Fozzy’s Build Thread

Fozzy · May 28, 2022

Axle Rust

While I did the air bags I painted the axle. The rust was not as bad as I have seen on others but the only acceptable amount is zero.

Fozzy · May 28, 2022

I used Steel-It. Its super expensive but fab shop and builders swear by the stuff. I comes out of the can with some force and will stack up if not careful. I sprays on like undercoating and self levels like POR-15. After dried it looks just like I use POR-15. I have used POR-15 on all by vehicles and it is rock solid. It will be investing to see how this holds up. One of its main advantages it's weldable.

Badmothertrucker · May 28, 2022

Fozzy said:
I ordered a Black Tremor that is still on chip hold. Picked this one up at a dealership. I may have said the wrong color, but it the same truck. BDS‘s official statement is their kit will not work with the Tremor. But I have seen at least 4 other trucks with this kit. The kits with the pucks are available right now. The BDS/Fox coilover kits are back ordered. But you can upgrade at anytime. I am waiting on the Fox shocks with the DCS Valveing. That is 12-16 weeks out. On the 150 Facebook forum I think someone said TC Customs still has complete coilover kits Available.

Got it, thanks for clarifying. I’ll check out TC customs.

Badmothertrucker · May 28, 2022

Badmothertrucker said:
Got it, thanks for clarifying. I’ll check out TC customs.

So if I’m correct you are currently running the 6 BDS kit with rear fox shocks. I couldn’t find where you mentioned wheel tire size can you please share.

Also not sure if you have blue cruise, all cameras but if you do was anything affected with 6 inch lift?

Fozzy · May 28, 2022

Badmothertrucker said:
So if I’m correct you are currently running the 6 BDS kit with rear fox shocks. I couldn’t find where you mentioned wheel tire size can you please share.

Also not sure if you have blue cruise, all cameras but if you do was anything affected with 6 inch lift?

Wheel guide form their site.

Tire & Wheel Combinations
35x12.50 w/18x9 or 20x9 and 4.5-5" back spacing
37x12.50 w/20x9 and 5.5.-5.75" back spacing
35 x 12.50 w/20x9 and 4.5-5.75" back spacing
*Trimming may be required*

I have a 22x10 -25 offset or 4.52 back spacing and 37x13.50x22 Toyo MT's. Not my ideal set up but what I could get without a long wait. I may change it up, mainly to a 20" wheel with a little more offset.
Yes, I have Bluecruise and 360 cameras. Bluecruise works just fine. All the suspension ride height indicators are not altered by the lift. But I do need to get the cameras recalibrated. I was going to wait until I took it in for the first service at 2500 miles and do it and the recalls. One thing I have noticed on the Tremor over the regular F-150 is the brake lines come down the center of the truck instead of the drivers side. BDS has a bracket to lower these lines a little. Once my drop hitch shows up I need to try and jack it up to see if the lines bind. Both the BDS and Air Lift instruction show the lines on the drivers side, not the case on the Tremor.

Badmothertrucker · May 28, 2022

Fozzy said:
Wheel guide form their site.

Tire & Wheel Combinations

35x12.50 w/18x9 or 20x9 and 4.5-5" back spacing

37x12.50 w/20x9 and 5.5.-5.75" back spacing

35 x 12.50 w/20x9 and 4.5-5.75" back spacing

*Trimming may be required*

I have a 22x10 -25 offset or 4.52 back spacing and 37x13.50x22 Toyo MT's. Not my ideal set up but what I could get without a long wait. I may change it up, mainly to a 20" wheel with a little more offset.
Yes, I have Bluecruise and 360 cameras. Bluecruise works just fine. All the suspension ride height indicators are not altered by the lift. But I do need to get the cameras recalibrated. I was going to wait until I took it in for the first service at 2500 miles and do it and the recalls. One thing I have noticed on the Tremor over the regular F-150 is the brake lines come down the center of the truck instead of the drivers side. BDS has a bracket to lower these lines a little. Once my drop hitch shows up I need to try and jack it up to see if the lines bind. Both the BDS and Air Lift instruction show the lines on the drivers side, not the case on the Tremor.

Wow, 37’s and 22’s just like that T&C Adam’s Polishes tremor except I believe that was BDS lift w coilovers.
Good to hear on the blue cruise, I figured cameras would be offline.
Are you happy with the suspension ride quality with the current set up?

Fozzy · May 28, 2022

Badmothertrucker said:
Wow, 37’s and 22’s just like that T&C Adam’s Polishes tremor except I believe that was BDS lift w coilovers.
Good to hear on the blue cruise, I figured cameras would be offline.
Are you happy with the suspension ride quality with the current set up?

I think he did 24's. It rides great for a lifted truck. I would dare say it rides as good as stock other than the tires. I wanted a tougher look and the Toyo MT's are one of the best MT's out there for ride and noise IMO. I have always called them the best AT tire on the market. I think the coilovers will get rid of some of the soggy feeling front the Tremor has and help with the body roll. Truck is pretty big. Its been fun watching guys in Superdutys have to look up. But being this big it dose hurt the handling, the wind really pushes it around. Its a pain to get into. I ordered the Amp Research XL steps, they should be here soon. That will make the truck more livable. I can't check the oil or wash it without a ladder. Getting 12 MPG or its it smiles per gallon? Price of the lifted life, if you haven't had a big truck before then your opinion may be different. After having several trucks with 37's or bigger, this truck rides and drives better than any of them.

Badmothertrucker · May 29, 2022

Fozzy said:
I think he did 24's. It rides great for a lifted truck. I would dare say it rides as good as stock other than the tires. I wanted a tougher look and the Toyo MT's are one of the best MT's out there for ride and noise IMO. I have always called them the best AT tire on the market. I think the coilovers will get rid of some of the soggy feeling front the Tremor has and help with the body roll. Truck is pretty big. Its been fun watching guys in Superdutys have to look up. But being this big it dose hurt the handling, the wind really pushes it around. Its a pain to get into. I ordered the Amp Research XL steps, they should be here soon. That will make the truck more livable. I can't check the oil or wash it without a ladder. Getting 12 MPG or its it smiles per gallon? Price of the lifted life, if you haven't had a big truck before then your opinion may be different. After having several trucks with 37's or bigger, this truck rides and drives better than any of them.

Ha, the check oil or wash without a ladder is something that’s obvious but I didn’t think about that. So since I’m already a 2.5 puck lift the 6” BDS is for an F-150 which is supposedly 1” lower than our Tremor’s so effectively I’d be getting another 2.5” essentially doubling my current lift to a true 5” lift. Ideally I would like to be a true 4” with a BDS coil over kit. Make it a tad bit easier for kids to get in and out and have less body roll/ slightly better highway handling if that’s correct.

For the pic I attached what’s a good ball park range to pay a shop for install?

To confirm yours is a true 5” on the Tremor, correct?

Badmothertrucker · May 29, 2022

Badmothertrucker said:
Ha, the check oil or wash without a ladder is something that’s obvious but I didn’t think about that. So since I’m already a 2.5 puck lift the 6” BDS is for an F-150 which is supposedly 1” lower than our Tremor’s so effectively I’d be getting another 2.5” essentially doubling my current lift to a true 5” lift. Ideally I would like to be a true 4” with a BDS coil over kit. Make it a tad bit easier for kids to get in and out and have less body roll/ slightly better highway handling if that’s correct.

For the pic I attached what’s a good ball park range to pay a shop for install?

To confirm yours is a true 5” on the Tremor, correct?

Fozzy, since I’m on 18’s with 2.5 lift and your on 22”s with effective 5” lift does that mean between your larger wheel diameter of 4” and additional 2.5” lift over mine that your lifted Tremor sits 6.5” higher than my lifted Tremor?

If so that’s super lifted!

Fozzy · May 29, 2022

Badmothertrucker said:
Fozzy, since I’m on 18’s with 2.5 lift and your on 22”s with effective 5” lift does that mean between your larger wheel diameter of 4” and additional 2.5” lift over mine that your lifted Tremor sits 6.5” higher than my lifted Tremor?

If so that’s super lifted!

I don't have the coilovers yet. So I am 6.5" of lift on top of the Tremor 1". With the coilovers it should drop about an inch in height overall. Wheel diameter has nothing to do with it. Measure your front ride height from the center of the fender bottom lip to the center of the axle. This will give you the difference and take the tire and wheel completely out of the equation. I am at 30". I should be at 29" with the coilovers installed. Then you can decide if you what lift height you want or need.

Fozzy · May 30, 2022

Decided to mount the air bag fill points by the power plug and added a gauge just for fun.

Cranbery · May 30, 2022

Fozzy said:
Decided to mount the air bag fill points by the power plug and added a gauge just for fun.

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That's awesome! Love it.

The fill point on the right is every so slightly lower though, just letting you know so you never forget it and don't stop staring at it.

ChsTremor · May 30, 2022

Fozzy said:
Decided to mount the air bag fill points by the power plug and added a gauge just for fun.

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That’s pretty slick

Badmothertrucker · May 30, 2022

Fozzy said:
Decided to mount the air bag fill points by the power plug and added a gauge just for fun.

Fozzy said:
Well done, looks OEM

Fozzy · May 30, 2022

Cranbery said:
That's awesome! Love it.

The fill point on the right is every so slightly lower though, just letting you know so you never forget it and don't stop staring at it.

I tried so hard to get them the same. Posted a crooked pic hoping no one would notice.

Fozzy · May 31, 2022

Must have mod, $20.00 Apple polishing cloth. If it's good enough for a $5000.00 nano textured display, it's got to be good enough for the Ford screen. Ford even made a spot to store it.

Fozzy · Jun 2, 2022

Weekend project showed up today.

V70HV · Jun 3, 2022

Following. Love your build.

Fozzy · Jun 4, 2022

Well, my weekend project had a set back. The steps come in two boxes. I received one for a 21-22 F-150 and one box for a 2019 Ram 1500. Totally sucks because they don't know where the other boxes are. Some Ram owner is in the same boat as I am somewhere in the world. My new drone showed up so I messed with it all day instead. After honey dews of course.