What Have You Done to Your 4th Gen This Week?

[scottdm]

Just finished installing a module that allows me to have a wired audio connection from the Ford RES to the SYNC head unit to avoid all the issues with Bluetooth audio and lip-sync delay issues. Writeup starts at post #10 on this thread: https://www.expeditionforum.com/thr...ion-for-ford-rear-entertainment-system.44017/

 

[AKentPhoto]

Thanks @Fozzy I will definitely check that out. Have a few things to get through first, like a rack, but that is quite a nice setup...

I got to say...
In a time where separate glass opening rear hatches are becoming harder and harder to find. I am really glad we get to keep ours. Having access to inside the rear of the vehicle when there is a trailer or bike rack in the hitch is such a luxury these days.

 

[StealthyBulldog]

Thanks @Fozzy I will definitely check that out. Have a few things to get through first, like a rack, but that is quite a nice setup...

I got to say...
In a time where separate glass opening rear hatches are becoming harder and harder to find. I am really glad we get to keep ours. Having access to inside the rear of the vehicle when there is a trailer or bike rack in the hitch is such a luxury these days.

Or when you want to put a couple leashes on your dogs because sometimes they just don't feel like listening to you telling them to wait! It was a deal breaker for us !

 

[Lou Hamilton]

Got to go camping... Finally. We have the rest of our summer booked. Hoping things don’t shut down until at least the end of August.

Here, we are at the Chincoteague Island KOA in Virginia. We will also be spending time at Assateague State Park in Maryland and in Delaware we will go to Cape Henlopen State Park and Delaware Seashore State Park.

May also do some weekend jaunts to Gettysburg, PA or Greenbriar State Park in Maryland once school is in session.




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[MATT0404]

Very nice, the RV5 and RX5 get great reviews. I like that system better than a roof top. I went with the OVS free standing 180 degree. It’s a cheap import but very well made and affordable. My wife thought the awning was dumb until we started issuing it. Dunes, lake and even in our driveway she want to have it out.


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We use our awning all the time, as well. Yes, even in our driveway for drinks with neighbors! I have to say that OVS system looks really great. I like the that it's mostly self-supporting and the support poles are integrated into the awning supports. I'm going to do some more reading on it.

Would love to hear your thoughts on the Fox wing... Have always liked the idea better than the straight out but have yet to see one in person. I imagine it's more of a pain to setup but worth it to have shade around back as well? Have any pics of it setup with the tent? I have had a RTT but with a growing family it will probably have to be retired til the kiddo is old enough to sleep on his own up there.

The Foxwing is a really nice awning. I like having the 270 degrees which provides shade on the side and back of the vehicle. It goes up and down in 5 minutes or so. Having said that, I'm going to read up on the OVS awning Fozzy is using. Looks like it's even easier to use.

 

[bushpilot]

installed the 30" Rough Country curved (black edition) light bar....and re-wrapped the Rear door pillar....the chrome window trim is also wrapped.

 

[StealthyBulldog]

installed the 36" Rough Country curved (black edition) light bar....and re-wrapped the Rear door pillar....the chrome window trim is also wrapped.

If ever you get a chance, it'd be intriguing to see what kind of difference it would make in lighting up a stretch of highway in pitch black! A regular headlights vs with light bar, like my snowblower comparison

 

[Lou Hamilton]

More camping.

Currently at the Delaware Seashore State Park at the Indian River Inlet. Maybe 200 yards from the Atlantic Ocean.

Enjoying it while we still can...




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[bushpilot]

More camping.

Currently at the Delaware Seashore State Park at the Indian River Inlet. Maybe 200 yards from the Atlantic Ocean.

Enjoying it while we still can...

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Used to have a place in South Bethany...kinda miss it but I know its built up a lot more!

 

[Fozzy]

Small birthday party today. Wife made me bust out the Expy to save the day with some more shade.



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[RustyOval]

Added Sumosprings for towing my camper.

 

[AKentPhoto]

Got the Canvas Back liners in, tinted the headlights, turn signals and fogs. Then put another 1600mi road trip under her belt...

 

[Shaffer9]

Finally got the new tires on. 285/70 R18 (~34") on stock FX4 wheels with no lift right now. Just drove it home so far, but no rub on the driveway tests (forwards and backwards full lock). Will see if there is any rub as we go, to decide if the bilsteins should go on right now or not.

 

[Craigga542]

Got the Canvas Back liners in, tinted the headlights, turn signals and fogs. Then put another 1600mi road trip under her belt...

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Is this your first set? I thought about getting some over the weather tech but my concern is the effect on the carpet. These attach by industrial type Velcro correct? Wouldn’t taking them on and off fray the carpet fairly bad or does the carpet hold up well?

 

[AKentPhoto]

If you plan on removing them often this probably isn't the route for you. They are designed to be more of an install and leave base layer. I have had them in my wagon for about a year and a half and they have been great, carpet still looks new and almost completely pet hair free. The best part is you don't really need to remove them for normal use. Pet hair, dirt etc just wipes away. You could always put a tray type on top if you do a lot of dirt/snow/water hauling that needs to be contained, but I don't really need that for my use.

 

[Midnight451]

Just had the rear pillar wrapped & windows done.

 

[Lou Hamilton]

Got the Canvas Back liners in, tinted the headlights, turn signals and fogs. Then put another 1600mi road trip under her belt...

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How does the center back portion do with the Captain chairs? Any chance you can post a close up of that part of the setup?

I’m considering this route with mine in order to try and confine the dogs to the back. Not really wanting the metal “cage” divider that I have seen out there.


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[Lou Hamilton]

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Finally got the new tires on. 285/70 R18 (~34") on stock FX4 wheels with no lift right now. Just drove it home so far, but no rub on the driveway tests (forwards and backwards full lock). Will see if there is any rub as we go, to decide if the bilsteins should go on right now or not.

Does the FX4 have a different stock stance than one with the CCD suspension?

Those tires look really nice in the wheel wells, especially with no rubbing.


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[5280tunage]

no pics but did just install the Mishimoto sleek silver intercooler. Overall pretty easy, only issue is that the 2019 expy air damn for the intercooler isn't separable like the instructions and videos show, so I had to cut the damn where the flexible rubber becomes hard plastic. No biggie, also had a dumb issue where the clamp screws on the hot sides were left in terrible places, hard to get to.

So far it's nice, between that and the CAI, I definitely have a noticeable difference in the turbo whine. Even today, was side by side with a stock FX4, big difference.

 

[Shaffer9]

Does the FX4 have a different stock stance than one with the CCD suspension?

Those tires look really nice in the wheel wells, especially with no rubbing.


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I'm not positive about FX4 relative to the CCD suspension, but when I measure from the top of the fender wells, mine sits level on the stock suspension. I'm not sure yet how aggressive you could be before rubbing would start as they just made it on there today.