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[2019StreetGlide]

Howdy,

My name is Ed. I've been reading the MTC News/Forms for a number of months and decided to make a post.

I was a Software/IT engineer and teacher working in High Tech since '81, retired a couple of years ago. I'm 68 years young. In late September '23, I purchased a new XLT Hybrid. I really enjoy and love his little truck, perhaps as much as my 2019 HD Street Glide ;-) I traded in a 2010 Ram 1500 4x4 Crew cab. I liked the RAM, got lots of use/value out of it, but it was time for a smaller, more economical truck. I've made a number of additions:

Ford additions include:

1. Rubber bed-mat
2. Front seat covers
3. Front and rear floor mats
4. Tailgate protector
5. Drivers side bed-storage box
6. Cab Spoiler

Non Ford Additions, in order of importance:

1. Strut Tower anti-sway Brace (my design, build)
2. Tonneau Cover
3. Tailgate Assist Shock
4. Tailgate extender
5. Rear Cup Holder + trash bin (3D printed)
6. Dashboard Storage Organizer
7. Carbon Fiber Style Door Sill Protector
8. Fender Flares
9. Center Arm rest cover
10. SiriusXM Radio via BlueTooth (3D printer the Cubby phone mount)
11. Screen Protector
12.Tailgate Insert Letters
13. Center Console Organizer Tray
14. Tailgate Seal
15. Stubby Antenna
16. Bed side-rails
17. Back passenger, under the seat safe
18. "Blackout" tail lights
19. Daytime grill running lights
20. Tail gate hole plugs (3D printed)
21. 1 amp FOCO trickle charger (fix deep sleep)

I've done some metal design fabrication and decided to build my own Strut tower anti-sway bar, instead of getting one from Steeda. My design I used 1" tubing for the cross member and 1" tubing + 1/2" tubing for the supports. A major improvement to handling; mountain driving, roundabouts, turning. First I made the supports, built a "Jig" for the top alignment, then cut and shaped the cross member. As you know when using "sport mode" on a Hybrid, the gas motor adds performance, steering also improves. Now add a Strut tower anti-sway bar.

Here are some pictures:

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[Waterick]

Welcome to the forum, you can delete one of your duplicate post. Click edit at the bottom of your post and options come up. If you've been following awhile,you already know what a valuable resource this can be. The pluses and minuses.

 

[CurtisB]

Howdy,

My name is Ed. I've been reading the MTC News/Forms for a number of months and decided to make a post.

I was a Software/IT engineer and teacher working in High Tech since '81, retired a couple of years ago. I'm 68 years young. In late September '23, I purchased a new XLT Hybrid. I really enjoy and love his little truck, perhaps as much as my 2019 HD Street Glide ;-) I traded in a 2010 Ram 1500 4x4 Crew cab. I liked the RAM, got lots of use/value out of it, but it was time for a smaller, more economical truck. I've made a number of additions:

Ford additions include:

1. Rubber bed-mat
2. Front seat covers
3. Front and rear floor mats
4. Tailgate protector
5. Drivers side bed-storage box
6. Cab Spoiler

Non Ford Additions, in order of importance:

1. Strut Tower anti-sway Brace (my design, build)
2. Tonneau Cover
3. Tailgate Assist Shock
4. Tailgate extender
5. Rear Cup Holder + trash bin (3D printed)
6. Dashboard Storage Organizer
7. Carbon Fiber Style Door Sill Protector
8. Fender Flares
9. Center Arm rest cover
10. SiriusXM Radio via BlueTooth (3D printer the Cubby phone mount)
11. Screen Protector
12.Tailgate Insert Letters
13. Center Console Organizer Tray
14. Tailgate Seal
15. Stubby Antenna
16. Bed side-rails
17. Back passenger, under the seat safe
18. "Blackout" tail lights
19. Daytime grill running lights
20. Tail gate hole plugs (3D printed)
21. 1 amp FOCO trickle charger (fix deep sleep)

I've done some metal design fabrication and decided to build my own Strut tower anti-sway bar, instead of getting one from Steeda. My design I used 1" tubing for the cross member and 1" tubing + 1/2" tubing for the supports. A major improvement to handling; mountain driving, roundabouts, turning. First I made the supports, built a "Jig" for the top alignment, then cut and shaped the cross member. As you know when using "sport mode" on a Hybrid, the gas motor adds performance, steering also improves. Now add a Strut tower anti-sway bar.

Here are some pictures:

One question, what type and brand of Tonneau cover did you get? And the real question I have is, if it is the roll up type, how may cross beams does it have? I have seen covers that only have 2 cross beams and I find it hard to believe that while driving, it doesn't snap and flop due to the wind. I want a roll up with at minimum 5 cross beams. That way it would keep it flat and support the fabric against the wind. Whenever I look up info regarding roll up Tonneau covers, they never tell you how many cross beams it has.

 

[commadorebob]

Welcome. Nice truck!

 

[Jeff D.]

Welcome to the forum, Ed.

There's a thread somewhere on here for members who ride to post pic's of their bikes, too.

 

[2019StreetGlide]

One question, what type and brand of Tonneau cover did you get? And the real question I have is, if it is the roll up type, how may cross beams does it have? I have seen covers that only have 2 cross beams and I find it hard to believe that while driving, it doesn't snap and flop due to the wind. I want a roll up with at minimum 5 cross beams. That way it would keep it flat and support the fabric against the wind. Whenever I look up info regarding roll up Tonneau covers, they never tell you how many cross beams it has.

Here is the tonneau cover. It has 2 metal cross bars, well sealed on the sides, front and back. I've driven in some hard wind and everything stays in place. Very little water gets in when driving in rain or washing the truck.

 

[RDRahn]

Howdy,

My name is Ed. I've been reading the MTC News/Forms for a number of months and decided to make a post.

I was a Software/IT engineer and teacher working in High Tech since '81, retired a couple of years ago. I'm 68 years young. In late September '23, I purchased a new XLT Hybrid. I really enjoy and love his little truck, perhaps as much as my 2019 HD Street Glide ;-) I traded in a 2010 Ram 1500 4x4 Crew cab. I liked the RAM, got lots of use/value out of it, but it was time for a smaller, more economical truck. I've made a number of additions:

Ford additions include:

1. Rubber bed-mat
2. Front seat covers
3. Front and rear floor mats
4. Tailgate protector
5. Drivers side bed-storage box
6. Cab Spoiler

Non Ford Additions, in order of importance:

1. Strut Tower anti-sway Brace (my design, build)
2. Tonneau Cover
3. Tailgate Assist Shock
4. Tailgate extender
5. Rear Cup Holder + trash bin (3D printed)
6. Dashboard Storage Organizer
7. Carbon Fiber Style Door Sill Protector
8. Fender Flares
9. Center Arm rest cover
10. SiriusXM Radio via BlueTooth (3D printer the Cubby phone mount)
11. Screen Protector
12.Tailgate Insert Letters
13. Center Console Organizer Tray
14. Tailgate Seal
15. Stubby Antenna
16. Bed side-rails
17. Back passenger, under the seat safe
18. "Blackout" tail lights
19. Daytime grill running lights
20. Tail gate hole plugs (3D printed)
21. 1 amp FOCO trickle charger (fix deep sleep)

I've done some metal design fabrication and decided to build my own Strut tower anti-sway bar, instead of getting one from Steeda. My design I used 1" tubing for the cross member and 1" tubing + 1/2" tubing for the supports. A major improvement to handling; mountain driving, roundabouts, turning. First I made the supports, built a "Jig" for the top alignment, then cut and shaped the cross member. As you know when using "sport mode" on a Hybrid, the gas motor adds performance, steering also improves. Now add a Strut tower anti-sway bar.

Here are some pictures:

Hi Ed.

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