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The overhead console in the reg cab is no different than the one in my screw. It's useful and if you can get a homelink from an 02-05 Mountaineer to replace the rear door, it's fantastic.
Originally Posted by akdoggie
Your rear axle, does it have a lift block between the axle and the spring with a handle like piece on it for each side?
Yup, the factory lift block for the 4x4 trucks. I'm really considering removing it.
Tires are 255/70/r17.
Last edited by Anthony Kadzban; 07-28-2016 at 08:47 AM.
AK, I received this in an email today. Is this true?
Yes this true. Since 1980, we receive a check, once a year, and is the called the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend. Last year was about $2080. The prior 5 years was around 1000, due to the stock market falling below 8000 at the end of Bush's term. Since the market rebounded, we get larger checks. Now our Governor has limited this years checks to $1000, and has authorized the balance to pay for state services. As you can imagine, it's only being received so so. The people who are hurt the most over this are the elderly and low income.
Anthony K.....very nice truck. I see how yours sits high in the butt also. When I change the rear this weekend, weather permitting, I'm going to leave the lift blocks out. I have new uBolts for the normal length set ups, and am going to go that way. I like the level look a bit more than the nose down option. Still, this truck, with a level appearance, to me, would be a more aesthetic look.
I put in the console and seats today. The console, from the Expy, fits perfectly, and doesn't have to be put in place with the flat panel retainers. I put my base down with the 4 mounts, and use a 1/4 inch bit and self tapping screws. Very quick and solid as can be. The passenger side seat, I figured I would have some problem drilling the one front hole and getting the seat to set correctly (right side bucket). I found that the hole was already there and tapped by Ford. I just pushed the bit thru the carpet and it was an open hole. Made it easy to throw in the seat anchor bolts (self tapping style).
Other than having to make a jumper wire for the power seat, it was less than 40 minutes to r&r the seats and install the new console and seats. When it quits raining I'll post up some quick photos. Right now it's pouring. At least I got things in before the downpour.
Yes this true. Since 1980, we receive a check, once a year, and is the called the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend. Last year was about $2080. The prior 5 years was around 1000, due to the stock market falling below 8000 at the end of Bush's term. Since the market rebounded, we get larger checks. Now our Governor has limited this years checks to $1000, and has authorized the balance to pay for state services. As you can imagine, it's only being received so so. The people who are hurt the most over this are the elderly and low income. Anthony K.....very nice truck. I see how yours sits high in the butt also. When I change the rear this weekend, weather permitting, I'm going to leave the lift blocks out. I have new uBolts for the normal length set ups, and am going to go that way. I like the level look a bit more than the nose down option. Still, this truck, with a level appearance, to me, would be a more aesthetic look.
I know this show is dumb and I apologize for the reference AKdoggie lol but that's what the "Alaskan bush people" we're going to jail for because allegedly they weren't living in Alaska but still collecting the check
I put in the console and seats today. The console, from the Expy, fits perfectly, and doesn't have to be put in place with the flat panel retainers. I put my base down with the 4 mounts, and use a 1/4 inch bit and self tapping screws. Very quick and solid as can be. The passenger side seat, I figured I would have some problem drilling the one front hole and getting the seat to set correctly (right side bucket). I found that the hole was already there and tapped by Ford. I just pushed the bit thru the carpet and it was an open hole. Made it easy to throw in the seat anchor bolts (self tapping style).
Other than having to make a jumper wire for the power seat, it was less than 40 minutes to r&r the seats and install the new console and seats. When it quits raining I'll post up some quick photos. Right now it's pouring. At least I got things in before the downpour.
Sorry, haven't been doing much since yesterday morning. I screwed up my back again. Had to take this day and relax. This is what you get when the doctors have decided that the Rx's they were prescribing are too much now. I was fine before, now I don't have much range as I used to.
Here are some quick pics of the seats. I don't think that the camel vs grey look that bad, considering the dash is almost the same hue. Anyways I don't mind the contrast. I like it better than a straight one color area. The cloth seats have a contrast to them, at least, where as the leathers are one monotone color.
I guess the dash isn't close to the same color. It was late and I was tired and hurt when I took these. lol. No not even close. Wow. I need my eyes examined. lol
Ak- those are nice seats!- the console dont look a bit bad.- sorry to hear about your back- i have arthritic scoliosis and get spinal shots about every 6-9mo.- sometimes this old $h!? sucks- rest easy man!
07-27-2016, 05:07 PM
