What did you do to the X today?
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 916
Likes: 1
From: Reno, NV
I made the MASSIVE mistake last week of installing
in my Excursion after putting the '05 grille on. What was worse was I sold my old headlights before I had installed the new ones and didn't realize how bad they look so I've had to use them.
My wife walked outside after I installed them and asked why on earth I was driving a 'cholo-mobile' and as someone that wants factory this and factory that, I'd go with aftermarket lights like that.
On Tuesday I ordered a new set of factory '05 style lights. Today I ordered a 55W HID kit from Retro Solutions. I can't wait to have normal headlights again and I'm looking forward to having some nice bright headlights.
My wife walked outside after I installed them and asked why on earth I was driving a 'cholo-mobile' and as someone that wants factory this and factory that, I'd go with aftermarket lights like that.
On Tuesday I ordered a new set of factory '05 style lights. Today I ordered a 55W HID kit from Retro Solutions. I can't wait to have normal headlights again and I'm looking forward to having some nice bright headlights.
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 12,246
Likes: 761
From: Houston, Texas
I made the MASSIVE mistake last week of installing Spyder halogen projectors in my Excursion after putting the '05 grille on. What was worse was I sold my old headlights before I had installed the new ones and didn't realize how bad they look so I've had to use them.
My wife walked outside after I installed them and asked why on earth I was driving a 'cholo-mobile' and as someone that wants factory this and factory that, I'd go with aftermarket lights like that.
On Tuesday I ordered a new set of factory '05 style lights. Today I ordered a 55W HID kit from Retro Solutions. I can't wait to have normal headlights again and I'm looking forward to having some nice bright headlights.
My wife walked outside after I installed them and asked why on earth I was driving a 'cholo-mobile' and as someone that wants factory this and factory that, I'd go with aftermarket lights like that.
On Tuesday I ordered a new set of factory '05 style lights. Today I ordered a 55W HID kit from Retro Solutions. I can't wait to have normal headlights again and I'm looking forward to having some nice bright headlights.
Good call on the stock '05 headlights
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 465
Likes: 0
From: Coolidge, AZ
Found out what I thought was a small oil leak. It was coming from the fuel bowl. Oil was left over from pedistal o-ring leak and it was leaking down the back of the motor. Already order kit from riffraff and I got an email 1 hr later saying it was shipped, so probably see it on Monday.
Junior User
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
From: Central Oklahoma
I haven't had them on very long but I have liked them so far. Less than 1000 miles and they do well in rain and snow. You certainly can't beat the price. Out the door with lifetime warrantee and roadside assistance/ balance rotate for about 950$.
Elder User
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 941
Likes: 0
From: Bothell, WA
I'll add to the mistakes pile... I ordered up some nice shinny new Rancho 9000's. they are supper nice looking, all glossy and new.... And identical..... All four of them. I guess I just got too excited when I ordered them, and neglected to order front AND rear. Oops.
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 777
Likes: 2
Sounds like something I would have done. Now I'll have to go check my order to make sure I didn't do that too!
Moderator
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 12,052
Likes: 1,550
From: Media PA
We have had some pretty heavy rains here lately, so most of the salt is washed away off the roads! Took the Ex out for some people moving chores and ran it through the shop for state inspections, old inspection expired back in November. Last gas fill was on Nov 26 and still sitting at 3/4 tank. Sooo happy my beater truck stayed reliable all winter long and the Ex stayed salt free again. 
Today hitched it up to the new trailer to make some final hitch adjustments, hoping to get out on first camping trip of the year next weekend!
Today hitched it up to the new trailer to make some final hitch adjustments, hoping to get out on first camping trip of the year next weekend!
Elder User
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 941
Likes: 0
From: Bothell, WA
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
.
Thread Starter
|
Hotshot
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 13,484
Likes: 42
From: Stevens Point, WI
Was he in a prius?
