Everything stashed here is pretty much some type of project - gotta start working on these!
Most are for the truck, some for the old car, some for the house, some for upcoming Fall Harvest season - this year I’ll try to not only have a photo op pumpkin patch bit a faux corn maze for the little toddlers.

Oh! There is also a box of swag for the forum 10th anniversary celebration. More to come soon on that event!

 

Having viewed your truck in person yesterday, I have to say it's one of the sharpest trucks I've seen! Tastefully done, my friend!

 

Thanks @stereotype one ! That was a fun lunch meet up! We gotta get more of our a austin-area trucks and drivers together, more often.
And you’ve done a great job with your truck too. From the rodent deterrent under hood to the rear gnome house size exhaust tip I really like your truck!

 

I have the 3.5L. I forget why I bought this valve - I had researched it somewhere. But I have not tried to install it yet! It’s still in the bag.

 

I had one on my Legacy SpecB... Worth it! Thanks!

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That's definitely for metal pan.

 

I've been using an F107S on my 2020 for a couple years now. Works great. I don't mind the flow rate as I'm always doing other things while it's draining out.

 

Today was a simple install…
X Retractable stake pocket tie downs.

note - these are Bullring brand. Bullring makes a front pocket offset version, for trucks like mine (typically 6.5’ and 8’ beds) where the front pocket is not centered under the rail trim cover. That part number from Bullring is Model #4035
The rear units are Ford branded by Bullring. Part number VFL3Z-99000A64-D for a pair.

 

X Also put my tow hook rubber covers back on. Had to drop the front bumper to do this little task. Found previous owner had already cut the shutter cable?

Before - no rubber covers

After close up

After full bumper view

After close up other side

 

Love mine. I have a collection of my old oil pan bolts in my tool box as I've put a Fumoto on all my trucks over the years

 

Today I swapped out the original engine cover with a Ford Performance brand
cover, just for looks.

 

It will move faster now.

 

Vrooom vroooom!

Hey @Arkansas Eco - as much as I know you recommend it, I did not wash to original engine cover in the dishwasher. I opted for a garden hose, bucket and scrub brush instead.

https://www.f150ecoboost.net/threads/new-random-picture-you-took-thread.10957/post-1367259

 

It will never like anything less than 93 noneth now !

 

One year checkpoint.
I’ve driven it 7579.6 miles.
and over 282 hours - only 11.75 24-hour days.

 

X Rear Hellwig installed today after finally getting the right saddles. Will be going for a twisty road test drive soon!

 

I think you will notice leaving the neighborhood in the first turn, even at parking lot speeds. It's not something I would describe as subtle.

 

Yep. Like having a Mustang rear end under my truck. I’m liking it!

 

I felt like the front end was aided just as much regarding turn-in. Likely the result of the rear end staying flatter, thus the outside rear wheel was transferring additional weight, especially the inside front wheel.
Like stiffening a chassis does naturally.

 

I’ve always liked my current ‘18 F150’s predictable, moderate understeer when turning in aggressively. Best handling F150 I’ve had was a ‘94 Lightning. That was a truck body on a sports car. Very enjoyable to drive hard.
Today my ‘18 is approaching the overall handling feel I’m looking for. A lot to ask from a 157” truck, but I’m liking what it’s got so far!

 

If you want even more turn in, you can go aftermarket sway up front.
Or for sure get some front end alignment suggestions from GearHead_1

I realize the F150 doesn't have the range of adjustment a sports car does, but it might have enough to accentuate what you are looking for.

I like the steering to feel less assisted. Weighted if you will?
I think you have to sacrifice some self-centering to gain the weighting, but it's doable.

 

I do have the front Hellwig ready to install!

 

I do have the front Hellwig dressy to install!

It will be so good especially with the Bilsteins.

 

If you need someone to test drive your truck for a year or two to make sure the mods are what you're looking for, I happily volunteer for the job!

 

Today I installed a Front Hellwig sway bar and a pair of new Ford sway bar end links. I never want to do this again. Had to R&R the really heavy RCI skid plate with cat theft deterrent wings to get to the sway bar. That’s really awkward and heavy to R&R.

 

Well how's she drive ?

 

I really like the handling now that I have the front and rear Hellwigs, and rear Bilstein 5100's on. Very firmly "planted". The stance feels "wider: - more secure - and very predictable steering feel tossing it into a corner. Granted, I do feel more of the smallish ripples and bumps, but not anything of concern.

 

Now you just need to balance the truck front/rear with similar damping? 😎

 

Lost me !

 

I had it in my head you had the Bilstein 4600? Was thinking yours were yellow. Don't know why I was thinking that.

 

I was thinking about those big yellow bump stops… not Ark’s truck?
Nope - his are brown

RAS on a lifted 2015

Was ready to pull the trigger on a Roadmaster setup for my truck but had a question and the manufacturer is not responding. Am hoping that maybe someone on here can help me determine if what I see is going to be an issue or not. My rear blocks have a bump at the top of the overload tab. It...

www.f150ecoboost.net

 

I was thinking about those big yellow bump stops… not Ark’s truck?
Nope - his are brown

RAS on a lifted 2015

Was ready to pull the trigger on a Roadmaster setup for my truck but had a question and the manufacturer is not responding. Am hoping that maybe someone on here can help me determine if what I see is going to be an issue or not. My rear blocks have a bump at the top of the overload tab. It...

www.f150ecoboost.net

That's some awesome photograpy !
Also, notice my axle housing isn't rusty !