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Old Dec 6, 2020 | 08:16 PM
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Agree. Santa is bringing me one.
Old Dec 6, 2020 | 08:44 PM
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I installed the Husky rear wheel well liners, they fit tight but install was not difficult. Just had to wrestle with getting the edges tucked in properly but not a big deal. Dont know how the Ford liners compare for relative difficulty of install. Likely about the same i would guess?
Old Dec 6, 2020 | 08:44 PM
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Fixed my plates:


Meh...

Gloss black Krylon, lol

Much better

Yep.

Old Dec 6, 2020 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ATLguy
How difficult was the install? I'm debating Husky vs. Ford.


I debated for a little while and after hearing about how this or that didn't line up, this person had to drill this hole or that.
I went with the Ford ones. A little extra for piece of mind and Did Not have to fight with anything. All the correct parts, slide right in. First side took me about 15 minutes because I over thought what went where. The other side was done in a couple minutes.

I than added weather tech mudflaps. No issues at all!
Old Dec 6, 2020 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Sikwill
Emptied my catch can for the 1st time. Installed just over 1k miles ago. I don’t care what the haters say, I’m glad I put this thing on.


Had mine on for about 8k miles. Emptied it twice. First time at around 4k miles, installed at around 2k on truck. Got prolly a half-ounce dumped. Second time at 10k oil change, about an ounce guesstimate. So yeah it is a good thing to keep the back sides of the valves and the intake manifold cleaner. Anything that contributes to a cleaner smoother running engine with fewer issues is a good thing.
Old Dec 6, 2020 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by llm_flyfisher
I installed the Husky rear wheel well liners, they fit tight but install was not difficult. Just had to wrestle with getting the edges tucked in properly but not a big deal. Dont know how the Ford liners compare for relative difficulty of install. Likely about the same i would guess?
if you get weathertec mudflaps you may need longer screws/bolts on the fenderwell two mounting holes. I went all the way through both holes for a more secure fit.
took me about the same amount of effort to install the Huskies. They’re a pretty good product.
Old Dec 6, 2020 | 09:18 PM
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Decided to flush the brakes today before the weather turns bad in Northern California.

The Ares pump made the brake job easy.
Old Dec 6, 2020 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by chambde
Fixed my plates:


Meh...

Gloss black Krylon, lol

Much better

Yep.
Ordered the plates?

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Old Dec 6, 2020 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by llm_flyfisher
OK so how did you do it? Looks awesome! Very clean. Original, never seen anyone do that to their plates. If I would do that, I would get airbrush frisket material and apply, cut it out carefully, then paint. But the surface would need to properly prepped for the paint to stick. Lots of work to do this right I think. Did you order the plates like this or do it yourself? Great job if home-grown for sure.
thanks! I scuffed the white border with a regular old green pad, taped the face, 3 tacky coats rattle canned with Krylon gloss black.
I was thinking I could have use black tape on that border, too?

Originally Posted by llm_flyfisher
Ordered the plates?
Naw, removed the white border


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Old Dec 6, 2020 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by llm_flyfisher
Had mine on for about 8k miles. Emptied it twice. First time at around 4k miles, installed at around 2k on truck. Got prolly a half-ounce dumped. Second time at 10k oil change, about an ounce guesstimate. So yeah it is a good thing to keep the back sides of the valves and the intake manifold cleaner. Anything that contributes to a cleaner smoother running engine with fewer issues is a good thing.
Truth on the cleanliness. Next time I'll wait a little longer but I had to see what was brewing in there. In addition to this I also use a fuel additive.



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