MoonMan's build log

[MoonMan]

I'm going to track and share my progress here for my planned projects for my 2023 XL Hybrid in Cactus Green in case anyone finds it useful.

• Spoiler: add a wireless charger [COMPLETE]

  I followed this guide, but ended up using some differnt products. The guide was perfect, though, as long as you use parts that work, and it was pretty easy to accomplish. I ended up using the following products:
  Wireless charger
  Power Supply
  Fuse Taps
  I tried using the wireless charger suggested in the video guide above, but the one the vendor sent me was not the one in the video or the one pictured in the Amazon listing. It ended up not being compatible with the power delivery from the power supply (even though on spec it should have been). I ended up going with the charger linked above and it works great. Right now, I'm using the included magnetic ring mount, but it doesn't hang on in tight turns, so I'll be swapping out the metal ring for 3M Gorilla Glue strips.
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  
• splice in a USB hub behind the USB panel so that I can hardwire my AAWireless module
• add some chonky Falkens
• Spoiler: spray-in bedliner [COMPLETE]

  I used a brand called Patriot Liner installed by a local shop. Very happy with the result for $500.
  

  

  
• dress up the steelies (maybe)
• lift the front to match the rear height
• Spoiler: tonneau cover [COMPLETE]

  I went with this tonneau cover from Rough Country and so far I'm very happy with it. Install was decently easy, except I didn't end up needing the 6 rubber pads that were intended to act as spacers/support between the cap over the side of the bed, and the bed itself. Installing them as indicated caused the rails to misalign. Could be because I have a spray-in bed liner.
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  
• hide my garage door opener somewhere in the ceiling
• Spoiler: black lettering on tailgate [COMPLETE]

  I cashed in FordPass points for the letters.
  

  

  
• Spoiler: tailgate assist [COMPLETE]

  I cashed in FordPass points for the tailgate assist.
  

  
• Spoiler: no-holes front license plate bracket [COMPLETE]

  I used a bracket from Sly Brackets, a company I discovered when I needed the same thing for my Jeep Cherokee ~5 years ago. I was super happy with the result then, as I am now with my Maverick's bracket.
  

  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  
• add power tailgate lock (guide)
• add some sort of LED DRL (probably a light bar style; open to suggestions)

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[MoonMan]

Changelog for main post

• 08/09/2023 Original post: completed black lettering, bed liner, and front license plate bracket.
• 08/09/2023 Added header image.
• 08/12/2023 Updated status for tailgate assist.
• 09/12/2023 Added power tailgate lock and LED DRL items to list; added links to guides and products.
• 09/18/2023 Updated status for wireless charger and tonneau. Add additional pictures for the license plate mount.
• 09/18/2023 Changed adhesive strip for wireless charger from 3M to Gorilla Glue strips.

 

[lajlmt]

I'm going to track and share my progress here for my planned projects for my 2023 XL Hybrid in Cactus Green in case anyone finds it useful.

• add a wireless charger
• splice in a USB hub behind the USB panel so that I can hardwire my AAWireless module
• add some chonky Falkens
• Spoiler: spray-in bedliner [COMPLETE]

  I used a brand called Patriot Liner installed by a local shop. Very happy with the result for $500.
  

  

  
• dress up the steelies (maybe)
• lift the front to match the rear height
• add a tonneau cover
• hide my garage door opener somewhere in the ceiling
• Spoiler: black lettering on tailgate [COMPLETE]

  I cashed in FordPass points for the letters.
  

  

  
• Spoiler: tailgate assist [COMPLETE]

  I cashed in FordPass points for the tailgate assist.
  

  
• Spoiler: no-holes front license plate bracket [COMPLETE]

  I used a bracket from Sly Brackets, a company I discovered when I needed the same thing for my Jeep Cherokee ~5 years ago. I was super-happy with the result then, as I am now with my Maverick's bracket.
  

  

  

Where did you get the front plate holder? I have looked everywhere! Pic pls.

 

[MoonMan]

Where did you get the front plate holder? I have looked everywhere! Pic pls.

Check the spoiler button for a link to exactly where I bought it. I'll get another, more detailed picture of the bracket posted soon. I've used SlyBrackets.com twice now. I've had one on my Cherokee for 5 years with no issues. Super helpful and responsive company, too.

 

[EchoPear]

This is a cool way to format the build process instead of like others doing a million page thread

 

[MoonMan]

This is a cool way to format the build process instead of like others doing a million page thread

Thanks! I tried be thoughtful about it. Only problem with this approach is it doesn't get pushed to the top when I update existing posts.

 

[06z]

To The Top.

 

[lajlmt]

Check the spoiler button for a link to exactly where I bought it. I'll get another, more detailed picture of the bracket posted soon. I've used SlyBrackets.com twice now. I've had one on my Cherokee for 5 years with no issues. Super helpful and responsive company, too.

Thanks!!

 

[Montauk]

I'm going to track and share my progress here for my planned projects for my 2023 XL Hybrid in Cactus Green in case anyone finds it useful.

• add a wireless charger
• splice in a USB hub behind the USB panel so that I can hardwire my AAWireless module
• add some chonky Falkens
• Spoiler: spray-in bedliner [COMPLETE]

  I used a brand called Patriot Liner installed by a local shop. Very happy with the result for $500.
  

  

  
• dress up the steelies (maybe)
• lift the front to match the rear height
• add a tonneau cover
• hide my garage door opener somewhere in the ceiling
• Spoiler: black lettering on tailgate [COMPLETE]

  I cashed in FordPass points for the letters.
  

  

  
• Spoiler: tailgate assist [COMPLETE]

  I cashed in FordPass points for the tailgate assist.
  

  
• Spoiler: no-holes front license plate bracket [COMPLETE]

  I used a bracket from Sly Brackets, a company I discovered when I needed the same thing for my Jeep Cherokee ~5 years ago. I was super-happy with the result then, as I am now with my Maverick's bracket.
  

  

  

Thanks for creating this post. I’m expecting nearly the same truck and I’m enjoying seeing what you do to it.

@coyotewr.x painted his wheels with Steel-x and they look great. Aside from spending the $ on take-offs this seems to be my favorite option so far. Keeping with the Cactus Gray& Matt black theme looks pretty good.

 

[MoonMan]

Thanks for creating this post. I’m expecting nearly the same truck and I’m enjoying seeing what you do to it.

@coyotewr.x painted his wheels with Steel-x and they look great. Aside from spending the $ on take-offs this seems to be my favorite option so far. Keeping with the Cactus Gray& Matt black theme looks pretty good.

Happy to share! Dude, those chonks look sick with the black steelies. Thanks for confirming that it looks good

 

[MoonMan]

Updated main post with completed tonneau cover and wireless charger, as well as additional pics for license plate bracket! https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/moonmans-build-log.35569/post-643744

 

[Montauk]

How about an update...

 

[Montauk]

Fog light bracketry: LINK

Definitely on my list. Mine is set to be built the week of 2/19

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