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  1. Ham radio install

    There are 2 screws under the steering wheel that received the mount very well Tyt-8600
  2. Stubborn scratch removal

    Hard to see, But when i was sanding my ditch bracket the bottom of the sponge got my hood a few times Stupid on my part Just gave her a birth mark lol Is there a quick fix for scratch removal or buffing? Any home remedy or something i can pick up at advanced auto or something that’s proven ?
  3. CB radio grounding issue help!

    Radio fully installed , SWR reading is slightly over 3 for all channels , and when i scab it just scans through all 40 channels and doesn’t stop or pick up anything I have grounding strap (see pics) running from between ditch mount and coax ring cable to where i think is best ground option near...
  4. CB versus HAM, which is preferred ?

    I have fallen into the rabbit hole.. Help me get out Looking at a few options Love the bearcat 980 SSB as a CB option The TH-9000 for ham Also like the uniden CB/police scanner duo Between the three i still have so many questions If going ham, which frequency is used most? UHF/ VHF/ dual...
  5. Trigger control install, please check my work

    First time doing any wiring work Can someone chime in to let me know i won’t burn down my truck What i did: -trigger 4 shooter mounted via Velcro on battery, ran the yellow power through the grommet hood release, and did a micro-2 fuse tap into #37 Magnet mounted the switches in the sunglasses...
  6. DIY trigger control install/ firewall pass through , please check my work lol

    First time doing any wiring work Can someone chime in to let me know i won’t burn down my truck What i did: -trigger 4 shooter mounted via Velcro on battery, ran the yellow power through the grommet hood release, and did a micro-2 fuse tap into #37 Magnet mounted the switches in the sunglasses...
  7. Feeding switch harness through firewall

    I am looking to put a switch in cabin for flood lights on a pillar , Eventually plan on a wireless trigger But in the mean time I’m looking to feed a wiring harness / switch from battery into cabin to use one of the 12v lighter bevel locations on fascia Any advice on feeding wires to that...
  8. Using license plate wiring for bed lights?

    Does anyone know if these lights would would with bed lights if tapped? They seem to function the same as cargo lights (on when unlock, when open door) Just a thought for an easy Solution to use as cargo lights , They may even turn on with the cabin switch?
  9. Pivot tool box question !

    Does anyone know what the 4 notches on the exterior of the boxes provide? Are there slide mounts or something i am missing? Thank you in advance!
  10. DIY MOLLE panel fab

    Chef by trade, and had an extra stainless steel metro rack , 18x36 Sprayed it with rustoleum underbody rubber sealant and it fits snug under the bulkhead, A few zip ties and cord ties later and i have a great storage solution with some Quick fists on the way to mount and store some gear! Total...
  11. $5 rod holder solution, no drilling

    #10 screw gets a rod holder snug into the available threaded holes on each side near the tailgate.. I can only get one bolt in where the holder wants two but it’s pretty snug with one , and i keep a 6” bungee near the rear tie down just in case Gets me 2 rod holders for $5 a piece Maybe I’ll...
  12. Leather interior color wheel

    Need opinions , I have the XLT 501A black out package on lightning blue exterior , Leather interior was included for me by dealer , I’m taking it in Monday to have leather installed I want a color that will stay clean so charcoal black is the obvious choice but i really want to see what it...
  13. Gator ETX tonneau question

    Install with no issues , but I’m left with this foam strip with adhesive backing. No instructions on where it goes , any ideas? The video had a tailgate weather strip but this can’t be it, it’s a POS, but i suppose you get what you pay for! Other than that , for $200 it was a no brainer...
  14. LED motion sensor bed lights solution!

    These fit perfectly under the bed rails Came in a 3 pack for $27 Rechargeable motion sensor USB I used Velcro to stick the magnet that came with them, so they can also be removed as portable lights if needed, or easily removed to charge as needed ! Motion sensor lasts about 15 seconds Really...
  15. Aftermarket ambient lighting

    Reading into these forums i am now aware that my XLT isn’t equipped with ambient interior lighting.. I’m looking for an easy and adaptable solution for adding on! I purchased an LED set on amazon (link to follow) after researching and chose this particular one for a few reasons : -USB powered...


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