BigCars4Ever Dead Pedal Installation & Pics

[JoeBoomz]

This week we got a pair of dead pedals from Ron (BigCars4Ever) and I wanted to post some detailed pics of the install and final product. Hopefully this will help convince anyone who is on the fence about Ron's design to ORDER ONE UP!

See Ron's original thread HERE (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=27028). I got mine installed in about 30 minutes (granted I'm practiced at taking apart the trim pieces, hopefully these pics help you along the way).

Note that Ron also sends installation instructions with the dead pedal.


First steps - pull off the plastic driver's door sill cover piece and the rubber door surround:
http://images.ioncross.com/mercurymarauder.net/08-28-2012-DeadPedalInstall/P1000385.JPG

http://images.ioncross.com/mercurymarauder.net/08-28-2012-DeadPedalInstall/P1000387.JPG


You'll need to take the backing off the hood release here with a flathead screwdriver:
http://images.ioncross.com/mercurymarauder.net/08-28-2012-DeadPedalInstall/P1000393.JPG

http://images.ioncross.com/mercurymarauder.net/08-28-2012-DeadPedalInstall/P1000394.JPG


The left driver kick panel pulls straight out, you can see the plastic tabs holding it here:
http://images.ioncross.com/mercurymarauder.net/08-28-2012-DeadPedalInstall/P1000399.JPG


Pull the carpet back from the firewall and now you can see the white plastic wire harness holder which the pedal will be mounted behind:
http://images.ioncross.com/mercurymarauder.net/08-28-2012-DeadPedalInstall/P1000406.JPG
Note - only the top stud has a nut on it.


Next we get that white piece of plastic loose by removing the nut that holds it:
http://images.ioncross.com/mercurymarauder.net/08-28-2012-DeadPedalInstall/P1000408.JPG

http://images.ioncross.com/mercurymarauder.net/08-28-2012-DeadPedalInstall/P1000409.JPG


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[JoeBoomz]

...Continued from Post 1


The dead pedal needs to fit BEHIND the white plastic piece, so we need to make some modifications by cutting off some of the plastic. A pair of side cutters will work, I also found a good exacto blade did the trick nicely.

http://images.ioncross.com/mercurymarauder.net/08-28-2012-DeadPedalInstall/P1000412.JPG

WATCH FOR WIRES AS YOU CUT!!!

http://images.ioncross.com/mercurymarauder.net/08-28-2012-DeadPedalInstall/P1000413.JPG


Now that the trimming is complete, the bracket for the pedal fits perfectly behind the white plastic wire harness holder:
http://images.ioncross.com/mercurymarauder.net/08-28-2012-DeadPedalInstall/P1000416.JPG

...and we slide it back onto the studs:
http://images.ioncross.com/mercurymarauder.net/08-28-2012-DeadPedalInstall/P1000417.JPG

Put the bolt back on and tighten:
http://images.ioncross.com/mercurymarauder.net/08-28-2012-DeadPedalInstall/P1000422.JPG


Here's how it looks before putting everything back together:
http://images.ioncross.com/mercurymarauder.net/08-28-2012-DeadPedalInstall/P1000426.JPG


And the finished product:
http://images.ioncross.com/mercurymarauder.net/08-28-2012-DeadPedalInstall/P1000433.JPG


With one bolt in place it's pretty solid, very little movement. Adding a second bolt might improve stability a bit, I haven't tried it yet.

Order one up from Ron and ENJOY!

[gdsqdcr]

I love mine as well. Before I put mine in, I had it powder coated black. In my opinion, it looks as if it was OEM.

[Rockettman]

I got one of these from Ron about 2 months after I bought my car afew years ago.

Do not hesitate! GET ONE!

These things are 100% top quality; super easy to put in; and strong. They look awesome, and are the perfect placement for your foot.

[DOOM]

Knine installed mine in the parking lot in Louisville in only 10 minutes! :banana2:

http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/DOOMIE/DSC00129.jpg

http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/DOOMIE/DSC00166.jpg

[martyo]

The single best mod EVER!

[MOTOWN]

This mod is the SniZZZZle!

[ImpalaSlayer]

more fun when its functional but it looks nice

[DOOM]

more fun when its functional but it looks nice


THATS WHAT SHE SAID!!! :lol:

[ImpalaSlayer]

THATS WHAT SHE SAID!!! :lol:


yeah yeah :rolleyes:

[BigCars4Ever]

Nice write up! Thanks!

[tbone]

Still love my pedal. So does the wife!

[beantown mm]

Finally got to put pedal on today, awesome piece and great write-up here..(TIP --- Don't do this mod on one of the hottest days of the year, tight places contorting body to places it usually don't go, a bunch of extra pounds, ya, sweat out like 5 pounds today, hey, maybe that ain't a bad thing after all)......

[Zack]

Mine is still in a box unopened from 2011ish

Gonna be worth as much as floor mats

[martyo]

The single best mod EVER!

I concur! :D

[lji372]

if your in doubt about this don't be.

they are awesome- best comfy mod imho

[jwibbity]

I can't even remember a time where I didn't use this guy, the foot just naturally attaches itself to it

plus it helps keep me from sliding all over our slippery seats taking corners, :lol:

[justbob]

Last thing I need is a 5th pedal! :)


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