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Reviewing the included components etc... Apparently PowerTrain Products ships these things with Dorman VVT solenoids. Ordered up a pair of Motorcraft solenoids, as well as the set of Motorcraft coil packs. Looking for a radiator. I figure since I am in here, might as well go fully new...

Pretty cool project especially since there is not a lot of love here for half tons...

Delivery was done, on the engine stand. I have pretty much everything that attaches to the front of the engine either on hand, or coming in new, except the AC Compressor, which I need to order. Then, we operate!

I've gone over the numbers ad nauseum in other threads. Not going to do it here. It should be noted, any pop up camper, and I KNOW the number is going to be super tough to hit, but any pop up camper will have to come in at under 1K lbs. I have a friend that welds aluminum, I do woodworking...

Next to nobody does double the load.... but I will be within payload, plus upped tires to load rang E, while keeping the load sensible. 33x12.50 and mixed but both extreme terrain. Think logging roads and beaches. HD springs all around.

Okay so I am narrowing down to the final items needed for my build. One item that is a sore spot on these trucks is the what is is pre 2012 9.25 does not seem to have selectable lockers available, and I am NOT going to go around full time locked. This is an overlander, not a rock buggy. I am...

Have not ordered the diff's install kits or gears yet but that's coming. I'm probably pouring far too much money into a truck that doesn't have much value for anyone else. I've seen similar vintage F150 super cab 4 by four's going for about 15 grand The difference being is thstet I'm putting...

So my money has been refunded via PayPal. I went ahead and ordered up via PowerTrain Products. 5.4L 3V, no phaser lockouts but instead all TSBs applied, 7 year unlimited mileage no fault warranty. Should be delivered to my friends place Friday. Ordered belts, hoses, idler, tensioner...

People asked for pics. Already camped on the beach one weekend with it... Mattress was perfect. Window tents allow a breeze without bugs.

Wrecker just dropped the truck off next to my friends barn. Pending paypal dispute resolution, looking for another engine. Will be digging into it soon...

To those following. I pulled my last resort as far as the original mechanic goes today. I went ahead and filed a challenge with PayPal with their buyer protection. I have sufficient evidence between text exchanges between myself and the mechanic, and one of my best friends that introduced us and...

So with all the off road acumen of a 10 speed bicycle (yeah I am that old) progress continues on project stopgap. The ikey system error the dealer had contracted to fix, actually appears to be fixed... Yay... Not sure if it is new parts, or the cleaning / detailng the dealer did, but there are...

I'm still here. Still trying to wrestle the alleged crate motor out of the mechanic that flaked on me. However some progress. I know accessory, but I sorted through my wrench sets, and came up with a mostly complete set of both SAE and metric, a quick run to a pawn shop had the sets completed...

Home Depot happened. 2 10ft EMT conduit joints cut to 6ft. Coupler. Now I need to locate the grommets, mark and drill...

Home Depot run did not happen yesterday. After work today. Planning on securing in camp with paracord and cinching to the roof rack. Will likely pitch across the roof so rain runoff sheds on the non covered side of the car...

Roof rack cross bars out for delivery... going to Home Depot to get 2 joints of 3/4 emt cut to 6'. Add a coupler and I have a mount for the Ozark Trail 12x12 tarp shelter. Got a pair of SUV window tents so I can get some fresh airflow, bug free and rain free. Honestly if this rig was even a...

Come to think of it the biggest problem it has ground clearance wise is the exhaust going around the rear suspension.

I haven't driven a lot of vehicles with CVTs however I know this one year in particular had known problems with that and there was A TSB from Nissan and this car has had the TSB service done according to the paperwork. The vehicles I have driven before with this type of transmission I just...

Seriously lacking off road capacity but all sorts of roomy...

It was cheap. It suits 90% of my needs, and my 4x4 pickup build is ongoing. But, while the weather is reasonable I need to camp. My daily us a 13 Pathfinder Platinum FWD. Not exactly an off roader. Seriously considering just having a go at it anyway and at least beach camp with this thing...