isolators. A couple other parts to toss in.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2016 | 08:34 AM
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Nice! I love that tire carrier, you need to make me one now lol
 
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Old Dec 16, 2016 | 09:04 AM
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Rear Bumper with the inset backup lighting as well as the tire carrier are awesome. Let us know if you can make more of those.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2016 | 10:38 AM
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Very nice!!! I love how clean your spare tire carrier looks!
 
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Old Dec 16, 2016 | 12:09 PM
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Looks fantastic!
 
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Old Dec 16, 2016 | 12:35 PM
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Nice looking rig
 
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Old Dec 16, 2016 | 04:11 PM
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Thanks for the comments guys. The tire carrier wasn't to hard to build. I mocked it up with cardboard first to get my angles right. So far it has been holding up good. I didn't want to use the axle spindle mounts because I have heard the horror stories of them breaking.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2016 | 03:31 AM
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Where are you located?
 
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Old Dec 17, 2016 | 08:33 AM
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I am located in Syracuse, NY. Army moves me around all the time so I get to see a lot of the United States. Anyone else in this area?
 
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Old Dec 17, 2016 | 11:49 AM
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Damn she is purty. I love white. Sub'd!
 
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Old Dec 17, 2016 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by brandon_0384
I am located in Syracuse, NY. Army moves me around all the time so I get to see a lot of the United States. Anyone else in this area?
Hey there. This is SFC ***, from up in Watertown. Truck is looking great! I'm gonna have to steal your idea for the spare tire carrier.

Hope you don't mind, I snuck a few picks of your Ex and shared them on the Ford Excursion Club page on Facebook.

She's too nice to not share.
 

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Old Dec 17, 2016 | 06:12 PM
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Got the tires mounted and balanced today. I also got my batteries in the mail. Funny thing is I ordered 4 of the same Blue Top batteries and this is what came in the mail. I don't understand how you could mess that order up.


Heading to the tire shop for new shoes and an alignment.



I dont think these are all the same battery.



finished up the dash cam instal today. It has both front and rear cameras.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2016 | 08:19 PM
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Looks nice so far. Good luck with the build
 
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Old Dec 17, 2016 | 11:30 PM
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Rear Bumper with the inset backup lighting as well as the tire carrier are awesome. Let us know if you can make more of those.
In the OP he stated the bumper's are Fusion, which leads me to believe he built the tire carrier.

Excursion look's awesome.

Why four batteries? I personally would have skipped the optima and gone fo some Oddyssey's though.
 
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