Scott Read
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• Raleigh, NC, USA |
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 Posted:2/28/2003 09:43 |
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I had read on one of the older forums about replacing the lift rods with the exploer's rods for a little more height?
I am not sure of the details, can someone help me here?
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birdman127
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• baltimore, MD, USA |
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• Registered on 10/13/2002 |
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Posted:2/28/2003 12:26 |
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| Quote: | I had read on one of the older forums about replacing the lift rods with the exploer's rods for a little more height?
I am not sure of the details, can someone help me here?
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The rods are from a 4 x 2 excursion. They give you about 2 inches of extra lift!
Part #' are YC3Z-78406A10-AA
Order 2 for the back hatch!
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2000 ltd 6.8 V10*4.30LS*
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MONGO
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• Sandwich, IL, USA |
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• Registered on 1/3/2003 |
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Posted:2/28/2003 15:25 |
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They are easy to change, less than 5 mins. But, support the hatch, or you are going to need some Tylenol! 
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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• Registered on 1/5/2002 |
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Posted:2/28/2003 17:30 |
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| Quote: | | But, support the hatch, or you are going to need some Tylenol! |
You sound experienced MONGO! 
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00Limited
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• Buhler, KS, USA |
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• Registered on 1/20/2003 |
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Posted:2/28/2003 20:30 |
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| Quote: | | They are easy to change, less than 5 mins. But, support the hatch, or you are going to need some Tylenol! |
BAWAWAWAWAWA How much are they?? |
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MONGO
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• Sandwich, IL, USA |
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• Registered on 1/3/2003 |
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Posted:2/28/2003 21:15 |
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 OK, I thought I was pretty talented. I thought I could do it with one hand, wrong!  Anyway,I think I paid $21.00 apiece from ford. Took over a month to get them. Ford was have a labor dispute at the new wharehouse. You can also get them at AutoZone, Pep Boys, Just about any parts dealer. Can`t beleive I admited it. 
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birdman127
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• baltimore, MD, USA |
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Posted:3/1/2003 14:33 |
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| Quote: | | OK, I thought I was pretty talented. I thought I could do it with one hand, wrong! Anyway,I think I paid $21.00 apiece from ford. Took over a month to get them. Ford was have a labor dispute at the new wharehouse. You can also get them at AutoZone, Pep Boys, Just about any parts dealer. Can`t beleive I admited it. |
I waited for a month too but they are not avalible at any part store around here!
The tail gate is very heavy as my daughter cried out to me.
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2000 ltd 6.8 V10*4.30LS*
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Andy Rossman
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• Auburn, WA, USA |
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• Registered on 2/13/2003 |
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Posted:3/4/2003 13:56 |
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| Quote: | | Quote: | | OK, I thought I was pretty talented. I thought I could do it with one hand, wrong! Anyway,I think I paid $21.00 apiece from ford. Took over a month to get them. Ford was have a labor dispute at the new wharehouse. You can also get them at AutoZone, Pep Boys, Just about any parts dealer. Can`t beleive I admited it. |
I waited for a month too but they are not avalible at any part store around here!
The tail gate is very heavy as my daughter cried out to me. |
I got mine in 1.5 weeks from ford. The prices is pretty much what everybody else has paid. As far as installation, I haven't done mine yet, and I'm glad I see what pain you all have experienced so I don't go down that road (I hope). I just gotta find the time. Even five minutes has been hard to get lately.
Thanks for the advice on the weight of the hatch. What was the best way you found to support it????
Also, this should be an item on the FAQ or Tips section on the fordexcursions.com site. How do those items get there?
Andy
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MONGO
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• Sandwich, IL, USA |
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• Registered on 1/3/2003 |
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Posted:3/4/2003 16:35 |
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The hatch isn`t that heavy, just don`t rely on one strut to support it  Just need a tall stik, or better yet another set of hands
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Dave Sullivan
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• Kitchener, XX, Canada |
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• Registered on 2/27/2003 |
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 Posted:3/5/2003 15:35 |
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Sikorskie chopper should be able to handle it.
Dave
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