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  1. Mark Buckner

    2017 Off-Road build - Phase 1 - The Basics

    Just replied, and look forward to meeting you!
  2. Mark Buckner

    2017 Off-Road build - Phase 1 - The Basics

    I hit "post" a bit too soon. TO address your brake issue: I have replaced the front rotors with drilled and slotted rotors. I think they are Powerstop, but I can't remember for sure. Rear rotors previously replaced with Bosch OEM style (no holes or slots). I noticed a definite improvement in...
  3. Mark Buckner

    2017 Off-Road build - Phase 1 - The Basics

    I'm in St. Louis as well and would be glad to get together to let you have a look at our 2012 Expedition. I have not thought about making a full list, but here are some things I have done: - Ready-Lift 3/2 leveling lift - Swap 20" stock wheels for 18" - - 285/65R18 for more sidewall (10 ply)...
  4. Mark Buckner

    Upgrade OEM stereo head unit.

    I will be glad to post a photo. It's at the shop for the warranty tweaks today, including the RR2 swap. I will get a photo when I get it back this evening. One other semi-gripe I should have mentioned: This unit (and most aftermarket radios, I guess) apparently uses a LCD display, meaning that...
  5. Mark Buckner

    Upgrade OEM stereo head unit.

    Hi guys, I just had this done, (2012 EL Limited, factory radio had navigation, Sirius) so I can shed some light on these things. I had my auto sound/alarm company do the work. Costly labor, but they have one particular tech who is an absolute craftsman, so it's worth it to me. My factory...
  6. Mark Buckner

    Control Arms for Lifted 2015 XLT

    Did you install the 3"/2" ReadyLift Leveling Kit, or something different? Asking because I installed the 3/2 kit on my 2012 EL and since then have gone through two Upper Control Arms due to ball joint failure. ReadyLift has assured me on two different phone calls that this kit works with...
  7. Mark Buckner

    XM antennae at radio

    Dbzzzz, How did you resolve this issue? I am running into a similar issue. My OEM radio has Sirius and Navigation and apparently gets the signals for both Sirius and GPS from the same antenna but splits them at some point. I'm hoping to retain the use of that antenna and not have another...
  8. Mark Buckner

    Can I Retain OEM GPS/SiriusXM Antenna with Aftermarket Head Unit? (2012 EL Ltd.)

    I am preparing to replace the OEM Radio/Nav unit in my 2012 EL Limited with a Kenwood head unit. I would very much like to use the existing GPS/SiriusXM antenna rather than adding a magnetic SiriusXM antenna and having an exposed wire snaking into the vehicle. I see that there is a splitter in...
  9. Mark Buckner

    Headlights turn on by themselves?!

    I am going to get the codes read on my 2012. It has been doing this for over a year, ever since a front end accident in September 2021. I thought it was related to that incident but reading the SSM makes me wonder if it's a problem with the switch - despite the fact that my model year is not...
  10. Mark Buckner

    Trailer Camera

    You might look at Garmin. They have a number of GPS units that will work with their wireless camera. The camera runs on 2 AA batteries and using lithium batteries I get several days (over a week). I have mine on the front bumper to see the descending trails when off road, but the camera can be...
  11. Mark Buckner

    Hidden winch trays for 3rd Gen Expeditions

    I looked long and hard for a hidden winch option before I went with the full-on winch bumper from Iron Bull. I am really glad I did. It's been rock solid and in September 2021 it saved my Expedition from being totaled when a State of Colorado dump truck ran into me. Fit & finish is excellent!
  12. Mark Buckner

    Required to leave vehicle at dealer to hold spot in line for service?

    In the St. Louis area it is completely dependent on the dealer. The dealer where I have bought most of my vehicles, including a recent purchase of a 2022 Bronco Sport for my wife has this ridiculous policy. I told them when I took delivery of the BS that they would not be seeing me for service...
  13. Mark Buckner

    Fog light replacement wattage question

    HawkX66 - I'm sorry to just now be seeing this. Did you successfully get your parking sensor wiring worked out? If not, I can probably help -- I have had to have mine reinstalled TWICE, thanks to a State of Colorado dump truck last year. (But my Iron Bull bumper saved me from having my...
  14. Mark Buckner

    Headlight issue

    X1050er, I’m thinking of changing the switch on my 2012 due to problems with fog lights. You mention it was easy to change out on your 2011. Can you point me towards some directions on how to get to that switch? I’d rather not wing it and tear the dash apart if there’s an easier way. Thanks much!
  15. Mark Buckner

    “Premature” Control Arm Failure with 3/2 ReadyLift?

    Well, here I am back again with the same issue except that it's only 24 months. They may actually be failing earlier because we only have safety inspections every two years in Missouri and that is when they have been caught. Ror right now it's only the right UCA that is shot, but I will replace...
  16. Mark Buckner

    Console Gun Safes

    Sorry I am late to this topic. I have a fair bit of experience with this, both good and what I will be generous to myself and call "educational." I have a vertical safe from a company called Aegis, long since out of business. Finally (maybe the patents ran out??) another company is making a...
  17. Mark Buckner

    help with heated seat needed

    I am assuming the newer models use the same or very similar system as my 2012 for heated/cooled seats. The same module creates both heat and cool, depending on the polarity of power applied. The module that controls this is located under the passenger seat, as you discovered. It is prone to...
  18. Mark Buckner

    Gun safe

    I have a safe installed in my console that I really like. Unfortunately, the manufacturer is out of business. Finally someone - Titan Security Products - has begun to offer one of a similar design (Amazon link below). It still leaves a good deal of room in the console and when it is opened it...
  19. Mark Buckner

    Best headlight replacement..

    I have been running these for several years with great satisfaction. Far better vision at night, to the point that I almost never have need to use the high beams. I get zero people flashing their lights at me because the cutoff is so good...
  20. Mark Buckner

    2012 is Totaled Any Recommendations?

    Given the state of the used car market, I would still consider a professional appraisal. You have done well to get them from $12,500 to $16,00, but to answer your question about the appraisal process, in my experience (twice now) the appraiser values the vehicle at what it would be worth had it...
  21. Mark Buckner

    Ordering parts using online retailers

    I've had two poor experiences with Rock Auto and like the OP, discovered that there was absolutely ZERO way to communicate with them, and have never purchased from them again. I have had good luck with FordPartsGiant, even with heavier suspension parts. I have also had good luck with MOOG parts...
  22. Mark Buckner

    2012 is Totaled Any Recommendations?

    I will highly recommend spending a bit on a professional appraisal. As others have said, the initial quote from your insurance company is going to be low. Very low. When my 2003 Super Duty was totaled a few years ago their initial number was $12,600. The quote was based on trucks with a...
  23. Mark Buckner

    Steering wheel cover

    PU Leather means it’s Poly Urethane - i.e. Plastic, Vinyl, whatever you’d like to call it. One thing it is NOT is Leather. I actually think it’s disingenuous to advertise it as leather without also using the word “simulated.” It’s not just in this context. You’ll see that term applied to iPad...
  24. Mark Buckner

    Next question! What is the best way to upgrade the headlights?

    PS: They also survived my recent unfortunate run in with the dump truck, as did the marker, fog and turn signal LEDs (those were from diode dynamics). I’m pretty certain any lamp with a filament would have been knocked out.
  25. Mark Buckner

    Next question! What is the best way to upgrade the headlights?

    After some less than stellar results with LED replacements from Amazon, I bought these from SuperBrightLEDs.com and they have been phenomenal. Very clean white light with really sharp cutoff. After installing, I had a friend swap vehicles with me for his sedan and he drove behind me so I could...

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