Nice build ! Great truck and that 3.5 is a beast of a motor, drove one the other day and I was shocked at the power, amazing!
2018 F-150 Build
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Did you have the factory skid plates? My FX4 has skid plates, and i'm wondering if something like those RCI skid plates would be a better replacement along with some true rock sliders.
Glad to see how that fits in there nicely. I am also thinking of adding a fridge and that's the location I had in mind.
Those RCI skid plates are next on my list. I just installed SDHQ weld-on rock sliders.
Advocate I
I didn’t have the factory skid plate since I knew I wanted better ones. I think you could not have the engine RCI skid plate but buy the transmission and transfer case one if you want more coverage.
I would also recommend true rock sliders. Currently I have some being built.
Advocate I
You have to move the passenger seat up slightly but the front seat still has room to fit comfortably.
Advocate I
Went to check out the Kaibab National Forest and the Grand Canyon for the 1st time and glad I was able to knock that off the bucket list. Glad I installed the skid plates because some of the MVUM have not been travelled on in awhile.
Advocate I
Removed the chrome sidesteps and got some welded rock sliders installed by a local fabricator. He did an awesome job and now most of my armor is complete. Thanks to @Ncat for the recommendation.
Those look great. Were they 100% one off made, or did the welder just do the install?
Pathfinder I
They look awesome! He is a great guy and easy to work with I thought :)
Advocate I
Advocate I
Advocate I
Haven't updated in a while, but there has been a few changes:
1. Installed KC Hilites C-series area Lights, 2 on the left, 2 on the rear, and 2 on the right. Each side is on its own switch so I can light up only one side to not disturbed neighbors if in a developed sites. The switched used is a Switchpro 9100 with a Swarfworks sunglass holder mount and SDHQ mount inside the engine bay.
2. Installed KC Hilite 28" multifunction rear chase light. I have the amber and flashing amber put on the Switchpro and tapped the running, brake, and reverse lights into the tail lamps. This was the biggest pain, especially with the instructions not being clear on what they considered the "left" tail lamp (FYI they mean passenger side when they left, not driver).
3. Got a good deal on an OEM grill and switched out the chrome grill. Almost done getting rid of all the chrome now.
4. Bought Rigd Supply Megafit mount with frontrunner table.
5. Last but not least, bought a Builtright Industries dash mount. Used this to have a mount for my Inreach Mini. Also put in a Blue Sea Systems 12V USB outlet since I had the dash out so I could power the GPS/Gopro without the wires looking messy.
1. Installed KC Hilites C-series area Lights, 2 on the left, 2 on the rear, and 2 on the right. Each side is on its own switch so I can light up only one side to not disturbed neighbors if in a developed sites. The switched used is a Switchpro 9100 with a Swarfworks sunglass holder mount and SDHQ mount inside the engine bay.
2. Installed KC Hilite 28" multifunction rear chase light. I have the amber and flashing amber put on the Switchpro and tapped the running, brake, and reverse lights into the tail lamps. This was the biggest pain, especially with the instructions not being clear on what they considered the "left" tail lamp (FYI they mean passenger side when they left, not driver).
3. Got a good deal on an OEM grill and switched out the chrome grill. Almost done getting rid of all the chrome now.
4. Bought Rigd Supply Megafit mount with frontrunner table.
5. Last but not least, bought a Builtright Industries dash mount. Used this to have a mount for my Inreach Mini. Also put in a Blue Sea Systems 12V USB outlet since I had the dash out so I could power the GPS/Gopro without the wires looking messy.
Influencer II
Nice build man! Builtright and RCI is solid kit. I have both on my 2015. I strongly recommend SPOD for electrical accessories and if you haven’t done your lift the Fox 2.0 system is great and doesn’t void your warranty(ford sells the kit even).
Very nice. I have a 2019 F150 as well. Added King coilovers all 4 corners, Deaver +3 leaf springs and Icon Delta Joint UCA. 275/75/17 Wildpeak AT3W on Method wheels.
I have a switch pro and all kinds of lights I still haven't put on yet. I will be getting a fridge but since it needs to go in the bed I will have to get a canopy/shell of some type, ARE, RSI...?
Also, anyone have any good ideas on mounting a fridge slider in the truck bed? The aluminum adds some issues that steel beds don't have.
I have a switch pro and all kinds of lights I still haven't put on yet. I will be getting a fridge but since it needs to go in the bed I will have to get a canopy/shell of some type, ARE, RSI...?
Also, anyone have any good ideas on mounting a fridge slider in the truck bed? The aluminum adds some issues that steel beds don't have.
Advocate I
Thanks! Yea so far no issues with either. RCI got a good test in Arizona and has held up. I went with the switchpro but was heavily debating between the two.
I have Bilsteins 5100 but will upgrade eventually. I blew threw my original warranty long ago and didn't upgrade to the 100k since I will probably hit that within the next 2 years.
Advocate I
Nice! Kings or Icons will probably be my next big thing after my front bumper is done. The switchpro makes everything easier, but putting the lights wire in the cable protectors was the biggest pain. Can't help you on the slider for the fridge as I have mine in the cab.
Which bumper are you going with? And I assume you'll be cutting the crash bars? How about relocating the CAC?
Advocate I
I'm getting the RPG Off-road prerunner bumper and since I'm local to them I'm getting them to do the install to make sure its done right (plus don't think i have the skillset or tools to cut anything). Since I have the EcoBoost I purchased the intercooler relocation kit.
Influencer II
Awesome rig man! Love what you've done. Did you ever go about routing the other two breathers? I am debating on relocating mine but my rear is already up at the top of the frame in one of the cross beams that support the bed. Haven't dug around underneath long enough to find them.
To anyone who comes across this thread, the FX4 skid plates are ok, but they are definitively a one and done thin sheet metal plate. The RCI ones are legitimate skid plates.
To anyone who comes across this thread, the FX4 skid plates are ok, but they are definitively a one and done thin sheet metal plate. The RCI ones are legitimate skid plates.
