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  1. Terry

    Bicycle rack for Carbon Wheels and other bicycle mounting options?

    Seems like all bikes would be at risk because the rubber tires would melt before the carbon rims. I haven't heard of anyone having a problem with melted tires, so you're good to go!
  2. Terry

    Was there a weather strip here?

    Most other vehicles run a vinyl strip the complete length of the rain gutter but Ford does not - just a short strip at the back of the roof.
  3. Terry

    Sun Visor Label Removal

    The decals readily come off with a little heat and some persuasion. The glue residue can be dissolved with non-chlorinated brake cleaner, same as dry cleaning fluid, and then brushing the cloth with a medium bristle brush. The cover up decals look worse to me than the safety tags do. There are...
  4. Terry

    Tuffy center console lockbox

    It maintains the size of the console up to the bottom of the tray. There is no loss of space in the console.
  5. Terry

    Tuffy center console lockbox

    I have one and it's a good investment. It will withstand most smash and grab break-in's, which probably account for 99% of vehicle thefts. Mine came with a key lock and I found that system less than desirable. The keys are too large to carry around and the tumbler mechanism is stiff - even...
  6. Terry

    New Motor Oils for GTDI Engines...

    Was I really supposed to read all of that?
  7. Terry

    Problems with RealTruck.com

    Thank you for all of the responses, including from RealTruck. I did get the return authorization and the hitch has been returned. All is well and there are no hard feelings toward the company. I wood use them again - don't know when I'll need something but the time will come.
  8. Terry

    GEN 2 Battery Monitoring System and Auto Stop/Start

    I don't know about resetting the BMS but it does sound like the battery isn't being fully charged. Alternators are better battery maintainers than chargers. Put the truck on a smart charger and let it fully charge the battery. A good charger will tell you when the battery is fully charged and...
  9. Terry

    Might need to buy a trailer for work?

    It depends. Buying a trailer for a short period is probably going to be considerably more expensive than staying in a motel. You have the price of the trailer, hitch and other incidentals as well as camp ground fees. If you keep the trailer when it's no longer needed, you'll need a place to...
  10. Terry

    Recaro seats vs Regular leather seats

    The seats are the same - no difference is construction. The only difference is that the leather covers on the Rocaros that tend to be a little grippier. Sorry to spoil the party.
  11. Terry

    Undercover Swingcase ... who has them!?

    The grooves can be used to hold a bed divider to prevent items from sliding to the front of the bed. I made this one based on a picture I found in another post. They are hinged in the center and fold out of the way when the whole bed is needed. I like the swing cases to hold small items that...
  12. Terry

    Isn’t relocating intercooler in front of radiator an issue?

    This photo is of a Chevrolet 2500HD Diesel pickup coolant stack. The small radiator at the bottom is the trans cooler. Front to rear is the air-conditioning condenser, intercooler and radiator. Notice that the intercooler on the 6.6L diesel is huge compared to the one on the Raptor.
  13. Terry

    Isn’t relocating intercooler in front of radiator an issue?

    Should not cause a problem. All of the full size diesels have much larger intercoolers in front of the radiator. The 3.5L EcoBoost intercooler is dinky in comparison.
  14. Terry

    Window sticker

    You can get one at https://monroneylabels.com/ for $7.99. It's not an exact duplicate, but it's very close. You pay the fee and download the label as a PDF file and/or a jpg image. The check list that the truck was ordered from is also included. Good value for the buck.
  15. Terry

    Hand Washed the Raptor Today

    What in the name of Oden? Took my freshly washed Raptor out for a drive and find that there is dirt under the door handles. Who ever would have thought there would be a need to lift the door handle and wash under it? I never had that issue with a Chevy. :rolleyes:
  16. Terry

    Hand Washed the Raptor Today

    OK - here's a pic. Way easier to go to the car wash with it but one has to do what one has to do.
  17. Terry

    Totaled raptor. Do I get a F250 or wait for new raptor?

    Just rumors so far. Possibly with independent rear axles and a much larger info center display in the cab. Could be a long wait - might not appear until late 2021. This Covid-19 thing could set it back even further.
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    Hand Washed the Raptor Today

    We had a nice day here today and I washed my Raptor by hand in the driveway. The car washes are all closed in my community due to the Covid-19 crisis, so I had little choice if I wanted a clean truck. I've had quite a few cars and trucks but none that drip water in so many places after a wash...
  19. Terry

    Gas Can Hauling

    I'm using a bed divider. I copied it from one I saw in another forum and not an original idea, but it works. The holes allow cans to be tied to the divider if needed. Open the latches and it folds in half for easy storage.
  20. Terry

    Problems with RealTruck.com

    Visa credited my account back for the amount of the hitch. I'll send the hitch back as soon as RealTruck sends me a return authorization and mailing label. Still haven't heard from them though.
  21. Terry

    Problems with RealTruck.com

    I ordered a Weigh Safe Hitch from realtruck.com on the Saturday after I bought my truck. Afterwards, I realized that I really needed a weight distribution hitch and that the Weigh Safe wasn't weight distributing. I called RealTruck the first thing Monday morning and ask them to cancel the...
  22. Terry

    GEN 2 Painting fenders, grill and the question is does one painted the tailgate plaque as well?

    I realize that beauty is in the eye of the beholder but once everything is painted the truck loses it's uniqueness - looks like every other F-150 on the dealer lot. Ford does a really good job from the factory. Leave them alone.
  23. Terry

    locking fuel cap?

    Sugar doesn't dissolve in gasoline and has no effect. It drops to the bottom of the tank and isn't problematic. Gasoline theft or other injurious material is another matter. One of these is a good deterrent but keep in mind a thief could cause a lot of damage steeling a few gallons of gas...
  24. Terry

    GEN 2 Interior Auxiliary Wiring Harness Location on a 19?

    Found them right where described! Thanks to all.
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