NEW RIG: 2012 F-150 FX4
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Buddha.
Finally in expo white.
So, after taking a 400 mile round trip, I came back home and parked the truck in the shop
The next morning I noticed 4-5 small spots of oil under the truck
The skid plate was soaked with oil in some spots, obvious oil leak
So I popped the hood and the oil level was decent, not full but definitely not low.......lucked out
I took off the skid plates and started looking around.....I wiped everything down
I started the truck up and the oil filter got wet pretty fast
I was not sure if the oil filter gasket was leaking or the oil filter canister was leaking
I bought a new filter and some oil.........the old filter was on TIGHT, almost could not get it off
I installed the new filter and topped off the oil
Bone dry...........Did I install the filter too tight? I have been changing my own oil for over 20 years. Never had an issue!
Or, did the gasket fail?
Here is gasket, which appears to have a slice in it..........I cannot figure out anywhere else it was leaking from
Did you lube the gasket before install?
beachbum2020
Observer
Do you have your topper brake light wired into the Recons?
No, I ran a single wire from the factory harness pigtail for a cap third brake light
beachbum2020
Observer
Thanks for the pics!
Not a fan about fashion over function, I usually try to prioritize function over fashion
However, I wanted to get rid of the amber side marker lenses on the tow mirrors and cannot see spending $100 on the smoked LED lenses from Recon (even though I have Recon smoked LED tail lights.....only $75 shipped used)
I bought these smoked LED mirror lenses for $29.98 shipped..........look decent.
I will get them installed this weekend and see how they fit and how they look
However, I wanted to get rid of the amber side marker lenses on the tow mirrors and cannot see spending $100 on the smoked LED lenses from Recon (even though I have Recon smoked LED tail lights.....only $75 shipped used)
I bought these smoked LED mirror lenses for $29.98 shipped..........look decent.
I will get them installed this weekend and see how they fit and how they look
Very simple and very quick little mod
Tilt the mirror glass in, and slip a thin flat head screwdriver in to pull back on the clip, which holds the mirror lens in place
Remove stock lens, remove the two sockets and remove the two bulbs
I used some dielectric grease and black electrical tape when connecting them back
Stock Driver side:
Stock Passenger Side:
Comparison stock to smoked:
Inside wiring:
Finished Product:
Tilt the mirror glass in, and slip a thin flat head screwdriver in to pull back on the clip, which holds the mirror lens in place
Remove stock lens, remove the two sockets and remove the two bulbs
I used some dielectric grease and black electrical tape when connecting them back
Stock Driver side:
Stock Passenger Side:
Comparison stock to smoked:
Inside wiring:
Finished Product:
Items For Sale
30" dual row, combo (spot/flood) LED bar arrived today........with wiring harness and switch
This will be mounted behind the grill
Got it from a Luxwurx distributor for $100
http://www.luxwurx.com/
http://www.luxwurx.com/new-products-1/30-180w-led-light-bar-3d-optics
180W, 60pcs 3W CREE LEDs
15000*Lumens
Color: 6000K,*
Lens: Hard-coated, Impact Resistant, Polycarbonate.*
3D Optics technology drives 20%-30% optical**efficiency*over traditional reflector style lights.*
Combo pattern with Spots*in the middle and*Flood on the ends
Voltage: 10-30V DC, Current: 17A@12V & 8.5A @24V.*
Military grade moisture seal on the hook up wire and pre-installed Deutch Connector
Operating temperature: -40°F to 176°F
Integrated Military grade*moisture breather
The heatsink is HUGE and bar is very stout..............cant go wrong for the price (hopefully not atleast!!)
I will get it mounted and installed this weekend, it is wicked bright
30" dual row, combo (spot/flood) LED bar arrived today........with wiring harness and switch
This will be mounted behind the grill
Got it from a Luxwurx distributor for $100
http://www.luxwurx.com/
http://www.luxwurx.com/new-products-1/30-180w-led-light-bar-3d-optics
180W, 60pcs 3W CREE LEDs
15000*Lumens
Color: 6000K,*
Lens: Hard-coated, Impact Resistant, Polycarbonate.*
3D Optics technology drives 20%-30% optical**efficiency*over traditional reflector style lights.*
Combo pattern with Spots*in the middle and*Flood on the ends
Voltage: 10-30V DC, Current: 17A@12V & 8.5A @24V.*
Military grade moisture seal on the hook up wire and pre-installed Deutch Connector
Operating temperature: -40°F to 176°F
Integrated Military grade*moisture breather
The heatsink is HUGE and bar is very stout..............cant go wrong for the price (hopefully not atleast!!)
I will get it mounted and installed this weekend, it is wicked bright
Well the light bar's wiring harness is installed and all hooked up...........unfortunately, I had to modify the LED bar brackets that I had previously bought, that was supposed to be for a 30" bar. NOPE!
End to end, my bar is a tad over 32", so I had to cut the brackets down, drill new holes and the paint is drying now
The bar will be installed tomorrow
In the mean time, my Corsa resonator delete arrived............very impressed with the quality
I will hopefully get some sound clips, before and after the install.......which looks VERY simple and straightforward
End to end, my bar is a tad over 32", so I had to cut the brackets down, drill new holes and the paint is drying now
The bar will be installed tomorrow
In the mean time, my Corsa resonator delete arrived............very impressed with the quality
I will hopefully get some sound clips, before and after the install.......which looks VERY simple and straightforward
Also, not a fan of drilling a huge hole in the dash to mount the light switch
On my old truck, I had two sets of PIAA lights and loved the simple push button activation, with a self adhesive switch
I am going to zip tie the current switch in the dash and order a PIAA 30034 switch, and adapt the connection to fit........found the #30034 for $19 shipped
http://www.piaa.com/store/p/354-Piaa-Single-Push-Button-LED-Switch.aspx
On my old truck, I had two sets of PIAA lights and loved the simple push button activation, with a self adhesive switch
I am going to zip tie the current switch in the dash and order a PIAA 30034 switch, and adapt the connection to fit........found the #30034 for $19 shipped
http://www.piaa.com/store/p/354-Piaa-Single-Push-Button-LED-Switch.aspx
With a single row, I would have definitely had lots of room the play with
With the dual row, I found that each end of the bar was 3/8" away from the vertical grill supports
Took some adjustment, and then more adjustment......but it is mounted
Right now I have the bar pointed down at a 5 degree angle........I might need more, or less. Road test will show
Nice and concealed, no concern for theft
With the dual row, I found that each end of the bar was 3/8" away from the vertical grill supports
Took some adjustment, and then more adjustment......but it is mounted
Right now I have the bar pointed down at a 5 degree angle........I might need more, or less. Road test will show
Nice and concealed, no concern for theft