22 Black Bear 🐻 Build

legmar · Mar 6, 2022

I am excited to introduce my new purchase from Granger! I’m back home in Texas with my 2022 F-350 6.7 Platinum Tremor.

The new truck will be named Black Bear.

I traded my 21 (previous build thread… https://www.fordtremor.com/threads/picked-up-my-f-350-platinum-today-with-winch.2565/) for a 22 with the same options plus the 5th wheel prep. (Just in case). The main driver for this decision was that I didn’t like the the weld Ford was doing for the rear axle recall on the 21s. Also, in this market, I was able to secure the new truck for about 2k out of pocket.

I’m stoked to begin my projects and upgrades! I’ll post updates here with each adventure.

List of Currently Completed Upgrades

Factor55 ProLink E replacement winch hook
LINE-X Spray In Bed Liner - used the XS-350 chemical (some call this Platinum)
Noco bumper plug for engine block heater
Upfitter Switch #1: KC HiLiTES C-Series C3 LED Pods on BAM 360 Swivel mounts on SDQH A-Pillar Brackets
BullRingUSA #4025 tie-down anchors for bed
Truck Gear by LINE-X TG97330 LXP Hard Folding Tonneau Cover (rebranded BAKFlip MX4)
Upfitter Switch #6 (always hot): ZFlash BCM
Car Console Covers Plus Made in USA Neoprene Center Armrest Console Cover
12" OCD Plug Screen Protector
Upfitter Switch #3: ARB Twin Air Compressor CKMTA12 installed on BuiltRight bed panel
ARB Pressure Control Module Installed above Spare Tire
Boss Air Suspensions 3 gallon air tank
Wicked Warnings Mirror White Spotlight Flood/Strobe speed override kit
BlueSea SafetyHub 150 Fuse Block on BuiltRight bed panel
Midland GMRS MXT575 Radio
BulletProof Heavy Duty 6" Drop Hitch for 3" Receiver
UBL Color Flood Minis under Rear Bumper on Legmar Bumper Brackets
Costco 5lb Fire Extinguisher on BuiltRight bed panel
Element Handheld Fire Extinguishers on Driver and Passenger Sides of Cab
DRW Rear Combo "Brake/Running Light" bar using the Limitless Harness
Husky 25 Gal. Connect Rolling Tool Box in Bed for Recovery Equipment
Husky 5 Gal Professional Duty Container for Air Hoses and Couplers
Fused BlueSea Terminals on the Rear Bumper
Raptor style grill LEDs from Custom Auto Works
K&N cabin air filter
HornBlasters Safety Air Horn
Dual Odyssey Extreme AGM ODY ODXAGM65 Batteries
MPower ORV Chase Light with White/Amber/Amber Strobe
SunTek Ceramic Tint (legal limit - including "limo tint" on rear doors and back glass)

KurtA · Mar 6, 2022

legmar said:
I am excited to introduce my new purchase from Granger! I’m back home in Texas with my 2022 F-350 6.7 Platinum Tremor.
The new truck will be named Black Bear.

I traded my 21 for a 22 with the same options plus the 5th wheel prep. (Just in case). The main driver for this decision was that I didn’t like the the weld Ford was doing for the rear axle recall on the 21s. Also, in this market, I was able to secure the new truck for about 2k out of pocket.

I’m stoked to begin my projects and upgrades! I’ll post updates here with each adventure.

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Thats a great looking truck!

legmar · Mar 6, 2022

First upgrade!! Got a Factor55 ProLink E from @7.3Tremor

This replaces the factory hook to allow for closed system winching.

Install was super easy. Need some needle nose pliers to remove the factory hook and then need a pair of snap ring pliers to install the ProLink E. Takes about 5 minutes. I love that this allows the winch rope to be rolled inside and protected from the elements.

legmar · Mar 6, 2022

Had time this weekend to get to my second upgrade as well! Installed a Noco plug in the bumper trim and connected it to the cord for the engine block heater. No more searching for the cord in the cold!

Install was pretty straightforward. The trim is held on with clips. It pulls off with now tools. (Start pulling out in the side next to the winch lever)

I wrapped the Noco cord inside some plastic conduit to protect it and zip tied everything out of the way in the back side of the bumper. The screws that came with the Noco are self drilling and easily secured the Noco to the bumper trim. If it gets loose over time I’ll replace the screws with some bolts.

I used a 2” hole saw blade which worked as a perfect size to hold the Noco.

KirboC · Mar 6, 2022

legmar said:
Had time this weekend to get to my second upgrade as well! Installed a Noco plug in the bumper trim and connected it to the cord for the engine block heater. No more searching for the cord in the cold!

Got this one on the list to do as well. Great pics and descriptions.

Vermonster · Mar 9, 2022

Nice work! I need to do this too. I have all the items, but it's been crappy weather each time I have a chance. What side hole saw did you use?

legmar · Mar 9, 2022

Vermonster said:
Nice work! I need to do this too. I have all the items, but it's been crappy weather each time I have a chance. What side hole saw did you use?

Thanks! For cutting the hole in the trim, I just used this blade on my standard dewalt hand drill.

Milwaukee 2 in. Hole Dozer Bi-Metal Hole Saw with 3/8 in. Arbor & Pilot Bit 49-56-9667 - The Home Depot

The Milwaukee Hole Dozer Hole Saw features Rip guard, the strongest tooth form in the industry, backed by the Rip guard limited lifetime tooth break warranty. Each tooth is built with more steel behind

www.homedepot.com

Vermonster · Mar 9, 2022

legmar said:
Thanks! For cutting the hole in the trim, I just used this blade on my standard dewalt hand drill.

Milwaukee 2 in. Hole Dozer Bi-Metal Hole Saw with 3/8 in. Arbor & Pilot Bit 49-56-9667 - The Home Depot

The Milwaukee Hole Dozer Hole Saw features Rip guard, the strongest tooth form in the industry, backed by the Rip guard limited lifetime tooth break warranty. Each tooth is built with more steel behind

www.homedepot.com

Great! I could not remember what size that needed. I think all my hole saws are much too big. I need to pick-up a two incher.

Modman · Mar 9, 2022

Vermonster said:
Nice work! I need to do this too. I have all the items, but it's been crappy weather each time I have a chance

Me too... it's been sitting there in a lonely box for a long time now.

Love the name, BTW!!!

stufarmer · Mar 9, 2022

What a BEAUTY ..!!

speeddev · Mar 9, 2022

Beautiful truck!

legmar · Mar 14, 2022

This weekend I installed my…

3" C-Series C3 LED Pair Pack System

3" C-Series C3 LED Pair Pack System

KC HiLiTES 3" C3 LED feature bright Osram LEDs in 8° Spot or 90° Flood beam patterns, inside an impact resistant die-cast aluminum design and durable Lexan lens. System includes: (2) C3 LED lights with brackets and complete wiring harness.

www.kchilites.com

Wired to upfitter switch 1. Had to cut the included wiring harness where it split into the yellow wire. All you need is the red and black. Ground the black and connect the red to the upfitter directly. Was able to run the light harness between the pods under the plastic cowling at the base of the windshield.

I mounted the pods on a pair of SDHQ brackets. Love them. Very well built. Getting them aligned proves to be a chore though. There is only about 1 mm of clearance on either side. Another thing to note, there is a rubber isolator in the current version of these brackets. The version I bought last year seems to have a metal clamp instead. Not sure which is better…? I have a digital copy of the older instructions for the metal clamp if anyone wants it.

'17-22 Ford Super Duty SDHQ Built A-Pillar Light Mounts

With our Super Duty A-Pillar light mounts you will have the confidence to hit the trails at night without having your vision impeded. A-Pillar LED Light Mounts

sdhqoffroad.com

I also just dropped off the truck for a Platinum (XS-350) Linex Spray. I took some pics of the light pods as I dropped it off.

Huge thanks to @DIY10-85RAY for his YouTube video walking us through the install of the brackets!

legmar · Mar 15, 2022

So, a random note… don’t try to register your vehicle in-state if you bought it out of state and have yet to get an in-state inspection.

I went to my local county tax office in Texas and was told I needed an inspection from Texas, not Iowa. Silly me… I didn’t realize a brand new vehicle required an inspection.

legmar · Mar 16, 2022

Got the truck back from Mike at Linex of Round Rock. I love the work he and Dan do at that shop. Great, honest guys.

Linex sprays come in standard, premium, and platinum. Premium is standard with a UV protective top coat. Platinum is a different chemical called XS-350 and is 300% stronger than the standard chemical! At $940 it’s not cheap, but I think it’s worth it on these trucks.

MG16 · Mar 19, 2022

legmar said:
Had time this weekend to get to my second upgrade as well! Installed a Noco plug in the bumper trim and connected it to the cord for the engine block heater. No more searching for the cord in the cold!

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Install was pretty straightforward. The trim is held on with clips. It pulls off with now tools. (Start pulling out in the side next to the winch lever)

I wrapped the Noco cord inside some plastic conduit to protect it and zip tied everything out of the way in the back side of the bumper. The screws that came with the Noco are self drilling and easily secured the Noco to the bumper trim. If it gets loose over time I’ll replace the screws with some bolts.

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I used a 2” hole saw blade which worked as a perfect size to hold the Noco.
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Looks great. I thought about buying the dual plug version and installing a battery tender to maintain the batteries at the same time.

stufarmer · Mar 19, 2022

legmar said:
Got the truck back from Mike at Linex of Round Rock. I love the work he and Dan do at that shop. Great, honest guys.

Linex sprays come in standard, premium, and platinum. Premium is standard with a UV protective top coat. Platinum is a different chemical called XS-350 and is 300% stronger than the standard chemical! At $940 it’s not cheap, but I think it’s worth it on these trucks.

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Line-X sure does an excellent job, don't they ..

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legmar · Mar 20, 2022

Today’s upgrade. Bullrings!

Bought directly from BullRingUSA model #4025

Ford Flush Fit Tie Down Anchors | 2015+ F150 | 2017+ Super Duty | 2017+ Raptor | #4025 & 4035

Our Retractable Tie-Down Anchors fit in line with the rail cap, and make it easy to tie down loads in your bed. Stainless Steel Ring snaps up when you want to use it, and snaps flush when you dont. With a 1000 lbs rating, and BullRing Lifetime Guarentee.

www.bullringusa.com

legmar · Mar 22, 2022

Today I installed the TruckGear (Linex brand) Backflip MX4 tonneau cover from my old truck into the new Tremor. The cover and the truck are both a bit dusty (went camping last weekend). I do love this cover, and so does my wife! I like that the TruckGear version of this is sprayed with Linex at the factory. Matches the bed liner!

Truck Gear By LINE-X TG97330 LXP Hard Folding Tonneau Cover

This Truck Gear By LINE-X hard panel fold-up Tonneau Cover is made of LINE-X (R) coated aluminum. Please verify this fits your vehicle. See Fitment tab below.

www.buytruckgearonline.com

legmar · Mar 29, 2022

Got my Zflash BCM installed and connected to upfitter 6 (which i changed to always hot). This video shows how to access and use the pass through wire if that is helpful to anyone.

Gunslinging_Patriot · Mar 29, 2022

legmar said:
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What's the license plate bracket?

I have the winch and I don't have the tag on the front like I'm supposed to.

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