Babe the Blue Ox
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Babe the Blue Ox
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
Current pictures
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
- 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
- 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
- SCT X4 tuner
- MPT 87 Daily-Tow custom tune
- K&N dry stock replacement filter
- Ronin easy oil drain plug
- 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)
- R1Concepts Offroad Performance brake pads
- Crown stainless steel brake lines
Current pictures
Last edited by larryo108; 03-08-2024 at 01:51 PM.
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Dang good looking truck!
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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?
Thinking about an SCT X4 with an MPT daily-tow 87-octane tune. Anybody have thoughts on this?
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Tuning the 5.0 feels great, tuning a turbo motor is even better, i think you're gonna like it - Good choice in wheels
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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.
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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.
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.
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Yes, yes you do need to do some detailing Soon adds up doesn't it?
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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.
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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.
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.