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🛠️ What have you done to your F150 Tremor this week?

Just ordered husky rear wheel liners.... last night when I checked they were 159.99. Today they were $143.99 and I found a 10% discount code using: HLKB10
Also there's a $25 rebate from 3/1 to 4/30:cool:
 
I appreciate it, but (maybe I'm not seeing it) these don't appear to have the same "bevel" as the logo on our truck. This example (from another vendor no longer offering these) does have the bevel. Thoughts?
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Putco Tailgate BLADE LED Install and LED plate lights


Overall, the PUTCO BLADE LED tailgate light is Sah-weet! I have had several different brands, but the PUTCO BLADE is very impressive. The Amber directional color matches perfectly with tail light amber leds and the white backup light is bright. Yes little pricey, but 3 year warranty and get the plug and play harness makes things much easier and you dont have to ever worry about a loose connection. . Here is the install steps on my 23' tremor. Words of advice, grab a beer, play some RUSH,e and do it right!

1) Recommend lowering spare, easier access to everything.
2) Tailgate removal, disconnect 3 connectors from the tailgate harness,
3) Open tailgate and remove 7mm tailgate screw on passengers side.
4) put cardboard under tailgate to avoid digging up plastic on rear bumper.
5) Detach tailgate wire hinges, position tailgate at about 45 degrees and pull passengers side up and out. Pull to right to disengage drivers side. (2 people recommended due to awkwardness and to avoid and divots in your bumper or scratching your tailgate.
6). With 2023 Power tailgate, there is a bracket with 2 large bolt heads on the right passenger side right in the middle where you will install the Blade LED bar. This bracket prevent tailgate from moving from left to right with heavy weight when open. PUTCO states you can remove entirely if you dont plan to have heavy weight our you can have the BLADE LED light go over it. I elected to go to ACE hardware and get Stainless flat head allen wrench bolts (size: Metric M8- 1. 25. ). This allowed for reduced bending of the BLADE LED light over these bolts. I sprayed the bolt heads black, (even though the BLADE LED light will cover it, but wanted to be sure).
7). Remove drivers side tali light attach the plug and play harness. (Its best to feed the harness up from underneath into the tail light location. attach the plug and play.
8). while underneath the truck run the harness over to the passenger side remove passenger side tail light and feed the harness up into the tail light location. Attach the harness. TEST ~ Plug in BLADE LED and test light, ensure everything works and NO LEDS are out)
9) Center and Mount the BLADE LED bar, utilizing the (4) thicker heavy duty brackets. I utilized stainless self tapping screws, no 3m tape (do it right)
10). Run the BLADE LED wires down between the bumper on the drivers side. Connect all BLADE LED wires. I zip tied my LED box and wires above the cross frame above the spare tire, up and out of the way.
11) Put cardboard along entire length of bumper to prevent damage and have tailgate rest on if necessary. RE-Attach tailgate, attach wires, and reinstall the 7mm screw to the passenger side hinge. Ensure proper operation of tailgate.
12). Test for proper operation and enjoy!
Question on Step 6: How did you "bend" the lightbar over the bracket? Isn't the back of the lightbar one long plastic piece? So there is a small "bump" on the lightbar?
 
I appreciate it, but (maybe I'm not seeing it) these don't appear to have the same "bevel" as the logo on our truck. This example (from another vendor no longer offering these) does have the bevel. Thoughts? View attachment 17917
There was a seller on Etsy that made the perfect tremor color for the husky liners but they are “taking a break for now”. They haven’t done anything since august. I think the ones from DrewsDeals is our only bets. I just ordered my liners last night so Im looking too.
 
Question on Step 6: How did you "bend" the lightbar over the bracket? Isn't the back of the lightbar one long plastic piece? So there is a small "bump" on the lightbar?
The bracket is designed to prevent the tailgate from shifting side to side when (and If) you may have a heavy load extended onto the tailgate. If you are not intending to have a heavy load on tailgate you can remove all together. I elected to keep it and installed with the flat head (stainless) bolts, so there would NOT be as big a bend. You can not notice at all. Also space the brackets accordingly and further apart on the "bracket end. " I attached another pic of light installed showing the spacing of brackets and the light over the tailgate bracket. Just zoom in. Hope this helps.
 

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Just ordered husky rear wheel liners.... last night when I checked they were 159.99. Today they were $143.99 and I found a 10% discount code using: HLKB10
Also there's a $25 rebate from 3/1 to 4/30:cool:
Thanks for posting this. We’re you able to find the upc number. Can’t seem to find it
 
There was a seller on Etsy that made the perfect tremor color for the husky liners but they are “taking a break for now”. They haven’t done anything since august. I think the ones from DrewsDeals is our only bets. I just ordered my liners last night so Im looking too.
I got the one's from Drews. They don't fill the space quite as well as they appear to in their pic. They could be about 1/8th all around bigger. It's only on a floormat, so I'm happy enough with them.
 

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I just emailed Drew’s decals asking them if they can do a more yellow color like the picture above to match the tremor. I’ll let y’all know when they respond.
 
May I ask where folks are sourcing the trench light brackets and which lights people are having good luck with? Rather get the forums input before I go off on a wild search or just roll to 4 wheel parts. Thanks in advance! - Rob
 
May I ask where folks are sourcing the trench light brackets and which lights people are having good luck with? Rather get the forums input before I go off on a wild search or just roll to 4 wheel parts. Thanks in advance! - Rob
Im using Diode dynamics brackets and lights. good quality, good output, not the most expensive
 
Thanks for posting this. We’re you able to find the upc number. Can’t seem to find it
Idk, I havnt recieved the liners yet, I would assume the upc# would be the order number , I emailed them and asked so I'll get back to ya when I hear from them
 
Anyone have one of these ? Was thinking about buying it..
 
Anyone have one of these ? Was thinking about buying it..
If you plan on keeping the truck for a long while, these are def beneficial. Last 2 vehicles, I have installed screen protech, which I have been extremely satisfied with! Help with finger prints, and easy to keep looking sharp. Screen protech is a little more, but they give you the instrument cluster as well. They also provide the squeegee and the bottle that you just add distilled water to. Search for some coupon codes, they run them all the time.

 
Anyone have one of these ? Was thinking about buying it..
i do. nice screen protector. keeps fingerprints from dirtying the screen.
 
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