johnday's 2017 build
10-10-2017, 11:53 AM
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From what I hear on the newer engines whether it's the 5.0 or any of the egoboosts a tune is almost night and day difference. And that's interesting about the X4, I'm curious why it's not compatible.
Very true, my tunes very much woke up my 5.0. That thing would really move out.
Gotta be careful. I learned that just because you've got a vehicle listed as flex fuel does NOT mean all your parts are compatible. My '07 said it was flex fuel capable, but I went to replace the fuel filter once and I bought the filter for the flex fuel. Well, the filter connections were too small for my fuel lines. When I looked it up I found that it was common for some plants to use the same fuel lines on all of the trucks regardless of if they were for flex fuel or not. The non flex fuel lines were bigger in diameter than the flex fuel lines. Given that E85 is very corrosive, that could've turned into a nightmare had I been running E85 exclusively.
Very true, my tunes very much woke up my 5.0. That thing would really move out.
Gotta be careful. I learned that just because you've got a vehicle listed as flex fuel does NOT mean all your parts are compatible. My '07 said it was flex fuel capable, but I went to replace the fuel filter once and I bought the filter for the flex fuel. Well, the filter connections were too small for my fuel lines. When I looked it up I found that it was common for some plants to use the same fuel lines on all of the trucks regardless of if they were for flex fuel or not. The non flex fuel lines were bigger in diameter than the flex fuel lines. Given that E85 is very corrosive, that could've turned into a nightmare had I been running E85 exclusively.
10-10-2017, 12:52 PM
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How much for the tuner for the 5.0?
10-10-2017, 04:21 PM
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LOL, I should a taken bids!!
Well, got the fender badges off today, and shot a few coats Rustoleum Peel Coat on them. I had a fresh can of the Graphite color, so used that. A close match to my running boards.
Also found about a dime size dent on the hood I didn't see the other day, I've got confidence my guys will take care of me. Looks like PDR could take care of it. Turns out, the shop that is painting my grille does PDR too. Cool.
A couple photos of the holes Ford uses so the great apes can align the fender badges. The 2 slots are for clips like on the tailgate of a 12th gen.
Also a backside shot so you guys with 13th gens know what you may be in for.
Well, got the fender badges off today, and shot a few coats Rustoleum Peel Coat on them. I had a fresh can of the Graphite color, so used that. A close match to my running boards.
Also found about a dime size dent on the hood I didn't see the other day, I've got confidence my guys will take care of me. Looks like PDR could take care of it. Turns out, the shop that is painting my grille does PDR too. Cool.
A couple photos of the holes Ford uses so the great apes can align the fender badges. The 2 slots are for clips like on the tailgate of a 12th gen.
Also a backside shot so you guys with 13th gens know what you may be in for.
10-10-2017, 05:04 PM
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LOL, I should a taken bids!!
Well, got the fender badges off today, and shot a few coats Rustoleum Peel Coat on them. I had a fresh can of the Graphite color, so used that. A close match to my running boards.
Also found about a dime size dent on the hood I didn't see the other day, I've got confidence my guys will take care of me. Looks like PDR could take care of it. Turns out, the shop that is painting my grille does PDR too. Cool.
A couple photos of the holes Ford uses so the great apes can align the fender badges. The 2 slots are for clips like on the tailgate of a 12th gen.
Also a backside shot so you guys with 13th gens know what you may be in for.
Well, got the fender badges off today, and shot a few coats Rustoleum Peel Coat on them. I had a fresh can of the Graphite color, so used that. A close match to my running boards.
Also found about a dime size dent on the hood I didn't see the other day, I've got confidence my guys will take care of me. Looks like PDR could take care of it. Turns out, the shop that is painting my grille does PDR too. Cool.
A couple photos of the holes Ford uses so the great apes can align the fender badges. The 2 slots are for clips like on the tailgate of a 12th gen.
Also a backside shot so you guys with 13th gens know what you may be in for.
PDR is some awesome stuff. They had to fix a few hail dents on my truck when I got it, I can't even find them anymore. I'd love to ditch the fender badges and get the antenna "shaved", but from what others have found people want a small fortune to fill the holes behind the fender badges.
10-10-2017, 05:22 PM
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I wonder why they do that? They can do the tailgate on the 13th gen for F150 badge,with no holes.
Ya, it ain't cheap. On my '12 I was going to remove all badging, and have the holes filled and painted, except for the blue ovals. I can't recall the price right off hand, but this would have been with a guy that's done custom work for me before, and always was reasonable. Sure would look good shaved, and with the lowering, it definitely would be retro. I'd like that. I still like trucks lifted, but I have to admit, it's a whole lot easier to get into this stocker right now.
Oh yeah, ordered my lowering shackles. 2 weeks before they're shipped!!
Ya, it ain't cheap. On my '12 I was going to remove all badging, and have the holes filled and painted, except for the blue ovals. I can't recall the price right off hand, but this would have been with a guy that's done custom work for me before, and always was reasonable. Sure would look good shaved, and with the lowering, it definitely would be retro. I'd like that. I still like trucks lifted, but I have to admit, it's a whole lot easier to get into this stocker right now.
Oh yeah, ordered my lowering shackles. 2 weeks before they're shipped!!
10-10-2017, 05:54 PM
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I wonder why they do that? They can do the tailgate on the 13th gen for F150 badge,with no holes.
Ya, it ain't cheap. On my '12 I was going to remove all badging, and have the holes filled and painted, except for the blue ovals. I can't recall the price right off hand, but this would have been with a guy that's done custom work for me before, and always was reasonable. Sure would look good shaved, and with the lowering, it definitely would be retro. I'd like that. I still like trucks lifted, but I have to admit, it's a whole lot easier to get into this stocker right now.
Oh yeah, ordered my lowering shackles. 2 weeks before they're shipped!!
Ya, it ain't cheap. On my '12 I was going to remove all badging, and have the holes filled and painted, except for the blue ovals. I can't recall the price right off hand, but this would have been with a guy that's done custom work for me before, and always was reasonable. Sure would look good shaved, and with the lowering, it definitely would be retro. I'd like that. I still like trucks lifted, but I have to admit, it's a whole lot easier to get into this stocker right now.
Oh yeah, ordered my lowering shackles. 2 weeks before they're shipped!!
I really liked mine stock, but then started changing things out. I almost got one that was near identical but 2wd, that one would've been low. I was looking at a 3/5 drop for it.
10-10-2017, 06:15 PM
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LOL, I should a taken bids!!
Well, got the fender badges off today, and shot a few coats Rustoleum Peel Coat on them. I had a fresh can of the Graphite color, so used that. A close match to my running boards.
Also found about a dime size dent on the hood I didn't see the other day, I've got confidence my guys will take care of me. Looks like PDR could take care of it. Turns out, the shop that is painting my grille does PDR too. Cool.
A couple photos of the holes Ford uses so the great apes can align the fender badges. The 2 slots are for clips like on the tailgate of a 12th gen.
Also a backside shot so you guys with 13th gens know what you may be in for.
Well, got the fender badges off today, and shot a few coats Rustoleum Peel Coat on them. I had a fresh can of the Graphite color, so used that. A close match to my running boards.
Also found about a dime size dent on the hood I didn't see the other day, I've got confidence my guys will take care of me. Looks like PDR could take care of it. Turns out, the shop that is painting my grille does PDR too. Cool.
A couple photos of the holes Ford uses so the great apes can align the fender badges. The 2 slots are for clips like on the tailgate of a 12th gen.
Also a backside shot so you guys with 13th gens know what you may be in for.
Now, tell the mods to move this thread to the Members Builds!
10-10-2017, 06:39 PM
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HEY Mods, p;easemove this to "Member Builds". Thankyou!!
10-10-2017, 06:44 PM
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No idea... I wanna say the quote I saw someone talk about (in Houston, TX) was like $1500-$2000. Granted he had a truck that was White Platinum Tri-Coat, but still...
I really liked mine stock, but then started changing things out. I almost got one that was near identical but 2wd, that one would've been low. I was looking at a 3/5 drop for it.
I really liked mine stock, but then started changing things out. I almost got one that was near identical but 2wd, that one would've been low. I was looking at a 3/5 drop for it.
Ya, I know you had your old wheels that color. I know why I had that, I was thinking of doing my chrome steps, but got other ones instead.
