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Hi guys
We just got hit with more snow today ...and that means SALT ...and Brine...these trucks have very poor rust protechion ... My friend owns a car wash ...but my truck is to big to run it threw ...there's a big truck wash in the area but even for my truck they want $75.00 to run it threw .
I now have resorted to mounting a oscillating sprinkler ...the one from your garden... I screwed it to a small piece of plywood and threw it under the truck ....WOW it worked great ...the neightbours thought that I was weard , but they also don't drive a $50,000 + truck and have it rust away , it cleaned all the crap off the underside .
Give it a try , I'm going to do this after every snow .
Later guys
Greg [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/warmsmile.gif[/img]
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2001 F-350 SRW SCB 4x4 Lariat , Toreador red , Diesel , 6" Donahoe , 325/50/r22 , Alcoa mini floats , Texas Outfitter front and back pipe bumpers , AIC , Lund fast back , airlift , rhino liner , Homemade Tymar with 4" stainless , Ispro gauges , open air CCV out the back .
Mods and Fixes: EBPS, MAP Sensor, Trans range sensor and harness, Gas pedal mod, Shocks, Front wheel hubs at 155K, Ball joints and U-joints at 158K, waterpump at 163K
Planned Mods: HX, Harpoon, Zoodad, CCV and more!
I don't see this working too well in the states where it stays below freezing most of the winter. My truck is heavy enough I don't need to add a few hundred pounds of ice to the frame. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]
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'04 250 CC SB V-10 Lariat Shadow Grey 4X4
I put mine up on my lift and hose it off real good, but I am spoiled so I am told. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]
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2000 Excursion Limited 4x4 Dark Satin Green Arizona Beige 7.3 DIT, AXDO, 3.73 LS, DP Tuner F5, TERMINATOR II w R-IPR, Adjustable Boost Regulator, Turbomaster, EBPV Delete, Air Dog, ITP Regulated Fuel Return, Fuel Cooler, Tags 1&2, Harpooned Tank, Magnaflow XL Exhaust w Aeroturbine 4040L, Sonnax/Tricumulator, 8 Autometer Sport Comp 4 Gauge A Pillar 4 Gauge Overhead, Ford APCM, Crimestopper Remote Starter With Remote Fast Idle, Ford AIS w Zoodad, W Code Front Modified B Code Rear springs, Rancho RS9000X, Rancho 5406 Stabilizer, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, BFG Rugged Trail TA, V10 Trans Cooler w Dual Electric Pusher Fans, Coolant Filter, IAH Delete, (((XM))) Line Of Fire Light, Ford Cab Lights, 05 Headlights w GOS Conversion Harness, Jimmi Jammers, 03 Lighted Painted Tow Mirrors w C-BETR, PSD Badges, Pullrite Hitch, Prodigy Brake Controller, Born 01/29/00
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2000 Excursion Limited 4x4 Dark Satin Green Arizona Beige 7.3 DIT, AXDO, 3.73 LS, DP Tuner F5, TERMINATOR II w R-IPR, Adjustable Boost Regulator, Turbomaster, EBPV Delete, Air Dog, ITP Regulated Fuel Return, Fuel Cooler, Tags 1&2, Harpooned Tank, Magnaflow XL Exhaust w Aeroturbine 4040L, Sonnax/Tricumulator, 8 Autometer Sport Comp 4 Gauge A Pillar 4 Gauge Overhead, Ford APCM, Crimestopper Remote Starter With Remote Fast Idle, Ford AIS w Zoodad, W Code Front Modified B Code Rear springs, Rancho RS9000X, Rancho 5406 Stabilizer, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, BFG Rugged Trail TA, V10 Trans Cooler w Dual Electric Pusher Fans, Coolant Filter, IAH Delete, (((XM))) Line Of Fire Light, Ford Cab Lights, 05 Headlights w GOS Conversion Harness, Jimmi Jammers, 03 Lighted Painted Tow Mirrors w C-BETR, PSD Badges, Pullrite Hitch, Prodigy Brake Controller, Born 01/29/00
Hey! I actually do have a hot water valve for the "way below freezing but really need to wash the truck anyway" days. Just can't let the wife catch me using it . . . again [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
<font color="green">2004 F-350 King Ranch CC SRW - HP Green -</font> AIC mod, Di–Pricol Gauges, Silverline, BrakeSmart and a few other things . . <font color="green"> King Ranch Pictures </font>
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OLD -<font color="red">2001 F350 Lariat PSD 4x4 Crew/Dually</font> - AIC, AIS, Di–Pricol Gauges, AMSOIL Dual Bypass Remote, SunCoast Transmission, Tru-Cool Max, Wicked Wheel, TS Performance 75/75/125 Flip, SilverLine SS Dual Exhaust and some other stuff.
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Hey! I actually do have a hot water valve for the "way below freezing but really need to wash the truck anyway" days. Just can't let the wife catch me using it . . . again
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I have hot and cold water in the garage and outside by the hot tub also. The wife thought I was crazy when she saw me installing the pluming until we needed to give the girls, 2 Golden's, a bath. Works great for the cold weather we get up here, as long as I can keep my hose from freezing. LOL [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]
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2000 Excursion Limited 4x4 Dark Satin Green Arizona Beige 7.3 DIT, AXDO, 3.73 LS, DP Tuner F5, TERMINATOR II w R-IPR, Adjustable Boost Regulator, Turbomaster, EBPV Delete, Air Dog, ITP Regulated Fuel Return, Fuel Cooler, Tags 1&2, Harpooned Tank, Magnaflow XL Exhaust w Aeroturbine 4040L, Sonnax/Tricumulator, 8 Autometer Sport Comp 4 Gauge A Pillar 4 Gauge Overhead, Ford APCM, Crimestopper Remote Starter With Remote Fast Idle, Ford AIS w Zoodad, W Code Front Modified B Code Rear springs, Rancho RS9000X, Rancho 5406 Stabilizer, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, BFG Rugged Trail TA, V10 Trans Cooler w Dual Electric Pusher Fans, Coolant Filter, IAH Delete, (((XM))) Line Of Fire Light, Ford Cab Lights, 05 Headlights w GOS Conversion Harness, Jimmi Jammers, 03 Lighted Painted Tow Mirrors w C-BETR, PSD Badges, Pullrite Hitch, Prodigy Brake Controller, Born 01/29/00
Has anyone had that underbody protection stuff applied to their babies? I was think'n about that... but don't know much about it, and certainly don't want to spend the $$ if it ain't worth it.
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Has anyone had that underbody protection stuff applied to their babies? I was think'n about that... but don't know much about it, and certainly don't want to spend the $$ if it ain't worth it.
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If the truck was new and the coating applied correctly I guess it would work. I would not recommend coating a older truck, it will hold in all the moisture, dirt and corrosion all ready there. I would save the money or spend it on other mods. Just keep a eye on things and clean, sand and paint as necessary.
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2000 Excursion Limited 4x4 Dark Satin Green Arizona Beige 7.3 DIT, AXDO, 3.73 LS, DP Tuner F5, TERMINATOR II w R-IPR, Adjustable Boost Regulator, Turbomaster, EBPV Delete, Air Dog, ITP Regulated Fuel Return, Fuel Cooler, Tags 1&2, Harpooned Tank, Magnaflow XL Exhaust w Aeroturbine 4040L, Sonnax/Tricumulator, 8 Autometer Sport Comp 4 Gauge A Pillar 4 Gauge Overhead, Ford APCM, Crimestopper Remote Starter With Remote Fast Idle, Ford AIS w Zoodad, W Code Front Modified B Code Rear springs, Rancho RS9000X, Rancho 5406 Stabilizer, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, BFG Rugged Trail TA, V10 Trans Cooler w Dual Electric Pusher Fans, Coolant Filter, IAH Delete, (((XM))) Line Of Fire Light, Ford Cab Lights, 05 Headlights w GOS Conversion Harness, Jimmi Jammers, 03 Lighted Painted Tow Mirrors w C-BETR, PSD Badges, Pullrite Hitch, Prodigy Brake Controller, Born 01/29/00
I live in Texas but I like to surf fish on Padre Island. I like this idea!
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2005 Dark Copper F250 King Ranch FX4 PSD, Short Box, Donahoe Racing 2.5" kit, Toyo Open Country 325/65-18s, XM Commander, Ranch Hand Summit Series Front end replacement and back bumper, AFE Stage 2 Intake, Edge Platinum,
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I had my van sprayed with Ziebart right after I got it from Quigely. It was brand new. With all the winter salt and time spent on the beach in the summer, I felt it was a good thing to do. I even used a rattle can of undercoating after the camper conversion was done on all the exposed screws that came through the floor. I plan on taking it a step further and have the rocker panels, door sils and bottom few inches of the doors/fenders sprayed with bed liner.
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2004 6.0 E350 Quigley 4x4 w/ Sportsmobile Conversion.
285/75R16 BFG AT/KO. 3.73 Gears.
Dieselsite Coolant Filter.
Aluminess Front/Rear Bumpers.
125W Solar Panel.
Sportsmobile Trailer on 285/75R16 BFG AT/KO tires w/ dual deep cycle marine batteries, water pump, 10 gal water storage, air compressor, storage box & 15W Solar Panel.
Wiring Harness Recall - 15K miles
EGR Valve replaced @ 30K miles
Oil & EGR Coolers replaced @ 62K miles
Tank delamination - Reconditioned by Gas Tank Renu @ 62K miles
Vacuum Pump replaced 69K
SnowMan Mod / Door Seal Mod
Like the sprinkler idea. I simply don't drive it in bad weather. That means moth balling it from December to April here in Connecticut. You guys are worrying about salt.... Mine hasn't seen ANY moisture in 18 months. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]
Good luck
tginz
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2001 PSD Excursion Limited, 3.73LS - White/Beige, minus the roof rack crossmembers, Door Badged, Quad Pod - 4 Autometers (EGT, Eng Oil, Trans Oil, & Coolant Temps. on the A-pillar), Turbo Temp Monitor, Firestone Ride-Rite Rears, Edelbrook IAS Shocks, X-pel Light Protection, Weather-Tech Window Deflectors, Grill Guard, GoRhino Hitch Step, Bob Riley's Coolant Filter System, Magnefine Tranny Filter, Garmin Street Pilot III GPS. Fumoto Drain Valve, Gofia Bug Screen, Custom Built Wheel-less Trailer, XM Radio - Always detailed body, undercarriage, & engine.
Well, considering that we use more salt on our roads then the rest of the world combined... we know rust... and undercoating. It is well worth it, nobody I know would even buy a vehicle without having it applied. You need to find somebody that knows what they are doing as it is applied inside the door skins, rockers, box cross members etc.
Just so you know, we have it touched up every year for about $75.00. Pretty cheap insurance.
Oh yeah, if you can find one those hooked shaped watering thingies that are used for watering hanging baskets, you can thread on an end, I use a massage type shower head, to spray the under carriage. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]. I do it with the front end uphill so the box and rails don't fill up with ice.
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2000 F350 4x4 Dually, 4 door, 6 Spd, 155,000 miles. And completely paid for.. finally 
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