Expert Answers about Ford F-150

• Will My Spare Tire Still Fit After Installing The Draw-Tite 41004 On A 1994 Ford F-150
• From what I could find out, the Draw-Tite # 41004 will sit below the frame rails and not inside them at all. So as long as your spare tire sits in between said frame rails, there will be absolutely no issue at all. I did include a picture of this hitch installed as well, but I am not sure what year truck it is installed on. It should still be a good reference though.
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• Can Optronics 55-Watt Halogen Light # QH16CTS Be Wired into Reverse Lights of 2013 Ford F-150
• It is possible to wire an auxiliary light such as the Optronics 55-Watt Halogen Light # QH16CTS into the reverse light circuit of a vehicle. In order to do so the circuit must have the current capacity for both the OEM bulbs and the additional light. I researched in the online manual for your 2013 F-150 the bulbs used and the fuse rating for the reverse light circuit. The truck uses two 921 bulbs, each rated to draw 1.3 amps. The two bulbs together will draw 2.6 amps. This circuit is protected...
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• Installation of Replacement Power Gear Manual Leveling Control Kit
• Yes, when using the Replacement Lippert Components Power Gear Manual Leveling Control Kit # LC359259 you will want to match the new wires with the same connections as the old panel, since the functions will be the same.
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• Are Demco Base Plates with 4 Mounting Slots Compatible with Industry Standard Hitches
• The older Demco base rails you have installed on your truck are likely just missing the two inner slots that are usually found on industry standard rails. These inner slots, on rails that have them, are spaced 10 inches apart on center and really only used for a gooseneck plate. There aren't any current fifth-wheel hitches that would use these slots. With this in mind, as long as the Demco rails on your truck feature industry-standard spacing for the 4 slots they do have, they will work...
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• Where Does Nutsert of DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System # DZ43203 Insert In To
• I attached a picture that shows the hole that the nutsert of the DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System # DZ43203 that you referenced will need to install into. It sounds like you may have a SuperCrew model that does not have the hole needed. The picture is from the install video for this system that I attached that shows this product being installed on a 2003 Ford F series truck just like yours. If you still can't find the hole feel free to email me back a picture of your...
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• Wiring a Truck Bed Camper Shell Brake Light on a 2007 Ford F-150
• To wire a brake light only on a truck bed topper/camper shell you will need a dedicated brake light only circuit. Tow package wiring would not work because the brake light circuit and turn signal circuits are together. So you would either need to find a wire under the truck that is dedicated brake light only or you would need to tap into the CHMSL (center high mount stop lamp) circuit. Check the owners manual to see if the CHMSL is fused by itself or if the fuse handles other functions...
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• Drain Tube and Plastic Cap for Pace Edwards SwitchBlade Tonneau Cover
• The only drain tube and plastic cap setup we offer for the Pace Edwards Switchblade is the part # 311-RTPTCOMPKIT. The cap isn't available separately and the tube is a unique style not used on other covers.
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• Measurements For Installing 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Install Kit # RP30035, 2009 Ford F-150
• From the rear edge of the bed on a 2009 Ford F-150 to the back of the rear rail the distance will be 29-5/16 inches. The center of the hitch pin jaws will be 1-1/2 inches forward of the center of the rear axle when using 5th wheel trailer hitch installation kit # RP30035. The nearest video we have with this installation kit and a Ford truck is for a 2002 Ford F-250. I have provided a link to the video and a link to the installation instructions for the installation kit for reference.
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• Lug Nut Torque for 1/2 Inch Hub Lug Nuts which Steel or Aluminum Wheels
• The Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 5,200-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 6 on 5-1/2 # 8-213-5UC1-EZ with your added rotors will be torqued to between 90 and 120 foot lbs. If you switch to aluminum wheels like the Provider ST235/80R16 Radial Tire w 16" Viking Aluminum Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2 - LR E - Silver # A16RTK6FPS then the torque would change to between 90 and 100 ft lbs based on the aluminum wheels. I recommend getting aluminum wheels like these that have the steel inserts in the lug nut...
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• Installation of Weight Distribution Hitch with Aftermarket Airbags in 2017 Ford F-150
• When using the Equal-I-zer weight distribution hitch # EQ37100ET in the F-150 with aftermarket air bags you will want to hitch the trailer and setup the WD system before inflating the aftermarket air bags. Once the Equal-I-zer is properly adjusted any remaining rear-end sag can be addressed with the air bags.
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• Does Computer of 2019 Ford F-150 Need Flashed to Install Aftermarket Brake Controller?
• If you install the Prodigy P3 # 90195 you will not need to have the computer flashed. In most models it will simply plug in using the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers # 22292, however some do not have power run to the brake controller port under the dash. If this is the case, we have wiring kit # BRK-ELECKIT which you can use to run power to the brake controller port. I've attached a video to help with all of this.
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• Wiring Pilot Automotive Bumper Mount Back-Up Lamp to Plug Into Trailer Connector
• The Pilot Automotive # PL-807 is intended to be wired directly into the reverse lamp circuit of a vehicle, so they illuminate when the vehicle is placed in reverse. This being said, it would be possible to rig up two of the lights so they would plug into your 7-way trailer connector. You'll need a 7-way trailer end connector, like part # PK12706, and wire it up as shown in the provided diagram. The red power wires would connect to the reverse light terminal, which is the center pin, and...
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• Does Air Dam Get Reinstalled After Installing Curt Front Hitch on a 2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost
• The air dam on your 2011 Ford F-150 will not be reinstalled after installing Curt front mount receiver # C31068. It will not harm anything at all to take off the air dam. The hitch will sort of act like an air dam itself since it will occupy some of the space of the air dam.
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• How Do I Know What Brakes to Add to My Dual Axle Trailer?
• Often the manufacturer, model number and other pertinent information can be found on a plate or sticker on the frame. It is usually on or near the tongue of the trailer on the driver's side. Sometimes this will be on the tag, but other times the VIN number may be stamped into the frame itself in various locations, even at times underneath. The VIN is unique to each trailer. One of the easiest ways for us to determine what you need is to get the numbers on your bearings. This will...
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• Is Drilling Required When Installing Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs On 2016 Ford F-150
• The only drilling needed with the installation of the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs, part # AL57268 are for the air lines. A note in the included instructions on page 14 states that they do not want and non-aluminum components mounted to the body of the truck. They suggest drilling two 5/16 inch holes in the license plate recess, under the bumper, or in the bumper mounting brackets. No holes are drilled in the frame or body of the truck.
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• Installation Instructions for the Truck Bed Cargo Camera # 3460001 on a 2017 Ford F-150
• I've seen the instructions for the Truck Bed Cargo Camera # 3460001 and they are adequate but not super detailed. We do have our review video, which I've linked for you, that quickly shows you where they ran the wiring. I took a picture of the instructions (as the manufacturer currently doesn't have them available digitally) for you to check out. Using the instructions and the video will give you enough info for the installation on your 2017 Ford F-150.
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• Aries Bull Bar With Skid Plate Installation On 2015 Ford F150 XLT Super Crew-Cab
• The installation details on the Aries Bull Bar with Skid Plate - 3" Tubing - Semi-Gloss Black Powder Coated Steel, # AAB35-3007, doesn't mention anything about the plastic valance you are referencing. I assume it is the air diffuser you are asking about. The picture you attached looks like it has a customized air diffuser. There is no reason why you can't cut holes as needed in your air diffuser and keep it in tact for moving the air and still having the functionality and style of...
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• Are There Install Instructions for a Derale Transmission Cooler On a 2018 Ford F-150
• The Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit part # D13503 is indeed a good choice for your 2018 Ford F-150 but I recommend going with a slightly larger option in the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit part # D13504 as it will provide more cooling power. In regards to installation, this will be up to the installer as these are very universal kits which means exact instructions are not provided for specific vehicles. That said, you should not need any other...
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• Will Draw-Tite Front Hitch # 65061 Interfere with Skid Plate on 2011 F-150 with Off Road Package
• I spoke with my contact at Draw-Tite and he said that installation of the Front Mount Hitch # 65061 will require modification or complete removal of the skid plates that are a part of the Off Road Package for your 2011 Ford F-150. Keep in mind that the hitch will essentially take the place of the factory skid plate and serve the same purpose (protecting the oil pan). The need for modification or removal of the skid plate will be the same with the Curt # C31068 that is also available for...
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• Instructions for Replacement Tarp for an Extang Trifecta 2.0 Cover on a 2013 Ford F-150 w/ 6.5' Bed
• The Replacement Tarp for Extang Trifecta 2.0 Soft Tonneau Cover # EX92410-20 is the correct replacement tarp for the Extang Trifecta 2.0 Soft Tonneau Cover # EX92410 which is confirmed to fit your 2013 Ford F-150 with 6.5' bed and no cargo management system. I have included the installation instructions for the # EX92410 which also shows how the tarp would be installed.
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