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Jun 5, 2007 | 09:09 PM

#31

Super08

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Good to hear Dave. Any pics of the final result?

Jun 5, 2007 | 09:26 PM

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rgonot

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And to think my Ford dealer in VA said there was now way it would fit on an 04. He said the dimensions were not the same. I measured it and it looked the same to me. Looks great and I like those taillights as well...

Jun 6, 2007 | 01:51 AM

#33

Ratical

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No problem and if you have the part number and care to share it I'll post it with my pictures in my gallery for future refrence.

Jun 6, 2007 | 06:54 AM

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Kenwood

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hydrodave

Update on the torsion spring bracket for the 08: we took a VIN off an 08 on the lot and found the part. My 08 gate is in my 03 F250, looking good. I love the torsion spring, my kids and wife can put the gate up and down now. Needs paint . . .

Ratical, thanks for the help.

Hydrodave

So IF you buy the tailgate torsion spring bracket does that do away with the fab work that radical did on his??? Basically does that make it a bolt on deal?? If so how bad does ford hurt ya for the bracket??

Feb 10, 2008 | 10:56 AM

#35

rotun

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I need a black one, looking to mount my b/u camera in, also just posting so I don't lose this thread.

Feb 10, 2008 | 11:16 AM

#36

DCSpecial

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A guy on another site picked up one with a step and the camera in the handle for like $750.......

Feb 13, 2008 | 03:18 AM

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MOC

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will the 2008 tail lights fit your 2003?Asking because i want to make the swap of the tailgate on my 2004.I want the 1 with the step,im getting old and could use the step.

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Feb 13, 2008 | 06:27 AM

#38

dfuser

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With our kit the Tails lights will work. They are a direct bolt on, but the reverse light sockets are different.

http://www.dfuser.com/catalog/ford_taillights.php

Bill

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Feb 13, 2008 | 11:05 AM

#39

mrkevin

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Off topic, did you do the cut outs in your bumper for your exhaust yourself, can you post some closer pics of it.

Feb 13, 2008 | 02:37 PM

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Ratical

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Yes I cut them out. Did a rough cut then rounded it out with a 4 1/2 grinder to get the pefect radius. I'll try and get some closer pics posted up.

Feb 13, 2008 | 02:41 PM

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mrkevin

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sweet, im doing that this weekend, ive been trying to figure out what would look good on the back of mine and i really like that.

Feb 13, 2008 | 03:13 PM

#42

03_PSD

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exhaust look is very unique, nice touch

Feb 13, 2008 | 04:31 PM

#43

MOC

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defuser so what your saying is with your tail lights it will look factory?

Last edited by MOC; Feb 13, 2008 at 04:32 PM. Reason: missing word

Feb 14, 2008 | 12:02 PM

#44

Ratical

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Then I must tell you. The tips are mounted to the inner bumper reinforcment to keep them from slapping the bumper. although I never tried them without it so it might be fine. but I useds stainless bolts thru the inside of the tip then a wadher outside the tip on to a sway bar spacer then to poly sway bar mounts one below and one above, in the bumper reinfocment topped off with washers and nuts. that holds the tips very stable and has been holding up well for nearly a year now. let me know if I can help you with any more info.