2016 Platinum FX4 Magnetic Gray
#41
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Thread Starter
1/2/2017
4,547 miles
I made the following ForSCAN updates today:
On order: 10 quarts of Mobil 5W-20, Motorcraft oil filter, Hellwig rear sway bar.
4,547 miles
I made the following ForSCAN updates today:
- Autofold mirrors
- Reverse tilt mirrors
- Global window open/close
- Driver & passenger seatbelt minders off
- IPC quick boot
- Engine & trans temp gauges
On order: 10 quarts of Mobil 5W-20, Motorcraft oil filter, Hellwig rear sway bar.
Last edited by DeltaNu1142; 05-15-2018 at 06:49 PM.
#42
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Thread Starter
1/5/2017
4,647 miles
First oil change. I installed a Fumoto F-107N and used about 7.7 quarts of Mobil 1 5W-20 full synthetic with a Motocraft FL500S filter.
Notes:
I received my "used" Hellwig RSB from Amazon. Aside from the poor packaging, it doesn't look like anyone outside of the factory has touched it.
I had planned to install it tonight, but I liked the idea I saw in the Hellwig thread about plastidipping the U-bolts prior to the install to keep rust at bay. This is gunmetal:
I also tested the Secure Idle setting I changed in ForSCAN the other day. With the truck in the driveway and the engine running, I put the fob in the garage. I returned the the truck and I couldn't get it out of Park. It even displays a "No key detected" message. Cool!
4,647 miles
First oil change. I installed a Fumoto F-107N and used about 7.7 quarts of Mobil 1 5W-20 full synthetic with a Motocraft FL500S filter.
Notes:
- Those fancy oil drain channels for the filter don't do a great job of keeping the oil off the top of my OEM skid plate. The rear one, especially, spattered enough oil on the plate that I had to remove and clean it. Next time, I'll use a foil funnel to keep things clean.
- When I started the engine and checked the dipstick after refilling, the oil level was about 3" above the upper fill mark. I wiped it and rechecked three times... same result. I shut it down and put away tools. After a few minutes, I checked the dipstick again and it was dead in between the two fill marks. I wiped and confirmed. Whew.
I received my "used" Hellwig RSB from Amazon. Aside from the poor packaging, it doesn't look like anyone outside of the factory has touched it.
I had planned to install it tonight, but I liked the idea I saw in the Hellwig thread about plastidipping the U-bolts prior to the install to keep rust at bay. This is gunmetal:
I also tested the Secure Idle setting I changed in ForSCAN the other day. With the truck in the driveway and the engine running, I put the fob in the garage. I returned the the truck and I couldn't get it out of Park. It even displays a "No key detected" message. Cool!
#43
Flaccid Member
Thread Starter
1/6/2017
4,714 miles
I installed the Hellwig rear sway bar tonight. It went together fine, but as I'm sitting here I realize I didn't cut off the leads for the clevis backing plates. I guess I've got to do that tomorrow.
The only trouble I had was when tightening the first U-bolt around the axle, my wrench slipped and I bashed myself straight in the face. I've got a decent cut straight across the bridge of my nose, and it bled for a solid ten minutes.
I went for a 2-mile test drive through the neighborhood and didn't notice much difference... but I didn't get above 25 mph and didn't take any fast corners. Most importantly, though, no clunking or banging. Everything's on tight.
4,714 miles
I installed the Hellwig rear sway bar tonight. It went together fine, but as I'm sitting here I realize I didn't cut off the leads for the clevis backing plates. I guess I've got to do that tomorrow.
The only trouble I had was when tightening the first U-bolt around the axle, my wrench slipped and I bashed myself straight in the face. I've got a decent cut straight across the bridge of my nose, and it bled for a solid ten minutes.
I went for a 2-mile test drive through the neighborhood and didn't notice much difference... but I didn't get above 25 mph and didn't take any fast corners. Most importantly, though, no clunking or banging. Everything's on tight.
#45
Senior Member
I wouldnt worry to much about some old motor oil dripping down in the skid plate... Prevents rust, thats why some people wipe down their under carriage in gear oil.
#46
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Thread Starter
It's not going to hurt anything, I know. But it picks up road grime and sand and just makes a mess.
#47
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Thread Starter
1/29/2017
5,831 miles
Wheels and tires on the way; to be installed by next weekend.
I was cutting the leads on the backing bolts for the sway bar end link mounts, and I noticed a lot of surface rust on the end link threads. It's weird how it just stops 3/4 of the way up. All this is from three weeks of relatively dry driving. I did a 500-mile round trip to Ft Lauderdale a few weeks back, though, which helped me rack up over 1,000 miles in that time.
I took some fine steel wool to the threads, which didn't do much, and then applied some grease for protectant. I'll use this as documentation in a conversation with Hellwig if it gets much worse.
Photo of grease applied...
I also reapplied the passenger-side FX4 decal. We'll see how long it is before I change my mind again. This one looks just like the OEM one on the other side in daylight... but I don't remember the OEM decal being reflective. Maybe it's a trick of the flash. I dunno.
5,831 miles
Wheels and tires on the way; to be installed by next weekend.
I was cutting the leads on the backing bolts for the sway bar end link mounts, and I noticed a lot of surface rust on the end link threads. It's weird how it just stops 3/4 of the way up. All this is from three weeks of relatively dry driving. I did a 500-mile round trip to Ft Lauderdale a few weeks back, though, which helped me rack up over 1,000 miles in that time.
I took some fine steel wool to the threads, which didn't do much, and then applied some grease for protectant. I'll use this as documentation in a conversation with Hellwig if it gets much worse.
Photo of grease applied...
I also reapplied the passenger-side FX4 decal. We'll see how long it is before I change my mind again. This one looks just like the OEM one on the other side in daylight... but I don't remember the OEM decal being reflective. Maybe it's a trick of the flash. I dunno.
Last edited by DeltaNu1142; 01-29-2017 at 06:32 PM. Reason: added photos
#49
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Thread Starter
1/30/2017
5,869 miles
I put this together today. I'm thinking about sticking it to the top of my existing engine compartment fuse box. All I have planned currently is a small air horn and some lighting, but this will give me room for expansion.
5,869 miles
I put this together today. I'm thinking about sticking it to the top of my existing engine compartment fuse box. All I have planned currently is a small air horn and some lighting, but this will give me room for expansion.
#50
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Thread Starter
2/1/2017
5,955 miles
Looky what I got today...
Method Roost 18x9 +18 in bronze. Getting them installed tomorrow wrapped in 305/70/18 BFG KO2's, tied on with Gorilla spline drive lug nuts and McGard locks.
5,955 miles
Looky what I got today...
Method Roost 18x9 +18 in bronze. Getting them installed tomorrow wrapped in 305/70/18 BFG KO2's, tied on with Gorilla spline drive lug nuts and McGard locks.
Last edited by DeltaNu1142; 02-02-2017 at 07:31 AM.
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