2021 Sootie007 Black on Black 4 wd

[sootie007]

I picked this Base 4 wd here in Florida last week .....I love it so far .....black on black obviously , plenty of power with this 2.3 , quiet, classy ......mods I will post as time goes on . Rims, Rough Country 2.5 Leveling Kit ordered , Bedliner application next week , all weather mats , bugshield , 2 cans O' Scotchguard , some sort of keyless remote addition are all in the very near term . My first Ford ever.

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[2020FRL]

Very nice!

 

[Obijack]

Put rims on that list.

 

[sootie007]

Scored some 17" Ford takeoffs on Craigslist . Not a single scratch on them . I LOVE the way they look on the truck . Totally transforms the look.

 

[sootie007]

AVS auto ventshade bugshield installed....I do 24k miles a year normally ....so its a must down here in Fl with the Luvbug season . AVS p/n 21954.

 

[egilbe]

Do you want to sell your 16" steelies?

 

[sootie007]

Maxliners all weather mats installed front and rear ...... good fit , quality pieces . P/N A0410/B0410

 

[sootie007]

Herculined her today-

$72 Amazon ....good stuff . I used this brand on my 89 GMC a few years ago ....it held up pretty well.

 

[Toytec]

AVS auto ventshade bugshield installed....I do 24k miles a year normally ....so its a must down here in Fl with the Luvbug season . AVS p/n 21954.

Great score on the wheels. The truck is shaping up nicely. I have the AVS also and it really helps, but i have to say, if I lived in Fl. with those damn love bugs I'd have to have a screen on the front. Our trucks have so much detail to the front end. There's so much to clean with those horny little bugs.

 

[sootie007]

Installed Husky liner mudflaps today....a few reviews said they dont contour fit ????? They fit tight like a glove....I like these to prevent rock chips . Quality pieces. I used self tappers and predrilled them .

 

[sootie007]

I started trying to add non Ford remotes to my truck today but ran out of time .... I got about half way there . My XL only came with good old fashioned keys - its a stripper / base model. I decided to try a Crimestopper Sp02 alarm system that has 2 remotes. I have had a hexx of a time trying to find a door wiring diagram on the internet for this 2021. I guess I need to break down and buy a Haines manual. Anybody got a door wiring diagram they can share ? Anyway fooling with my voltmeter and ohmeter it looks like I found the 2 wires on the door unlock / lock interior switch which must be momentarily grounded to cause a lock unlock. The alarm system people chat were no help and the manual that came with it isnt any help at all. I am going to run power to the alarm module tomorrow and hopefully not fry anything and try them for the first time .......fingers crossed.

 

[sootie007]

I got the Non Ford Crimestopper SP02 remotes working but not without difficulties ! I buttoned everything up tested everything and was a happy camper......after picking up all my tools etc. I came back out 20 minutes later to open my truck with the remote and it WOULDNT open ...aaaaaargh !!!!! When I looked through the window the dash display said something like inhibit switches . It turns out there is a setting called inhibit switches in the Rangers display menus ... after 30 seconds on purpose all the interior switches are disabled from working . IF you leave your windows down but lock the car someone cant come up and stick their arm in the door - push the switch and unlock your car and get in is the logic supposedly. Settings , Truck , ,locks .....I removed the display checkbox for inhibit switches and I was good to go after that ........ I think lol....... Over the next few days I will update and see if its solid. Wiring turned out to be you connect the alarms 2 wires, unlock - and lock - to purple / white and gray/ orange at the door switch . I did manage to slightly break my armrest front cover aaaaargh on its backside ....I epoxied it back together but I will have to get one off ebay probably . For $45 the truck now has 2 remotes for entry. Im sure Ford would have charged me a ton of $$$$$$.

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[sootie007]

Installed my roll up tonneau cover today....this is my 2nd North Mountain cover - the other was on my GMC ...pretty good quality for the price. No drill install takes about 40 mins alone . $192 Amazon "

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[sootie007]

First wax since I bought it a few weeks ago ..... trying Turtle Wax Ice Seal n Shine original formula for the first time....supposedly lasts for months - we shall see. First impressions - pretty easy to work with , you apply it with a microfiber towel and spray the panels, no cure time , ...occasional streaking easily taking off with the flip of the microfiber towel to a dryer side however . I put it on everything , body, glass ,black trim , bumpers mirrors , rims which is says you can. Feels pretty average slick wise to the touch as most spray waxes do - I have felt other brands slightly slicker after application . I will update how it holds up. Next I have a new bottle of Adams graphene and the Improved formula Turtle Wax Ice Seal n Shine with SIo2 and polymers ..... I put 303 marine grade protectant on my tonneau cover which I have had pretty good luck with in the past on other vehicles.

 

[Duwop]

I started trying to add non Ford remotes to my truck today but ran out of time .... I got about half way there . My XL only came with good old fashioned keys - its a stripper / base model. I decided to try a Crimestopper Sp02 alarm system that has 2 remotes. I have had a hexx of a time trying to find a door wiring diagram on the internet for this 2021. I guess I need to break down and buy a Haines manual. Anybody got a door wiring diagram they can share ? Anyway fooling with my voltmeter and ohmeter it looks like I found the 2 wires on the door unlock / lock interior switch which must be momentarily grounded to cause a lock unlock. The alarm system people chat were no help and the manual that came with it isnt any help at all. I am going to run power to the alarm module tomorrow and hopefully not fry anything and try them for the first time .......fingers crossed.

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