Purchased my truck - Now what’s next?!

[pjc123]

Very large Piggy Bank to save for a possible transmission rebuild.

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[JPerkmr954]

Very large Piggy Bank to save for a possible transmission rebuild.

hahaha! My reading says that after mid august 22 the issue was resolved? So I THINK I'm on the more safe side.... I think!

 

[pjc123]

hahaha! My reading says that after mid august 22 the issue was resolved? So I THINK I'm on the more safe side.... I think!

Sorry, I couldn't resist. That's good to hear. I have a newer truck and it worry's me if it's really fixed.

 

[JPerkmr954]

Sorry, I couldn't resist. That's good to hear. I have a newer truck and it worry's me if it's really fixed.

I hear ya!

 

[Graygoose2021]

Being black, tint and ceramic coated.

 

[JPerkmr954]

Being black, tint and ceramic coated.

Tint appointment set for tomorrow AM! I need to look into/save for ceramic coating.

 

[Graygoose2021]

Tint appointment set for tomorrow AM! I need to look into/save for ceramic coating.

I did black, but deal with wife was it HAD to be ceramic coated. Made clean up so much easier!!

 

[TheDudeee]

Congratulations!! I would do the basic maintenance done first then get the bed cover, tints, paint touch up with ceramic coating, front end ppf, and level the front.

 

[asinop]

My list of what I did:

• Removed rear block for 1.25" lowering @ replaced U-bolts/nuts
• SumoSprings: SSR-146-40 1000 lb Springs
• Helwig 7788 Rear Sway Bar (0-2" lift)
• Hard Tonneau Cover: Ebay Autobull/Amazon Carmocar
• Rear Wheel Well liners
• Front & Rear Splash Guards
• Bed Extender: VLL3Z-99286A40-A
• Rear Bed Spray-on Bedliner
• Front Tint Ceramic (35%)
• B&W Hitch
• Straps/Rear Cargo "tension bar" (Harbor Freight)
• Talon's Garage Transmission/CAT Skid Plate
• Ford Trailer Brake Controller: RL3Z-19H332-AA

 

[Old Hat]

Bed cover and mat for sure, wait on most everything else to get acquainted with your new truck as is. After driving it for a few months you'll likely end up loving most of the things you think you might want to change now. Watch and see. Nice trucks these are.

 

[sbi]

Congrats on your new truck!!

I am not familiar with 302A, but if you have BLIS, I highly recommend this mod. Cheap, simple and significantly improves your blind spot awareness.

https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/blis-additional-led-mod-how-to.18130/

And you don't even need pull the wiring pins or even tap into wires, read my posts - you can just shove the LED wires into the pins and and it holds perfect.

 

[JPerkmr954]

Question: Is there a legit Ford parts website to order things cheaper than dealer cost? Looking to pick up the all weather floor mats and would like to get them a little less than the $225 cost I believe is dealer pricing.

 

[PaulGrun]

Question: Is there a legit Ford parts website to order things cheaper than dealer cost? Looking to pick up the all weather floor mats and would like to get them a little less than the $225 cost I believe is dealer pricing.

In general, it seems beneficial to go with aftermarket products instead of Ford OEM. For formats, both Husky and Weathertech make high quality products that are known to fit nicely in these trucks. Likewise with rear wheel well liners.

 

[PaulGrun]

Very nice looking truck! Someone else suggested waiting just a bit before diving headfirst into big time mods. Seems like good advice.

I’ve kept my ‘22 XLT PowerBoost 302A more or less stock. Here are the few things I added.
- CERAMIC COATING! Cannot say enough good things about this. I had it done professionally - a bit spendy but sooo worth it.
- Spray in bed liner (LineX) and undercoating. I am a big fan of spray in bed liners.
- Husky floor mats
- Rear wheel well liners
- mud guards front and rear
- Retrax Pro XR rolling tonneau cover (I have a 6.5’ bed so could afford the space).
- Gorilla low profile aero bars over the bed for mounting our tandem carrier.
- the doodad that connects to the release for the rear seat, driver’s side.

That’s about it. Mostly utilitarian stuff. It suits me just fine.

 

[JPerkmr954]

Very nice looking truck! Someone else suggested waiting just a bit before diving headfirst into big time mods. Seems like good advice.

I’ve kept my ‘22 XLT PowerBoost 302A more or less stock. Here are the few things I added.
- CERAMIC COATING! Cannot say enough good things about this. I had it done professionally - a bit spendy but sooo worth it.
- Spray in bed liner (LineX) and undercoating. I am a big fan of spray in bed liners.
- Husky floor mats
- Rear wheel well liners
- mud guards front and rear
- Retrax Pro XR rolling tonneau cover (I have a 6.5’ bed so could afford the space).
- Gorilla low profile aero bars over the bed for mounting our tandem carrier.
- the doodad that connects to the release for the rear seat, driver’s side.

That’s about it. Mostly utilitarian stuff. It suits me just fine.

Thanks for your list as I am looking up some of the things. I can decide if I like the Husky mats more than the weather tech. I really like the OEM cause of the lettering/branding but I also want more carpet coverage so aftermarket makes sense.

The next point is the bed cover - I know its tri fold - and I want it paint matched and good quality - I'm seeing a lot of brands mentioned but unsure which direction just yet..

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