Cranbery's Build - "Homelander"

[FaKtor34]

One provides protection, one is a tin can that keeps small rocks from your undercarriage

It's a little more heavy duty than that, low speed true 4x4 impacts are not a problem with the factory front, though a high speed (+20 mph) would probably cause some damage to it.

 

[Bannerman]

It's a little more heavy duty than that, low speed true 4x4 impacts are not a problem with the factory front, though a high speed (+20 mph) would probably cause some damage to it.

Gotcha. I don’t have my truck yet, they just look thin in photos.

 

[FaKtor34]

It's basically the same as the Raptor bash plate.

 

[Cranbery]

What do you guys think about the carbon fiber interior trim? This brand on Amazon "korlot" makes an entire set, looks pretty legit. I haven't been able to find any pictures with the full set installed.

 

[FaKtor34]

What do you guys think about the carbon fiber interior trim? This brand on Amazon "korlot" makes an entire set, looks pretty legit. I haven't been able to find any pictures with the full set installed.

I honestly like the interior, however carbon fiber would have been my first choice, matches holsters, stocks, foregrips, and various other outdoor related stuff I carry....but then again I would have liked to have the truck wrapped in a multi cam or kryptek camo....

 

[Cheif2Slo]

I would have liked the door panels that had the maps on them! The soft close console would look rad with the same style map. Other than that, I like the interior except for the handle on the soft close door. It’s the only chrome on the interior! I haven’t looked at that kit but I’ve yet to see a “carbon fiber “ interior kit that didn’t look like it belongs on a 19 year old civic with jdm stickers. Just my .02 though. It’s your truck, if you like it rock it!

 

[Cranbery]

Today's update:

- installed RCI fuel tank skid (very easy, literally remove 4 bolts and reinstall)
- installed talon trans/cat skid (easy in theory, but the nuts are hard to get to - if you don't have a legit torque wrench or an air wrench, be prepared to put in some serious elbow grease to get the bolts off the chassis loose to put the brackets on that hold the skid)
- painted the rusted rear with the non corrosive black paint, looks a lot better. Couldn't get every spot but I did my best. I just did one coat as the coverage was good and it's just surface rust, two seemed unnecessary.

I recommend jack stands at the very least to work somewhat comfortably, i have a friend with a frame straightening lift that got high enough (although not a full height lift) to let us work. You can do it alone but an extra pair of hands helps, especially with the talon skid.

In other news, someone hit my passenger mirror in a parking lot (no cameras ofc), and they broke the attachment arm so it's $1k to replace the whole assembly since they broke that plastic piece. Luckily didn't damage the mirror or the light or the camera, so I'm just going to leave it be for now. Quite triggering leaving work on a Friday afternoon and finding that though, but silver lining it opens and closes and just the plastic is broken.

Scheduled on the 13th as of now for the rims/level/load kit/rear icon shocks/mud flaps!

 

[Badmothertrucker]

Today's update:

- installed RCI fuel tank skid (very easy, literally remove 4 bolts and reinstall)
- installed talon trans/cat skid (easy in theory, but the nuts are hard to get to - if you don't have a legit torque wrench or an air wrench, be prepared to put in some serious elbow grease to get the bolts off the chassis loose to put the brackets on that hold the skid)
- painted the rusted rear with the non corrosive black paint, looks a lot better. Couldn't get every spot but I did my best. I just did one coat as the coverage was good and it's just surface rust, two seemed unnecessary.

I recommend jack stands at the very least to work somewhat comfortably, i have a friend with a frame straightening lift that got high enough (although not a full height lift) to let us work. You can do it alone but an extra pair of hands helps, especially with the talon skid.

In other news, someone hit my passenger mirror in a parking lot (no cameras ofc), and they broke the attachment arm so it's $1k to replace the whole assembly since they broke that plastic piece. Luckily didn't damage the mirror or the light or the camera, so I'm just going to leave it be for now. Quite triggering leaving work on a Friday afternoon and finding that though, but silver lining it opens and closes and just the plastic is broken.

Scheduled on the 13th as of now for the rims/level/load kit/rear icon shocks/mud flaps!

Sorry to hear about the mirror. Nice job on the rust clean up

 

[Cranbery]

Mirror wasn't opening and closing right so I tried taking off the glass to take off the cap and adjust the arm... Followed a YouTube video.

Was going great up until I shattered the glass.



Taking it on Tuesday for the first oil change and recalls, going to just have them replace it. $1k+ down the drain... Could've spent it on an exhaust, sound system, or pedal commander. Fucking blows.

 

[Sandman]

Mirror wasn't opening and closing right so I tried taking off the glass to take off the cap and adjust the arm... Followed a YouTube video.

Was going great up until I shattered the glass.



Taking it on Tuesday for the first oil change and recalls, going to just have them replace it. $1k+ down the drain... Could've spent it on an exhaust, sound system, or pedal commander. Fucking blows.

Man that sucks. Hopefully they have the part.

 

[Texican]

Mirror wasn't opening and closing right so I tried taking off the glass to take off the cap and adjust the arm... Followed a YouTube video.

Was going great up until I shattered the glass.



Taking it on Tuesday for the first oil change and recalls, going to just have them replace it. $1k+ down the drain... Could've spent it on an exhaust, sound system, or pedal commander. Fucking blows.

Ouch, sorry to hear about that.

 

[Bannerman]

Mirror wasn't opening and closing right so I tried taking off the glass to take off the cap and adjust the arm... Followed a YouTube video.

Was going great up until I shattered the glass.



Taking it on Tuesday for the first oil change and recalls, going to just have them replace it. $1k+ down the drain... Could've spent it on an exhaust, sound system, or pedal commander. Fucking blows.

And you can’t even blame it on your girlfriend….

 

[Cranbery]

Dropped for the install today.

 

[Cranbery]

For less than $150 I got:

- epoxy primer
- oxford white matching spray paint
- gloss clear coat
- small plastic paint "booth" to put on a table
- paint stands and turntable
- sand paper
- tack cloth
- wax/degreaser cloth

I figured instead of paying $700+ for the side emblem flares, I'm going to take them apart myself and paint the actual flare (what's currently black) in Oxford white, as well as the "F150".

This is the thread I used for info and motivation, there are some links to someone who did it in white and someone who did it in red, and they came out great.

Painted fender emblem - Ford F150 Forum - Community of Ford Truck Fans

2021+ Ford F150 - Painted fender emblem - Has anyone painted the side fender emblems on the 21?s? A few guys on EBay offer it but it?s pretty expensive. Saw a few guys on YouTube rattle can some tailgate emblems but not sure if this is a DIY kind of thing?.I?m in north Houston area is anyone...

www.f150forum.com

Will likely do this next weekend, I'll share results (hopefully good ones)

 

[Fozzy]

Dropped for the install today.

Let us know how they balance up. Reviews rave about their performance but say they are hard to balance. And you know the cry baby’s that expect one tape weight where you can’t see it. It’s going to be sick looking combo. As of now this is my top choice, then Geolanders and BFG’s.

 

[Cranbery]

Let us know how they balance up. Reviews rave about their performance but say they are hard to balance. And you know the cry baby’s that expect one tape weight where you can’t see it. It’s going to be sick looking combo. As of now this is my top choice, then Geolanders and BFG’s.

Will do. Full confidence in this shop, they showed me today the 26s on 44s x 20 they are putting on their custom gladiator for marketing/shows. I'm sure they can balance my 295s lol!

 

[Fozzy]

Will do. Full confidence in this shop, they showed me today the 26s on 44s x 20 they are putting on their custom gladiator for marketing/shows. I'm sure they can balance my 295s lol!

I am getting pretty old. When I think hard to balance i think of my old 44” swappers. ” sorry sir, we could only get 2 lbs of weights on the wheel, its the best we can get it”.

 

[FaKtor34]

I am getting pretty old. When I think hard to balance i think of my old 44” swappers. ” sorry sir, we could only get 2 lbs of weights on the wheel, its the best we can get it”.

Golf balls if I remember we're the go to for balancing those things.

 

[Cranbery]

Leveled with AS2.5, method 18s, Baja boss 295/70/18.

The readylift air didn't work, was in conflict with something on the tremor that isn't on the regular. They're calling airlift on Monday to see about that, if not I'll get the RAS.

Mudflaps from rekgen.

I love it.

 

[Cranbery]

Without the stocks in the bed