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Purchased my '05 regular cab shortbox STX the first week of Dec. Could not be happier with it. I needed a truck that was more garage able, this was the configuration that worked the best. I love the interior storage space, something I've waited for for years. Truck runs well, handles great, better in snow than any truck I've owned. Not much for mods yet, I installed an FX4 instrument cluster to get a tach, added a mat for the floor of the box, and found the perfect little plastic storage box in black and grey that fits behind the 20% section of the seat and whose cover is the same height as the center arm rest. I think it was like $7 at Wal-Mart. Just got a new camera so I'll try to get pics up soon.
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Originally Posted by 05ontheway
Purchased my '05 regular cab shortbox STX the first week of Dec. Could not be happier with it. I needed a truck that was more garage able, this was the configuration that worked the best. I love the interior storage space, something I've waited for for years. Truck runs well, handles great, better in snow than any truck I've owned. Not much for mods yet, I installed an FX4 instrument cluster to get a tach, added a mat for the floor of the box, and found the perfect little plastic storage box in black and grey that fits behind the 20% section of the seat and whose cover is the same height as the center arm rest. I think it was like $7 at Wal-Mart. Just got a new camera so I'll try to get pics up soon.
From Wall Mart. Perfect for behind the seat. Holds coats, junk whatever. Can be yanked out and carried, or just left there. Folds up flat, or if you recline the seat all the way, it just presses down a little.
From IKEA of all places. About 4 bucks. Can fold up if you want. It holds cameras, binoculars, DVD/CD stuff. etc. has a zip shut top. Fits perfectly between my bigger Wally world thingy, and my Sub box. With exactly enough room in front for my tissue box.
Reg cabs are like boats, you can pack them neatly and put a lot more in them than you would think.
Chris
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From: Murphysboro, IL
Originally Posted by massdog_FX4
Iam gonna put that little 20% seat on a track so it will move back like the others and allow for comfortable seating for a third person and or storage in front of the seat. Might take a little fabrication, time but will be fun to tinker with.
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Originally Posted by zombie0299
ChrisAdams, how did you mount your cell fone there exactly? that's pretty sweet.
I have three of them, and only two phones, and I never ever use a belt clip anyway. These phones you just drop in your pocket.
To fasten in the belt clip I used a black Allen head bolt, drilled a small hole in the belt clip part of the holder, and in the middle of the coin holder, Then bolted the clip to the coin holder. I used two lock nuts on the back of the coin holder so there was no chance it would ever loosen up. It tilts to either side, and there is a hole in the bottom of the clip that the charger goes through. That way as I drive down the road, the phone can get a charge from the power tap.
Ford should offer a phone mount for this location, as a cheap option.
Chris
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Originally Posted by ChrisAdams
Ford should offer a phone mount for this location, as a cheap option.
Chris
Chris
I yanked out my coin holder and placed a tranny temp guage in there.
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From: Long Island
EJPreston,
What kind of tires did you put on and how do you like them? Any rubbing, noise, etc? they look sharp.
What kind of tires did you put on and how do you like them? Any rubbing, noise, etc? they look sharp.
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The tire size is 265/70 R17, which is the biggest any of the shops around here would allow on my factory 7.5 inch wide rim (as well as the manufacturers specs. for any larger tire). I got them from Pep Boys, for about $90 each. They are All Terrain and have a 50,000 mile warrenty...pretty good for a A/T tire, especially for the price! I would probably like bigger tires someday, but then again, I drive A LOT on the freeway so that wouldn't make much sense. Regardless, I like them...kinda rough riding over bumps, but well worth it for the pirice. No rubbing at all, but I also have the leveling kit. No humming noise either, even at high speeds. I just couldnt stand those dinky 235/70 Hankooks Ford put on from the factory...talk about no traction!
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yeah those hankooks are unimpressive at best. not too shabby price for those tires that's for sure. not to beat a dead horse, but did you get any rubbing prior to your leveling of the truck? once i finally ante up for a brand new ride, i'd rather not hassle with anything that might give me warranty issues...
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well in regards to the 20% seat on the trck, looks like theres a control module for the airbags under there? and a sub that would be easily removed. Air bags rank up there in importance so iam gonna consult a tech first. will keep ya'll posted._MassDog
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Originally Posted by 05ontheway
Purchased my '05 regular cab shortbox STX the first week of Dec. Could not be happier with it. I needed a truck that was more garage able, this was the configuration that worked the best. I love the interior storage space, something I've waited for for years. Truck runs well, handles great, better in snow than any truck I've owned. Not much for mods yet, I installed an FX4 instrument cluster to get a tach, added a mat for the floor of the box, and found the perfect little plastic storage box in black and grey that fits behind the 20% section of the seat and whose cover is the same height as the center arm rest. I think it was like $7 at Wal-Mart. Just got a new camera so I'll try to get pics up soon.
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Originally Posted by Oneagle1
Been on the road for several weeks but if you look in my galleries you'll see my 04 RC XLT 2WD. LUV this truck...... 
Chris