i prefer disc too, its just i hear over and over how these rears seize up. doesnt seem like much of any improvement, heck i worked on this brake design on the excursion more then i have of any of my fords and i got them going back to 75! the only difference is the rears on all my others all have drums.

 

This was in our local paper, Excursion cult?

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/bu...ct/3573249002/

 

thats classic, they doing a good thing.

 

Fuel tank job a success! No leaks so far. Only going to put a half tank in it this weekend, just in case.

Got my new tailpipe, waiting for the stainless tip, then off to Kieths!

 

Anyone running Sylvania xtravision headlight bulbs? If not, what are you using and how do you like it?

 

zXe’s
love them

 

Gave her a long over due bath

 

Ordered a pair.

 

I replaced the rear brake lines on the rear axle, both sides.
Finally changed the rear shocks. Had a clunking in the rear for years. Noticed while doing the brake lines there was no longer the rubber insulator in the lower eyelet on the rear right shock. I've had new shocks sitting in the garage for like 5 years but was afraid of the Messi would get into taking the top bolts out. Pleasently surprised they came out great. Clunk is gone.
Then tightened the two bolts on the shifter under the dash do now it doesn't roll in park and can start it in park.

I think the front sway bar bushings will be next to try and get rid of the front clunk.

Also what size medical tubing do people use in the door weather strip? Not enough pressure after the rear doors are closed so they rattle over bumps and washboards.

Thanks

 

Jim, the medical tubing is a thing of the past. You can get the new, updated door seals from several manufacturers now that have additional rubber material in them. This solves the whole problem the medical tubing was band-aiding. Rockauto or Ford has the new seals with the extra lobe on them.

 

I have these. They do their job well.

 

you mean this stuff that's been out of stock for the last couple of months? https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...372362&jsn=467

 

Look at FO1390112 under 05 Super Duty crew cab. Fits front doors...3 left

 

05-07 headlight swap into the 99-04 header panel

Before - angle view



After - angle view



After - front view



Lights work



Dremel 'n stuff



Comparison (old on left, new on right)

 

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...t-on-back.html