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housedad
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• mt royal, NJ, USA |
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 Posted:1/31/2007 16:28 |
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Here is some pics of my install
V code Pictures
I have not had time to put captions on them yet, so I guess you'll have to use your imagination.
The reason this method was chosen was that I wanted to have Factory fog lights and still have a front hitch. Curt made a front hitch that went under the skirt for the 2003 and previous years. Ford changed the blockerbeam and front springhanger design in 2004, and so I bought the parts and basically turned the front hangers and blocker beam into a 2003. It all bolted up without a problem.
Now to install the fog lights. Another story.
Hope you enjoy.
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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Posted:1/31/2007 17:08 |
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Nice job there House! I'm very familiar with what it takes to labor the job and at the same time photograph it all or as much as possible 
Is your X Diesel powered I don't recall 
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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E. Long
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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Posted:1/31/2007 18:05 |
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Nice job. I too want to do the front hitch and do away with the factory tow hooks (and put fog lights in their place). I like the Hidden Hitch application. It would block the OEM trans cooler so I also have an aftermarket trans cooler that I will install this spring. Right now tranny temps are just fine...the NC summers are a killer on the trans so far. Much different climate down here compared to MN.
Blocker beam is definitely different on yours compared to my '00. Interesting.
-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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housedad
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• mt royal, NJ, USA |
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Posted:1/31/2007 18:35 |
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Thanks for the compl;iments, guys. It was a PITA, but the results were worth it!!
My Ex is a 2005 V-10. |
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E. Long
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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Posted:2/1/2007 20:27 |
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Thanks for the compl;iments, guys. It was a PITA, but the results were worth it!!
My Ex is a 2005 V-10. |
I was very sore the next day after installing my V-codes. Laid on the couch, drank beer, and watched football.  
-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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housedad
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• mt royal, NJ, USA |
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Posted:2/1/2007 20:52 |
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I hear ya! It hurts!
I did the V codes and front on Saturday and the modified B codes on Sunday. Nobody around to help. Then, after I got the rear spring packs assembled and the axles on, a friend showed up to put the rear tires on. (after all the real work, of course)
Monday I did the same thing as you, just with Ibuprofen instead of beer. (wish I could drink beer)
All I got to say is thank God for air tools and a come-a-long!
Age DO tell !!!
By the way, I have some captions up now on the pics. |
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caddys83
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• Oklahoma City, OK, USA |
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Posted:2/2/2007 22:57 |
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That is neat!
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I've decided that Xochi was in cahoots with the gas stations to rid me of my bank account. I still and love her.
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Aug250
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• Miami, FL, USA |
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Posted:2/9/2007 12:54 |
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What Mod is done to the B codes?
2005 EX 6.0 4X4 EB, 3" DR, 33" MT ATZ's, Landyot RR, Hoodblanket, Weather stripping mod, Zoodad, MBRP, Outlook, Midland CB, more to come... |
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housedad
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• mt royal, NJ, USA |
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• Registered on 10/8/2005 |
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• 88 posts |
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