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I’m not sure you’re missing that much. Here’s what you get when you’re in that special club.

btw - I’ve tilted my front seat headrest forward twice in three years - once by accident and once for this video. ?

Went and checked. Nope. The headrest doesn’t tilt. So I am out of the club. I would rather be in the 6 tie down hooks or the aluminum UCA club anyways then tilting headrests club?
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Went and checked. Nope. The headrest doesn’t tilt. So I am out of the club. I would rather be in the 6 tie down hooks or the aluminum UCA club anyways then tilting headrests club?
I guess, but then there’s also that tilting headrest, six tie-downs, aluminum knuckle, engine cover, passenger side floor mat anchor, EcoBoost badge, hood strut, rocker panel plug club that only a select few can join.
 

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I guess, but then there’s also that tilting headrest, six tie-downs, aluminum knuckle, engine cover, passenger side floor mat anchor, EcoBoost badge, hood strut, rocker panel plug club that only a select few can join.
I think there was something else removed on the seats too, maybe passenger lumbar adjust. And heated wipers. And definitely don't forget the pencil tray.
 

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That hack works only if the headrest already has the internal tilt mechanism (my 6/2020 build does). The internal tilt mechanism was later removed.
That hack works only if the headrest already has the internal tilt mechanism (my 6/2020 build does). The internal tilt mechanism was later removed.
yup…that’s why I included my build date so others can compare.
 

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I think there was something else removed on the seats too, maybe passenger lumbar adjust. And heated wipers. And definitely don't forget the pencil tray.
Okay at least I got the hood struts, have adjustable lumber support, chrome rings around the 12V plug caps, aluminum front fenders and managed to get my hands on engine cover early last year, managed to get rocker panel plugs from Amazon. No ecoboost badge. Crap. I am just a poser! I am not worthy!
 


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I guess, but then there’s also that tilting headrest, six tie-downs, aluminum knuckle, engine cover, passenger side floor mat anchor, EcoBoost badge, hood strut, rocker panel plug club that only a select few can join.
Mine has all that, plus, PLUS, PLUS....... :sunglasses:

I'm sure there's something else...

If only I could store my memory on a flash drive, I'd remember the other things.
 

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Like me :sunglasses:.

Mine has all that, plus, PLUS, PLUS.......

I'm sure there's something else...

If only I could store my memory on a flash drive, I'd remember the other things.

Oh yeah, the passenger lumbar adjust!
I figured this is some kind of penance for me -cause I did flirt with buying a ….. Ram last year. The Ford gods looked down and said - you shall not receive (fill in the blank) on your ranger for you have sinned by test driving a Dodge.
 

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I figured this is some kind of penance for me -cause I did flirt with buying a ….. Ram last year. The Ford gods looked down and said - you shall not receive (fill in the blank) on your ranger for you have sinned by test driving a Dodge.
Ah, you quoted me before I changed it.

When I reread my post I thought the "Like Me" part sounded more like an a**hole than funny so I removed it.

And concerning the Dodge, it's OK.

Owning a Chrysler product is like dating a psycho super model.

Pretty to look at, fun to be with, but can be a royal PITA to actually live with.

They do look nice, but I'll never buy another new one.
 
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I did a small mod to the front headrest rods, I added (1) layer of Black Elec Tape to the rods that do not have the detents, it creates just enough tension on the guide to hold it in place.
The tape is hidden from view plus you can still move them up and down, it just takes a tad more effort. There was no adjustment screw - like I had hoped. I just hope that the tape will hold up during the hot summer months., at least I should never have to move them and that's a plus.

If anyone tries this little (mod) only use (1) layer - as any more than (1) layer, it's too thick and won't go into the guide without forcing it

I noted that there was not anything wrong with the headrest, it just took minimal effort to move them - Design (Grrr). I could possibly get new guides under warranty but that would require going to incompetent dealer techs (x2) who stated that my Mushy Brakes was normal and there was nothing they could do.
Well, I did the Brake Bleed myself and got a line full of air out of the R-Rear. Mushy Brakes - FIXED
I'm a former ASE Cert Brake Tech, I knew it had air, but they have to follow FORD's Rules and will not touch it unless they can CONFIRM problem. I was told they all feel this way
Sorry for my short little rant

Thanks
 

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MY headrests dont tilt. I sit up straight and bugged me constantly brushing back of my head.
I simply turned headrests 180°.
There’s still plenty of cushion and the distance away from my head is still adequate to prevent injury.
The detriment is the latch thingys don’t engage but the headrest friction fit snugly in the low position where I like it anyway.
Eventually I’ll see if I can move those latch thingys too.
 
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Ah, you quoted me before I changed it.

When I reread my post I thought the "Like Me" part sounded more like an a**hole than funny so I removed it.

And concerning the Dodge, it's OK.

Owning a Chrysler product is like dating a psycho super model.

Pretty to look at, fun to be with, but can be a royal PITA to actually live with.

They do look nice, but I'll never buy another new one.
I don’t think anyone took it the wrong way - I certainly didn’t.
I like the comparison of owning a Dodge to dating a psycho super model ?. There was Canadian band - The Northern Pikes - had a great song back in the 90’s. She ain’t pretty (she just looks that way). That would be a fitting song. Pretty good music video. Typical Canadian humour.
 

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I’m not sure you’re missing that much. Here’s what you get when you’re in that special club.

btw - I’ve tilted my front seat headrest forward twice in three years - once by accident and once for this video. ?

That looks great if you want to work on getting some nice kyphosis. Mine don't tilt they stay in place all the way down.
 

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:rolleyes: stupid ford corner cuts. yes im still better over my no tilt head rests ?
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