Tremored Out - 2026 Maverick Tremor Build

[oltexboots1]

Response: Not without dismantling the entire front end again.

However, the tow hooks are about 11/16" diameter with a large nut on the back end. After removing the tow hooks I cut them off using a plasma cutter and tweaked the angle to follow the side of the lower plates of the brush guard. Then tack welded them, took the entire assembly back off and layed in 3 passes of good weld using my old Lincoln arc welder. I had considered adding aftermarket tow hooks to the side plates of the brush guard, but that is a lot of leverage to work against the substructure of the front of the vehicle. That is why I've decided to build a winch incorporated into a removable hitch that will allow me to still tow a trailer but have a winch that is secure and also by using the quick connect from commercial jumper cables I can unplug the winch if I need to remove it or Jump off my tractor or anything else. The aftermarket tow hooks will be on the sides of the main tow hitch bar just under the winch plate. Good luck, those factory tremor tow hooks retail for about $300.00ea

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[Hot Runr Guy]

Response: Not without dismantling the entire front end again.

No problem, I was just wondering if you kept the forward flange with the (2) mounting bolts, and if so, how you got to them with the bumper cover on.

HRG

 

[Cherokee]

The Cobra decals, are they from a Mustang Cobra ?

That is a beautiful truck.

 

[chrisofpa]

Damn that looks so hot.

 

[oltexboots1]

The Cobra decals, are they from a Mustang Cobra ?

That is a beautiful truck.

Thank you, no, actually they were painted on, when the painter did the stripes. Even the trim pinstripes at the edge of large stripes are color matched paint to the oem Tremor orange. The only decals are Tremor, and the metal Ford Performance badge that I obtained from a worker at the Ford Performance booth at the Houston livestock show and rodeo. He loved what I had done, (I was only interacting with him to inquire if he knew any additional info on the 300T kit and possible release date.) I was hesitant to post my truck here as people love to pick other people's projects apart, being highly critical. After the paint he applied a show clear over the whole truck. We were concerned the clear would lift decals, so we only opted to decal tremor over clear after paint and clear was completely cured.

 

[oltexboots1]

I want to say thank you for all the positive comments. Truly...My vision was just that; mine...it's just a daily driver to me. But it is rewarding to draw positive feedback.

 

[Panda Motorworks]

Looks good!

 

[BabyRaptor]

Nice Tremor! I have a 24. Like you I wish they have Tremors with a Hybrid engine. Especially now with the gas prices. Maybe in the future. Be interesting to see what the upcoming Ford EV will do.

 

[Mldavis]

That is a great looking truck! You did all the right stuff.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[oltexboots1]

No problem, I was just wondering if you kept the forward flange with the (2) mounting bolts, and if so, how you got to them with the bumper cover on.

HRG

Ok...you can do this...take the bolts cut them off shorter and grind a tapered lead tip on them, wipe motor oil on your forearms. Grab the modified bolts and slip your arm inside the bumper cover. I was able to snug them pretty tight with a stubby ratchet wrench. It is not easy, nor fun...but it can be accomplished. I didn't want to even use blue loc-tite as one day I may have to get it back apart and didn't want to fight it.

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

Ok...you can do this...take the bolts cut them off shorter and grind a tapered lead tip on them, wipe motor oil on your forearms. Grab the modified bolts and slip your arm inside the bumper cover. I was able to snug them pretty tight with a stubby ratchet wrench. It is not easy, nor fun...but it can be accomplished. I didn't want to even use blue loc-tite as one day I may have to get it back apart and didn't want to fight it.

Thanks!

HRG

 

[tom_tucker]

I like how you kept it basically a stock truck with just bigger tires and add-on's. Makes a lot of sense and should be reliable. Looks like a lot of fun and functional too. I waited a year and had to re-do my order to a '23. Wanted to change my order to a blue AWD, was denied. The blue is very nice indeed.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

Nice Tremor! I have a 24. Like you I wish they have Tremors with a Hybrid engine. Especially now with the gas prices. Maybe in the future. Be interesting to see what the upcoming Ford EV will do.

C'mon Hybrid really? It's a V4
It won't break the bank

 

[BLUEOVALRACER]

C'mon Hybrid really? It's a V4
It won't break the bank

The Hybrid is a V4?

 

[oltexboots1]

All right ya'll ...I'm growing very tired of the vague responses I'm obtaining from Ford Performance concerning the 300T upgrade kit. So...I'm ready to move to the aftermarket. I don't want to rip the guts out of my gearbox (yeah I know transaxle...) but I would like to wake up my little 2.0. Recommendations? Willing to ship my Tremor via flatbed to very reputable custom tune/performance shop. Just want solid recommendations. (Dont want my little toy butchered...). I've put about 4k breakin miles on it now and on its second royal purple oil change as of yesterday. (...and no...don't coach me on oils, we are not going there...).

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