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Comment on Project Ironhide: A.R.E. Z-series Canopy and Yakima Rack/Cargo Box Install by Frank

Frank — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:33 +0000

Hi Chad. As for the lock on the canopy, if I’m being honest…it’s ok, not great. The windows does have a flap that covers the tailgate and if you lock the window, in theory nobody should be able to get into the tailgate. The reality is that the ARE lock is nothing more than a deterrent to keep honest people honest. It’s flimsy and if anyone *really* wants in, they are going to get in. I always lock my tailgate, it’s one more precaution that in my book is well worth doing. That tailgate is expensive as are the tail lights which come off with 2 screws. Keep it buttoned up buddy!!!

Comment on Project Ironhide: A.R.E. Z-series Canopy and Yakima Rack/Cargo Box Install by Chad

Chad — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:07:19 +0000

I love the cover. I just ordered the same one for my 05 F150. A quick question though, does the cap window hold the tailgate shut for security or do you also need to lock the tailgate?

Comment on Project Ironhide: Suspension, Part 1 by Frank

Frank — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:58:58 +0000

Hey Geegs, thanks! The Camburg kit itself is hard to judge when it comes to the feel of the suspension (it’s really just the upper A-arms). The Fox shocks are certainly better than the factory ones. The MASSIVE difference is in the rest of the suspension which I will cover in part 2. That part of the suspension makes the truck ride like an entirely new vehicle and it’s NIGHT and DAY difference. More to come soon!

Comment on Project Ironhide: Suspension, Part 1 by Geegs1

Geegs1 — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:25:01 +0000

I love what your doing with your truck & have gleaned much from your approach.

Q: Has the Camburg Suspension upgrade effected the On-Road handling & feel?

I suspect the Fox Shocks might improve how it feels around town. Is that what your finding?
Keep it up. Looking forward to your next update. Geegs!

Comment on Project Ironhide: Budget Mod…Painting Exhaust and Tip Flat Black… by Britt

Britt — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:39:32 +0000

Just wanted to say your job here is amazing. I found all this from the F150 forums. Quick question, did you remove the stock exhaust completely to sand and paint it? I want to do the same to mine as I am with you, 200 bucks for a black exhaust tip seems like highway robbery. I also have a black 2011 F150 SCrew and put a 4in Rancho lift on it with RBP 94R Black with chrome inserts, wheels on it and its badass… the only thing that sticks out now is the OEM exhaust pipe.

Comment on Year End Reflection & Fly Fishing the Yakima River by Frank

Frank — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:31:22 +0000

Ha! Hey buddy…I was literally just thinking about this the other day. I’ve been HAMMERED here with work lately so things have been a bit slow updating the blog. I will absolutely get a review on the day pack on here soon…so far I LOVE IT!!! It’s replaced my other packs and become my “go to” pack now. Stay tuned!!!

Comment on Year End Reflection & Fly Fishing the Yakima River by Scott

Scott — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:44:36 +0000

How’d it work out!? Dying to hear – - – You got one of our first, and we’re looking really forward to taking the next steps with the gear this coming year. Keep up the great work, Frank

Comment on Project Ironhide: Budget Mod…Painting Exhaust and Tip Flat Black… by Patrick

Patrick — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 04:11:48 +0000

Nothing like a good home-brewed project that saves some bucks and looks just as good!

Comment on Project Ironhide: CB Radio Install by Frank

Frank — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 06:36:18 +0000

Hi CJ. I did not have to put an amp on the PA, although it was not as loud as I was hoping. I suppose if I needed to have the PA while driving on the road, I would need an amp to juice it up, but since I use it for BS more than anything, I am keeping it stock for now.

Comment on Project Ironhide: CB Radio Install by CJ

CJ — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:00:38 +0000

Did you need an amp for the pa or was it loud enough?

Comment on Project Ironhide: RECON Projector Beam HALO Headlights by Frank

Frank — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:19:26 +0000

Hi Chris. The kit did not require any leveling of the headlights. There’s no setting that will run the brow lights only as daytime running lights, but what I do is just turn on the parking lights which power the brow lights and halo’s without the lights coming on.

Comment on Project Ironhide: RECON Projector Beam HALO Headlights by Chris V

Chris V — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:28:14 +0000

Hey Frank,

Did you have to do any leveling once they were installed? Can you set the eye brow lights as daytime running?

Thanks,

Chris

Comment on My Ultimate Adventure Truck Build Begins… by Dane

Dane — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:12:42 +0000

Hey Frank, enjoyed reading your blog and looking at you new Ecoboost F150. It would have been a bit of a struggle for me get rid of the Stang being and old fan of the Ford muscle-car days. I’ve enjoyed my Oxford White 2010 XLT Screw a lot and only regret not waiting one more model year for an Ecoboost.

Come joy me on my low budget New Generation F150 Forums.

Comment on My Ultimate Adventure Truck Build Begins… by Frank

Frank — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:50:09 +0000

Hey Tony! Sounds like you had one heck of a nice truck. I’ve also come from owning 3 prior Ford trucks and traded my ’06 Mustang for the EcoBoost. I loved the pony, but here in WA, the truck made a whole lot more sense for my needs. Can’t wait to see your mods, you should find me over on F150forums.com and PM me. Would love to see the progress on your truck. Keep me posted and if you have a blog, let me know and post the link here. Thanks man!

Comment on Project Ironhide: RECON Projector Beam HALO Headlights by Frank

Frank — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:43:49 +0000

Thanks Tony. I ordered them right from RECON’s website: http://www.gorecon.com/product.php?pk=393&pname=Part-264190BK-SMOKED-Projector-Headlights-Ford-F150-09-12&p_cat=82

They retail for $450 but if you join some of the F-150 or RAPTOR forums, you will find coupon codes for as much as 25% off!!!

Comment on Project Ironhide: RECON Projector Beam HALO Headlights by Tony C

Tony C — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:30:11 +0000

Nice! I love those lights… How much $ and where did you get them?

Comment on My Ultimate Adventure Truck Build Begins… by Tony C

Tony C — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:15:21 +0000

Hey frank, I just purchased a 2011 f150 Fx4 Eco boost, it is a black beauty..
I love this truck.
my trade in was an 06 F150 FX4 black of course but it had the 5.4 V8 and a 5.5 bed. I had done some mods like banks torque tubes ( headers) and K&N cold air intake, edge programmer, Flow master exhaust. Rear seat monitor and upfront in the pass visor had another monitor with the dvd mounted low in the dash. I installed a leveling kit and also air bags in the back as my wife would not go camping unless we had everything you would normally have in a home, now in a trailer that is 30′ long and weighs over 8K. I had a bedrug in the back and also a cover for the bed. it was exactly they way I wanted it. many people gave me compliments on how nice a truck I had, then ford had to come out with the Eco-boost and got me curious about better mileage and towing power.

this new truck has much more room inside the cab and I also got the 6.5 bed. I have Toyo mud countrys on the stock rims since I think they look good. well I too have many more mods planned for this truck. I will keep an eye on your progress.
Hey sometime we should hook up and check out each others truck I live in Auburn Washington.
Good luck with the build.

Comment on Project Ironhide: N-Fab Light Bar & KC 8″ Lights by Frank

Frank — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:37:11 +0000

Ha! Ya know…you are most correct! But the final product after tweaking was straight.

Comment on Project Ironhide: N-Fab Light Bar & KC 8″ Lights by Brian Podolak

Brian Podolak — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:33:49 +0000

I think the lights are crooked

Comment on Ironhide Stock Pics Are Up! by FishingBen

FishingBen — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:01:49 +0000

Looking forward to watching your build as we are doing a lot of the same stuff.

Comment on Ironhide Stock Pics Are Up! by David

David — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 05:42:53 +0000

Wow, the truck looks gigantic with the longer bed. I can’t wait for your updates to the truck.

Comment on Project Truck Build Update by Frank

Frank — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:48:24 +0000

Cool…thanks Dave! Always interested in improving on an already kick-ass vehicle. Let me know what you guys are developing over there!

Comment on Project Truck Build Update by David

David — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:35:27 +0000

Great to see someone interested in modifying their new F-150 Ecoboost. Let me know if you might be interested in some of the parts we are developing.

Comment on My Ultimate Adventure Truck Build Begins… by Barry

Barry — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:12:44 +0000

Very nice. I look forward to the update.

Comment on Year End Reflection & Fly Fishing the Yakima River by Frank

Frank — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:15:32 +0000

Thanks Dean! Glad you guys enjoyed the story. I’m going to put that Vedavoo pack to good use! I’m learning more about my new passion every day and only regret so far is that I didn’t know what fly fishing was about earlier in life. 30+ years living in south FL that I could have been chasing Tarpon and Bonefish, but at least now I have Salmon and Trout. You have a new follower as well. Thanks again!!!