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JFScheck · 02-17-2011, 07:31 PM

Plus 1 to that...

Btw - some of the best Ford folks hanging over here, honest opinions and funny - the "Chevy KoolAid" is in the next thread over, some of us here only drink the "Airstream" & "Ford" flavored "KoolAids".

The "Ram" formally known as "Dodge" folks are drinking something a bit stronger over in their forums, 30mpg - "Holy Handgernades Batman"...

BigAl · 02-17-2011, 08:33 PM

Your marker lights are an interesting change. Really made me look at the photos twice. I've ordered an f150 and have never had a pickup before.
I have a question one of you Ford guys must be able to answer. When you are hooked up with a Hensley hitch can you open the tailgate to access the back?
Thanks,
Al

2airishuman · 02-18-2011, 01:15 AM

tail gate is no problem with the fancy hitches al...

opens just fine, plenty of room.

IF your new 150 has the tail gate step,

there isn't room to lower it while hitched with typical drops.

cheers
2air'

BigAl · 02-18-2011, 09:42 AM

Thanks for the quick reply 2air.
Should have truck by May. Can't wait.
Al

davenpow · 02-18-2011, 10:58 AM

Feb 28 is the delivery date for my new F250, waiting is the hardest part.
Ted

JFScheck · 02-18-2011, 03:58 PM

How do you think I feel - mine arrived last week and I'm waiting one week since I'm out of town this week...

Good news, their taking their time prepping it so it should be 1000% when I pick it up next week...

pappy19 · 02-25-2011, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougsale

I prefer the amber color myself but I must admit the black coordinates with your running boards and colors of your truck. I installed aftermarket roof marker lights and after 3 months the bulbs started burning out. They were cheap bulbs as the glass separated from the metal when removing them. A new set of sylvania bulbs did the trick.

THEPILL I have a question for you....on your truck, does opening your tailgate trip your alarm? My tailgate lock is not connected to my alarm system. I'm asking becuase someone popped open my driver side door with a screwdriver in an attempt to either steal the truck or rob the contents. Fortunately for me the alarm tripped when the door opened and the burglar gave up without stealing anything inside or in the bed....just left me with a $1000 repair bill. I am going to ask Ford if they can wire my tailgate to the system so that if it is opened while the alarm is engaged it will sound off.

All Ford (other brands as well) truck owners need a set of these ( 2 sets if a crew cab) Vehicle Security and Theft Prevention Devices , otherwise, a thief can break into your truck in 5 seconds. Even with an alarm, they can do the "smash and grab" in 15 seconds and be gone. With the Jimmi-Jammers, they will have to totally smash out the lock system. The metal plate that comes with the kit also keeps the screwdriver-under-the-plate method from happening.

Along the tailgate drop situation, I had the same problem but found the Eze-lift on Ebay for around $40 and it works like a charm. Took about 10 minutes to install. Nice item and I installed one on my wife's Lincoln LT.

Pap

vswingfield · 02-25-2011, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pappy19

All Ford (other brands as well) truck owners need a set of these ( 2 sets if a crew cab) Vehicle Security and Theft Prevention Devices , otherwise, a thief can break into your truck in 5 seconds. Even with an alarm, they can do the "smash and grab" in 15 seconds and be gone. With the Jimmi-Jammers, they will have to totally smash out the lock system. The metal plate that comes with the kit also keeps the screwdriver-under-the-plate method from happening.

Along the tailgate drop situation, I had the same problem but found the Eze-lift on Ebay for around $40 and it works like a charm. Took about 10 minutes to install. Nice item and I installed one on my wife's Lincoln LT.

Pap

Gee, I must be crude. If I were doing a "smash and grab", I'd just break the window.

Nothing with glass openings is truly secure anyway.

Back to the original topic, great look Shane. Very nice truck. I agree, I'm not a big fan of all the chrome either. I would think it would be possible to achieve the same aero advantages by carefully waxing the hooks with aircraft wax.

pappy19 · 02-25-2011, 01:02 PM

Have you tried to break one of the modern pickup side windows lately? Compaired to the ease of sticking a screwdriver in the lock and twisting takes 5 seconds and no noise. The thief that broke into the 2011 above must have been a rank bungler. When they broke into mine, I didn't know I was had until I started looking for my tools and camera that I stashed in the back seat. There was one small mark on my lock, that's it.

stufarmer · 03-05-2011, 12:55 PM

I don't think you guys really know what a good looking truck looks like. Not to mention i'll wait for ya at the top of the hill.

THEPILL · 03-05-2011, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stufarmer

I don't think you guys really know what a good looking truck looks like. Not to mention i'll wait for ya at the top of the hill.

Ha ha Ha ..LOL Whatever!!!

LOL....My sides are hurting.......

...Hilll...Florida....Stop...I cant take it!!!

Shane

wasagachris · 03-05-2011, 07:57 PM

Shane technically it is a hill if you climb from 2ft above sea level to 3 ft above sea level.

stufarmer · 03-06-2011, 12:53 PM

Hey....wait just a minute.!!! We have Over Passes.!

JFScheck · 03-06-2011, 02:14 PM

I've ridden over Florida's highest peak on my Harley during one Daytona visit - Britton Hill at 344 feet total elevation above sea level if I remember correctly...