[snakebitten]

Nicely done.

 

[Boatwaco]

Here is my list of queued up projects / mods:

• Upfitter switches OH console
• Third brake light camera
• Install new tailgate with steps
• New rear door sill plates with Ford Performance logos to match front door sill plates
• Spray tool box drawers with rubberized coating
• Try to find / install a retractable antenna

 

[Boatwaco]

Four screws and 2 trim clips per side to pull back the wheel well liner, (did I mention per side?) in 90* temps with 85% RH, on really hot concrete without any shade…

and I installed new low and high beam bulbs today.

Now, to check aim: https://www.f150ecoboost.net/threads/how-to-aim-your-headlights-diode-dynamics.88893/

 

[Boatwaco]

Updates (threads elsewhere) -

• Swapped in a preowned tailgate with steps
• Added a McGard tailgate hinge lock
• Replaced waterlogged passenger headlight assembly

 

[Boatwaco]

Here’s what I am waiting on or have on hand:

Waiting for:
New wiring harness for tailgate
New harness splice kit for above
Driver side headlight assembly
Tailgate to be repainted

On Hand:
New tailgate lock mechanism
New TG emblems
New TG stripe decal
New TG 3D letters
Old TG camera, light, rods and locks

 

[Boatwaco]

Tailgate swap documented here - https://www.f150ecoboost.net/threads/2018-tailgate-no-step-to-step-swap.90072/page-2#replies

 

[Boatwaco]

Started to install the Upfitter OH console and wiring. Was also wanting to replace my driver side headlight assembly but the wrong side was sent to me.
Here is a picture of the Upfitter parts ready to go in.
I’m taking a Texas football is on TV break them will finish the install. I won’t be able to connect the relay box under the hood today - I need a step drill / tap to install the mounting plate for the relay box. But I hope to have the console with switches installed and lights working.

 

[Boatwaco]

Upfitter installed except I broke the little pin I need to add to the BCM connector. Just went to AutoZone and grabbed a little box of assorted pins…
Also needed a couple of copper lugs to splice the relay box power cable to connect to the mega fuse box.
Nothing was easy today. I’m tired.

 

[Boatwaco]

Bonus good news - the OH Upfitter switches are illuminated!

 

[Go-C Graphics]

What are you planning on using the 6 switches for?

 

[Boatwaco]

I haven’t thought that far ahead yet!
I do have on my “project list” to add a semi automatic electric retractable radio antenna. Old school stuff.
What would you use the switches for?

 

[Boatwaco]

Added the 200A mega fuse to the relay box power cable. Had to chop the cable and add the lugs and mount the fuse box to the battery box. I did not connect to the positive post yet as I waiting now for a new lead for the connection to the passenger footwell fuse box.

 

[Go-C Graphics]

Oh NO!!!!!
Tell me you're not using electrical tape. That's just so wrong to treat your truck like that. This isn't the 80' Boatwaco.
You need to get some proper harness tape. It's made for high temperatures, doesn't get gooey, and looks more like an OEM harness.
What's you address? I'll order you some. haha

Amazon.com

 

[Boatwaco]

I have this on order already! They didn’t have any at the auto parts store so I had to order some. Didn’t want to wait so I used old fashioned electrical tape until it arrives. Looks similar to what you recommended.

 

[Boatwaco]

Supplies are arriving…
Wiring harness tape and a battery lug crimper tool (hammer style).
Gotta rework the crimps and tape later.

 

[Boatwaco]

Quick follow up on the wrong headlight assembly being sent to me. I called Fairway Ford Parts, and after explaining that I had requested a driver side assembly, but failed to cross check the online cart to see another passenger side assembly was in it, I needed their help. After briefly reviewing my order history, they came back and said a Return Label was being sent to my email, a new driver side assembly will be sent to me this week and as soon as the passenger side return is in their possession, I will be getting a $21 refund for the difference in price.
This is great customer service and one of the reasons I stick to buying from Fairway Ford online.

 

[Boatwaco]

Ok. Harness taped and lug crimped - done with this end of the project!

 

[Go-C Graphics]

Much better.

 

[Boatwaco]

And just like that, I’m back in the grill removal so I can install a headlight assembly business!

 

[Boatwaco]

I completed the final pigtail wire going to the BCM spot #23 and added the under-hood relay box mount - drilled in with a drill-tap and did not drill into anything behind it or through the exterior of the fender (thank you @GearHead_1). Now - I need to find something to add to the 6 new OH switches...