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
• Self made aluminum extrusion rack with Builtright molle panels, overhead bungee net, and Rotopax mounts
• Builtright Industries driver side bed mounts front, rear, and bridge
• Undercover passenger side swingbox with Builtright Industries universal molle unit mounted to side and fire extinguisher mounted to the back
• Bedrug floor mat
• SDHQ A-Pillar light mount
• Diode Dynamics Max SS3 fog lights - selective yellow
• Diode Dynamics Max SS3 combo a-pillar lights - white
• RCI Metalworks skid plates from front bumper to transfer case
• CravenSpeed untenna
• 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
• B&M rear differential cover
• Continuously evolving sticker bombed tailgate

Interior

• OEM Upfitter switches and relays
• OEM Expedition Centerstack
• OEM Raptor steering wheel
• OEM trailer brake controller
• BoostedGreyGoose paddle shifter harness
• BoostedGreyGoose upfitter harness and relay box mount
• BoostedGreyGoose side mirror spotlight wiring harness
• Builtright Industries console lid panel
• Builtright Industries drivers side seat back panel
• 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
• OCD seat vent extenders
• Banks iDash gauge with a PLX Devices mount and Autometer gauge cup
• Wolfbox G840H Dashcam mirror with FitDVR power adapter.
• K&N cabin air filter replacement
• Timers Shop Drive Mode Memory module
• DDI seat jackers and MMP

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
• Toyo Open Country ATIII 35x11.50
• King Racing 2.5 front coilovers and rear shocks
• OEM Raptor rear lift blocks
• Firestone airbags and on board compressor

Brakes

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

 

Dang good looking truck!

 

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?

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

Do you have wireless CarPlay in your truck?