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Thanks to all of the insightful information here I just ordered a set of Bilstein 4600s for the rear. I love my truck but the back end is just too busy. Looking forward to these smoothing out the ride.

So, how are the new shocks. I'm pretty much OK with my 2019 Ranger but the rear end doesn't take bumps very well. Did your new shocks settle yours down? Any smoother ride over bumps?

Looks good. Let us know how it works after the first typhoon.

Given enough time and beer I figured it out.

Guys, please, before this post goes off in another direction, can anyone tell me where the "save" button is in Forscan so I can save a module before modifying it. Please.

Yes, I have the extended license. And I know I have to save each module separately, I just can’t find the “save” button. Can someone point out to me where it is? I’ve seen YouTube descriptions that show a line below the module’s listing with several buttons, including “save.” It’s not on mine...

I just got Forscan 2.3.43. I've got it hooked up and working. Before making any modifications I want to save the modules I want to work on. However, I cannot find the "save" function. I've clicked on the modification icon, run the module I want to work on but there are only two options...

The truck is smarter than us and knows which gear to use and when. An indication of its intelligence is it doesn't post anything here.

Stop the rant and go get the July/August issue of Car and Driver. This is a magazine that's all but ICE vehicles. This issue, on EVs, will blow you away. Read it.

Every new technology develops in fits and starts, not smoothly. Internal combustion powered cars came around before an extensive network of service stations developed. One caused the other to exist. Many folks can have a charging station at home. Since the average commute (pre-pandemic...

When a radial tire throws a belt it creates a vibration at speed. Run your hand along the sidewalls and if you feel a bulge anywhere you’ve tossed a belt in that tire. Toss it.

There’s no way those new-fangled horseless carriages are going to replace the horse and buggy. Horses have been around forever. They’re reliable, only need some oats and hay and will last for years. Those gasoline powered carriages make noise, pollute, are impossible to start and can only run...

I'm one of the few who actually like the ride of my 2019 XLT. Except for when it goes over bumps. Then it feels like ............ a truck. Seems to be a feature of the solid rear axle. Will changing out the rear shocks to the Bilstein 5100 smooth out the bumps? I'm not looking for anything...

Local guy in the Chicago area. Where are you located?

I’m still interested.

I've tried a couple slip on mirrors from Amazon. They were more "slip" than "on" due to the tapered shape of the mirrors. I returned them. I'm waiting for the aftermarket to come up with a working towing mirror. Anyone know of any?

Let's not forget that ham and GMRS radio require a license. For hams you have to take a test and pay a $35 fee. For GMRS you just have to pay the $35 fee. Ham radio is more versatile but isn't as popular for the off-road crowd. I do agree that GMRS is replacing CB for mobile communication.

Sorry for the delayed response to your question. I turn my radio off before shutting down the truck. Voltage does drop when starting the truck, though dropping to 9 volts seems low. Voltage that is beyond the range acceptable to the radio can damage it, so I always turn it off before shutting...

Two things: 1. RTFM - Page 187 of the Ford manual for my 2019 XLT: "Some fuel stations, particularly those in high altitude areas, offer fuels posted as regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating below 87. The use of these fuels could result in engine damage that will not be covered by...

There are several articles online about building a device to monitor and display vehicle functions using a Raspberry Pi. These "computers" are attached to the OBDII port and can display a number of parameters, including boost, engine temperature, charge, etc. I'm interested in building one and...