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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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so easy a caveman can do it.

anyway, this camera takes cruddy pics, but let me know if you'd like a different view
 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by X-70STANG-F150
Let's see if this works, I've only done this one other time.


here goes....

Yep - it's identical to the ones I got from JCW
 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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Got em too!!

Mine were at the door when I got home today!!!

Lets see... for everyones info, I'm going to have to run my truck with the RAS and the OEM wheels first... then put on the OEM 08 Superduty 20's next... and finally install the LANDYOT Radius Rods to get a true measure of what and how each mod effects the X.

"Poor, poor pitiful me!!" (who remembers Linda Ronstadt? Was she hot or what?)
 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by X-70STANG-F150
this camera takes cruddy pics, but let me know if you'd like a different view
I'm going to say the you have some OCD in you... I have mats just like the ones in your pic. (I have some OCD, but 3 young sons have cured me of alot of the symptoms!)
 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by X-70STANG-F150
well i decided to order the Roadmaster system too. I can't wait for it to get here, I have high hopes for it.

I'd like the Hellwig rear sway bar, but haven't ordered that yet. I may do the roadmaster system first and try it without the sway bar just to see.

Anyway I got a sweet deal on eBay..... $80 + $20 shipping from CT to MI. He's got several more on auction still.
I got the same deal on eBay, its all installed and working great, night and day difference!!
 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 71-4R3SONS
I'm going to say the you have some OCD in you... I have mats just like the ones in your pic. (I have some OCD, but 3 young sons have cured me of alot of the symptoms!)
I hear that I have 3 boys too. I probably do have some OCD left, but those are the boss lady's mats..she's real OCD. I'm at work, and they do have a little oily film on them.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 04:03 PM
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I got the same deal on eBay, its all installed and working great, night and day difference!!
Loaded or unloaded.... details please
 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by X-70STANG-F150
Loaded or unloaded.... details please
I havent tried them towing yet, first river trip is scheduled towards the end of April. However the unloaded ride is much better and my wander problems have been all but eliminated.

Chad
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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Roadmaster kit on ebay

Hello All,

I also purchased a kit for my 2003 V10 Limited4X4 on ebay and was wondering if it should have come with new U bolts. Mine didn't was was wondering if I should get new ones (longer?) before I istart the install (planned for this weekend).

Hopping I can do these myself using a jack and jack stands, I did see some pictures of one member doing it that way.

Thanks.

Tony
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 07:59 AM
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I used the orginal u-bolts - but you will only have a few threads sticking after the install. I made sure I used lock-tite.

Yes, jack and jack stands and yu can do it. I'm no mechanic, and I did my install in the driveway with a bottle jack, 4 stands and manual tools. Oh yeah - a little WD-40 applied to the bolt heads the night before will help things break loose a little easier.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 08:39 AM
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So, I bit the bullet and ordered them. Even with the $38.00 shipping from CT to sunny SoCal, it's less than half price of normal!! Now, I just have to justify to my wife.......
Being as most of the miles I have rolled up on this so far have been freeway commutes to work, or errands around town, I can already hear her asking "How do you KNOW you need them?" Oh well, I can always give her the link to this thread!!
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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Mark

Thanks for that reply. I feel pretty good about doing the install and will get some lock-tite for the U bolts.

Tony
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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Question What Color Loctite?

Hey Joe, (or anyone else)

What color LOCTITE should I get?

I have to get some and I think it comes in 2 colors red or blue
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 71-4R3SONS

What color LOCTITE should I get?

I have to get some and I think it comes in 2 colors red or blue
I just did a quick Google (I listened to my usual advice) and found that there are THREE colors (third is green for electrical applications)

I think i'll use red since it more heavy duty.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 11:04 AM
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I used the RED. From the selection at the part store, it was the strongest.

Make sure you have a good breaker bar - it takes leverage and a strong arm to break those bolts loose. They should (at least my 01 were) be a 15/16th socket. If you don't have a good/strong/forged one, I'd go get one.
 
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