MT350

stevenc, The Fox 2.0’s were money well spent to control your suspension and I’m a fan. That being said the harshness and “bone jarring” ride is mostly a result of rock hard tires - fully aired up tires with an empty truck - thanks to the mandated TPMS. Ford had a service bulletin years ago addressing this. There are several methods to determine correct psi for a given load on the tire and maximum psi isn’t it! Look into it, I promise it’s a game changer. My 2022 F350 6.7 has excellent ride quality and gets compliments from passengers.

I went with Rex Gen flaps for my lifted F350 with 37’s. Expensive but they have a unique no-drill mounting system that allows a lot of variance in how you choose to position them. They also have a setback for clearance while turning. Even so, I’m not sure they will clear 37’s with just a leveling kit. on my two classic Fords I’m a huge fan of Dura Flap. A classic look and great customer service.

Hum, this might not be the best place for that kind of rant. I’m sorry you’re disappointed but I can say I’ve had the exact opposite experience. I literately love my 22 F350 with the 6.7. It just hit 17k miles. I want everything to be perfect as well but also realize vehicles are mass produced, vendors change, etc. As far as your ride quality and handling, tire pressure is absolutely the key here. Nothing rides nice, empty, with 80 psi. As a retired Dealer tech (GM, Dodge, and Ford) of 27 years I’ll tell you even Ford has stated that. Dodge used to list two tire psi specs for max GVWR and “Lightly Loaded.” The problem is the federally mandated tire pressure sensor systems force you to run around with rock hard tires. If you haven’t already, look into Forscan. It is worth it even if all you do is reset your tire psi thresholds. I religiously use my engine heater below 32 degrees (it’s on a timer) because I don’t like starting cold engines. As far as everything else…I’ve ran into unhappy owners of every brand.

Took the 22 F350 6.7 in for the 15k service and two recalls. At the end of the three hour visit was told the reprogram of the Integrated Trailer Relay Module (Recall 22S17) could not complete due to a loss of communication. The truck is rescheduled for a 4-6 hour complete vehicle reprogramming. Anyone else experienced this or have current service insight?

Took the 22 F350 6.7 in for the 15k service and two recalls. At the end of the three hour visit was told the reprogram of the Integrated Trailer Relay Module (Recall 22S17) could not complete due to a loss of communication. The truck is rescheduled for a 4-6 hour complete vehicle reprogramming. Anyone else experienced this or have current service insight?

Thanks guys. I had the bumper on the shelf from the ‘22 F350 Lariat anyway and it gave me fog lights and tow hooks for the ‘96. I did have fun posting this after Jambin13 asked about the gap seal because I remember at the time I did the install being very pleased to be able to retain that part!

Strangely enough, it appears Ford used that same part on the ‘96 Eddie Bauer.

I don’t think crazy people (i.e. probably everyone here) can identify other crazy people, so your wife is probably right. That being said, heck yes, no question you should go! I totally lucked out in my case and by chance happened to see the transport coming into town. I followed it to the dealership and watched it get off loaded. It was great!

It’s been very helpful to show my girlfriend other examples of guy’s spending thousands of dollars to upgrade brand new trucks (some that haven’t even arrived yet). It bolsters my argument this is “normal “ behavior!

I went with the new style WeatherTech as well and really like them. They are more of a matte finish, fit well, and are not slippery. Of course I keep a towel on them because I don’t like getting even my floor mats dirty!

I agree with everything you just said. I believe if can be armed you should be and if you choose to arm yourself then practice and prepare yourself mentally for possible situations.

Sounds like you handled that appropriately and I appreciate that. I also know most people are responsible and reasonable and do similarly as you did. I did have a traffic stop once and made a passenger side approach. The driver had a console mounted holster and about the time I noticed it he quickly grabbed the pistol to place it in the glove box. Yes, my anxiety level bumped up a notch! My thought and preference is, if you are not a threat to the officer, then the officer does not need to know you are carrying. It’s just one more thing for the officer to have to deal with or be concerned with. That changes of course if the officer asks you to do something that would potentially reveal your weapon. At that time you could say something like what you did above and let the officer direct you from there. I guess my point is all of those options go out the window if you are carrying any other way than on-body, concealed. I can understand why folks carry this way but I won’t do it myself. Too many pro’s for concealed carry and I only see potential problems with any kind of off-body. Just my two cents and to each his own.

Well Gharri30 it appears we now have an appropriate thread to continue our earlier conversation. I wanted to ask you how you deal with a traffic stop with this set-up, assuming of course that you have had one?

And that’s what a well researched truck build looks like. Excellent work and thanks for posting the follow up pics. PS - I’m jealous of your suspension setup. I’ll bet it drives amazing off road.

Ok that was hilarious and made my morning. I immediately sent it to my girlfriend and she now wants them for “her side.” And thanks for getting back to me Gharri30 on the off-topic thing. Would like to talk further but would have to be its own thread I suppose.