(1) What did you and your truck do today?
05-24-2017, 12:08 PM
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The get down and get dirty, yea... I may need this Hi Lift more than a four-wheel-drive truck might, when you think about it. I just need to go get one or two more shackles and some additional chain. I've got three 8' tree straps (one 2" and two 3" wide, and which may also serve as frame picks for vehicularz with no other grab points [mine, for example]), a 30' tow strap, and a Hi Lift Offroad Kit (winch accessories package) on board in addition to the previously-mentioned bumper lift gag.
All I wanted my truck for besides the bed to haul firewood, charcoal, and soot-covered cast iron cookware, was to tow a small travel trailer and then be able to navigate unpaved, mostly-graded Forest Service roads... I may be an idiot expecting much more than that with basically one-wheel-drive*, but, hey: I do have some recovery gear!
*Ford's Traction Control software, using the ABS system, is said to brake the drive wheel that has lost traction, transmitting driveshaft torque to the other drive wheel. We'll see how this works out when I get out for a lil' "pre-runnin" hahaha.
All I wanted my truck for besides the bed to haul firewood, charcoal, and soot-covered cast iron cookware, was to tow a small travel trailer and then be able to navigate unpaved, mostly-graded Forest Service roads... I may be an idiot expecting much more than that with basically one-wheel-drive*, but, hey: I do have some recovery gear!
*Ford's Traction Control software, using the ABS system, is said to brake the drive wheel that has lost traction, transmitting driveshaft torque to the other drive wheel. We'll see how this works out when I get out for a lil' "pre-runnin" hahaha.
Not my vid, but gives you an idea.
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05-24-2017, 12:11 PM
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it was yesterday, but finally got around to putting a 12v power point in the box.
05-24-2017, 12:15 PM
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05-24-2017, 12:16 PM
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05-24-2017, 12:21 PM
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05-24-2017, 12:28 PM
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Blown, that is awesome. Really nice install, there. 
And thanks for the faux-lsd vid. I'll watch it in a few (holding for an important phone call at the moment...).
And thanks for the faux-lsd vid. I'll watch it in a few (holding for an important phone call at the moment...).
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05-24-2017, 12:31 PM
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Thanks Guys, it took a while to get figured out before I started drilling holes.
Quick overview
8ga Wire routed from the power distribution box to the rear stake pocket (did this last year with some other wiring.
6 circuit Blue Sea Box mounted inside the stake pocket
Power switch installed and controls power to the 5v USB outlets and Voltmeter.
Main purpose was for camping. I use a truck bed tent and this gives me a power source for everything from running the air pump to charging a phone or running the 12v cooler. Volt gauge is so I can monitor power draw as this is "hardwired".
Blue Sea Box
Three pot mount
Holes in box
Power connection at the front of the truck
Blue sea box found here
Switch (purchased with pigtails)
12v/5v/Voltmeter "set"
The nice bonus is that with the Blue sea circuit box, I have a power source for future add-ons like aux reverse lights.
Quick overview
8ga Wire routed from the power distribution box to the rear stake pocket (did this last year with some other wiring.
6 circuit Blue Sea Box mounted inside the stake pocket
Power switch installed and controls power to the 5v USB outlets and Voltmeter.
Main purpose was for camping. I use a truck bed tent and this gives me a power source for everything from running the air pump to charging a phone or running the 12v cooler. Volt gauge is so I can monitor power draw as this is "hardwired".
Blue Sea Box
Three pot mount
Holes in box
Power connection at the front of the truck
Blue sea box found here
Switch (purchased with pigtails)
12v/5v/Voltmeter "set"
The nice bonus is that with the Blue sea circuit box, I have a power source for future add-ons like aux reverse lights.
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05-24-2017, 08:31 PM
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Just Installed my Raptor Grill and Custom Painted Tailgate Oval
05-24-2017, 08:48 PM
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StevieBRO, that is a sweet! tailgate emblem... now ya gotta ditch the chrome F150 bs.
Seriously, that painted emblem looks great!
Seriously, that painted emblem looks great!
05-24-2017, 09:49 PM
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Hey Apples, thank you! I know. I was looking at some threads about plasti-dipping the F150 emblems. I also have to turf the Flex Fuel emblem. Just waiting for the weather to warm up. I did the Muffler tip, and it turned out pretty good.
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