My new Tremor and first round of mods

[SSingh1975]

Congrats. I just crossed one year with my Tremor (all stock other than a 1" front level kit). Love the gas mileage when it was $7/g here in California end last year!! Still averaging about 21mpg with cheap gas..lol. I've experimented with 91 octane and didn't notice any difference so went back to 89 (Costco special!).

Only negative is my rear seat stopped latching sometime earlier this month and I haven't figured it out so its going to the Stealership this weekend.

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[DukeCanBuildit]

Good looking rig!
About a year ago, that dissected tree carcass in the bed would have been the most expensive accessory.

I agree! My customers were freaking out whenever I showed them lumber costs - $12 for a 2x4x8 that is normally $2 and change. ?

 

[Danager]

I agree! My customers were freaking out whenever I showed them lumber costs - $12 for a 2x4x8 that is normally $2 and change. ?

Ouch!

 

[brentdog]

The 2x10x8 was $17 at Lowe's.

 

[shb500777]

Looks good! I am 90% set on getting that tonneau cover. Happy with install? And use thus far?

 

[Jhbryaniv]

I wish the Ford app had a widget where I could check vehicle status, maybe start, lock/unlock...

When you get the rokblokz get the xl ones... I'll post pictures of them in a minute.

 

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[brentdog]

Looks good! I am 90% set on getting that tonneau cover. Happy with install? And use thus far?

Only been a few days with it on but so far I like it. The install was somewhat frustrating and took 4-5 hours but as I told my wife afterwards now that I know what to do I could do it again in 40 minutes.

Some observations about the install of the BAKFlip Revolver 4Xs:

• It came with 3 sets of instructions - the base instructions and 2 Ford Ranger specific instructions. There is no information about which instructions to use or what order to use them. It took a little time to figure out where to start but the order is this:
  • Install the Ford Ranger specific brackets first.
  • Then follow the other Ranger specific instructions.
  • Then go back to the base instructions about midway through. The 2nd set of Ranger instructions say to go to Step 8 but that was wrong. It is clear what step to resume on.
• The front brackets bolt into existing 8mmx1.25x1 threads. The bed liner had cloged these threads. I tried for a while to get the bolts to thread on because it didn't look that bad. But it wasn't happening so I had to run to Lowe's and get a tap set to clean them and then watch a couple of Youtube videos to learn how to do it. It was pretty easy to do in the end.
• The rear brackets kind of clamp on to an existing notch in the rear. Again the bed liner made it so the bolt wouldn't slide in to the notch. I used a metal file to clean the liner out. But even then it was tough to get the brackets to sit the way they were supposed to. Eventually had to use a hammer and a small wood block (to keep from scratching anything) to get them to sit right.
• Getting the rails on is pretty straightforward except for the shims. There was a package that had the brackets and bolts and shims but it only had 4 6" long shims for the entire install. Each bracket need about 4" of shim and then the center clamp needs double 2" shims. So I cut the shims appropriately and got it all seated pretty good. Then as I'm taking the rolled up cover out of the box turns out there's like 20 more shims in the bottom of the box. DOH! Again I think I make the 4 shims work but it would have been nice to know there was more.
  • Also it wasn't clear what to shim. The brackets needed to be shim which was obvious but the instructions said to shim as needed elsewhere. The only thing that made sense was to shim between the bed caps and the bed frame where the middle clamps go. Would have been nice if the instructions were a little more specific about this.
• Installing the cover was pretty straightforward. Just take your time and get it lined up right front to back.

 

[BluBusa66]

Remote start is in the 501A package for the Lariats and it was not orderable when I ordered in Oct. I will add the RokBloks to the list for sure.

True with the 501A not being avail. I use Ford Pass the start mine.

 

[LowKeyTremor]

Definitely can start it from the app. Maybe I'll get used to doing it that way but my old car had the remote start on the keyfob so that is what I'm used to.

I’m loving the truck, and it’s not even because I’m biased!

As far as using the fob;
I definitely understand that one as well! I wonder if it can be put in the little widgets thing just to make it quicker. Maybe not… Maybe just the app.

Although, since so many have some sort of Echo device-snag it from Alexa, then put that routine on the widgets screen.

Where there’s a will there’s a way!

And I’ve had plenty of time to give that a shot, yet three clicks and hearing the exhaust or making sure you see a little green light is my first choice

 

[LowKeyTremor]

I figured it was mandatory and I had put it on before I joined this formum. I just thought that no matter what you would get crap for it!!

But I got it because it was kind of funny as the girl showed me the truck and trying to impress me, she open the tailgate and just let it drop, expecting that it does have a damper, and it wasn’t impressive when it just dropped down with a THUD!!

Ooops

Damper is mandatory.

 

[LowKeyTremor]

You lost me at "Since then I've added the obligatory damper:" JK. Really nice truck.

I added that damper before realizing it was a huge joke within this community as I wasn’t a member at the time. Pretty funny actually!

I put it in because when I went to check out the truck, the girl showing it to me opens the tailgate, just let it go and it flies open with a thud! She obviously thought it had a little hydraulic assist in slowing it down… I think that stuck in my mind

I got it off of Amazon and didn’t even realize it’s the same thing that Ford pretty much sells

It’s irritating that the Ranger did not have:
- an easy open tailgate
- electric trailer brake controller

In fact the trailer brake controller part is ridiculous because it’s pretty much pre-wired. Why in the hell would you not just add a built-in controller?!!? I’m happy with it as I installed it but it’s still obnoxious to me.

 

[LowKeyTremor]

Looking sharp and I see you’re off to a good start!

I’m pretty sure you can remote start your truck with the FordPass app. I have a bare bones XLT w/o tech package and it’s available on the app.

I thought about this and I did a little test just to see.

Anyone without the remote start feature on the fob, it’s pretty convenient to add the widget to your iPhone.

Below will be a picture of the widget.
(yes I realize I have almost 10,000 unread email messages lol)

The next picture will be what comes up when you press that button for the widget. As long as you’re signed in permanently, it’s actually pretty smooth because it brings you right to the screen where you slide the toggle switch to the right and it’ll start. That’s not too bad and maybe there’s even an iPhone shortcut… Not sure on that one though

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