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Oct 2, 2017 | 05:37 PM

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Tylus

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Muffler and tailpipe rotted out

Found these

Currently have the last 15" of original tailpipe tip welded to end of cat. Very very very loud

Oct 16, 2017 | 07:54 PM

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got my new exhaust sorted out. Found a brand new Walker tailpipe, 12" cherry bomb, and 20" of pipe. welded to the end of my cat.

not as loud as straight pipe, which is good. But still a nice rumble. and anything is better than the crusted out muffler and tailpipe that I removed

not bad for $95 and never having welded exhaust before. only had 3 pinhole leaks when I fired her up. nice and sealed now

now just need to find a pretty exhaust tip and coat the pipe with BBQ paint to prevent early rust demise

Oct 16, 2017 | 07:58 PM

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wizkid00104

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Cherry bomb sells nice tips. That's what I have on mine. Just needs a good polishing every year to get the road grime off.

Oct 17, 2017 | 02:12 PM

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Belt/pulley noises last few days. Finally got my Gatorback belt and new idler pulley. Not sure why was causing the noise, but it's gone. Stinking rust man!

Oct 21, 2017 | 12:25 PM

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Day of minor, but important fixes and maintenance.

1. Greased all the zircs I could find.
2. Adjusted drag link to recenter steering wheel following lift
3. Replaced e-brake switch
4. Indexed rear driveshaft to chase down a vibration from 30-40 mph
5. Installed Delrin spacers on front leafs to eliminate squeaks over bumps

All minor, but have been bothering me something fierce.

Oct 29, 2017 | 10:59 AM

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Changed rear diff oil and did a little something special

Took almost full gallon. Manual says 3.3qts. Oil wasn't terrible. Now the front next weekend

Oct 29, 2017 | 11:56 AM

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Nice work! Following along. We will be in the market for an EX for the wife at the first of the year, but a 7.3...you have done some pretty nice resto work. You from Texas?

Oct 30, 2017 | 04:46 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BBslider001

You from Texas?

Yeah, Belton/Temple/Moody area

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Oct 30, 2017 | 07:59 AM

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Cool, we are on the Hill Country, Bandera area.

Nov 24, 2017 | 01:21 PM

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Pretty time. Harley-ish 05+ lights

My dog Vader holding down the couch

Nov 30, 2017 | 03:57 PM

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Installed the 05 heads and LED bulbs. Pleasantly surprised by the light quality and dispersal pattern. Hopefully they have a good lifespan.

For $35 I'll test it

Dec 12, 2017 | 10:07 PM

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Finally got tired of the ugly console. Walmart has a nice looking pleather. I picked up 1/2 yard for $3

Torx 20 for all the fasteners.

Kinda ugly inside

And put back together. Not perfect, but I don't have any spray adhesive on hand. Good enough I think

Dec 12, 2017 | 11:35 PM

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I Just wandererd into the excursion forum today, nice build you have! Maybe i missed it, but i assume you have a 7.3? How many miles are on it?

Dec 13, 2017 | 04:53 AM

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Nah, she's a 6.8L V-10. I can't afford the stupid high PSD prices. This is my toy/winter rig to keep the Challenger salt free

I am always looking for another PSD. Take a 7.3 or 6.0. Wanna play with turbo again