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Old Dec 13, 2017 | 07:55 PM
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Nice thread! Keep up the good work.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2017 | 12:13 AM
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Those V-10s are good motors, can pass most anything but the gas stations we currently have two of them in duallys.
Idk, even at 8mpg I pass plenty of stations in 330 miles
 
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Old Dec 14, 2017 | 01:24 PM
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my lie-o-meter faithfully tells me 396 miles per tank
 
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Old Dec 20, 2017 | 03:44 PM
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Got NFab steps for a steal. Stainless. Are for a CrewCab Shortbed Superduty. Extra long so step reaches to wheel. So a bit long. Ended up cutting 18" or so off

Old steps were rotten beyond belief. Got to do some inner rocker repair in spring. Nothing structural. And pinch seam is ugly. Salt sucks!






Rust



All done




And finally put the front swaaybar back on. Been removed for months. And of course damn links are popping. Brand new, so going to german torque in morning
 
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Old Dec 20, 2017 | 05:46 PM
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Threw some random LED lights on earlier. Very happy with output in the dark. Re-use the factory wiring harness.



Not sure, but think I may have 2 more somewhere in garage. I bought them 4-5yrs ago for the old Excursion. Nice to see them finally getting used

Going to look for a few more online. Want to incorporate puddle lights into the mirrors
 
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Old Dec 20, 2017 | 10:09 PM
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Looking great! Really like the bars and lights. I was using the light from my puddle lights tonight while bolting the radius arm brackets on for my conversion. Good for things other than puddles...
 
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Old Dec 21, 2017 | 10:49 AM
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Installed 3rd row headrests. Very easy install. About 1.5hrs all told.
All the tools you need for this

Donor was a 98-03 Ford Windstar. 3rd row. Match very well with my 2000 seats


3/8" posts

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Hog rings (x6) on back top portion

Used a hammer to lightly adjust that weird upper wire portion. Then drilled out holes just barely big enough to accept headrest posts.




Rinse, repeat

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And installed in the truck. I'm happy.



Word of caution. Notice how the passenger side one isn't exactly square. I drilled all of my holes based on symmetry. I didn't realize the sub-frame wasn't symmetrical. So the passenger side needs to be offset 1". Minor, but a stupid mistake on my part. I could just redrill and reset, but it's close enough
 
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Nice progress!!! I like the 3rd row headrest idea a lot.
 
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More I think about it, more likely tomorrow I'm going to weld up the holes on Passenger side and re-install 1" or so to the left

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Nice progress!!! I like the 3rd row headrest idea a lot.
it's easy to do. Do it!
 
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Old Dec 21, 2017 | 04:47 PM
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3rd row headrests were one of the best mods I ever did to my X...especially for my kids.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2017 | 08:38 PM
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More I think about it, more likely tomorrow I'm going to weld up the holes on Passenger side and re-install 1" or so to the left
I'm curious, did you follow the how-to's in the tech folder, or did you just do this on your own?

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Old Dec 21, 2017 | 08:44 PM
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all on my own. Years ago I read that when it was first written. Haven't looked at since though. I remembered I had the headrests in the garage. I bought some at least 4yrs ago for the old Excursion. Had the day off and it just clicked

Wish I had looked up the Tech folder. I bet there is a comment about the screw-up I made. Lol...oh well. Live and learn
 
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Old Dec 21, 2017 | 09:40 PM
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She's looking good! Steps turned out great and I like the headrests even if one is off a tad.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2017 | 08:53 AM
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Redrilled the passenger one 1". now they match

Also swapped the 2nd row and 3rd row headrest. The bigger ones blocked view in the 3rd row. Smaller ones look better back there, and still work fine for kids head height

 
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