Google owns Waze, making both better. Google now shows alerts generated on Waze. I mostly use Sync 3 navigation since Google gave me an asinine route on a 300 mile drive home. I really only needed it for the first 50 miles.
I put Anzo smoked aftermarket on mine and have been trying to sell the OEMs for months on Craigslist. The Anso's are designed to work with any factory configuration. Make sure whatever you get is right for your truck, BLIS, LED, etc. Check the sale page here and FB Marketplace too...
I could but it seems to be OK. I didn't notice it for the first couple of months and no damage. It only moves a little bit. Full length lights would be an issue
I have this back up light attached to the license plate and it gets hit by the tailgate. Fortunately, there is a lot of flexibility in the center and it pushes in easily so I just went with it.
As with you, I am relearning after a long period of doing little more than oil changes. I had an 88 Ranger with a 347 CID V-8 and a 2011 (?). I will defer you to the answers by @airline tech . As usual, they are spot on. I have the auto-dimming sensor, top center of the mirror and the auto-high...
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Easy install and works great. Unlike using a 12v power port, it does turn off with the key immediately. Oh, and don't block the sensor like I did. :)
I am looking at the Husky Liners Hood Protector High Profile/Bug Shield. Reviews on Amazon aren't great but I figure 4 stars is good for anything that requires more skill than opening a box. If you have one, how well has it lasted and does it actually keep bugs from meeting their demise at eye...