Big Red build thread...
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That part I need to find out. According to the body shop my PATS was not working. They started my truck from the damage the thieves had done. After repairs Ford was unable to sync the new keys with the PATS and would not start. Told them about the cluster and today the body shop got it back so evidently they were able to program the new keys. Supposed to get an update tomorrow and I will check with them. It is back at the dealer cause the turn signal switch will not reset after you turn.
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As far as I know PATS works with all chips and cannot be bypassed by a chip programmer, but I could be wrong!
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Finally got her back! Couple of bugs, but working them out. Won't go into first via the gear selector so Ford has to fix that, and missing the fasteners on the bottom of the kick panel- getting fixed tomorrow! In the mean time 05 grill upgrade finally complete!
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This is likely because they seated the lower pin on the shift tube too deep. The one that is closest to the firewall. Pull the tube, tap the pin back out about 2mm, and it should go into 1st for you.
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Well all my photos are pretty much dead. Cleaned out the photobucket account and closed!
Picked up a Ranchhand rear bumper a couple of months ago...stripped it as best I could, and used some por-15 on that bad boy..
After about 4 coats, not sure why it looks grayish?
Picked up a Ranchhand rear bumper a couple of months ago...stripped it as best I could, and used some por-15 on that bad boy..
After about 4 coats, not sure why it looks grayish?
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Some new rims Fuel Vapor D569, 18X9, 4.5" backspace, and -12MM offset. Pushed the wheels out a lot more than I expected.
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I used the Duplicolor bed liner in my Ranger years back. It did not adhere well and it didn't hold up in sunlight. It faded to gray and began peeling. And it offered almost no actual bed protection. I have since tried Monstaliner and although a bit more expensive it is a solid product.
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I used the Duplicolor bed liner in my Ranger years back. It did not adhere well and it didn't hold up in sunlight. It faded to gray and began peeling. And it offered almost no actual bed protection. I have since tried Monstaliner and although a bit more expensive it is a solid product.
Yep, we shall see how long it lasts. If it doesn't then I will just get it line-x'ed and be done with it..
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You don't need to remove them. Just tape around them for overspray. It doesn't have to be perfect, but the crappy plastic dip i had was extremely hard to peel off around the badge. I put 5 coats on mine.
