Stuff Done

Mostly new to old except the bottom section

2005

6/22 Differential Cover for extra cooling

By: PML Incorporated yourcovers.com

From: http://f150store.com

Put on 6/29
6/24 G-TechPro RR gtechpro.com
A fun little gadget ... Finally used it once!
From: truckxpressions.com
60' 330 1/8 MPH 1/4 MPH
2.469 7.105 10.930 65.60 16.980 81.11

It sort of looks archaic compared to the Predator but it works so much better for regular driving!  At WOT it is quite similar in SOTP feel.

I've played with the Predator constantly and have never been able to get shift characteristics below WOT quite right.  This one with Troyer tunes worked better than I expected ... no need to tinker!
  • Short little stubby antenna

It doesn't hit the garage overhead anymore!!! The twang ... twa'bub'bub'dut-whawawa is gone!

Can't believe I listened to that at least twice a day for over a year!

  • 5/7 Roadmaster Active Suspension http://www.activesuspension.com intriguing!
  • RAS Notes
  • Turned rear shocks upside right. Took me 1 long afternoon.
  • I run it sprung looser now than the instructions say (tight dime vs. quarter). With the looser adjustment you can't tell it's even there!
  • Neat gadget ... does the trick at keeping the truck level with the trailer hooked up after the front spacers and all.
  • 5/6 Dual Electric Fan Kit from TroyerPerformance Combined with the UD Pulleys for a grand total of 3 evenings and part of an afternoon so by itself would be 1 day and half an evening for 2 non-wrench head people.
  • I would guess they are Derale fans?
  • My comments!

http://www.derale.com/electricfans.shtml
http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/html/monster-electric.html
http://www.perma-cool.com/Catalog/Cat_page18.html
http://www.becool.com/products_fans.cfm
and some called zirgo

  • 4/5AutoSpring leveling kit 1.5". They put my shocks on at the same time but put the rears on upside down.  Oh, well, I'll turn them upright someday!

I fought with the idea of putting in a leveler due to a very heavy toy hauler and didn't want excessive squat.  I took the truck down to AutoSpring shop and they said the bilstein strut mount gave some lift by itself so it took them a few tries (3?) at hitting my requested final rake.  I couldn't measure any difference between stock strut cup mount and the Bilsteins ... ??? Heck I don't know what they were talking about? I measured after this picture with a piece of wire stuck up there and marked it! ... These are right smack dab on 1.5" ... seems like a need to feed ya a line of bull for no reason these days!?  Turned out at or near to my request (maybe a 1/4" higher)!
  • Shocks: Bilsteins from eshocks.com ... hum... do I put them on? Would need HD spring compressor!
  • My number one choice would be Edlebrock
  • I've had problems with Rancho's but they got the best gadget appeal!

  • Towing Mirrors: Slip-on's from the f150store.com and these work great!

  • Couldn't find any 6-way power replacements like I used to have on my previous truck.

  • Now some are available! ttt-mirror.com

VERY Mild, mostly near stock sound w/touring kit that fit perfect (about 1hr w/2 person install).

Served a purpose ... still a good data logger tool but will use the Xcal tunes from here on out! Never could get less than WOT shifts dialed in quite right!


Pre 2005
  • 4/3/04 BFG AT KO 285/70/17 ... all 5
  • Tough tire! ... Sidewalls are a bit stiff but then that's a good thing in many cases! Especially for rough conditions.
  • I got a flat with the stock tires way too easy and too soon!

  • 12/20/03 Leer Topper 100XL Ordered Nov03 - Early Jan inst

Other little things...

with no dates!

Red Rubber coated ashtray to keep its contents from rattling. That same stuff you can put on tool handles. Works great! Just give it a long time to dry before touching it!
Flexible organizer from Target fit perfectly! Helps get more stuff handy and keeps rattles down!

G.A.P. - Grille Accent Panel (big hole cover!)
From Pickup Outfitters (local)
Lowered the front license plate to open up the GAP some. Cut about 2" off the top of the bracket.

Hole Plugs!
From ebay!

 

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