Dummy Pedal...
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Dummy Pedal...
Does anyone know where I can get a "dummy pedal" for my '04 F150? I am looking for something to rest my left foot on during long trips. Thanks in advance!
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Originally Posted by bluejay432000
You shorties have problems don't you.
I would not consider 6'1" short....I am just used to driving a stick....and having something for my left foot to do.....
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I put a dead pedal in my truck.
Oh, by the way, bluejay432000, at 6' 3'' I suspect I'm taller than you... Tall guys need the dead pedal because we run the seat all the way back, and recline it just a little to be comfortable.
Anyway, I picked up a Mustang dead pedal. 5 bucks, had to drill two holes but it took less than twenty minutes.
I suggest you 'mock' it in place with wadded up tape or something under it till it fits just where you want. I had to adjust mine till it was just what I wanted.
It really helps on the long highway trips.
Chris
Oh, by the way, bluejay432000, at 6' 3'' I suspect I'm taller than you... Tall guys need the dead pedal because we run the seat all the way back, and recline it just a little to be comfortable.
Anyway, I picked up a Mustang dead pedal. 5 bucks, had to drill two holes but it took less than twenty minutes.
I suggest you 'mock' it in place with wadded up tape or something under it till it fits just where you want. I had to adjust mine till it was just what I wanted.
It really helps on the long highway trips.
Chris
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Originally Posted by ChrisAdams
I put a dead pedal in my truck.
Oh, by the way, bluejay432000, at 6' 3'' I suspect I'm taller than you... Tall guys need the dead pedal because we run the seat all the way back, and recline it just a little to be comfortable.
Anyway, I picked up a Mustang dead pedal. 5 bucks, had to drill two holes but it took less than twenty minutes.
I suggest you 'mock' it in place with wadded up tape or something under it till it fits just where you want. I had to adjust mine till it was just what I wanted.
It really helps on the long highway trips.
Chris
Oh, by the way, bluejay432000, at 6' 3'' I suspect I'm taller than you... Tall guys need the dead pedal because we run the seat all the way back, and recline it just a little to be comfortable.
Anyway, I picked up a Mustang dead pedal. 5 bucks, had to drill two holes but it took less than twenty minutes.
I suggest you 'mock' it in place with wadded up tape or something under it till it fits just where you want. I had to adjust mine till it was just what I wanted.
It really helps on the long highway trips.
Chris
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After driving stick for a long time it took me some time to feel comfortable, never thought of a dummy pedal, but I did get use to it.
First week of driving an auto after years of driving a manual I came up on a fast turning red light. I slammed my left foot down looking for the clutch that was no longer there and pounded my foot into the floorboard. That was a half-a-second of ‘WTF?’ and the rest of the day calling myself an idiot.
First week of driving an auto after years of driving a manual I came up on a fast turning red light. I slammed my left foot down looking for the clutch that was no longer there and pounded my foot into the floorboard. That was a half-a-second of ‘WTF?’ and the rest of the day calling myself an idiot.
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Originally Posted by Peladu
After driving stick for a long time it took me some time to feel comfortable, never thought of a dummy pedal, but I did get use to it.
First week of driving an auto after years of driving a manual I came up on a fast turning red light. I slammed my left foot down looking for the clutch that was no longer there and pounded my foot into the floorboard. That was a half-a-second of ‘WTF?’ and the rest of the day calling myself an idiot.
First week of driving an auto after years of driving a manual I came up on a fast turning red light. I slammed my left foot down looking for the clutch that was no longer there and pounded my foot into the floorboard. That was a half-a-second of ‘WTF?’ and the rest of the day calling myself an idiot.
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Even after I got used to not moving my left foot around, I still sometimes found myself with my left hand on the wheel and my right hand grabbing air where the phantom stickshift should be. 
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Originally Posted by Raoul
Even after I got used to not moving my left foot around, I still sometimes found myself with my left hand on the wheel and my right hand grabbing air where the phantom stickshift should be.
that is why I like the new floor shifter in the '04.....
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Originally Posted by ChrisAdams
I put a dead pedal in my truck.
Anyway, I picked up a Mustang dead pedal. 5 bucks, had to drill two holes but it took less than twenty minutes.
I suggest you 'mock' it in place with wadded up tape or something under it till it fits just where you want. I had to adjust mine till it was just what I wanted.
Chris
Anyway, I picked up a Mustang dead pedal. 5 bucks, had to drill two holes but it took less than twenty minutes.
I suggest you 'mock' it in place with wadded up tape or something under it till it fits just where you want. I had to adjust mine till it was just what I wanted.
Chris
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Too cold for my photographer today... it does not interfere.
Here is a link to the guy that first did it, and his picture of it.
http://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gall...&albumid=15775
If it gets warmer I will get a picture.
To see the screws that hold it you have to put your head down by the gas pedal.
I used black allen heads on my pedal.
Chris
Here is a link to the guy that first did it, and his picture of it.
http://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gall...&albumid=15775
If it gets warmer I will get a picture.
To see the screws that hold it you have to put your head down by the gas pedal.
I used black allen heads on my pedal.
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Originally Posted by ChrisAdams
Too cold for my photographer today... it does not interfere.
Here is a link to the guy that first did it, and his picture of it.
http://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gall...&albumid=15775
If it gets warmer I will get a picture.
To see the screws that hold it you have to put your head down by the gas pedal.
I used black allen heads on my pedal.
Chris
Here is a link to the guy that first did it, and his picture of it.
http://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gall...&albumid=15775
If it gets warmer I will get a picture.
To see the screws that hold it you have to put your head down by the gas pedal.
I used black allen heads on my pedal.
Chris
Thanks Chris.
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That does look really good! I'm 6'4" and ust got my first automatic vehicle so I've defintly been trying to it the clutch, especially trying to downshift..lol. Anyways, I think I'll have to go to the junk yard and pick up a 95 pedal from a Stang. Thanks for the info guys!
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Originally Posted by JazzyJeff
That does look really good! I'm 6'4" and ust got my first automatic vehicle so I've defintly been trying to it the clutch, especially trying to downshift..lol. Anyways, I think I'll have to go to the junk yard and pick up a 95 pedal from a Stang. Thanks for the info guys!
WOW - you guys are right on....I've often missed the dead pedal on my '05 Lariat - everytime I switch back to it from my '05 Stang (MTX) my left foot is looking for the "Phantom" pedal. JJ I think you answered my question - the pedal shown is from the 94 - 98 mustangs - right?
thx
