“When I cut back…………the lug basically fell off”
”It was held on by the heat wrap.”
Truly an indictment of the quality process.
Hate to say it, but shame on Ford for not being more proactive in this matter.
A trip to the town dump proved fruitful……….
A barrel of mulch,
Two tubs of loam,
And about 5-6 days of heat during an average winter’s day. All oak.
Question:
Why is the (apparently) aluminum piece in this photo necessary? Why not just put the (apparently) copper lug directly on the post? One less connection to worry about.
The latter. Solid rubber of some kind. Grooved.
Secured with 3 strips of peel-off tape, akin to the stuff securing the vent-visors. Cut, xacto knife, to meet the fender flares.
Great stuff. This is the third vehicle on which I’ve used it.
Two more shots………
I really like how the monochromatic...
Amazon…………
3” or 4” wide. Originally meant for below the doors to prevent rocks thrown up by the front wheels. Comes in a 20’ roll. Only in black, as far as I know.
The door edge guards are to protect other vehicles from you.
Better idea………
Don’t hit him in the first place!
Another non-lux Lariat……….
Two things………..
Dual zone climate control. Wife and I seem to live at opposite ends of the thermometer, regardless of season.
This is the solution.
Remote opening rear window. Clears out a hot cabin as the AC does its thing. (Sometimes the AC is not even...
Cruise control RUINS mpg on hills! It will drop down a gear or two just to maintain speed going uphill; then completely lift off of the gas going downhill. Both are wasting gas.
Don’t be afraid to lose speed while climbing. Ease off.
Get it back, and then some, going back down, with some...
Yeah……….whoever is the one who made it, only to give it away in a contest, is missing out on an opportunity to make a few bucks selling them. Too bad………