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Old Jul 28, 2022 | 06:48 AM
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Moving on to some non-cosmetic additions, I installed a MagnaFlow axle-back black dual tip exhaust.



 
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Old Jul 28, 2022 | 06:52 AM
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Last night I did the Rough Country MLC-6 Multiple Light Controller in anticipation of adding lights and having somewhere to tie it into the OEM Upfitter switches. There is a power and ground for each switch with a 40 amp relay and 30 amp fuse. The main power line has a manual 50 amp circuit breaker intergraded to 8g cable to the battery terminals and an integrated LVCO (Low-Voltage-Cut-Off) circuit. This is well constructed as well as functional. Total installation took about an hour due to my OCD with heat shrink tubing and soldered wires not crimped with the included connectors.




 
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Old Jul 28, 2022 | 11:48 AM
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Very nice job on that wiring. On those upfitter switches, I assume they have a pigtail that terminates under the hood where you make connections? If so, Ford had someone thinking.
How about a different photo of your exhaust, pretty hard to see.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2022 | 08:36 PM
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Very nice job on that wiring. On those upfitter switches, I assume they have a pigtail that terminates under the hood where you make connections? If so, Ford had someone thinking.
How about a different photo of your exhaust, pretty hard to see.
Thanks John, and yes, the 6 wires are on the driver side under the hood near the firewall, you can see them to the right of the master cylinder between he main fuse panel and firewall. I'll grab another shot of the MagnaFlow setup when we get back.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2022 | 02:23 PM
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Did a little @StickerFab cosmetics.











 
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Old Aug 24, 2022 | 02:25 PM
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I did a couple of mods, one functional and one performance. The rear door fold down table really wasn't too bad of an install being it was the OEM accessory.









and the performance mod was the VRTuned with the bluetooth option, and yes it does make it a little better response with little to no lag in the go pedal.


 
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Old Aug 24, 2022 | 02:26 PM
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Another mod my spare tire cover came in and looks awesome, even has the retaining ring for the backup camera. Plus the bonus of my custom plates came in too.


 
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Old Aug 24, 2022 | 02:26 PM
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The engine got some lovin' too, the TurboSmart BOV Plumb Back, no need to hear the pssst all the time, also completely plug and play.



 
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Old Aug 24, 2022 | 02:27 PM
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Added another little dash updating yesterday.


 
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Old Aug 24, 2022 | 08:15 PM
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Looks great! I love these things more and more every time I see one...
 
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Old Aug 26, 2022 | 10:10 PM
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Really like the tags! I have already told the only way they could possible get me out of my F150 is to make me a deal on one would be to make me a deal I couldn't refuse. I planned on m y truck being my last vehicle but, as I really don't need it longer as all my kids have trucks and won't let me do anything anymore and I have wanted one for about 50years. my next if any will be fun!!! I am not picky, I have driven 2 and 4 door. Either will work.
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Old Aug 29, 2022 | 06:59 AM
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Really like the tags! I have already told the only way they could possible get me out of my F150 is to make me a deal on one would be to make me a deal I couldn't refuse. I planned on m y truck being my last vehicle but, as I really don't need it longer as all my kids have trucks and won't let me do anything anymore and I have wanted one for about 50years. my next if any will be fun!!! I am not picky, I have driven 2 and 4 door. Either will work.
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Thanks, TJ. I'm pretty much in the same boat. If I need to move anything I have the utility trailer which I used most of the time anyway.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2022 | 07:07 AM
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Did have a few more mods added since the last update.

Lower vinyl stripes

 
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Old Aug 29, 2022 | 07:08 AM
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The rear window defroster electrical side strips now have an added piece of protection.




 
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Did a little interior scenery on the dash.



 
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