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  1. I set a bunch of new records..

    This was a fun read through, thanks for sharing.
  2. F-150 Tremor Skid plate installed

    Thanks for linking that 3M product. I swear it seems like I've read through every thread concerning this mod and have not seen that yet. Definitely a strong contender. Do you think it will adhere to the plastic piece? And on the topic of the plastic bumper pieces has anyone painted original top...
  3. Ford Performance Tremor Skid Plate Kit install... Done!

    For those of you that have painted the plastic bumper piece and/or the skid plate itself, how are you doing it? Going to a body shop to get it professionally done or using some other products? I'm thinking I will be getting mine powder coated black but then I wonder how well that would match the...
  4. F-150 Tremor Skid plate installed

    For those of you that have painted the plastic bumper piece and/or the skid plate itself, how are you doing it? Going to a body shop to get it professionally done or using some other products? I'm thinking I will be getting mine powder coated black but then I wonder how well that would match the...
  5. Seeking tips/wisdom for BedRug Installation + Modification

    Hello again all, I've had the Bedrug installed for about a month now. Here are a few notes/observations about the product and install for anyone looking for such info: Out of the box I noticed the Bedrug had some HARD creases in it from being rolled so tightly for so long (the stickers on the...
  6. Metal fuel tank skid plate

    I have the RCI fuel tank skid installed on my 5.0. I also had to get the fuel tank straps because my f150 did not come with any skids installed from the factory. Installing the skid was easy, installing the straps to hold the tank/mount the skids took a bit more time. If you need to install the...
  7. Seeking tips/wisdom for BedRug Installation + Modification

    That's a good point about it pulling the fibers from the BedRug. Maybe a different strength/style of Velcro will work? Do you remember what specifically caused the damage? In my mind I had imagined potentially using the BedRug itself as the "hook" end using Velcro strips to attach various items...
  8. Seeking tips/wisdom for BedRug Installation + Modification

    @Jeb536 Wow yours turned out great, well done. I've noticed in many other pics the bedrug does not contour very well around the bed section near the taillights and yours does. Did you use extra Velcro in that particular section or just what was already on the bedrug? Is this the area you were...
  9. Seeking tips/wisdom for BedRug Installation + Modification

    Hello esteemed members of the forum. As my truck build continues I've turned my focus to getting my barren 6.5ft bed dialed in. For me part of that involves a full BedRug. Per usual I found the related threads on the forum very valuable. Alas, I am left with a few questions/clarifications...
  10. Permanent Drill/Bolt On Yakima Roof Rack Installed/Review

    For the sake of thoroughness I should add that after drilling the holes I painted the exposed metal on the interior circumference of the holes with an automotive paint to further add layers between the aluminum cab and stainless steel rivnuts. I talked at length to Rack Attack and they said they...
  11. Permanent Drill/Bolt On Yakima Roof Rack Installed/Review

    Make no mistake, I was nervous for all 18 holes. You pretty much summed up my reasoning for going this route, can never have enough storage and it really is a flexible/adaptable solution. For instance, if I ever wanted to go the rooftop platform route it would be an easy conversion and I would...
  12. Permanent Drill/Bolt On Yakima Roof Rack Installed/Review

    I ended up using the standard rivnuts. If I recall correctly the closed end rivnuts were slightly longer than the standard ones. I pretty much copied Rack Attack on the install method. Being a novice I did not want to experiment. They would probably be fine and perhaps a superior choice but I...
  13. Permanent Drill/Bolt On Yakima Roof Rack Installed/Review

    This is an example of one of those topics I spent probably dozens of hours attempting to self educate on. Ultimately I asked Rack Attack what they use because as @Rineland had mentioned in another thread that Rack Attack has probably done more of these types of installs than anyone. They use...
  14. Permanent Drill/Bolt On Yakima Roof Rack Installed/Review

    The hitchamadoodle is a Kuat swing arm for a bike rack. I leave the swing arm on because the bike rack is used frequently, it is an awesome bed step (I don't have the built in tailgate step), and I like to think if anyone rear ends me it may act like a rear mounted battering ram. It is a solid...
  15. Permanent Drill/Bolt On Yakima Roof Rack Installed/Review

    Cost of all the rack components was ~$750. Cost of the install material (rivnut gun, rivnuts, screws, sealants, etc) was ~$125 with most of that being the cost of the rivnut gun.
  16. Permanent Drill/Bolt On Yakima Roof Rack Installed/Review

    I used Loctite marine grade silicone sealant and installed the rivnets wet. I also did a small bead around the hole before inserting the rivnuts. When it came time for the screws I just used basic exterior rated silicone.
  17. Permanent Drill/Bolt On Yakima Roof Rack Installed/Review

    The tracks front to back must be parallel to each other. When viewed from the side the roof ridges have a slight curvature to them that the tracks are able to bend to.
  18. Permanent Drill/Bolt On Yakima Roof Rack Installed/Review

    10 holes per track so 20 total in the stock 54in track. They are spaced about every 6 inches. I cut my tracks back a few inches and ended up with 18 holes total. I did not need to drop the headliner because I used rivnuts (threaded inserts) so no backing plate needed to be used.


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