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Old 07-16-2016, 12:44 AM
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Replaced rear window black pillar post and installed window ventvisors.
 

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Old 07-19-2016, 07:32 PM
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Not really today but...

So I'd been thinking about doing dual exhaust/new muffler for a while now. I did my research and decided to do it after hearing a buddies Raptor with a 5.4 and a flowmaster 40 series muffler.
So thats what I got but, I didn't want the tips to look just like every other dual exhaust I'd ever seen, and I knew I liked how the Powerstroke Diesel's exhaust is done, so I kinda went that route...but out the back. Here it is
Flowmaster 40 series with 3 1/2" Chrome tips




 
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Old 07-19-2016, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Alex.poovey
So I'd been thinking about doing dual exhaust/new muffler for a while now. I did my research and decided to do it after hearing a buddies Raptor with a 5.4 and a flowmaster 40 series muffler.
So thats what I got but, I didn't want the tips to look just like every other dual exhaust I'd ever seen, and I knew I liked how the Powerstroke Diesel's exhaust is done, so I kinda went that route...but out the back. Here it is
Flowmaster 40 series with 3 1/2" Chrome tips
Nice! That's how I have mine. Dual pipes from si/do spintech exiting passenger side.
 
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Old 07-20-2016, 02:09 PM
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looks great!
 
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Old 07-20-2016, 04:04 PM
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Nice! That's how I have mine. Dual pipes from si/do spintech exiting passenger side.
Awesome! I love this look
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looks great!
Thanks!
 
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Old 07-20-2016, 05:02 PM
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Changed the oil, rotated the tires, and installed a Lund Genesis roll up tonneau cover.

Tips look good Alex. I have the 5.4 with the same flowmaster but I stayed with single out...may change my mind though...
 
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Old 07-22-2016, 07:31 PM
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It was hot ..... humid ..... but yesterday evening I gave her a bath ..... and today I went over her from end to end and in the crevices, jambs, you name it. Did whole body and all the trim with Liquid Ice, did the rubber with Aerospace 303, used some Teflon Wax on parts, cleaned windows, vacuumed her some, got her looking pretty spiffy.

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Took this next picture, clear sky, very humid, up at 92 .... moved truck over to carport and couple hours later as we ate supper a sudden storm blew up, hard rain, some wind .... and we heard a crash .... found a tree down across the drive where this picture was taken .... glad I moved truck!

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Originally Posted by Alex.poovey
So I'd been thinking about doing dual exhaust/new muffler ... etc ... and I knew I liked how the Powerstroke Diesel's exhaust is done, so I kinda went that route...but out the back.
I like that ..... I almost did that same thing not long ago.
 

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Old 07-22-2016, 07:50 PM
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Picked up a brand new set of takeoff's from a 2016 with Michelin 275/55/20 LTX MS2 skins. Love the look and ride. Need to reset the rev per mile with my Livewire TS.



I think I see what I want for my next set of wheels .....
 
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Old 07-23-2016, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by tbear853
It was hot ..... humid ..... but yesterday evening I gave her a bath ..... and today I went over her from end to end and in the crevices, jambs, you name it. Did whole body and all the trim with Liquid Ice, did the rubber with Aerospace 303, used some Teflon Wax on parts, cleaned windows, vacuumed her some, got her looking pretty spiffy.





Took this next picture, clear sky, very humid, up at 92 .... moved truck over to carport and couple hours later as we ate supper a sudden storm blew up, hard rain, some wind .... and we heard a crash .... found a tree down across the drive where this picture was taken .... glad I moved truck!





I like that ..... I almost did that same thing not long ago.
Your truck looks wonderful.
 
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Old 07-23-2016, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by tbear853
It was hot ..... humid ..... but yesterday evening I gave her a bath ..... and today I went over her from end to end and in the crevices, jambs, you name it. Did whole body and all the trim with Liquid Ice, did the rubber with Aerospace 303, used some Teflon Wax on parts, cleaned windows, vacuumed her some, got her looking pretty spiffy.





Took this next picture, clear sky, very humid, up at 92 .... moved truck over to carport and couple hours later as we ate supper a sudden storm blew up, hard rain, some wind .... and we heard a crash .... found a tree down across the drive where this picture was taken .... glad I moved truck!





I like that ..... I almost did that same thing not long ago.
Truck looks great tbear!! Anybody can polish a new truck but there's something to be said about a very well maintained older vehicle.. Very nice job!
 
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Old 07-23-2016, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 2008_XL
Your truck looks wonderful.
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Truck looks great tbear!! Anybody can polish a new truck but there's something to be said about a very well maintained older vehicle.. Very nice job!
Big "Thank You" both .....

Means a bunch from either one of you "old timers" here.
 
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Old 07-24-2016, 12:21 AM
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Big "Thank You" both .....

Means a bunch from either one of you "old timers" here.
You're welcome. And I really do agree with what tg150 said as well.

What exactly do you use on your plastics, such as the bumper step pad? The 303? Looks brand new. I can always get mine looking like that, but after the first rain, it's back to gray.
 

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Looks great T-bear! Good thing you moved it for sure!
 
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Old 07-24-2016, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 2008_XL
You're welcome. And I really do agree with what tg150 said as well.

What exactly do you use on your plastics, such as the bumper step pad? The 303? Looks brand new. I can always get mine looking like that, but after the first rain, it's back to gray.
My biggest problem area is them dark wheel well opening trim pieces. I have used the 303 ..... but usually I used Liquid ICE with the included sponge right along with the paint, etc. The 303 is more expensive and I usually have the ICE there in my hand and it's sponge that's ready.

I did finish up a bottle of 303 Protectant that had a dribble in it on the Undercover bed cover.

I bought aa few bottles a few years ago when Advance had a sale, it's like the below picture. I know the package has changed since then, not sure about the product. Also, after the dry buffing ..... the Ice will still show some places the next day that looks like you missed them, I take a barely damp cloth and hit those and all is well.

On the Mustang & Mercury & others ... I use more conventional wax products on the paint and then hit the plastic, rubber as needed with 303 or ICE.
But this truck has so much dark grey and black trim pieces, the ICE just makes sense. I've used "wax" on it, it shines good, but then there's all that trim and wax to clean off and then I still need something on it ..... and with ICE, I can do it all once. If I get it on glass ..... it's OK, just makes it slicker. The truck spends it's off time in a enclosed carport out of sun & rain.
When it set outside before I got that carport, water spotting was a problem and I had to buff it a couple times.


 

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