Squatted trucks are a danger on the highway. They almost never re aim their head lights which blinds on coming drivers. Squatted trucks are useless for the function in which they are created. Not salty but glad they outlawed them in my state.
Caulk it with black silicone. Doesn't look like it will affect structural integrity. Repairing it with a weld will require repairing the bedliner also.
One thing to consider..... the reverse beeping is a safety warning. Just remember that if, lord forbid, someone gets injured during a backing incident with your truck and the alarm was disabled you may be in hot water. Not sure if insurance company would support you.
Take 5 and jiffy lube are gonna cost you that much.
Oil change coupons have been kinda slack. But getting your oil change their then you don't have to keep up with change interval records.
Find the a/c condenser outlet and make sure it is unclogged. Then install a 90 degree ell turned down. I had a 2019 than leaked. Dealer knew exactly what it was and it was covered under warranty. It appears that the wind circulating under the hood blows into the outlet and won't let it drain...
If you are changing to a Honda Ridgeline then I would say you didn't need a truck to start with. Pricing are high due to inflation and the current government regime's policies.
Most people don't make much more than you are paying in tuition.
Drive and enjoy. Just remember you are driving what is basically a computer on wheels. As such it may have a few quirks since it is a machine. If you look for something to gripe about in it you will find it. If you stay positive and understand that things can break or malfunction you will be...
I don't have one yet on my power boost but did have one on my previous 5.0 FX4. Dealer did my oil changes and I never had an issue.
I had the RCI shield. Lot cheaper than the talon...
Go with Powerboost same as the regular 3.5 but with the added option of the hybrid. Better gas mileage with the added feature of the 7.2 KW generator.
My previous trucks were the 5.0 good engine but that was before they went to the oil pump belt.