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Jul 9, 2019 | 03:54 PM

#16

honda250xtitan

Cargo Master

Joined: Jul 2017

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1: complete headlight retrofit. projectors/BajaDesigns and blacked out chrome just looks dope and the projector's output is insanely clean
2: Icon kit, truck rides 100x better

Jul 9, 2019 | 04:51 PM

#17

saucemann

Mountain Pass

Joined: Aug 2017

Posts: 128

Likes: 4

From: Cypress

You will not need "Dee Zee tailgate assist". Platinum will come with Ford version.

Jul 9, 2019 | 09:13 PM

#18

Shane K

Thread Starter

New User

Joined: Jul 2019

Posts: 4

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbgt

Congrats on the new truck

Curious as to why 36k? I know bumper to bumper warranty is good for 3 years 36k miles but powertrain warranty is good for 5 years / 60k miles (Diesel engine 5 years / 100k miles).

If warranty isn't a concern then why wait to delete/tune?

I was thinking powertrain ended at 36k. In that case I’ll likely delete soon. My 7.3 was tuned with soft and I loved that thing.

I’ve read a lot about tunes and it seems that there isn’t one in particular tuner that has been the most reliable. What are your guys’ suggestions on tunes after deleting?

Ive been away from the diesel world for the past couple years and man have things changed since the 7.3.

Jul 9, 2019 | 09:13 PM

#19

Shane K

Thread Starter

New User

Joined: Jul 2019

Posts: 4

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Quote:

Originally Posted by saucemann

You will not need "Dee Zee tailgate assist". Platinum will come with Ford version.

Sweet! Thanks for the info. Guess I’ll be returning that lol.

Jul 9, 2019 | 09:14 PM

#20

Shane K

Thread Starter

New User

Joined: Jul 2019

Posts: 4

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Quote:

Originally Posted by honda250xtitan

1: complete headlight retrofit. projectors/BajaDesigns and blacked out chrome just looks dope and the projector's output is insanely clean
2: Icon kit, truck rides 100x better

Which icon kit did you go with? I’m considering a king kit with tuned bypass shocks, don’t want anymore than 4-4.5”
though.

I’ll have to check out headlight. I purchased some much brighter led’s for the rear. I live in a rural area and want make sure I can see when backing up.

Jul 10, 2019 | 08:54 PM

#21

Bair1218

Mountain Pass

Joined: Jul 2018

Posts: 105

Likes: 2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alaskan_Warbird

I have a Lariat that didn't have a heated steering wheel. So I swapped to a Ford Raptor heated wheel, ran wiring, and got not only the heat working but also the paddle shifters. The shifters are sooooo nice to have when hauling and towing heavy in the mountains. Absolutely love it. Best mod I've ever done.

Do you have a write up for the raptor wheel? That's awesome the paddle shifters work also!

Jul 10, 2019 | 09:06 PM

#22

Alaskan_Warbird

Posting Guru

Joined: Mar 2018

Posts: 1,962

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From: Fairbanks, AK

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bair1218

Do you have a write up for the raptor wheel? That's awesome the paddle shifters work also!

Here you go. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post18600554

Lots of info throughout that thread. Make sure you get the proper clockspring. I initially got the wrong one, as noted in a couple of places.

Mar 7, 2021 | 04:10 PM

#23

George C

Cargo Master

Joined: Oct 2005

Posts: 2,866

Likes: 515

From: WNY

How long do you plan on owning it? Think about it.
Place an order and get everything you want, and exclude what you feel isn’t necessary for your needs.

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Mar 7, 2021 | 06:07 PM

#24

cpro24

Tuned

Joined: Jan 2021

Posts: 298

Likes: 92

MY fAVORITE MOD so far is my Amp Power steps... Love em... the look, the functionality of having the steps out of the way

Factory steps removed

Amp Steps Installed

Love the clean look with steps up and out of the way

Mar 8, 2021 | 07:24 PM

#25

FONRDAY

Laughing Gas

Joined: Feb 2012

Posts: 1,210

Likes: 11

From: California Mountains

will it work with rapid steering

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tricon

I second that, Raptor wheel is my favorite mod since I touch it everyday.

Will it work on a 21 with rapid steering

Mar 8, 2021 | 08:17 PM

#26

Texmudder

More Turbo

Joined: Oct 2016

Posts: 551

Likes: 39

Rearranging my buttons above sync so that the ones I use the most are closest to me and the ones I never touch are away from me. Crazy simple but I use the camera button almost daily and the exhaust brake button every time I tow.

Mar 8, 2021 | 09:14 PM

#27

Sport45

Cargo Master

Joined: Apr 2003

Posts: 2,059

Likes: 426

From: Too close to Houston

My favorite mod has to be the window tint. Makes it bearable to be inside without having to run the A/C full tilt in the summer.

My second favorite has to be the RDS 60gallon tank/box combo in the bed. It is really nice to not have the fuel gauge move for 900 miles or so after filling up. Between the 48 gallon factory tank and the RDS I only fill up every 1500 miles empty and can get 1000 miles towing. Fillups do require starting the pump at least twice though...