Johnny_bravo00 ~ Build, Mods & Maintenance thread
 

Old Truck: 15 XLT Sport, 4x4, Screw
5.0, 3:11 L.S, 6.5' Box, 36 Gal tank, Tow mirrors
Mods: Painted tow mirror caps, Bumper caps & Grille, 20% tint on fronts, Morimoto fogs, SE headlights, Charge cord relocation
Forscan changes: DRL disable (Canadian), Temperature controls + heated seat icons (Not standard on XLT)

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f15...d1237aa6d1.jpg
New Truck: 18 XLT Sport Special Edition 4x4, Screw
5.0, 3:55 Locker, 6.5' box, 36 gal tank, Tow Mirrors, Panoramic roof. Fully loaded XLT
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f15...1dd731b1dd.jpg
For starters, Id like to have the new truck where the 15 left off. I loved how subtle it looked. Some could tell there were differences. They just couldn't tell what.

Before I sent the old truck back, I removed my Morimoto fogs and reinstalled the OEM. While they were out I used some rubbing compound to try and buff out some of the wear on them. They are a few years old and have gone through some rough Canadian winters. Gave them a good coat of wax when I was done with them.

Before:
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f15...6c159daba4.jpg
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f15...d2e39dacf1.jpg
After:
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f15...799d377d91.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f15...bd679c734d.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f15...28e897c809.jpg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f15...967ab95e3d.jpg

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f15...d06537dfff.jpg
Next on the list were the much needed (and that's an understatement) Forscan changes.
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/forsc...-truck-348987/

1) DRL disable for Canadian trucks, I love the look of the amber's only and LED fogs.
2) Auto Start Stop fully disabled, cant stand this feature
3) Bambi mod (ability to run high beams + fogs together).

Also installed a Tempered screen protector to the 8" screen. Seems like cheap insurance from scratching the screen. Fit was perfect and application was easy.

Very nice! How is the seat of the pants feel with the newer 5.0 and 3.55 gears?

The 2 trucks drive completely different. There's definitely more power being put down, but I would say its mostly because of the 10 speed. It keeps the truck in a good torque range through all the gears. When your foot is on it, the 10 spd shifts flawlessly through the gears, but.. When you are driving through town and such, the 6 speed is much more consistent and smooth.

The gearing was my only oversight when building my last truck. I tow enough equipment to warrant the 3:55.

I LOVE this picture! Almost looks like it's daring you to mess with it lol

I agree on the 3.55 gears. They are a happy medium for my "mostly" daily driver.