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Old Jan 18, 2021 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 18LeadLariat
Can you expand on TBC install, maybe add more pics if you have them? Looking to install one, don’t want remove unnecessary parts.
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If you do a search on the forums there are some pretty good tutorials. I don't have any more pictures but below is the basics:

1. Buy the Ford TBC. Search around because price varies a lot (I got mine from a Ford dealer for just under $100 but I got lucky). Beware of Chinese fakes. Here's the Tasca link for reference: https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts...l-jl3z19h332aa
2. Using a trim tool, Pop the center dash storage/speaker tray (or whatever they call it) at the front.
3. Using a short 7mm socket, remove the two machine screws securing the center stack to the dash
4. Pop the center stack out. This gives you access to pull the left trim piece which holds the TBC.
5. Starting on the right side, remove the left trim piece housing the vent and 4WD/TBC controls.
6. Remove the dash insert which will be replaced by the TBC (this is where I took my picture) . Remove the plug from the dummy insert (yep, your truck is already wired for the TBC). Plug it into the TBC you purchased and reverse procedure to put everything back together.
7. Using Forscan (see the stickied thread), enable Trailer Brake Controller and Trailer Brake Gain Setting in the BCM (I believe).

Done. It will operate like it was installed that way from the factory. Note that there were some early 2018 trucks which weren't wired for the TBC from the factory. You can verify you are pre-wired for a TBC by checking to make sure you have a fuse in slot 24 (30A).
Old Jan 18, 2021 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by mnickolson
FL3Z-99292A23-BA
That is correct. Also, I don't see the stone guard: FL3Z-99292A22-A
Or wheel molding retainer: W705589-SS5YZ

Tasca's page with bed trim breakout


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Old Jan 18, 2021 | 11:48 AM
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You guys rock, that is the piece, not sure why I couldnt find those layouts...haha, they must be able to be used on both sides. not sure how it came off while drifting through some 3 ft of snow
Old Jan 18, 2021 | 12:01 PM
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Put it on the Tender last night. 😎


Old Jan 18, 2021 | 12:28 PM
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HA! Mine is out for delivery.
Old Jan 18, 2021 | 12:31 PM
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Put a start-x remote starter from Amazon in. Took me longer to zip tie it in place than it did to put it in/program!
Old Jan 18, 2021 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Clout88
Put a start-x remote starter from Amazon in. Took me longer to zip tie it in place than it did to put it in/program!
not sure if im impressed by your install knowledge or your lack in zip tying ability....haha
Old Jan 18, 2021 | 02:07 PM
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Not today but I recently installed the following on my 2020.

1.25" Wheel Spacers (hubcentric)
Black Spline Drive Lug Nuts
5 - 3/4" Amber LED's below the front bumper
Sealight S2 LED High/Low Headlight bulbs
2" rear block

Now just waiting on my custom front/rear Ford Oval overlays and my blinker genie.
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Old Jan 18, 2021 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by johnday in BFE
HA! Mine is out for delivery.
Cool John. I swap mine back and forth between my car and the F-150. It’s mostly used on the car since I don’t drive it enough. I just ordered another eyelet kit for the truck so I don’t have to use the alligator clips. 🐊

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Originally Posted by ManMountainDean
Cool John. I swap mine back and forth between my car and the F-150. It’s mostly used on the car since I don’t drive it enough. I just ordered another eyelet kit for the truck so I don’t have to use the alligator clips. 🐊
Got it just a few minutes ago, I'm impressed. Plan to hardwire the eyelets tomorrow, it's nice they thought of a cover for the connector, keep the poohpooh out.



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