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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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Door Seal Mod Video

I've been getting quite a few requests for info on what the door seal mod is and how to do it. Basically, it is a way to improve the factory door seals against wind noise and rattling. There is a write-up in the tech folder but I'm also adding this video to hopefully provide more information.

YouTube - Door Seal Modification Ford Super Duty
 
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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Great tip!!
 
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 07:53 PM
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Nice job EpicCowlick. I look forward to doing this mod as soon as my truck arrives. Thanks for making it soo simple to do.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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Awsome video,im going to do mine this weekend.. Where can we buy the tubing? Lowes?
 
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 07:57 PM
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I've bought the tubing at Home Depot and Amazon before. This was the first time I found black tubing which is cool and cheaper too. You need 50 feet to do all four doors.

Here's some black tubing used in scuba gear: http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/AQU20...3don%26Hit%3d1
 
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 08:46 PM
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Great video

Very informative and wow, it couldn't be easier. Thanks for the instruction. Hopefully, I'll take delivery next week.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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Excellent video... One would think Ford would have designed better door latches by now to prevent the door rattle. I've had this problem on my '98, 04 Explorer and my '05!
 
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 11:35 AM
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Is this a common problem? I didn't notice any noise or rattle on the one I test drove but I realize driving 4 miles isn't enough time to notice those little issues.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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Is this a common problem? I didn't notice any noise or rattle on the one I test drove but I realize driving 4 miles isn't enough time to notice those little issues.
You'll notice this more and more as the truck ages. The factory door seals just don't hold up forever and will need some help. This information is nice to know for new truck owners but gets the 3 year old and older owner group really excited.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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Where did you find the black tubing? Home Depot? Also it's the 3/8" right?

Thanks
 
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 05:34 PM
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Thanks for the info. I will be doing mine if it ever shows up. I wish i would have seen this years ago i would have done my 05
 
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Brians97F250Crew
Where did you find the black tubing? Home Depot? Also it's the 3/8" right?
I've bought tubing at Home Depot, Lowes and Amazon.com. This black tubing is used by scuba divers and can be bought cheap (half price of the others) here: 50 ft Roll 3/8 Surgical Tubing
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 06:57 AM
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Just ordered mine.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 08:00 AM
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I added your video thread to the Tech Folder as well.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 09:18 AM
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Did this mod this morning and went pretty smooth until I did the third door and my roll of tubing was spliced with red tape so I did not have enough for the fourth door. Darnit anyways.
 
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