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Just installed Eibachs as well. If the quick test drive is any indication, I gave myself a Gibbs Slap for not swapping these out a year ago. What an improvement and possibly one of the best investments yet. Ford needs a massive slap upside the head for the FX4 garbage.

Super easy install and thanks to @20scabstx comments I was able to keep the passenger side nut in place with a rag. If anyone is on the fence on doing this... stop thinking about it and get it done.
Swap the fronts too and you'll really question wtf Ford was thinking..
Sad that i had to spend $1000 on a $45k truck to make it drive like it should..
Fixing their brakes is next on my list.. i'll start with the general bulletin 1st..
I'll have them check it at the 1st oil change..
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Just installed Eibachs as well. If the quick test drive is any indication, I gave myself a Gibbs Slap for not swapping these out a year ago. What an improvement and possibly one of the best investments yet. Ford needs a massive slap upside the head for the FX4 garbage.

Super easy install and thanks to @20scabstx comments I was able to keep the passenger side nut in place with a rag. If anyone is on the fence on doing this... stop thinking about it and get it done.
You need to put a Disclaimer in your signature. My dampers do not omit any harmful gasses as they are filled with a special blend of essential oils. This is what give you the added hp/tq gains but you will still have some upper body loss. ?
 

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Dealer finally got my running boards in and installed.. nothing special but didn't cost me anything and the wife can now climb in without a step ladder..

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I really like the stock running boards
 

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You need to put a Disclaimer in your signature. My dampers do not omit any harmful gasses as they are filled with a special blend of essential oils. This is what give you the added hp/tq gains but you will still have some upper body loss. ?
Like a nice Lavender ??? Not only is it safe but your Tailgate Damper Ranger omits a soothing scent for those around you?? That’s so sweet...

I have just confirmed with our scholars that with the boots properly installed the Eibach shocks are not a risk. So we are safe with Mother Earth ?! Also, evidently they are infused with Bourbon and finely ground Cuban Cigar leaf which is a clear advantage.
 
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Had the oil changed & they even washed 'ol Butterscotch. Had to take a pic quick before more pollen settled on it. :shock:
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Anyone else notice that Tracy parked Butterscoth in the grass so we can't give her grief about her parking skills?
 

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Drove it to the dealer for a oil change, while waiting walked the lot and looked at all the new Rangers, Escapes, and Explorers. Saw all of the new colors and new STX wheels also saw a Antimatter blue on a escape looked really cool. not one sales person bothered me either it was great. They had 1 bronco sport with a busted rear bumper and one of those mustang EV things.
 

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I have leftover parts from making my own LED bed lights so I made a 20 inch one (weather proof) and used 3M tape to mount it under the hood, I didn't want to drill holes so I opted not to use the 2 different plunger type of switches I had on hand, instead I was able to locate a tilt switch aka mercury switch, yes they still make them just have it enclosed in plastic and a new name (Amazon) ran the wires in loom and tucked it in nicely around and thru the hood. I could not locate a fuse box adapter that fit the fuse slots under the hood so I put 1/4" ring connectors on and attached it to the battery using 2 oem nuts. Put the 3 Amp fuse in line on the positive line and the switch on the negative line. Works!

The fuses under the hood have an odd spacing. I found fuses that fit easy enough but no parts store had a mounted fuse adapter ( 2 fuses 1 slot).

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It should, I used the 3m heavy duty stuff. The adhesive that came with the loom holder wasn't very sticky. I used denatured alcohol to clean both the hood and plastic before I put the emblem tape on.
Looks good. I've been wanting to do this without drilling holes.

Will the adhesives on the light, fasteners, and switch hold up under hot summer day heat ?
 

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Thanks! I love the tune so far. It’s not a “knock your socks off” type of power (i’ve also ran 93 octane since day 1), but it definitely has a bit more oomph and it feels so much more refined. The power goes throughout the entire rpm range instead of picking up at 3000rpm and falling on its face at around 4500rpm. Transmission shifting is much, much better as well. I highly recommend.
Glad you like it. Thanks for the feedback.
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Got my tailgate letters put on..
Look way better in the sun light and match the grey way better than i thought
Now on to the grill letters
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Got my tailgate letters put on..
Look way better in the sun light and match the grey way better than i thought
Now on to the grill letters
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Looks great. That was the first thing I did was the tailgate then the grill then the dash.
Actually had my 2 year old daughter due them all for me.
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