What did you do TO your F-150 today? 🙋🏻‍♂️

[sbreech]

Just unbolt the old and bolt in the new without special tools? Nothing to compress the new shock into place? I’ve never done shocks before. Thanks.

Yes. Super easy. 15mm and 18mm deep sockets. When you get the new shocks, don’t remove the compression bands. Remove 1 shock. Put new one on. Then cut the strap. 15 minutes per side. (I just installed Fox 2.0 on mine)

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[FrankThompson]

Today I put in a stubby antenna from Antenna Masts R Us (https://a.co/d/gFOtDic). It's supposed to still have good reception, but time will tell. I don't like the whip antenna but the stations I listen to are in the "big cities".

Quick test and I got my fav station in (104.1 FM WTKS out of Orlando), but I'll have to drive around over the next few weeks and see how it holds up.

 

[SpaceWhiteF150]

You’ll love it, I have the same one! No loss in radio stations.

 

[Blue22]

Yes. Super easy. 15mm and 18mm deep sockets. When you get the new shocks, don’t remove the compression bands. Remove 1 shock. Put new one on. Then cut the strap. 15 minutes per side. (I just installed Fox 2.0 on mine)

Yep, just like he said. I used the 15mm on the bolt head with an impact gun and an 18mm wrench on the nut but you can use whatever works for you.

 

[HSV_MIkeJ]

Tonight, installing the JB4 Tuner with Bluetooth dongle.
Tomorrow I will be installing the Mishimoto Black Intercooler and a Turbo Smart BOV
Sometime soon I will aslo be installing the Mishimoto Black Hot and Cold Charge pipes for the intercooler.

 

[bigjohnp]

Yesterday, I installed Red Tiger F7N Plus front and rear dashcams. Hid the wiring under the trim.

A while ago, added wheel well liners and had a Leer cap installed.

 

[sbi]

Just unbolt the old and bolt in the new without special tools? Nothing to compress the new shock into place? I’ve never done shocks before. Thanks.

I have never done them either, kind'a triggered to do that (not sure why, haven't seen a definitive yay or nay if it helps at all; I drive FX4 if it means anything), but I watched a couple of videos and it seems very simple.
What I took from it - do not release the top first, otherwise it will expand into your liner and it will be a PITA to release. Release the bolts' nuts top and bottom but leave the bolts in, then take the bottom bolt out, it will expand down, then take the top bolt out.
As others said - don't cut the band, it will keep it in perfect size to install. You don't even need to lift the truck and/or remove the wheel.

 

[sbi]

@FrankThompson - thanks for this picture

I've seen it in other pictures, glad to see mine is not the only one, but am I the only person with OCD about this corner trim that keeps popping out, only on the passenger's side, even though I keep pushing it back in every time I see it?

 

[Dresdie]

Tonight, installing the JB4 Tuner with Bluetooth dongle.
Tomorrow I will be installing the Mishimoto Black Intercooler and a Turbo Smart BOV
Sometime soon I will aslo be installing the Mishimoto Black Hot and Cold Charge pipes for the intercooler.

Any noticeable difference with the mishimoto pipes alone?

 

[FrankThompson]

@FrankThompson - thanks for this picture

I've seen it in other pictures, glad to see mine is not the only one, but am I the only person with OCD about this corner trim that keeps popping out, only on the passenger's side, even though I keep pushing it back in every time I see it?

It's my picture and I never noticed it before though I've read about it on here at one point.

I'm just going to forget you mentioned it and pretend it's just fine

 

[Kidder]

On Friday I had ceramic film installed on my windshield and pano roof. I went with Llumar Air 80 (zero tint). It is amazing how much it reduces heat. Money well spent

 

[MJG44]

@FrankThompson - thanks for this picture

I've seen it in other pictures, glad to see mine is not the only one, but am I the only person with OCD about this corner trim that keeps popping out, only on the passenger's side, even though I keep pushing it back in every time I see it?

Same with mine.

 

[RocketFistMooga]

@FrankThompson - thanks for this picture

I've seen it in other pictures, glad to see mine is not the only one, but am I the only person with OCD about this corner trim that keeps popping out, only on the passenger's side, even though I keep pushing it back in every time I see it?

Literally thought about posing the same question when I saw this post/pic. I have the exact same problem and it drives me nuts

 

[FrankThompson]

Literally thought about posing the same question when I saw this post/pic. I have the exact same problem and it drives me nuts

Just wanted to say you have amazing taste in trucks (we both appear to own the same exact Configuration. Rapid Red Lariat Sport Powerboost ..LOL)

 

[crazywayne311]

Literally thought about posing the same question when I saw this post/pic. I have the exact same problem and it drives me nuts

not going to quote the other 5 people but man, i thought i was the only one as well. it bothers the crap out of me when i see it. i guess its "normal"

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