larryo108

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I have debated about providing a build thread. My truck is not as impressive as some others, but I figured what the hell. So here we go. I came from a 2013 Ford F-150 XLT.




In November 2019, I picked up my cuurent truck and named it Babe the Blue Ox for obvious reasons, but also because I kind of resemble Paul Bunyan. When I got the 2018, I swapped over the OEM Raptor wheels that I had powdercoated black to the new truck.




Here are a list of my current mods and some more recent pictures below. I have also included links to posts for each mod that had more specific photos.

Truck
2018 F-150 Lariat 502A

• 2.7L EcoBoost
• 3.55 gears

Exterior Mods

• Leer 100XQ camper shell
• SDHQ A-Pillar light mount
• Diode Dynamics Max fog lights - selective yellow
• Builtright Industries driver side bed mounts front and rear
• Undercover passenger side swingbox with Builtright Industries universal molle unit mounted to side and fire extinguisher mounted to the back
• Bedrug floor mat
• RCI Metalworks skid plates from front bumper to transfer case
• Amazon 13" antenna
• Proven Design Products front mudflaps, cut way down
• Tinted front windows, windshield strip and sunroof
• Cut stock exhaust tip off and added a turndown after the axle

Interior

• OEM Upfitter switches and relays
• OEM Expedition Centerstack
• OEM Raptor steering wheel
• OEM trailer brake controller
• OEM SYNC4 APIM (waiting to be installed)
• BoostedGreyGoose paddle shifter harness
• BoostedGreyGoose upfitter harness and relay box mount
• BoostedGreyGoose side mirror spotlight wiring harness
• SYNC updated to 3.4
• Amazon Wireless CarPlay adapter
• Anker bluetooth FM transmitter (for passenger DJs while I use my CarPlay)
• Apple wireless MagSafe charger mounted to center console lid
• 400W power outlet moved to inside of center console with 10-port Anker USB power hub
• OEDRO under seat storage
• Banks iDash gauge
• Garmin 67W dashcam with a Dongar rearview mirror power adapter

Engine

• SCT X4 tuner
• MPT 87 Daily-Tow custom tune
• K&N dry stock replacement filter
• Ronin easy oil drain plug

Suspension

• Method Racing MRW703 wheels in bronze - 17"x8.5" with +25 offset
• GoodYear Territory M/T 315/70/R17 LTC
• King Racing 2.5 front coilovers and rear shocks
• OEM Raptor rear lift blocks
• Hellwig rear swaybar
• Firestone airbags and on board compressor (waiting to be installed - will probably wait until spring)

Brakes

• R1Concepts Offroad Performance brake pads
• Crown stainless steel brake lines

Current pictures

Graygoose2021

Dang good looking truck!

larryo108

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Welp. I said I wasn't going to tune it, but I am thinking hard about it now. I have a hypertech speedo calibrator and a timers shop drivemode memory module. They both do what they want, but I am tired of having to wait for the drivemode to kick in and a little more power wouldn't be a bad thing.

Thinking about an SCT X4 with an MPT daily-tow 87-octane tune. Anybody have thoughts on this?

larryo108

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Just ordered an SCT tuner from MPT and a steering column gauge pod with a Banks iDash. Should be here next week.

[F2C]MaDMaXX

Tuning the 5.0 feels great, tuning a turbo motor is even better, i think you're gonna like it - Good choice in wheels

larryo108

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Thanks man. Same to you. I wasn't really tuning for power. I am sure I get more, but it isn't gobs more since I went with the 87 octane Daily-Tow tune. Gas is expensive as hell here in PA, so I fill up with 92 when I can, but often have to step down to 89 or 87. It got me to where I wanted though. I can just leave it in normal mode and not have to switch to Sport. I haven't even tried the tune in Sport yet. Gonna do some logging and get the tune dialed in.

I did not like the Autometer steering column pod because it blocked too much **** on the instrument cluster. Plus the Banks gauge didn't fit in it very well. I just got a standard old mount anywhere autometer mount and will be hanging off the side of the steering column where it doesn't block the view of anything. I will get a photo at lunch.

larryo108

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Here are some pics of the gauge and pod. It is only temporarily mounted to make sure the location works, but I think I am good. I will more permanently mount it when I get a chance.




I also got some photos of my wireless charger setup. I cut a slit in the bottom of the console lid so that I could mount a universal panavise mount to it. I already had a ProClip USA mount for the wireless charger, so I just used that and then routed the cable to a charger in the console cavern. It's a perfect setup for me and I feel it is pretty clean. The only downsides are that I can't open the lid with the phone charging because it is too heavy. Not really a problem or even an annoyance though. I just pull the phone off, get what I need, and then put it back on the charger. I also had to remove one side of the stock closure, but the one is more than enough to keep the lid closed without flopping around and I can still lock it if I want.






Finally, excuse the mess and dirtiness of the inside of the truck. I need to do some detailing.

[F2C]MaDMaXX

Yes, yes you do need to do some detailing Soon adds up doesn't it?

larryo108

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Yeah man. Out of town trips for work and kids hockey tournaments leave me with little time to actually do any cleaning. When I have some free time I prefer to spend it with the lady or on a bike ride. Detailing just keeps getting pushed to the side.

etortiz99

Do you have wireless CarPlay in your truck?