SIX mods EVERY truck owner should do first! F150 F250 F350
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
- Easy mods for F250 Super Duty
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Console Cover- amzn.to/3IBqNiU
Seat Cargo Net- amzn.to/3YCEZNY
Ball Bungees- amzn.to/3j0V4NX
Tailgate Strut- amzn.to/3ZGVCc1
Hammer Locks- amzn.to/3YMKwRf
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I like the mods; think I’ll do the tailgate strut. The trailer chain connection points are corrected on my 2023 F350 . My headlamps are LEDs already. Great video again. Appreciate you show the details on how to do something instead of assuming everyone knows already.
Amazing video. Another suggestion that is often overlooked; getting seat covers for all the seats (front and back). Decent sets for them can be had for $25 to $30, to preserve wear/tear, and prevent staining of cloth seats.
Also, several models of F150s don't come with locking gas latches. This is remedied for only $11 with an amazon locking gas cap plus keys.
"You can see what shape it is" lol... Shaped like freedom to me! Very cool
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All great tips and ideas. Items are constantly sliding everywhere in my pickup. I purchased a cheap console organizer and that is one of my best upgrades to date. The console is so deep so it improves that tremendously.
… great idea, I’ll put that on the list for the next video 👍
Awesome add ons. Thanks for the tips. I did all five except the towing bolt on since I don't tow. Keep up the good work!
Great tips. Shocked at how low priced yet huge improvements. Thanks for sharing.
One thing you may have forgotten is the $12.00 mod they you attach to the rear de re overs side ‘seat back’ allowing for a shoebox leash to grab, which brings the back of the rear seat forward very easily. It’s amazing how much one can store back there!
Rear seat net is genius! Thanks!
You should talk about improving the AC condensate drain. It’s behind the front passenger wheel. Stock one is horizontal (on my 2019) and can leak back into the passenger compartment, ruining your carpet. Glue a 3/4” elbow on it and it’s fixed. It’s a common problem and as of 2 years ago hasn’t been fixed by ford.
Tailgate Strut mod is AWESOME! Didn't know you could add one like that! Thumbs UP for that!!!
Thanks for taking the time to post the video and links to the products. I'm going to check some of these out.
… glad we could help 👍 let us know how it turns out
I was thinking that this video wouldn’t be that great (mods for under thirty dollars, really) boy was I wrong!! This was a great video and I now want some of these items especially the tailgate shock! Thank you and have a wonderful day!!
… glad it helped, so easy and simple but makes a big difference so we had to share.
I bought a tail gate shock on eBay
@@paulgrimm … the should come as standard equipment, but at least it’s an easy fix 👍
Order mine has soon as I saw this video.
I wish he would have talked about the dumb sleeve you need to use if you have a 2 inch receiver.
You could get a "Rubber Mast" antenna or a "Shorty" antenna which is a 8 inch version of the long factory antenna..I've had my "Bullet" antenna stolen so make sure you put a little dab of Red Lock Tite on the threads
… I’m hearing that now they get stollen quite a bit, thanks for the heads up
Love the antenna! First thing that went on my F150. Thanks for the tips on the other items too!
No problem 👍
Ok....this just became a "SAVED" video for future reference. Well done!
Thanks for the tip on the CEBAT center console cover. I'm ordering one for my F150 today!
… we had the neoprene one for our F150 and loved it. Just depends on which console you have.
The tailgate strut and hammer locks are very cool. You would think for $75k, Ford could nut up and include a damped tailgate. As for the fog lights, if you really want them to work best in fog, get the lower temp version. Amber light doesn't penetrate better, but the human eye sees that color temperature better. It's why off road race cars have them on the rear, as they can be seen from a greater distance (in the dust) than standard tail lights. The same concept works when looking forward through fog or dust. Great video!
.. yeah , you would think most of this would be standard equipment, as for the fog lights, fog is almost never an issue, deer 🦌 are a way bigger concern.
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Excellent stuff thanks!
Great ideas, thanks!
Good video! Going to sub to watch you get better in front of the camera. You did great! Great tips for my brand new 2023 F150!
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Great video; super suggestions!
Great informative video, i like the tailgate air strut, i have always worried about grandkids playing the the truck bed, my fear is that they will open the tailgate and let it slam down on my youngest granddaughters head severely injuring her, i alway jump out and lock the tailgate this will be my backup plan if i forget to lock it, thanks for the ideal. Must be my day ford ford truck videos i just watched a u-tube videp where you can store extra supplies and tools behind the rear seat.
Great video and mucho style points brother!
Followed your link to the console cover,brilliant our German shepherd always tries to go over it to the front seat .Maybe he would drive better than some I see😂
Along with LED fog lights LED reverse lights are also such a big help!
One of the first items I got for my 2019 STX was that bullet antenna. The second purchase was the ‘BuiltRight Industries Rear Seat Release’, for the left side seat back. Because Ford, for some reason, doesn’t think it’s is necessary to easily release that seat back.
… good idea 👍
Beat me to it!!!
Great tips👍 Thanks!!!
Great video. Practical and brief.
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Great show !
Gotta say, probably the best video about this kind of stuff
Zero bs
… thank you 👊💥, I try to stay on point. Plenty more videos coming 👍
This gave me great ideas for my next Ford F150 XLT. Great video. I came across yours looking for accessories to prevent auto theft by thieves breaking tumbler behind the door handle like they did mine and stole a bunch of stuff. Very cheap options out there for the Ford F150 if you're looking for those.
Thanks for the input 👍
Some great products and ideas!!
hammer locks!!! Another great one!!! Thank you!!!
… no problem 👍
Some very cool ideas, thanks
Never thought about using the "Envelope" Net in the Backseat area
We do have one, in the Bad, just in-front of the Tailgate
I DO like that Cover for the Center Console
… I got so sick of stuff falling off the back seat, works great 👍
The head lights, fog lights, tailgate and console I took care of the first 3 months I had my tuck. I did have to adjust my headlights after exchanging to LED's and I still get flashed at times. It is what it is I guess. The fog lights are freaken awesome. What a difference after changing to LED's. Advise for all trucks. I made my own console covers and of course, the tailgate is awesome now. The netting I might do on the back seat.
… I’ve been using the same leds in my F150 for 5 years and now in the F259 and never been flashed. The Net is a life saver with bag of eggs and bread in the back seat 👍
If you are getting flashed, you are the person everyone is cussing at because you don't have the right headlights or know how to aim them properly, but continue on anyway 😅 clueless.
@mr.monitor. Mr. Moron, first of all, I'm not one of those guys sporting a man bun and still living with my parents. I am quite capable of adjusting headlights and doing it correctly. You are the one clueless obviously trying to impress someone and showing knowledge where there is none. You made that obvious.
That was a great video!! Thank you… tail gate strut OTW!!!
… right on 👊💥, more videos to come 👍
Console cover and lights arrived today. The cover will be returned. It curls due to the fold from packaging and doesn't reach the back of the console unless I'm stretching and holding. Not long enough to tuck in the back which means the curl pulls the back toward the front. Also, the elastic strap obstructs access to the pen holders in the console cover. Will test the lights tonight.
… our cover has been working great, sorry to hear yours didn’t fit right. LEDs definitely make a big difference. Let me know how they turned out for ya 👍
Great video! Thanks.
No problem, glad you enjoyed, much more to come 👍
Good job man
Cool, thanks.
Great Video
We’re in the Tampa area. Good to see another Florida boy.
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that was awesome and to the point thanks! subed
… thanks 🙏🏻, welcome aboard 👊💥
Tailgate gas strut was the first thing I put on my 2020 250
… should be standard right 👍
Great suggestions for my 2017 F350!! Getting the lights, console cover and antenna today. Hadn't thought of adding an extender for my chains. Could probably use my D shackles, but need to confirm strength first. Something smells wrong with that plan. Any idear how to remove the hammerlocks if you need to someday?
Also, if you a do a tonneau cover video, mention how some will sag. My buddy's 2013 F350 with a stock Ford cover is thicker than most aftermarkets and doesn't sag nearly as much as mine that I bought in 2020 for around $300. Happy with it otherwise.
Thanks for the tips !😀🛻
… you can pound the pin straight out with a punch. Will try to add that, keep an eye out for more videos soon 👍
loved the child netting in the backseat, genius!
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Well done dude
… thank you 👊💥, glad to help!
Oh gas strut tailgate is sweet!!! Didn't know that existed to add on!!
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2019 F150 SuperCrew/SPORT. When I installed the tailgate strut, I didn’t get “includes all the tools you need”! You got a DeWalt cordless drill! Now, I’m upset! I’m gonna take my blanket and sit in the corner! (Installing the strut was something I did 3 weeks after taking delivery! Highly recommended for any and all pickup tailgates!). I also like the cargo netting on the rear seat. Can’t use it as I have the “dog sling” which keeps my little Shar Pei girl safe! URPOWER Dog Car Seat Cover for Back Seat, Waterproof Dog Car Hammock Dog Seat Cover with Mesh Window and Side Flap Pets Car Seat Protector Dog Backseat Cover for Car and SUV. Another inexpensive add-on I would recommend is: Chelhead Led Pod Lights, 2Pcs 2.8 Inch 20W Flood Off Road Backup Driving Lights Fog Lamp Rear Bumpers Signal Reverse Light Bars Compatible with Trucks Jeep Motorcycle ATV UTV SUV Tacoma. They are a godsend for placing the truck in R at night. I mounted mine under the bumper and wired into the Reverse wire! I have a cab high shell and the rear tailgate backup camera with the additional lighting really helps. Here is a bonus: I don’t like wiring clutter for rear view mirrors, so I installed an adapter from (Amazon) Dongar Dashcam Power Adapter! Works with virtually ALL powered auto dimming rear view mirrors! No more worries about A-Pillar air bags!
Enjoyed your video, thanks!
Excellent
Pretty good video we're always losing groceries and the tailgate on my 04 ram is super heavy I've had other people open it not expecting and it slams down super hard
… my parents saw this video and I had to order them the tailgate strut immediately, glad you enjoyed it, more to come 👍
I've got a Cargo Net like this one on our 2011 HHR on the rear seats..
… it’s the little things that make a big difference 👍
Great tips ... got the DeeZee DZ43204 for a F150 and it is VERY noise, like something inside the strut is dragging the metal .... it does work well, but just noisy. Any ideas?
Not sure, we’ve had them on our F150 and F250 without any issues
Any issues with swapping to LEDs? No issues with other lights not working with them?
No issues
Be careful with the tailgate shock. I put one on my new Ford Ranger but there isn’t enough room for the shock and the gate support cable consequently it warped my tailgate. Nice to have if there’s room.
Haven’t had any issue in over a year now
that gas strut has to be the best addon iv seen
… right 👍, you would think it would be standard equipment
How about a Fomoto 1/4 turn oil drain brass replacement valve online. Comes in many sizes for most cars and trucks. The website explains which one fits your particular car. $30.
… I’ll put it on the list 👍
Instead of the hammerlocks, you can also use I believe it's 5/8" straight side shackles that way you can take them on and off when you need them. Crazy how Ford thought it was a good idea to make those chain hoops so small!
… most of those 5/8 shackles are only rated for a little over 6,000 lbs, these hammerlocks are rated for almost double that. It all depends on what your towing, we always lean on the side of more than you need.
@@saltytrips I'm never towing anything that heavy with a ball hitch hence the shackles. Anything that heavy, it's either going to be fifth wheel or gooseneck. I don't care for how these new Superdutys steer once it lightens the front end. I think it has more to do with the electric assist being too much.
@@atvtinker01 … to me, it definitely steers and drives better with a load. That’s what they where built for 👍
@@saltytrips I don't think that mount point would handle much more than 6000 pounds so the hammer locks are not your week point.
@@jesseearly804 … that hitch is rated for 18,000 lbs, each safety chain hitch point has to be rated for the same as the hitch it self. No sure where you got that 6,000 lb from but that’s completely wrong.
nice I'm doing these mods great videos
… right on 👊💥, glad it helped!
Good video, I just ordered the gas tailgate struts for my 2014 F150. Where did you get the protector that surrounds the lift gate handle on your truck. I need one. Ii just subscribed. Thanks
“Protector that surrounds the lift gate handle” I’m not sure what your talking about. Everything in the tailgate beside the strut in the video is stock.
@@saltytrips On the outside. The black piece that surrounds the lift handle. Thanks
@@joekelley1014 that’s how they come from the factory
I also bought remote start .it was easy installation,and Katskin leather seats
… luckly these newer F250 have a remote start with an App. No a big fan of leather seats here in Florida because of the heat. Good add ons though 👍
@@saltytrips I had a Kenwood radio installed at CarToys.There must be 12 special gauges that Ford computer has now on my radio. Intake ,exhaust temp,turbo boost,trans temp,outside temp,and allthe rest .Oil,water,Intake air temp.I recommend the
ford factory up graded radio. That aftermarket needs adapters and a dash kit .
The gas strut for the tailgate was worth watching this vid
Has anyone found a center console cover for a 2012 f150 xlt? I cant seem to find one online. Could be I'm just not searching the right places.
You just set me back $50. Thanks a lot!,
Somebody told me on my 2022 f350 u cant replace just the bulbs on the head light u have to replace the whole light setup. Haven't looked into that yet. Fog lights should be fine to do. Ty for the upgrades 🍺🍻👍
… glad the video could help, far as I know the F250 and F350 lights are exactly the same. The only ones that are different are the higher tier trim packages that already have LEDs.
I’ve got a 21 STX that has LED replacement bulbs in factory headlights. I’ll have to see what brand and all that they are. We’re in the truck when I got it.
good stuff
… thanks 👊💥
The most annoying thing with those Ford tailgates is the fact that it collects rain water like a gutter and promptly soaks you every time you open it. Whoever designed that was no man. Also, it should have had a gas shock to begin with. The same guy made the safety chain holes. Ridiculous.
Hmmm. I have a cover on mine. Never noticed it.
What brand is your bed cover?
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Great videos! Just subscribed! I have the exact same truck. Except mines a 6.2 and a 2017, but looks just like mine. I already have a few things to add but haven’t had the weather or the time yet. I have a bed cover but waiting to have the bed liner sprayed in.
…welcome aboard! 👊💥 should have a tonneau cover and bed video coming out soon.
@@saltytrips I had the Bak-flip on my long bed. But with this one I went with the same company but went with the “Revolver” hard rolling type. I liked the Bak-flip but didn’t like how it blocked the window when flipped all the way.
@@matthartlage889 … I stayed away from the rolling tonneau cover because it rolls into the bed and takes up space, which would get in the way of stowing fishing rods. That’s really important for us. I really like the idea of the rolling ones but just can’t sacrifice the bed space.
@@saltytrips you don’t lose bed space. Instead of flipping and stacking on top above the bed rails the “revolver” rolls up on top of the bed rails. Look it up and you’ll see what I mean. “Revolver 4 S”.
@@matthartlage889 didn’t even know that one existed, how secure is it? I like the security of the Bak Flip, how comparable is it in that aspect.
Can you provide a link for the tonneau cover you have on the truck ?
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Thank you.
The led light bulbs flicker free? Did you need to put a led load to it?
… no flicker , and it’s plug and play, zero issues 👍
@@saltytrips what brand is it?
@@abacusexpress link is in the description area of this video 👍
You forgot 1 the door sill protectors there made of heavy duty thin plastic sick on label to put on sill to get in and out and not scuff up the paint
… maybe because I’m so tall but that’s never been an issue for me. Good one to add, maybe another video coming soon 👍
@@saltytrips but the passengers ? Some are vertically challenged 🤣
@@tominaklan9702 … first scratch that appears, I’ll add them 👍
Would the fog lights work on f350 2023?
Yes
My 2021 has A soft open Tailgate
👍 it should be standard you’d think
U got a link for that net? I need one
… all products links are in the description area of this video 👍
At least adjust the aim of the headlights if your going to put LED or HID bulbs in, so you dont blind everyone. I retrofitted projectors out of a junkyard infiniti when I got LEDs and it has a clean cut off and doesn't blind other drivers. The short antenna is great on the trails, and will save your winsheild, I had a factory antenna until a bird hit it and smashed the tip into my windsheild when i was on the I-5 doing 70.
… fog lights have an on and off button as shown in the video, use discretion as needed, they don’t blind people they have less lumen’s than head lights and they are angled slightly down. Been using them for 5 years in the F150 and not a single vehicle of the hundreds of thousands I’ve passed has ever flashed there lights at me or gone careening out of control off the road. Beside Fords lariat and platinum come standard LED fog lights that are brighter than these aftermarket ones, I doubt Ford would take on that liability if they where blinding people left and right causing accidents. Sorry to hear about the windshield, never had that happen, I just always hated to looks of the large one. They did worry me running them through the car wash. I thought it might come back and hit the windshield.
Bug deflector, rain guards, diy ceramic coating/deatailer/carwash. Level kit. Bullet antenna. (Works better as a bullet).
How about cab lights?
… haven’t really needed more light in the can but definitely something I’ll put on the list 👍
Good job on the video, thank you Sir.
… thanks for the support 👊💥
Great mods. I dont care for the antena i have never pay attention to it
Some great ideas here Buddy, thanks....Lets go fishen!
… thanks 🙏🏻, hope it was helpful. If you ever want me to take you fishing visit www.saltystrikesfishing.com and you can book a trip there 👍.
Since I'm a hillbilly I just use a shirt or towel or both on my console
… right 👊💥👍, wife isn’t to keen on that idea.
If you get the tail gate assist from ford it installs on right side of tg and is totally hidden.
… how much is that?
@@saltytrips $69 bucks from ford.
@@allentripp8232 … I found it online 👍, so basically the same thing but cost three times as much.
The antenna works for garbage for am stuff
FM comes through just fine for us
The only thing I can say about your short antenna is now you have lost your safety alert that your clearance maybe too low. Those antennas are only on there to let you know once they are hit, that your clearance might be too low.
….😂🤣 if you can’t stop you your cab top from running into things without an antenna “early warning system” you have way bigger problems 🤦♂️
If you get the tailgate assist open shock, just get it from the dealer. It’s way better and is hidden behind the taillight. Nothing can get caught on it and all fords now come with the truck built to be able to have one. Only thing is is certain trim levels don’t come with the actual shock
Should be standard 👍
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@@saltytrips Just sent you an email.
The only thing I like about my antenna is it's taller than the roof and has kept me from smacking my roof in parking garages or on low branches. I can just inch up and if my antenna clears...I'm in the clear.
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Installing LED bulbs in the Halogen factory headlight housings is just wrong. So many people do this incorrectly and end up with really horrible beam patterns. If you do not spin the LED assembly and take the time to aim it properly it ends up blinding everyone coming at you. If you want LED headlights do it right and install LED housings. I get that not everyone can afford that option but I wish they would outlaw LED bulb replacements. They are not safe for oncoming traffic.
Never been an issue
Why didn't you put in yellow for lights. It's a fact yellow fogs are way better in poor driving conditions.
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@@saltytrips ahh, your that kind of dumb ass.
Fog lights, what a scam! It's great if there's no fog!
… deer are way bigger problems than Fog, can’t remember the last time I saw fog , see deer on the side of the road ever week.
The antenna replacement is a big deal if you want to go through most automatic car washes…
Definitely, ours still holding up well 👍
In some states, it is illegal to drive with fog lights on unless there is actually bad weather. Putting brighter lights on the vehicle will only make it worse. Driving toward a vehicle with fog lights on is like driving toward a vehicle with brights.
… fog lights have an on and off button as shown in the video, use discretion as needed, they don’t blind people they have less lumen’s than head lights and they are angled slightly down. Been using them for 5 years in the F150 and not a single vehicle of the hundreds of thousands I’ve passed has ever flashed there lights at me or gone careening out of control off the road. Beside Fords lariat and platinum come standard LED fog lights that are brighter than these aftermarket ones, I doubt Ford would take on that liability if they where blinding people left and right causing accidents.
When I use high beams my fogs go off. And I always drive with highbeams
This truck came with the automatic high-beams which was a pain. I turned them off. This setup is working great so far.
Be sure and get the brightest possible fog lights so you can see but I can't. Turn em all on.
🤣😂 will do Karen 👍
You might see better, but you do blind others, especially if you raise your truck, you need to re ajust your lights. You blind others with leds.
… fog lights have an on and off button as shown in the video, use discretion as needed, they don’t blind people they have less lumen’s than head lights and they are angled slightly down. Been using them for 5 years in the F150 and not a single vehicle of the hundreds of thousands I’ve passed has ever flashed there lights at me or gone careening out of control off the road. Beside Fords lariat and platinum come standard LED fog lights that are brighter than these aftermarket ones, I doubt Ford would take on that liability if they where blinding people left and right causing accidents.
@@saltytrips all lights do
@Salty Trips that just about what I said, projector lights are bad or worse if there not adjusted right.
Wast talking about fog lights.
I hate a vehicle with those lights they blind me
… won’t be long before LEDs are standard, not just the higher end models.
@@saltytrips LEDs in the proper housing do not blind on coming traffic. You will blind people with yours.
@@JW-jh7zv … they have an off and on switch for when they are needed. Like illustrated in the video where deer are a big problem. Using them for over seven years now and not a single person has gone careening off the road out of control or had anybody flash their high beams at me out of fear 😨 of blinding light. Hope you find some peace and serenity in your life.
@@JW-jh7zv been using them nonstop for 7 months now and not a single person has flashed there lights at me nor driven off the road and got in an accident from blindness. Some people just have contempt for everything.
Your white leds are a danger to other drivers as they are 2 bright
🤣😂🤣 right, thanks for watching!
The LED is also much harder on the eyes of other drivers.
NO THANKS !
The other mods are good ideas.
Never once in the last 6 years using LED fog lights has it been an issue 🤦♂️