Martinjmpr
Wiffleball Batter
I don't want to clutter the forum with a bunch of threads so I'll just keep appending this one.
For those that didn't see my earlier thread, this is on my new-to-me 2018 F-150 that I just bought. Primarily will be used to pull our 20' travel trailer through the Rocky Mountains and wherever else we go, and to haul my butt to and from work and around town as necessary.
Color is called "Race Red" but to me it's more like "Fire engine red." Slap a Maltese cross on the door and everyone would assume I'm the Fire Chief!
Specs: 3.5 EcoBoost, 10 speed, 4x4, XLT package with 3.31 E-locker and the 36 gallon tank. I had to go all the way to Utah to get the exact truck I wanted but I couldn't be happier (so far!)
Now comes the fun/annoying/expensive part: Getting the new truck set up!
First things first, ordered a Leer topper. I went with the basic 100R cab high model. I specifically wanted the kind with the old-school flat rear window with an aluminum frame - the "frameless" rear windows look slick but if/when they break, they are crazy expensive to replace! Not only are the framed windows less likely to break (because they have a frame...) but if they do need to be replaced it's just a simple flat piece of glass. I also ordered tracks in the roof for a Yakima rack since we carry kayaks. Vented win-doors that will hopefully help me get stuff in and out of the bed without having to crawl all the way inside (biggest drawback with a pickup vs. an SUV like my old Suburban.)
NEXT OPTION: Floor liners. My last 3 vehicles have all had Husky floor liners so I'm inclined to stay with them. Wife had the Weather Techs on her old Honda CR-V and I didn't like them as much. They were softer (which was kind of nice) but didn't stay in place as well as the Husky liners.
Realistically, there aren't going to be a lot of "mods" needed for this vehicle. Not contemplating a lift at this time - the tires are still relatively new (truck has 18k on it) so I want to see how they do. Fortunately it has 18" wheels so tires are a little easier to find and less expensive than if it had the 20" wheels. If I do contemplate a lift it would likely be a very mild leveling kit to let me run 34 - 35" max tires (current tires are 275/65/18 which comes in at about 32" and I could run 33's if I wanted to without any mods at all.)
One thing I don't know much about is what specific things will enhance the longevity and good operation of the Eco Boost motor. I've heard about things like oil catch-cans and other turbo-related mods. What do I need to be looking out for? I haven't tried towing with it yet and I'm pretty sure it's got more power than I need so any modifications would be for the purposes of keeping the engine running well, not trying to squeeze any additional power out of it. So I'd welcome any input from any other EcoBoost owners out there.
For those that didn't see my earlier thread, this is on my new-to-me 2018 F-150 that I just bought. Primarily will be used to pull our 20' travel trailer through the Rocky Mountains and wherever else we go, and to haul my butt to and from work and around town as necessary.
Color is called "Race Red" but to me it's more like "Fire engine red." Slap a Maltese cross on the door and everyone would assume I'm the Fire Chief!
Specs: 3.5 EcoBoost, 10 speed, 4x4, XLT package with 3.31 E-locker and the 36 gallon tank. I had to go all the way to Utah to get the exact truck I wanted but I couldn't be happier (so far!)
Now comes the fun/annoying/expensive part: Getting the new truck set up!
First things first, ordered a Leer topper. I went with the basic 100R cab high model. I specifically wanted the kind with the old-school flat rear window with an aluminum frame - the "frameless" rear windows look slick but if/when they break, they are crazy expensive to replace! Not only are the framed windows less likely to break (because they have a frame...) but if they do need to be replaced it's just a simple flat piece of glass. I also ordered tracks in the roof for a Yakima rack since we carry kayaks. Vented win-doors that will hopefully help me get stuff in and out of the bed without having to crawl all the way inside (biggest drawback with a pickup vs. an SUV like my old Suburban.)
NEXT OPTION: Floor liners. My last 3 vehicles have all had Husky floor liners so I'm inclined to stay with them. Wife had the Weather Techs on her old Honda CR-V and I didn't like them as much. They were softer (which was kind of nice) but didn't stay in place as well as the Husky liners.
Realistically, there aren't going to be a lot of "mods" needed for this vehicle. Not contemplating a lift at this time - the tires are still relatively new (truck has 18k on it) so I want to see how they do. Fortunately it has 18" wheels so tires are a little easier to find and less expensive than if it had the 20" wheels. If I do contemplate a lift it would likely be a very mild leveling kit to let me run 34 - 35" max tires (current tires are 275/65/18 which comes in at about 32" and I could run 33's if I wanted to without any mods at all.)
One thing I don't know much about is what specific things will enhance the longevity and good operation of the Eco Boost motor. I've heard about things like oil catch-cans and other turbo-related mods. What do I need to be looking out for? I haven't tried towing with it yet and I'm pretty sure it's got more power than I need so any modifications would be for the purposes of keeping the engine running well, not trying to squeeze any additional power out of it. So I'd welcome any input from any other EcoBoost owners out there.
