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ArdWrknTrk

Re: Pex Door Striker Mod

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Sounds like my flywheel/ring gear! 😖😡😭

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Danny G

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Did this on my truck with "Ford" blue 1/2inch PEX except I did it the cheaper way. Split it down the middle, used a part of pliers to slip it over. The pex seems to have enough memory to hold itself in place. What a world of difference it makes.

Not only is pex probably more durable than the doorman stuff. I got like a 5ft piece for $1.82 at lowes... That's a lot of sleeve.

1986 F-150|Standard Cab|4x2|300Six|C6Transmission w/3.08 rear|Name:TBD
2021 Ranger XLT Super Crew

Gary Lewis

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This reminds me that I need to get back w/the gal that runs the nearby salvage and see when I can go over and look for parts. Would like to pick up some of those strikers.

Brandon - Plans for Saturday?

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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

Bruno2

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Grandbaby's second bday party. Party starts at 10:45 will probably be by 12:45. I would like a longer day. Maybe weekend after?

Whitey: 1996 F 250 XL CCLB 4X4 7.3 DI ZF5 (The Work Horse) Lots of power mods
Whitey Jr: AKA Jr 1982 F 150 CCLB 4X4 351W C6 (Jr Work Horse) respectable power, but not over the top
The Bronco: 1987 Bronco XLT 351W C6 (needs work) Lots of off road mods and plenty of power mods
The Dodge: 2006 Ram 2500 CCSB 4X4 5.9 HO Cummins (The reliable ride that cant keep an AC in itself) (5th AC go around almost complete)

Gary Lewis

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Weekend after is Janey's cousin's reunion at our house. And we have travel in December. How 'bout Dec 7th?

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Ford F834

Re: Pex Door Striker Mod

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Gary Lewis wrote

The Bullnose trucks don't have that guard, although installing the later striker with the guard is a good upgrade.

What is the benefit of the guard, Gary?

Thanks Brandon for this thread!

SHORT BED 4-DOOR DIESEL: 1986 F350 4x4 under construction-- 7.3 IDIT ZF5+GVOD

STRAIGHT SIX 4X4: 1981 F150 2wd to 4x4-- 300 I6 close ratio diesel T19, hydroboost brakes, Saginaw steering

BIG F: 1995 F-Superduty under construction— converting to 6.9L IDI diesel ZF5+DNE2

Gary Lewis

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Ford F834 wrote

What is the benefit of the guard, Gary?

My understand was that it keeps the seat belt/shoulder harness from getting caught on the striker and the door getting slammed on it. But I've not seen anything in writing to confirm that. Nor do I know where I heard it.

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Ford F834

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Hmmm. I’ve not had a problem with the post, but the retractor is weak on mine and sometimes the buckle blade itself or the stiffener sheath by the floor end up in the door jamb. I didn’t particularly like the guard type but perhaps it is useful...

Danny G

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The guard has a radius to match the bolt, but does not touch it. Possibly for support if the bolt shifts during a hard close/impact to keep it from going to far? Like an over travel stop? I'm sure its like that for turning clearance, just shooting in the wind, I am curious of its purpose now.

1986 F-150|Standard Cab|4x2|300Six|C6Transmission w/3.08 rear|Name:TBD
2021 Ranger XLT Super Crew

Vic Roma

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This is a bit cheeky; someone is selling the PEX mod on eBay, marketed as "striker bushing Alternative to Dorman"

https://www.ebay.com/itm/8x-Ford-door-lift-striker-bushing-Alternative-to-Dorman-38424-and-38445/223494244587?_trkparms=aid%3D1110004%26algo%3DSPLICE.COMP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200220094952%26meid%3Ddd5a80aca5b74b7781024f58fbe2118a%26pid%3D100008%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D383459458275%26itm%3D223494244587%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3Ddefault%26brand%3DUnbranded&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219

1984 Bronco 351 Holley Sniper EFI, 3 Speed Ford Auto.
1986 Bronco 302 EFI, AOD, Eddie Bauer, with 3G alternator.

Rembrant

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Colorful too!

1994 F150 4x2 Flareside. 5.0 w/MAF, 4R70W, stock.
1984 F150 4X2 Flareside. Mild 302 w/ 5spd. Sold.
1980 F150 4X4 Flareside. 300i6 w/ 5spd. Sold in 2021.
1980 F100 4X2 Flareside. 351w/2bbl w/NP435. Sold in 1995