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There are two harbor freight hitches, and the slightly more expensive one is a steal! I installed it, and there are you tube instructions. However, you WILL need an electronic adapter for the lights....don't just patch in the flat four. Pic of my truck shows the install .

One more issue to consider - it is a "use 'em or lose 'em" proposition. They disappear in one year from delivery. I just used the remainder of mine: pocket for right side bed, bug deflector, air filter, and some oil filters. Came within four cents of my total. i ordered mine at the local...

Thanks for the follow up.... my bad for not updating, but I think that I have it handled. It was the oil can setup, which I decided to take off after researching that these can affect the warranty issue. I wish that there was an "official" statement from Ford on these, as they DO seem to...

Since you have to remove the shield to do this, you would not need measurements from another rig (mine is a 2.0), but here is something to consider. The top pic is from the top of the shield, and the blue one is from the road side...

No, was careful not to do any topping off, but good point....thanks! Thanks for the post, Chippermark. I will check that out. The smell seems to be strongest around the catch can, but it is hard to tell. Time to crawl under and follow the line back.

No, was careful not to do any topping off, but good point....thanks!

Just came from Baja 1250 miles (now Mav has 5,500 miles) and when we start it or stop, we smell gas. It has a definite leak that was not there before. Quick inspection shows nothing in engine compartment, in depth investigation to follow. There was no “off roading”. Any thoughts? Thanks.

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Thanks... yes, I did a little reading a while back, and one poster claimed that many aerodynamic factors don't really kick in until 55mph. No build posts really, it was a "use whatcha got" process with an older ranger rack (have cross bars that remove - YUP, improved aerodynamics! lol) and a...

Love it! But, I think maybe we went to different aerodynamic specialists for our wind drag studies.

No, (FORTUNATELY !!) I have not had to do this.... BUT I am wise enough to think through a situation BEFORE it arises. We spend a LOT of time in Baja, and there are no tow trucks or cell service where we are. So, do your own brainstorming if you will.... I would LOVE to have a better solution...

This has been a constant lament on these trucks... my best solution is to pull it out from the rear trailer hitch. If you need to pull it from the FRONT, run a tow strap UNDER the rig from the tow hitch. I love the nylon tow straps, so be sure to keep it away from a hot exhaust. Huge...

I think it's the same reason that they use the forum to post "Hey, I finally got an email, or a delivery".... join the "brotherhood", I spoze. Shucks, some people now share pictures of their meals. But, I do appreciate his reasoning to weigh in along with the glowing newbie reports. And, the...

Lift is known to hurt MPG and raise the center of gravity (increasing rollover) for those contemplating it. Also, since your axle stays the same UNLESS you go to a larger tire, it does little for road clearance. Not to say "don't do it", just mentioning the factors to consider along with drive...

No intent to be rude here, but to some of us this is an important topic, so please start another thread for off topic issues. Thanks.

I don't think that the seafoam would help, since the gas is NOT sprayed into the air stream hitting the back of the intake valve. Rather, it is sprayed into the chamber - the whole reason for the problem.

Surprised that $500 repair bill comes easier to you than a few preventative measures, but to each their own...some folks trade in at that mileage, but my tight-wallet car budget is just hitting second gear...

Looking GOOD! I faced the same issue with my Maverick, and added the top of a Silverado shell, overlapping the Mav roof and sealing with door seal foam. The issue with water from the roof is a puzzler. Other options on the "possibles" list are a fold out section for feet, or a diagonal bed...

While I agree that he may be good to go, IMHO, there is nothing that would "polish" the crank. It sits on softer babbit bearings, ditto the con rods. If the crank is "rough", it can increase the bearing/crank gap and "COULD" cause problems with clearance, lubrication, and oil film...

Thanks for the procedure posting. Looking at the F150 procedure either my ancient memory had it wrong or two things seemed to be in a different order, with no telltale flashing as shown in the (wrong) video. Good tip about the backing adhesive too.