I installed the color-keyed running boards in place of the OEM black ones about 6 months ago. However, I just never got any pics up.

The ones I recently took were on an overcast day, so they are not as bright as I'd like, but you'll get a decent look at them.

If interested, go to my website below and scan down to the Expy. I left the older pics up, too, b/c they are good quality pics.

Or, you can go directly to http://hometown.aol.com/wa2fst/Expy.html

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Wes Tarbox
90 LX 5.0 (10.69 @ 134.7)--597rwhp/590rwtq
98 Saleen S351 #15--431rwhp/452rwtq
99 Lightning (13.20 @ 103.8)--364rwhp/447rwtq
00 Expedition XLT 5.4
http://hometown.aol.com/wa2fst/home.htm

 

Those look really nice. Where did you get them? Have you thought about painting your mirrors silver? I think that would look really good.

Jason

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2001 Bright Red SCab, 5.4, XLT, 4X4

From the factory:

• 5.4L Triton V8
• 4 Wheel Drive
• Off Road Package
• Rear Slider (I'm trying to get rid of)

Added Accesories:

• Snuglid bed cover
• Bugdeflector II painted to match
• Keypad mod
• Extensive body work after collision
• Numerous Malibu Boat stickers

 

I got the running boards through Ford.

As far as the mirrors go, if I do it, I'll just buy some of the painted ones from Ford. I think that would be better than trying to find a shop who will do good work. That rough, textured plastic has to be difficult to get _right_.

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Wes Tarbox
90 LX 5.0 (10.69 @ 134.7)--597rwhp/590rwtq
98 Saleen S351 #15--431rwhp/452rwtq
99 Lightning (13.20 @ 103.8)--364rwhp/447rwtq
00 Expedition XLT 5.4
http://hometown.aol.com/wa2fst/home.htm

 

Just thought that I would let you know, that from personal experience the mirrors do not come painted from Ford. Your best bet would be to try to find some off a wrecked silver expy or lariet. They are expensive little items.

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'00 EB AWD.K&N,Whitewalls turned in.
K&N Cat-Back

 

WA2FST- I just noticed your signature. You have a S351 too!!! You dog you!! I can only imagine how all your toys look lined up in the garage. You must have a very understanding wife.
Anyways, The pics of your expy motivated me months ago to get the Lightning wheels,so they are here just waiting on the tires to arrive this week.
Those running boards look really good on yours!

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2000 EB EXPY
5.4
3.55 LS
K&N
Gibson SS Exhaust
Moonroof
Superchip
Royal Purple 5w-30
01 lightning headlamps and corners
00 Lightning wheels with Michelin pilot LTX 285/55/18 The mod bug has bitten!!

 

ShankDog,

Thanks man. Go to the webpage for pics of the Mustangs if you're bored sometime.

Glad you went with the 285/55s. You will like that size tire much better than the short-sidewall (and short diameter) 295/45s that come on the Lightnings.

What color is your truck? Send me/us some pics once you get it all installed!

And, yes...I have a very understanding wife. Actually, the Expy is hers and she says people stop and stare at it, and many times ask her questions about it when she's out and about. She just replies, "I don't know anything about it. My husband did all this stuff."



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Wes Tarbox
90 LX 5.0 (10.69 @ 134.7)--597rwhp/590rwtq
98 Saleen S351 #15--431rwhp/452rwtq
99 Lightning (13.20 @ 103.8)--364rwhp/447rwtq
00 Expedition XLT 5.4
http://hometown.aol.com/wa2fst/home.htm

 

WA2FST:
Our expy is white. People also ask my wife about her expy while she is out also and gives the same reply as your wife!! Im kinda still in the dog house over the exhaust.
Ill post pics when she's completed.

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2000 EB EXPY
5.4
3.55 LS
K&N
Gibson SS Exhaust
Moonroof
Superchip
Royal Purple 5w-30
01 lightning headlamps and corners
00 Lightning wheels with Michelin pilot LTX 285/55/18 The mod bug has bitten!!

 

WA 2 FST,
Did you get the bumper through Ford or somewhere else? Looks great. How much does that set you back?

 

ShankDog,

I got the big-time thumbs down when I considered an exhaust on the Expy. So, instead I just got a 3" chrome plated tip...its very long (like 20") so you cannot see that its welded on unless you get underneath the truck. But that wimpy 2" factory tip had to go!

HOSRACN,

I did get the front clip from my local Ford dealer. For _everything_ including misc. brackets (there are a number of them), fog light assembly, prep and paint, + the upper front grill (mine was chrome plated from the factory, so I had to get a different one) it will run ~$1k.

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Wes Tarbox
90 LX 5.0 (10.69 @ 134.7)--597rwhp/590rwtq
98 Saleen S351 #15--431rwhp/452rwtq
99 Lightning (13.20 @ 103.8)--364rwhp/447rwtq
00 Expedition XLT 5.4
http://hometown.aol.com/wa2fst/home.htm

 

Very nice! I love to see a shot of them all lined up.
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2000 F150 XLT 4x4 Short Bed. Amazon Green, 5.4L, SuperCab, ORP, Tow Package, Sliding Rear Window, Electronic Shift, Keyless Entry, LT265-70-17 Tires, Clarion Pro Audio, Herculiner Bedliner, Air Silencer Removed.

1994 SVT Mustang Cobra. #1032 of 6009. Black coupe with black leather int., 3.73 rear, Bassani Exhaust, Aluminum D/S, Bridgestone RE-71 255-45-ZR17

My Home Page



[This message has been edited by 2000 F150 4x4 (edited 04-23-2001).]

 

WA2FST-
Since you've done all this work on the running boards, I thought I would ask a related question. Do you of anyone carrying superwhites for the OEM running board lights? Also, do you know the bulb number in them.

I'm running superwhites on my headlamps and foglamps, and wanted to change the running board bulbs as well.

Any info is greatly appreciated...

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2000 Wedgewood Blue Expy XLT 5.4L 4WD, C&C group, towing package, beige leather interior, captain's chairs, 6 CD Changer, 255/70R16, all-weather floor mats, factory fog lamps, Mobil1 5W-30 Synthetic w/ Puralator filter

MODS
Ford Bug Deflector (2/15/00)
Superchip (3/11/00)
Airaid (3/23/00)
Edelbrock IAS shocks (3/23/00)
Under Seat Locking Storage Drawer (6/6/00)
MPC Rear Air Foil (7/2/00)
Super-White Headlamps and Foglamps (1/15/01)
Gibson Swept Side catback (2/8/01)
Hellwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar (2/8/01)
Ventshade Window Ventvisors (3/4/01)
Stull Billet Grill (4/21/01)
APC Clear Corners (4/21/01)

 

jmartinb,

I have superwhite PIAA bulbs in my OEM running boards and they look FANTASTIC! They are so bright and have a tint of purple, but are absolutely stunning!

They have been in my running boards for a year and haven't faded at all. Sorry I do not have the bulb fitment information but I just wanted to let you know they do exist.

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1999 Wedgewood Blue Ford Expedition 5.4L XLT 2WD
C&C Group, Gray Leather Interior, Towing Package

UPGRADES:
20 Inch Momo Vantage Rims
305/50-20 Nitto NT-404 Extreme Force Tires
Limo Tinted Windows
Catch-All Custom Floormats
Flowmaster 2 Chamber Exhaust W/ Sebring Chrome Tip
K&N Extreme G2 Filter Charger
Hiper Superwhite Headlights and Foglamps
PIAA Superwhite OEM Running Board Bulbs
Stull Billet Grill


SOUND SYSTEM: 3 10" Rockford Fosgate HX2 1000 watt subwoofers, Pioneer DEH-9200R Head Unit, Kenwood V1000 12 Channel EQ, MB Quartz Component Speakers, Rockford Fosgate 800 watt and 400 watt amps, 12 Disc Pioneer CD Changer w/ Voice Activiation, Viper Alarm W/ Voice Protection

PICS WILL BE UP SOON!

 

Bulb fitment for the running board lights is 168 per owners manual 2001 expy.

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2001 Ford Expedition - 4X2 XLT
• Arizona Beige
• 4.6
• Comfort and Convenience
• 3.31 Limited Slip
• 6 Disc CD Changer
• Side Air Bags
• Reverse Sensor
• Remote Starter

 

YoungMomoMan & Ranwin-
Thanx to you both for the info! YMM, were the PIAA bulbs difficult to install? Where did you get them, and for how much $$? Looks like we have very similar Expys.



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2000 Wedgewood Blue Expy XLT 5.4L 4WD, C&C group, towing package, beige leather interior, captain's chairs, 6 CD Changer, 255/70R16, all-weather floor mats, factory fog lamps, Mobil1 5W-30 Synthetic w/ Puralator filter

MODS
Ford Bug Deflector (2/15/00)
Superchip (3/11/00)
Airaid (3/23/00)
Edelbrock IAS shocks (3/23/00)
Under Seat Locking Storage Drawer (6/6/00)
MPC Rear Air Foil (7/2/00)
Super-White Headlamps and Foglamps (1/15/01)
Gibson Swept Side catback (2/8/01)
Hellwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar (2/8/01)
Ventshade Window Ventvisors (3/4/01)
Stull Billet Grill (4/21/01)
APC Clear Corners (4/21/01)

 

Ordered the PIAA Superwhite replacement bulbs (#168) today from PUMA (800.354.3552). They run $12.50\pair and $5.00 shipping for 3-day service. I ordered two pair, and hope to have them installed next week.

Thanx for the info, everyone.