eric e
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• somewhere, XX, USA |
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 Posted:1/5/2005 14:41 |
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I have the factory running boards on my 2000 X. I don't care for the winter road slop all over the top of the boards and then getting tracked inside. I've considered the Ford mud flaps to possibly reduce the amount of slop.
Hoping to get some other opinions/thoughts from you guys. What have others done?
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Gen-X
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• Toronto, XX, Canada |
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Posted:1/5/2005 14:57 |
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| Quote: | I have the factory running boards on my 2000 X. I don't care for the winter road slop all over the top of the boards and then getting tracked inside. I've considered the Ford mud flaps to possibly reduce the amount of slop.
Hoping to get some other opinions/thoughts from you guys. What have others done?
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Eric,
Welcome to the site, Don't use the Ford mud flaps! I 've installed them on my 2003 and they rub the front stock tires on turns. Even after shaving the front flaps down it still rubs the tire when turning. The rear flap are fine and help reduce road spray and trailer damage. I would suggest a husky floor mat to help collect the extra dirt. See the below links:
http://www.drivingcomfort.com/file_center/files/husky/index.cfm?isc=229
I've use the husky mats for just over a year and there great.
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Scott Stover
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Posted:1/5/2005 18:13 |
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Im runnin into the same problem, just with road dirt and some mud when I go fishin or whatever, Ive thought about the factory ones, but now Im not sure what to do! Ive got the floor mats, but I do want something to keep the slop off!
Scott
2000 X 4x4 V-10 4.3 LS
K&N
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eric e
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• somewhere, XX, USA |
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Posted:1/6/2005 16:38 |
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Gen -X,
Thanks for in input on the Ford flaps.
Good Link! They have some nice trash bags and organizers too.
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Michael Force
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• ontario, CA, USA |
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 Posted:1/6/2005 16:59 |
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 I don't know if it would help, but get the chrome tube running boards, they look really nice on the excursion's. |
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Gen-X
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Posted:1/7/2005 09:21 |
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Scott,
I'll post a pic. later today that shows how good the Ford mats are....in short their not! In fact if you would like to purchase mine (good price) I'll send them your way.  |
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Gen-X
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Posted:1/7/2005 18:26 |
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Here is a pic of the Ford OEM mats.....any questions 
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Michael Force
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• ontario, CA, USA |
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Posted:1/7/2005 18:54 |
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What if you bought those heavy duty 1 inch thick mats that ford sales for the excursion, those things are heavy duty rubber, and have thick grooves for such things as mud and the stuff on your X. |
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E. Long
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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Posted:1/7/2005 21:56 |
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I have the husky floor mats...2 in front, 1 in center, 1 in rear, and then the big mat in the cargo area. They are great.
The fronts have a nice little collection area for the snow as it melts after you track it in. Just make sure to empty them every now and then at the gas station. If you don't, it spills over a little bit like in this photo I took:
My carpet is in immaculate condition because of these mats. I bought these when I first purchased my X back in 2000.
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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Michael Force
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• ontario, CA, USA |
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Posted:1/7/2005 23:41 |
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Those are what I'm talkin' about. |
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