Remote Transmission Dip Stick Aftermarket Support?

[Ranger_Rocks]

If not removing the tire, does it help any by turning the wheel all the way one direction or the other?

I turned mine all the way to the drivers side which opens up the rear part of the wheel well - that allows easier access I think.

Also turned ours full drivers side. Our front end with FP/Fox leveling kit is higher which provides more room to work around the tire.

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[MountainGoat]

I'd recommend getting new push pins for the wheel cover. Mine got destroyed removing them.

 

[Fx4ranger2019Larait]

Hey, first batch dipstick owners,

I have been trying to slowly hit up all the first batch group, if anyone wants a updated stick with the laser etch vs the electro etch, the difference is, it is clearer and darker/deeper, so it's easier to read the fluid level.

Please let me know, send me a message and I will send the measurement instructions, also include your address.

This is for serial numbers up to #60, with the exceptions of #38, 40, 45, 51, 53, 54. There is question about #55, whoever has that, I missed it in my build log, it should have the older stick, message me and we can figure it out.

I have a break in production, so this is a good time to get caught up with the updates.


Thanks everyone, let me know!!

Hi Mike I’m interested in updated stick #33
thanks

 

[Buckbull]

I went down in a blaze of glory trying to install my fitzstick. I was able to access the transimission cap without jacking up the truck (tremor). As everyone says there isn't a whole lot of room when coming from underneath and i could not manage to budge the cap loose with my shortened box end wrench. So I got my 2ft 3/8 socket extension, put universal on it and then the socket to get it loosed up top from the engine bay. I couldn't budge the thing, putting all i had into trying to break it loose. I didn't attempt to put a cheater pipe on it, afraid I'd break the cap. I will need to get a longer extension if I want to try an impact. Anyone else have a hard time getting the cap removed?

BTW, truck is newish 2023 with 7500 miles so its not all corroded. Its like they installed the cap with red locktite.

 

[Fx4ranger2019Larait]

I went down in a blaze of glory trying to install my fitzstick. I was able to access the transimission cap without jacking up the truck (tremor). As everyone says there isn't a whole lot of room when coming from underneath and i could not manage to budge the cap loose with my shortened box end wrench. So I got my 2ft 3/8 socket extension, put universal on it and then the socket to get it loosed up top from the engine bay. I couldn't budge the thing, putting all i had into trying to break it loose. I didn't attempt to put a cheater pipe on it, afraid I'd break the cap. I will need to get a longer extension if I want to try an impact. Anyone else have a hard time getting the cap removed?

BTW, truck is newish 2023 with 7500 miles so its not all corroded. Its like they installed the cap with red locktite.

Just to confirm if you’re under the truck you are pushing wrench towards front of truck to loose? it’s opposite because youre coming from below. Just checking know some members were having trouble with that. But if I recall a member here used an impact to loosen cap he had trouble as well.

 

[Fitzmotor]

Heat up the trans, that will help.

Tap it side to side a little to stretch the threads a bit.

Underneath with a box end wrench you can get some good leverage, tapping on it with a hammer to shock it loose.

A 3/8 extension flexes a lot, it will just spring back.

There are many ways to tackle it, good luck?

 

[brroberts]

It is tight, but a long ratchet or breaker bar should be able to get the cap loose.

As far as the wheel well liner, I did not remove it. I could reach through the back part just fine.

 

[BS67]

Hey, first batch dipstick owners,

I have been trying to slowly hit up all the first batch group, if anyone wants a updated stick with the laser etch vs the electro etch, the difference is, it is clearer and darker/deeper, so it's easier to read the fluid level.

Please let me know, send me a message and I will send the measurement instructions, also include your address.

This is for serial numbers up to #60, with the exceptions of #38, 40, 45, 51, 53, 54. There is question about #55, whoever has that, I missed it in my build log, it should have the older stick, message me and we can figure it out.

I have a break in production, so this is a good time to get caught up with the updates.


Thanks everyone, let me know!!

He Mike! You can send me an updated dipstick! Let me know what I owe ya! I'll message you my address! Thanks!

 

[Buckbull]

Just to confirm if you’re under the truck you are pushing wrench towards front of truck to loose? it’s opposite because youre coming from below. Just checking know some members were having trouble with that. But if I recall a member here used an impact to loosen cap he had trouble as well.

yep, counter clockwise.

 

[Fx4ranger2019Larait]

yep, counter clockwise.

Ok just checking

I’d Definitely recommend 1/2” drive like Mike said 3/8” flex’s a lot.

 

[brroberts]

I definitely used 1/2” from top and a long handled ratchet.

 

[Blue Streak]

If not removing the tire, does it help any by turning the wheel all the way one direction or the other?

I turned mine all the way right, but we all have different working habits & requirements. What works best for you is what matters. ?

 

[Fitzmotor]

Wow, I would have thought that could do it, there are several ways to go at this, I have always suggested the wrench from below, there is room, a rap from a hammer will snap it loose, but I think the majority of people have gone from the top or the fender well, actually I do wonder which is the most common method.

I do know, when you apply slow steady pressure it takes a much higher amount of force to break free a fastener, a rapid snap or shock force applied will release a fastener with less force, if that makes any sense.

Good luck, it has been said before, removing the cap is the most difficult part.

 

[Msfitoy]

Wow, I would have thought that could do it, there are several ways to go at this, I have always suggested the wrench from below, there is room, a rap from a hammer will snap it loose, but I think the majority of people have gone from the top or the fender well, actually I do wonder which is the most common method.

I do know, when you apply slow steady pressure it takes a much higher amount of force to break free a fastener, a rapid snap or shock force applied will release a fastener with less force, if that makes any sense.

Good luck, it has been said before, removing the cap is the most difficult part.

What I did...tapping wrench with hammer acts like a small impact wrench...

 

[Buckbull]

Wow, I would have thought that could do it, there are several ways to go at this, I have always suggested the wrench from below, there is room, a rap from a hammer will snap it loose, but I think the majority of people have gone from the top or the fender well, actually I do wonder which is the most common method.

I do know, when you apply slow steady pressure it takes a much higher amount of force to break free a fastener, a rapid snap or shock force applied will release a fastener with less force, if that makes any sense.

Good luck, it has been said before, removing the cap is the most difficult part.

I dont know why ford would tighten something like this that is suppose to be removed to service the transmission. Ill try again once the cold whether moves thru. I have a bunch of half inch ratchets and sockets but not an extension long enough. Ill prob grab one from harbor freight. Thanks for the advice guys.

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