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- Current Ride
- F-350 6.7 Platinum
- Current Ride #2
- Ranger Tremor
So, I will preface this build first by saying that I have no need of this truck, its capabilities, or the Tremor package itself. I WANTED this truck, so that's why I have it. It's as if I'm living a boyhood dream of having some big monster truck and I just wanted to finally have it come to life. No rhyme or reason other than that. I have, however, started looking into things I can now do with this truck and its capabilities, but time will tell.
I picked up the truck last night, and man, was I blown away! I have never seen or test driven a super duty truck, let alone a Tremor. I was driving a 2019 F-150 FX4, and wanted to get a new vehicle (I purchase through my business, so it was just time to upgrade the write-offs). I was considering the hybrid, and built one online. Curiosity got the better of me, and I then built out an F-250, and, of course, then an F-350. Decided to order the F-350 diesel tremor.
Here is the original build:
2022 F-350 6.7L Platinum Tremor - Star White
Moonroof
397 Amp Alternator
Upfitter Switches
Supplemental Cab Heater
5th Wheel Prep
PTO Option
Vinyl Flooring
Original order was placed 6/8. As an experiment, ordered again on 9/4. The second order got a VIN 9/16, was built 11/8, and I took delivery on 11/29.
I had no intentions of any after-market modification at all - zero, zilch, nada. And then I found this wonderful Ford Tremor Forum, and now, I hate you all! HAHA! I have plans to do some cosmetic things, some engine upgrades (all emission compliant, mostly quality and airflow stuff), some suspension items, and then some random utility stuff I have never needed, but now, for some reason, feel I must have! Pretty much all the upgrades I document on here have been taken from this forum, with maybe a few personal tweaks. I won't be documenting any "how-to" type posts, only because I learned it all on here anyway. No need to rehash the info. Part numbers/links if applicable will be at the end of my posts.
Here she is!! Her first sunrise!
Personally, I like a bit of chrome. I am not a fan of the blacked out or sport package looks, at least, in their entirety. I will be doing a mix of some black, some color matching, and leaving some chrome.
My 13yr old son and I worked till about 10:30pm last night, headlamps and all, to install some new mirror caps and side lights. Taking off these covers is a pain in the ass honestly. I'm glad I got it done right off the bat. The caps are from an XLT model. I wanted the black plastic to be seamless, and not be different like they are on the blackout models. So it's just plain old black plastic and matches the rest of the mirror body perfectly. I purchased some smoked lense mirror lights from Boost Auto Parts, again, so they would just kind of blend into the mirror. I love how it turned out. The running lights on them are very cool!
@DIY10-85RAY shared a module you could buy and made the front of the light blink when signaling. I bought the smoked lens package, as I wanted the cool white running lights. It has the module built in that allows for signaling, and changes to amber when signaling (switchback it's called on their site). It also has the front spotlight as well. Thanks Ray for that product recommendation!
The other thing we did (not pictured) is installed Bull Ring tie down anchors in all 4 bed stake pockets. They lay flush, but can be pulled up when needed. I had them on my F-150, and loved having them. Installed them last night in about 5 minutes total.
Also installed the 12 volt solutions high idle kit. It took all of 60 seconds to install in the passenger fuse area. It's a one setting module. I didn't want the BD Diesel selectable one and have to install the dial. I set it at 1400rpm and it works perfectly.
Today, she's getting a premium Line-X bedliner sprayed. Tomorrow, XPEL Ceramic XR Plus windows tinting - still deciding on the % of tint. I'll take pics tomorrow once it's done.
Appreciate everyone's help and feedback on this site. It's been a lot of fun.
Part numbers/Links
Mirror caps: HC3Z17D742AA and HC3Z17D743AA
Boost Auto Parts Smoked switchback tow lights: https://www.boostautoparts.com/products/ford-tow-mirror-lights?variant=14266853490743
(these say 2021, but do fit 2022 without issue, plug and play simplicity)
12 Volt Solutions High Idle Kit: https://www.12volt.solutions/collections/ford/products/ford-super-duty-high-idle-kit
Bull Rings: https://www.bullringusa.com/product/ford-flush-fit-tie-down-anchors-2015-2021/
I picked up the truck last night, and man, was I blown away! I have never seen or test driven a super duty truck, let alone a Tremor. I was driving a 2019 F-150 FX4, and wanted to get a new vehicle (I purchase through my business, so it was just time to upgrade the write-offs). I was considering the hybrid, and built one online. Curiosity got the better of me, and I then built out an F-250, and, of course, then an F-350. Decided to order the F-350 diesel tremor.
Here is the original build:
2022 F-350 6.7L Platinum Tremor - Star White
Moonroof
397 Amp Alternator
Upfitter Switches
Supplemental Cab Heater
5th Wheel Prep
PTO Option
Vinyl Flooring
Original order was placed 6/8. As an experiment, ordered again on 9/4. The second order got a VIN 9/16, was built 11/8, and I took delivery on 11/29.
I had no intentions of any after-market modification at all - zero, zilch, nada. And then I found this wonderful Ford Tremor Forum, and now, I hate you all! HAHA! I have plans to do some cosmetic things, some engine upgrades (all emission compliant, mostly quality and airflow stuff), some suspension items, and then some random utility stuff I have never needed, but now, for some reason, feel I must have! Pretty much all the upgrades I document on here have been taken from this forum, with maybe a few personal tweaks. I won't be documenting any "how-to" type posts, only because I learned it all on here anyway. No need to rehash the info. Part numbers/links if applicable will be at the end of my posts.
Here she is!! Her first sunrise!
Personally, I like a bit of chrome. I am not a fan of the blacked out or sport package looks, at least, in their entirety. I will be doing a mix of some black, some color matching, and leaving some chrome.
My 13yr old son and I worked till about 10:30pm last night, headlamps and all, to install some new mirror caps and side lights. Taking off these covers is a pain in the ass honestly. I'm glad I got it done right off the bat. The caps are from an XLT model. I wanted the black plastic to be seamless, and not be different like they are on the blackout models. So it's just plain old black plastic and matches the rest of the mirror body perfectly. I purchased some smoked lense mirror lights from Boost Auto Parts, again, so they would just kind of blend into the mirror. I love how it turned out. The running lights on them are very cool!
@DIY10-85RAY shared a module you could buy and made the front of the light blink when signaling. I bought the smoked lens package, as I wanted the cool white running lights. It has the module built in that allows for signaling, and changes to amber when signaling (switchback it's called on their site). It also has the front spotlight as well. Thanks Ray for that product recommendation!
The other thing we did (not pictured) is installed Bull Ring tie down anchors in all 4 bed stake pockets. They lay flush, but can be pulled up when needed. I had them on my F-150, and loved having them. Installed them last night in about 5 minutes total.
Also installed the 12 volt solutions high idle kit. It took all of 60 seconds to install in the passenger fuse area. It's a one setting module. I didn't want the BD Diesel selectable one and have to install the dial. I set it at 1400rpm and it works perfectly.
Today, she's getting a premium Line-X bedliner sprayed. Tomorrow, XPEL Ceramic XR Plus windows tinting - still deciding on the % of tint. I'll take pics tomorrow once it's done.
Appreciate everyone's help and feedback on this site. It's been a lot of fun.
Part numbers/Links
Mirror caps: HC3Z17D742AA and HC3Z17D743AA
Boost Auto Parts Smoked switchback tow lights: https://www.boostautoparts.com/products/ford-tow-mirror-lights?variant=14266853490743
(these say 2021, but do fit 2022 without issue, plug and play simplicity)
12 Volt Solutions High Idle Kit: https://www.12volt.solutions/collections/ford/products/ford-super-duty-high-idle-kit
Bull Rings: https://www.bullringusa.com/product/ford-flush-fit-tie-down-anchors-2015-2021/
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