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Hi, new guy from Va
I've been lurking for months and joined today.
2 months ago I got a new 2019 Lariat crew cab.
502A, 3.5eb/10spd, FX4, max tow/9.75 with 3.55's
Panoramic roof, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, navigation, factory spray-in bedliner with tailgate step, etc.
Black on black(I didn't want chrome).
I think it's loaded minus the 360 camera??
So far, it has vent shades, 50% tint on front windows(Va legal limit). Smoked 3rd brake light, Cover Kings mesh rear seat cover, removeable bike rack, DeeZee bed mat, and a tailgate seal and Undercover SE bed cover(love it, and it's currently hanging on my basement wall, as I use it when needed, comes on/off so quick and easy).
Truck has 2600 miles(1500 from a road trip to FL).
Dealer just changed the oil, and I had them not reset the oil life, so it'll stay on Ford's schedule(I got 6yr/100k warranty and maintenance plan).
I'm 42, and worked as a mechanic years ago(took the fun out of working on things, so I changed jobs).
This is my first new vehicle, and the first time anyone else will work on one of my vehicles(other than state inspection, tire changes, alignment). It's kind of hard to do, but, hopefully all goes well. I'll probably change the oil every 5k, and let the dealer do the every 10k(full synthetic).
I would like to add a tune, and an intercooler(but don't want to void the warranty).
I bought a cable and have been reading on Forscan.
I will eventually do +2" front shocks and taller rear blocks with bigger tires.
I'm a sportbike/sport 4wheeler and 4x4 truck guy, and I like to buy, sell, and trade parts.
I'm sixpack577434 on ebay, and sixpack577 on Hayabusa.org. I have 10 years, 10k+ posts over there too, so I can be checked out there for anyone doing future dealing with me.
I hope to be able to contribute positively here, and will help where I can.
I'm grateful for all the info here.
Thanks, and here's some pictures.
Last edited by sixpack577; 07-10-2019 at 09:43 PM.
I would also like to change All the silver on the dash and doors to a black carbon fiber.
The new hasn't worn off yet, lol, so I'm hesitant to remove any trim(and break mounting tabs).
I got this picture here of a member's truck, and really like it. I don't know if I'de add stick-on cf covers, decals, or just get it all hydro dipped.
Time will tell.
The silver truck belongs to a member here also, and I love the stance, so this is the small lift and tire size I'm after.
Amp power steps in future too.
I hate side steps and boards.
My truck was very hard for me to find in black on black with it's options(I searched months and finally found one 90 miles away, and in my state).
I could only find 2 more like it, only they had power steps, but both were 800+ miles away(not worth the hassle to me just for steps). It seems adding them from Amp is better for warranty and reliability as well.
With bed cover on, 75-85mph on I-95 for hours, I got almost 22mpg according to the truck, and 21 when I calculated it at the pump.
I'm getting 17-18 around town without the bed cover.
I'm Really impressed with the mpg, and the whole truck overall. I love it!
My only complaint...no cd player!
I noticed that on my way home from the dealer, and then found out what I suspected, Ford deleted it for '19. Oh well, I guess I'll download music when it gets cold outside(which hopefully is no time soon).
Anyway, enough of my ramblings, and thank you all again.
07-10-2019, 07:07 PM
New guy
