trackspeeder
Stone Crusher
Finally change the right side ball joints. 172k they were a little tired. 
Question What did you do to your truck today?
- Thread starter hheynow
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Due to a recent thread about the theft of a ($3500) tail-gate like mine, I Installed a Power Tail-Gate lock.
It's wired into the OEM power door locks, so now.. one poke of the key fob EVERYTHING is locked. Took care of the question.. Did I (?).. or Did I Not (?).. lock the tailgate thing.
Got it off of Amazon, $82. Good quality pieces'n parts. Good clear install instructions. You get everything you need. No modifications needed. Install the actuator, pull & connect the wires.
According to the maker, Pop'n Lock.. this kit (pn PL8250) fits F-150's 97 & up, F-250/350's 99 & up, Sport Trac's 01 & up... with the factory lock .. Only.
Took about 2 hours to do the install. (4+ hours with breaks and the wife's "Emergency Assistance Needed" stuff.)
Life Is Good. (better)
Joe
It's wired into the OEM power door locks, so now.. one poke of the key fob EVERYTHING is locked. Took care of the question.. Did I (?).. or Did I Not (?).. lock the tailgate thing.
Got it off of Amazon, $82. Good quality pieces'n parts. Good clear install instructions. You get everything you need. No modifications needed. Install the actuator, pull & connect the wires.
According to the maker, Pop'n Lock.. this kit (pn PL8250) fits F-150's 97 & up, F-250/350's 99 & up, Sport Trac's 01 & up... with the factory lock .. Only.
Took about 2 hours to do the install. (4+ hours with breaks and the wife's "Emergency Assistance Needed" stuff.)
Life Is Good. (better)
Joe
RandyH
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Last week I fixed my ESOF hub vacuum issue with a new PVH solenoid. Yesterday, I cleaned the EGR valve (some soot deposits but didn't look too bad), did the blue spring fuel regulator upgrade (feels like a little better throttle response from dead stop), checked my FICM voltage (hanging in there between 47.3 and 47.8 volts before, during and after cranking) and chased the kitty out from under the truck. And this was all done before the Broncos sent the Raiders home with their heads hung low. Will see if blue spring and EGR helped any with my cold start stiction issue. I'm not usually that lucky so the next project will be to get the injectors tested and see where that takes me.
Masta022
SDD Junior Member
Today I started looking into the possibility of stretching my truck into a 6 door. I have a large family and this is my daily driver. I really do hate having to drive 2 vehicles everywhere. I've found a few companies (Mega X2, CABT, and Stretch my truck). Has anyone had work done by any of these companies or recommend anyone to do a stretch?
trackspeeder
Stone Crusher
Today I replaced the very tired alternator with an aftermarket 140 amp (6.0) unit.
Took it for a short test drive to fuel it up.
$3.03 a gallon compared to 3.99 six months ago. The last time I drove it.
Took it for a short test drive to fuel it up.
$3.03 a gallon compared to 3.99 six months ago. The last time I drove it.
f100cleveland
When In Doubt,THROTTLE ON
Today I replaced the very tired alternator with an aftermarket 140 amp (6.0) unit.
Took it for a short test drive to fuel it up.
Six months!! I would go through withdraws if I hadn't driven my truck for that long. Lol.
trackspeeder
Stone Crusher
I did go through withdraw. First four months all I could do is look at it. I finally get a chance to drive it, the alternator fried. So it sat for two more months before I could fix it.
EDGE Insight CTS
Probably redundant here on SDD but:
Jus' Couldn't Tow anymore without knowing the EGT's, and being able to easily scan the EOT, TFT and Boost... in one area. (a trip to Denver sealed the deal, on that)
So I installed an EDGE Insight CTS monitor. Gauges only.. No Tunes. (pn 83830)
NICE. Plug'n Play from the OBDII port. 1.5 hour install, cuz I went with the Dash mounted Pod, some trimming needed but in the end it looks like OEM, from the factory. (Dash pod pn 18303 & 98303 adapter)
Lot's of options and parameters to set up yet but... so far, I'm good...with the Wizardry* it has. (I like reading "Numbers".. vice, Cold/Norm/Hot kinda stuff)
Joe
On Edit: * I like the on-board DTC Scanner feature. It's At Your Finger Tips... if ever needed.
Probably redundant here on SDD but:
Jus' Couldn't Tow anymore without knowing the EGT's, and being able to easily scan the EOT, TFT and Boost... in one area. (a trip to Denver sealed the deal, on that)
So I installed an EDGE Insight CTS monitor. Gauges only.. No Tunes. (pn 83830)
NICE. Plug'n Play from the OBDII port. 1.5 hour install, cuz I went with the Dash mounted Pod, some trimming needed but in the end it looks like OEM, from the factory. (Dash pod pn 18303 & 98303 adapter)
Lot's of options and parameters to set up yet but... so far, I'm good...with the Wizardry* it has. (I like reading "Numbers".. vice, Cold/Norm/Hot kinda stuff)
Joe
On Edit: * I like the on-board DTC Scanner feature. It's At Your Finger Tips... if ever needed.
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WD40
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I don't see any pictures, what's the deal Joe, you always show us your handy work.
Doug
Doug
