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Super 8.8 have a 12 bolt cover. Standard 8.8 have a 10 bolt cover. Spicer 10023538 is for a Standard 8.8.

Sounds like the concern whether it’s TTY or standard torque bolts make no difference in terms of clamping force and shear. Thanks.

When I installed my Eaton TrueTrac I used new Ford torque to yield (TTY) ring gear bolts. I convinced my neighbor to invest in the Eaton as well. He gathered all the parts necessary to do the install this weekend. Last night I went to check out his inventory and he purchased ARP bolts instead of...

Dang! I didn’t see your post before posting the same! Sorry about the dup!

Happy Thanksgiving to all the F-150 folks here, grateful for the great conversations, shared knowledge, and solid community here. Thank you!

Cool. Word of advice, don’t accidentally drop the new pipes and unless you don’t care about saving the factory Y-pipes, support the transmission and remove the cross member. Also, be aware, not sure about GESi, but the Alpha’s have break in instructions. It has something to do with early heat...

Well welcome! You came to the right place. There are a lot of good people here and a lot of knowledge and information. One of the best IMO. Congratulations on your new ‘25!

Oh! This is in the 5.0 bucket instead of the Forced Induction… I assumed you were NA… my bad 🙂

Aside from what the SPD website has. If your truck is NA back-pressure and exhaust heat loads will be less extreme than a Turbo/Whipple build. The factory emissions system already handles the 5.0 output pretty well. A CAT/Y-pipe is mainly for improved flow, sound, and longevity rather than...

I did this conversion a couple of years ago. For the brake lines I wrapped them in a self wrap foil heat shield and zip tied them away without stressing the rubber hoses. I never really cared for the solution, but it’s held up well (and I still have brakes). Has any one figured out the parts...

I might not be hearing the same thing, but I notice a high pitch sound when you get closer to the LH side there. I have a similar sound in that area too. From what I’ve read here and elsewhere is that sound is coming from the alternator. It’s supposedly normal. I also have the transmission pump...

Nice truck! I like that color combo! Be sure to read the warranty carefully. Pay close attention to how much they actually cover for the engine, drivetrain, and other components. Items like tires, cat-back exhaust systems, chillers, or running E85 (as mentioned) are all no-no’s if you want to...

Recon… Jeep has Ridge; slightly deeper and wider lugs than the Recon.

Not trying to be a naysayer here, just sharing some actual experience from a picky SOB. A lot of owners don’t let the differences bother them, and that’s totally fine. To each their own. We're all addicted to vehicle capability, right? Even though we don't really need it, the "what if" voice...

Hardly a sample, but I have/had 5 sets of Recon Grapplers. Currently I have Ridge Grapplers on my 2023 Jeep Gladiator though. It sees minor rocky off-roading, not one issue with any set of these tires. However, it goes without saying like any tire, keep them rotated with proper air pressure and...