Damn, you went all out with the valve stem extension. I have the factory spare so I just flipped it so I can easily adjust pressure in the spring and fall.New to me used matching mag for the spare with valve stem extension for easier psi checks.
Also painted that ugly pinch weld.
Yes Sir. That’s what I did with the standard black steel spare wheel. But I wanted to try to keep this one nice and purdy.
You planning on a cross country trip through desert?What DO you do with the space under your Retrax canister?……………………… Put in a 60L drinking water tank
Pump Power routed behind canister, cable-tied to the inside of the push pins holding on the bed top trim down to the (my) passenger side electrics at the rear. Plumbing routed down the (my) driver's side in the same fashion; 5mm breather/fill line and 10mm output line both at the tailgate for easy access.
Vinyl wrap the chrome in black or bronze?I got a picture of it at the dealership. It shouldn’t be long now. I bought it sight unseen and was told it had Black bumpers and steel wheels. I’m sure it was an honest mistake. I guess I got an $1100 better deal though. I wanted a work truck and got a grandpa truckI’m in my forties so I guess I’m ahead of the curve.
I really didn’t want the chrome bumpers and aluminum wheels. The whole idea for me was to have a base model truck as that’s all I’ve ever bought. Then I saw another members truck with the Atlas Blue and Bronze Expedition Ford Performance wheels and fell in love with the look. They won’t look right with chrome bumpers though and I don’t really like color matched bumpers (I’m weird).
Regardless I’m super stoked and should have it in a few days. I went with the Ford Performance lowering kit 1.3”/2.5”. I’m curious to see what it looks like as I haven’t seen a RCSB with this kit. I don’t want to go too low as I have two other vehicles that are rough riding. I wanted to keep this one livable for long trips. I think I may have to go a bit lower in the rear if possible though to make it look right. We’ll see.
Some of the remote clay target shooting clubs I'll go to... well, I'm going to have my own nice water
I was worried about that. I haven't driven it yet. I'll report back.
Looking good! Appreciate you being a part of the F-150 community.
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Thanks to a recommendation here, grabbed these tape on mirror covers. I'd give them a 8/10. Should work good enough.
Helps make my truck look less poverty spec, while also providing protection off-road, since they simply tape on and can be replaced easily.
Where did you get those mirror caps mate ? Looks great with the vent
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Thanks to a recommendation here, grabbed these tape on mirror covers. I'd give them a 8/10. Should work good enough.
Helps make my truck look less poverty spec, while also providing protection off-road, since they simply tape on and can be replaced easily.
No welding tacks?
Finally got around to making brackets for my OVS 270 LTE awning. Just got some mild steel c channel, notched it, bent it, drilled it, and then painted it.
I don't have a welder at my house, but yes I will be tack welding them.
The guy who gets paid $40/hr to aim them is too busy playing Angry Birds and Farmville.
