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That looks shorter as well, even the top two dont look identical.

Your yellow connector looks twisted in that direction as well.

You have a 2022, what's the build date on your truck? I have to start trying to track the differences, it's Lariat, I wonder if the loom is a different part number than my XLT with some subtle difference in that area of the loom.

Or it's just the mass produced wire loom variance effect.

Thank you very much for taking the time to post this up, this is so valuable to me!!
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My above pic is misleading - as far as the connector position is concerned.
Here is a clearer pic,
I have a 2022 Lariat with a Aug 2022 Build.

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I cannot overstate how much of a stand up guy Fitz is; product quality and in general. Not trying to kiss is butt - but giving a third or so stamp of approval on trusting him.

On the wiring etc. My trans wiring loom is 100% not the same as the video. It is way smaller. Not sure why; 2wd vs 4wd maybe?
 

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That looks shorter as well, even the top two dont look identical.

Your yellow connector looks twisted in that direction as well.

You have a 2022, what's the build date on your truck? I have to start trying to track the differences, it's Lariat, I wonder if the loom is a different part number than my XLT with some subtle difference in that area of the loom.

Or it's just the mass produced wire loom variance effect.

Thank you very much for taking the time to post this up, this is so valuable to me!!
Just to add to the data points mine is a 2019 XLT FX4 with a 8/19 build date
 

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Fitz, here is a picture of my 2020 Lariat as a data point. Looks like I might have to do some harness adjusting.

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I wanted to get mine installed Friday but life got in the way so going to be next week.. I’ll take a pic of mine tomorrow and post it up 21 Lariat FX4..
 

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Where is the video for this and where do you buy this?I know its hidden here somewhere.
 

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Before you do any loom adjustments, adjust the L shaped tab that comes off the water pipe that holds the connector, push it down a little, about 1/4” it should allow enough room.
The hose should go over the top of the looms, but some looms won’t allow it.
 

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What Fitz is saying might work - it is basically rotating the main harness towards the firewall, giving more slack to the short harness.
 

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can’t wait to instal this have PPE pan ready and waiting. Mike when do you think you will have next batch available to purchase? Hope to be on that list ready to purchase now. Thanks for all the hard work
 

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It should be further away, that's the suction side of the A/C I think.

On hard acceleration or accelerating towing or with a heavy load the engine may rock over and touch the pipe, grab the pipe and push it away a little, you will be surprised how easy it moves.
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can’t wait to instal this have PPE pan ready and waiting. Mike when do you think you will have next batch available to purchase? Hope to be on that list ready to purchase now. Thanks for all the hard work
I will post it up here, I have started ordering for a large batch, so it will be a while, hopefully 3-4 weeks.

Thanks!
 

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Great, another install, thanks for the input and the pic?

I wonder how many are installed out of the 29 that went out, actually 28, I have one return.

Ha, another poll!! just kidding!!
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