I don't know if I agree with that. Besides all the thief is used to is prying at that point.
If it is blocked off, then he may give up. Remember the thief has to work fast. If it is no longer a simple pry and pop, then it takes time.
I've got more than just tail lights at stake...
I'm more interested as to what can be done to prevent someone from prying around the tailgate handle.
In other words could some thicker steel plate be sandwiched around it?
A while back I cracked a taillight an damaged the radar module.
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/cracked-tail-lens-cracked-radar-module-board-swap-success-no-dealer-intervention.25816/
Funny thing... The used tail lens assembly I got off ebay ($600) came from Texas.
Well.. they say that heat is what kills batteries over the long run, So I went for the larger Lariat heat/shield cover. Plus I like to keep things stock looking.
BTW dtech - Fully envy your Elk outing. I did remote work in Wyoming for several weeks and drove and flew all over that area. Elk everywhere. Rock Springs Airport has mounted game as decoration! I loved that town.
Nothing but deer near me. The other night I was sitting on the patio...
Recently discussed here (along with a good buy on replacement AGM)
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/weize-h7-agm-battery-on-sale-for-126.26815/
I have a 2019 XLT. It still starts and runs fine. But Auto Start Stop no longer works. ASS has not worked in over a year. I also get the...
In case anyone is wondering, I ran my battery tester on The Weize battery as it arrived.
12.77 Volts and 2.91 milliohm internal resistance. 100% overall rating.
I have also been getting the "shutting down to save battery" messages.
Since I had to use my truck in a volunteer event Oct 8th I threw it on the charger beforehand.
The first charger I used was the Harbor Freight automatic charger. Set it to AGM, AUTO and let it charge. After it finished...
dtech - Mine also came last Saturday, but I was volunteering for an event and I have not yet opened the box.
I opened it just now to look on top but I have not pulled it out of the box. I'm not ready to install as I am waiting for the H7 size heat shield to fit on my XLT.
Since you...
Try turning on A.S.S. and I am quite certain you won't be able to get it to work again.
I actually liked A.S.S. especially with regards to my short distance driving. I think it saved a bunch of fuel.
My battery condition is "fair" but A.S.S. will not function. Even if I charge up the...
The sale that I indicated is over. It was a mirror of Amazon's Prime sale which was Oct 10-11.
None the less the normal price offered is very reasonable.
I guess it also bears mentioning that the H6 size 48 battery (original XL,XLT size) is also on sale for $108
https://www.weizeus.com/collections/motorcycle-battery/products/weize-platinum-agm-battery-bci-group-48-12v-70ah-h6-size-48-automotive-battery-120rc-760cca-36-months-warranty
However...
Be advised that if you have an XLT (like I do) then you will have to purchase a larger heat shield for the 94R size upgrade
Ford part number
KB3Z-10A687-A
..as described here...
I guess you can't read - I said you have to order it from the Weize website.
https://www.weizeus.com/collections/motorcycle-battery/products/weize-platinum-agm-battery-bci-group-94r-12v-80ah-h7-size-94r-automotive-battery-140rc-850cca-36-months-warranty
Add to cart to see the 10% discounted...
It looks like a Prime day deal but you order it through the Weize website:
https://www.weizeus.com/
It will show $139 but the discount was applied upon checkout.
That is a good price, considering Walmart AGM is $179.
I have no experience with Weize, but I guess I'm going to find out. 36...