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EXv10 04-07-2013 12:30 PM


Originally Posted by b-uno (Post 13036904)
ya i drill holes and got steel carbide studs, i wouldnt mess with that cheap aluminum or rubber studd junk. my wife has never needed 4x4 in the winter in alaska with the studds i put in on the excursion. you can buy different lengths according to tire wear, i ususally get them a little longer then the law allows.. ;) also buy them in packages of 1000 thats only about 250 a tire.

How do you get them in? How do you drill to right depth?

EXv10 04-07-2013 12:32 PM


Originally Posted by az_r2d1 (Post 13038171)
that was me. I bought the truck with the banks system installed already. Exhaust is very close to rear shock and I think it might hit it once in a while when there is axle movement.
Thanks for remembering.

You would hear it. Take it off road one time.

jayjjcc 04-07-2013 12:43 PM

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az_r2d1 04-07-2013 01:25 PM


Originally Posted by sammie0126 (Post 13038252)
Well here you go...it's pretty tight but I checked today for any signs of contact and I don't see any.

thank you !

I have reflex shocks. They might be a bit thicker.

cameeks 04-07-2013 01:30 PM

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I like the original grill with the inserts painted black.

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Snowseeker 04-07-2013 01:59 PM

How come everyone has dents in their bumpers? :) Mine had a dent when I got it as well.

Jay, I think one of the greatest front end upgrades you could do is headlights. Either strait drop in 01-03's or the 05's which require cutting and pigtails and stuff. The extra light output of either one will make you glad!

jdw1 04-07-2013 02:43 PM

Put new pigtails on headlights this morning on the 2000 Ex.
Speaking of new headlights, what brand/make is everybody using, Ford oem or aftermarket, and and witch aftermarket brand?
Not the builbs but the headlight bucket.
Thanks

ExxWhy 04-07-2013 03:18 PM

With all these grill changes, I might have the unique truck with an original 2000 grill before too long. :)

+1 on the new lights. I added these to mine, eBay lights with no wiring change at all. http://www.ohioactionimages.com/EB/hl.jpg

AlaskanEx 04-07-2013 03:32 PM

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i like it! but then again i'm alittle bias ;)

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cameeks 04-07-2013 03:46 PM


Originally Posted by jdw1 (Post 13038874)
Put new pigtails on headlights this morning on the 2000 Ex.
Speaking of new headlights, what brand/make is everybody using, Ford oem or aftermarket, and and witch aftermarket brand?
Not the builbs but the headlight bucket.
Thanks

I got my stuff from Certifit.com. The headlights were $40 each and the markers were $18 each. I have been using them for years with no issues with the company or parts.

gr8scott72 04-07-2013 04:12 PM

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Home Depot run for material to build a 8x20 deck extension in our courtyard.

14 - 2"x6"x10'
2 - 2"x6"x8'
4 - 4"x4"x 8'
38 - 5/4"x6"x8'

All treated lumber for a grand total of $344!

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BassFantasizer 04-07-2013 04:41 PM


Someone is in pretty desperate need of a headlight lens cleaning..... :-X19

acf6 04-07-2013 04:43 PM

Someones in desperate needs of new headlights!

Diesel Newb 04-07-2013 05:02 PM


Originally Posted by ExxWhy (Post 13038965)
With all these grill changes, I might have the unique truck with an original 2000 grill before too long. :)

+1 on the new lights. I added these to mine, eBay lights with no wiring change at all. http://www.ohioactionimages.com/EB/hl.jpg

Did you have to cut into the header panel at all or did they just fit?

az_r2d1 04-07-2013 05:36 PM


Originally Posted by ExxWhy (Post 13038965)
With all these grill changes, I might have the unique truck with an original 2000 grill before too long. :)

+1 on the new lights. I added these to mine, eBay lights with no wiring change at all. http://www.ohioactionimages.com/EB/hl.jpg

No I'm with you. Still have original grille, original lights.
Is there a big difference in light output ?


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