What did you do TO your F-150 today? 🙋🏻‍♂️

[FaaWrenchBndr]

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[ThumperF150]

New to me used matching mag for the spare with valve stem extension for easier psi checks.

Also painted that ugly pinch weld.

 

[ThumperF150]

Got my side windows and front brow tinted. 20% to match the rear window. I like how it turned out.

I did the same. I asked for their lightest tint on my sides and as luck would have it, it matches the factory rear. Your truck looks great.

 

[SpaceWhiteF150]

A little added light! Baja designs XL sport!

 

[SilverPigeon]

What DO you do with the space under your Retrax canister? ?……………………… Put in a 60L drinking water tank ?

Pump Power routed behind canister, cable-tied to the inside of the push pins holding on the bed top trim down to the (my) passenger side electrics at the rear. Plumbing routed down the (my) driver's side in the same fashion; 5mm breather/fill line and 10mm output line both at the tailgate for easy access.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

I did the same. I asked for their lightest tint on my sides and as luck would have it, it matches the factory rear. Your truck looks great.

Looking good, Rich!

 

[RCSB]

I got a picture of it at the dealership. It shouldn’t be long now. I bought it sight unseen and was told it had Black bumpers and steel wheels. I’m sure it was an honest mistake. I guess I got an $1100 better deal though. I wanted a work truck and got a grandpa truck ? I’m in my forties so I guess I’m ahead of the curve.
I really didn’t want the chrome bumpers and aluminum wheels. The whole idea for me was to have a base model truck as that’s all I’ve ever bought. Then I saw another members truck with the Atlas Blue and Bronze Expedition Ford Performance wheels and fell in love with the look. They won’t look right with chrome bumpers though and I don’t really like color matched bumpers (I’m weird).

Regardless I’m super stoked and should have it in a few days. I went with the Ford Performance lowering kit 1.3”/2.5”. I’m curious to see what it looks like as I haven’t seen a RCSB with this kit. I don’t want to go too low as I have two other vehicles that are rough riding. I wanted to keep this one livable for long trips. I think I may have to go a bit lower in the rear if possible though to make it look right. We’ll see.

 

[Buyer2021]

I wanted a work truck ....

.... I went with the Ford Performance lowering kit 1.3”/2.5”

Seems a bit of a contradiction, there

I really didn’t want the chrome bumpers and aluminum wheels

Those chrome bumpers and painted alloy wheels will prove to be more robust and easier to maintain than any other option, IME.

In any case, congrats, hope you enjoy the new ride!

 

[RCSB]

Seems a bit of a contradiction, there

You’re right. I should have said I wanted it to look bare bones and with a simple wheel change look pretty good.
You’re also right about the longevity of chrome. I’ve been in the wash and detail business for 20+ years and chrome far outlasts everything else on bumpers. You also dont have to worry about bugs etching your clear coat if left on ther too long or rock chips. Salt is hard on chrome wheels though.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

I got a picture of it at the dealership. It shouldn’t be long now. I bought it sight unseen and was told it had Black bumpers and steel wheels. I’m sure it was an honest mistake. I guess I got an $1100 better deal though. I wanted a work truck and got a grandpa truck ? I’m in my forties so I guess I’m ahead of the curve.
I really didn’t want the chrome bumpers and aluminum wheels. The whole idea for me was to have a base model truck as that’s all I’ve ever bought. Then I saw another members truck with the Atlas Blue and Bronze Expedition Ford Performance wheels and fell in love with the look. They won’t look right with chrome bumpers though and I don’t really like color matched bumpers (I’m weird).

Regardless I’m super stoked and should have it in a few days. I went with the Ford Performance lowering kit 1.3”/2.5”. I’m curious to see what it looks like as I haven’t seen a RCSB with this kit. I don’t want to go too low as I have two other vehicles that are rough riding. I wanted to keep this one livable for long trips. I think I may have to go a bit lower in the rear if possible though to make it look right. We’ll see.

We're just as excited for you Eugene!

 

[Realtruck]

What DO you do with the space under your Retrax canister? ?……………………… Put in a 60L drinking water tank ?

Pump Power routed behind canister, cable-tied to the inside of the push pins holding on the bed top trim down to the (my) passenger side electrics at the rear. Plumbing routed down the (my) driver's side in the same fashion; 5mm breather/fill line and 10mm output line both at the tailgate for easy access.

That's genius! Way to make the best out of every available space!

 

[travisN000]

What DO you do with the space under your Retrax canister? ?……………………… Put in a 60L drinking water tank ?

Pump Power routed behind canister, cable-tied to the inside of the push pins holding on the bed top trim down to the (my) passenger side electrics at the rear. Plumbing routed down the (my) driver's side in the same fashion; 5mm breather/fill line and 10mm output line both at the tailgate for easy access.

Any chance you have a write up, and/or links to the tank and pump used?

I have similar under box space and considered doing something similar... currently the space holds my traction boards and a few other things

 

[Aonarch]

Before

After

Thanks to a recommendation here, grabbed these tape on mirror covers. I'd give them a 8/10. Should work good enough.

Helps make my truck look less poverty spec, while also providing protection off-road, since they simply tape on and can be replaced easily.

 

[SilverPigeon]

Any chance you have a write up, and/or links to the tank and pump used?...

Travis, I'm in Australia so you'd need to find equivalent things over there. E.g. 10mm hose is 3/8":
- Ironman 60L tank, Google best price.
- Pump from Amazon https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08TGFBSGW?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
- I used the half-hidden box link bracket to mount the pump; needed longer bolts than it came with so used M5 bolts and nuts and drilled 4 x 5mm holes in the box link bracket.
- Assorted 10mm silicon and 5mm water lines hose clamps, fittings etc etc.
- hook the pump up to 12V any way you like and use any kind of suitable connectors you like; I'm using a Bluetti AC200P and I'll use the RV output as soon as the plug comes; XT60 female on the other end of that 1m 27A (overkill,for the pump) cable, 4m of XT60m-f 27A cable, cut off stupid plug on pump but keep fuse holder, solder on an XT60 male. The idea is the RV plug - XT60 female can be unplugged from the pump and used for any number of things if need be.

 

[Je1279]

New to me used matching mag for the spare with valve stem extension for easier psi checks.

Also painted that ugly pinch weld.

Damn, you went all out with the valve stem extension. I have the factory spare so I just flipped it so I can easily adjust pressure in the spring and fall.

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