Update: So a different shop, authorized Ford maintenance, checked things out. According to them, the wheel should be about that stiff. Seems weird to me, but I obviously dont know anything. As for the squeal, they couldnt find anything amiss with the break system. However, they did throw out a...
I recently noticed a very mild squealing sound coming from my front left wheel. I finally got it jacked up and, sure enough, I was able to recreate the sound while rotating the wheel. I assume this has to be breaks, but I was told they were in great shape a few months ago at my last service...
How is the throttle response compared to stock after all this? I'm considering an almost identical lift and tire/wheel combo, but I'm worried about power loss from the larger tires. Is it noticeable? How bad is the hit to MPG? Did you run a tune as well?
Very cool. Ive been waiting for someone to figure this one out. Can you explain a bit more about the bracket in the picture I quoted? The clip on the top... how did you get it into the top rail like that.
Awesome.... Yeah, I totally assumed people had done exactly what you did to your raptor, but for some reason could not find any good info. And even just sheet metal screws? Wow, I guess I kind of over thought this one haha.
As far as I can tell, the rivnuts are holding up just fine. And the combination with the quickfists has made for a very secure shovel mount that can still be accessed easily. I should note that I do live in the great basin, and automotive rust/corrosion (my main concern in the long run) is far...
Oh I totally get why the system you just described is a slick setup for hauling. The silliness I'm referring to is that nowhere in all the menus/controls is there a way to deactivate only the rear radar. The solution, it seems, is to trick the truck into thinking a trailer is wired up (or to...
Nailed it..... after a closer look at the owner's manual, thats exactly what I was doing wrong. It seems a little silly that I'll NEED to hook up an accessory (or tester, as you suggested) to make this work, but at least im only out $6 for the cheap option. Thanks for all the help!
Ill try this again, but it didnt work when I tried it earlier before I posted. Do I need to restart the car after I set it or something? I also tried a "6ft trailer" just in case, but alas.
OK! That seems like a clever idea. I dont ever tow anything.... But I guess this means that when a trailer is properly wired-up, the truck knows to disable that alarm?
Any other owners out there who use a hitch rack for bikes or other gear? My problem is, with my bike rack installed (loaded or not), the reverse radars get tripped-up and assume im about to hit something. Meaning, any time the truck is in reverse, I get beeped at until I go insane....or I finish...
Well, you told me not to, but I did it anyway. If this fails in the long run, I'll at least be happy to have this serve as a clear warning to others. Anyway, in the end, I decided to mount the QuickFists straight into the bed using JackNuts. This option was chosen for two reasons: 1) I couldn't...
Interesting idea with using adhesive. I hadn't considered that. I admit I dont have much experience with how the 3M products would perform in these conditions. You'll have to let me know if you have any success with that strategy.
I was messing with that idea as well. You could probably come up with something and I agree its low risk, but they sure do stick a ways into the bed. I still think you would need something to hold whatever you had mounted down closer to the sides.
There is probably some truth to the whole solution in search of a problem interpretation. But, here is what I’m thinking about with a more tangible example: Shovel mocked up in place and what my aluminum angle would look like on the other side.
And thanks... I did catch the guy that covered his...
Sure. The end goal here is to create some organization for tools/camping gear. For example, a shovel latched lengthwise along the inside wall of the bed, stowed up off the bed itself and not sliding around. And perhaps as lateral support for a fire extinguisher... meaning the weight of it is...
Hey All,
I just cant seem to make a decision on this bed modification I have in mind, and so I want to hear what y'all think. You guys have more free time these days, no? Haha :frown:
Like many people, I'd like to install a few QuickFist clamps to the bed interior to help organize...