Favorite After Market Add On

Kjhawkeye1 said:

Fantastic, thank you!

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Your welcome, piece of cake to install.

CHRIS HODGE said:

Your welcome, piece of cake to install.

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Did you install it in the lower port or the one to the right of the radio?

sjwelds said:

Did you install it in the lower port or the one to the right of the radio?

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If to the right were you able to use the factory plug cover?

sjwelds said:

Did you install it in the lower port or the one to the right of the radio?

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Removed the lighter.

Kjhawkeye1 said:

What camera did you use and how did you run the wire to the head unit? I installed an aftermarket JVC that could have a camera installed but didn't want to drill a hole in anything metal.

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JVC will accept just about any camera that has a normal RCA output. You aren't going to avoid drilling at least a small hole in something. Mine was done behind the plastic trim in the the liftgate above the license plate. Interior panels pop off, screw for the grab handle. You can then unholy the trim piece and drill the necessary hole. Run wire, fill w silicone and reassemble. Its in a concealed area and the trim, at least on my 03 has a gasket around it thst further reduces the chance of anything getting inside. I've been setup that way for nearly 2 years and 0 issues.

The rest of the wire you can just run through the boot that goes from the liftgate into the roof. I chased it alongside the edge of the headliner all the way down. Super easy w the fiberglass rods from harbor freight. Open the vent vendor in the rear and remove door weatherstripping at the top and you can see/have access the whole way to the front. Hardest part is coming down the a pillar which is just a couple bolts to remove.

CHRIS HODGE said:

Link to one that I used. https://www.amazon.com/Charge-Charger-Socket-Waterproof-Motorcycle/dp/B082PNLMDS/ref=sr_1_5?crid=EKDDPGJIMDT3&dchild=1&keywords=usb+port+for+car&qid=1614610465&sprefix=usb+port+for+,aps,224&sr=8-5

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Shout out to @CHRIS HODGE !!! Just did this mod this evening, looks a treat, and works fantastic!

bryz_expy said:

Solid lug nuts for the win. (Gorilla) So frustrated that my 2018 F150 after 4-5 rotations were getting chewed up so easily. (Techs not using the right size and/or hammering them with the impact). Then if they start to swell it becomes a situation where you are at the mercy of the tire shop or dealer. It’s one of those “upgrades” you do before you can’t get them off easily.

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Yes... the original 2 pieces log nuts are such crap they should be illegal... I cannot believe Ford is keeping up with this... very bad for their name.

Nilight LED Spot and flood lights.
GPS (girl passenger seat)

Anybody else miss having a light in the center console storage box ? I did. Got a small Hella Marine LED (red ) and a Radio Shack push-on-off switch installed. Ran power from the rear cigarette lighter on the rear of the center console.

CHRIS HODGE said:

Link to one that I used. https://www.amazon.com/Charge-Charger-Socket-Waterproof-Motorcycle/dp/B082PNLMDS/ref=sr_1_5?crid=EKDDPGJIMDT3&dchild=1&keywords=usb+port+for+car&qid=1614610465&sprefix=usb+port+for+,aps,224&sr=8-5

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Yeah when my original ashtray (factory option) broke (hinge broke off) I got a replacement piece from a model that came with the basic flat plate and power port there and took that power port out and installed the same kind of USB outlet you did. The only difference for mine was it was red LEDs that read the voltage. For what little good that would do me. But it is accurate anyway. I can see when the alternator is charging and not. For what that's worth.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086PRHKC1/ref=emc_b_5_t