Modified's 2020 F250 Tremor Build

modified · May 10, 2021

I finished up the rest of the install last night. I built my own plug-in-play wire harness using 16 gauge wire and these connectors from Amazon.

YETOR Way Car Waterproof Electrical Connector,16 AWG 3 pin Plug Auto Electrical Wire Connectors Marine for Car, Truck, Boat, and Other Wire Connections.(5 Pack)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QDS5DKR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

GS Power 100% Copper 16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) Automotive Primary Wire 4 Roll Color Combo (100 Feet Roll, 400 FT total) for Low Voltage Car Audio Video Stereo Trailer Harness Wiring

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Y8BS5QY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I ran the fog backlight (blue wire) into the 2nd upfitter switch and the main fog lights (Red wire) into the 3rd upfitter switch. This way I can have the backlights on all the time and hit the fogs only when I need extra light.

Here are the fog lights with just the backlight on. (Looks awesome along with the Raptor style grille lights!)

And the main fogs.

Here are a few photos comparing the stock fog lights with/without the Diode Dynamics on.

abill · May 10, 2021

That is a huge difference. Almost perfect with that outward angle that the fog light pocket oddly has. makes me want a set.

Bfrohnhofer · May 10, 2021

Looks great!
Are the flush mount pieces metal or plastic?
I've got some ideas for these lights as well but i'd have to trim part of the flush mount trim piece.

abill · May 10, 2021

Which version is that set? They have the Sport and the Pro's, but within each line they have 5 option for the lenses.

I am interested in getting a set for the front as well as a flush set to install in the rear bumper.

modified · May 10, 2021

Bfrohnhofer said:
Looks great!
Are the flush mount pieces metal or plastic?
I've got some ideas for these lights as well but i'd have to trim part of the flush mount trim piece.

I believe the bezel is a hard plastic.

modified · May 10, 2021

abill said:
Which version is that set? They have the Sport and the Pro's, but within each line they have 5 option for the lenses.

I am interested in getting a set for the front as well as a flush set to install in the rear bumper.

I went with the pro version. I got them from @NEO Garage

Diode Dynamics Stage Series C2 Flush Mount LED Lights, Amber PRO

Amber lens only comes with amber backlighting Features Modern TIR optics for the highest intensity on the market Backlighting available in white, amber, red, and blue Durable powdercoated aluminum construction Integrated Deutsch-style connector Pin-fin heatsink design Designed, torture tested...

www.neo-garage.com

I went with the FOG lens.

Muddyz · May 11, 2021

modified said:
Got the Retrax XR cover installed. It took a little while because I couldn't seem to get the rails adjusted just right and the cover kept barely hitting the back clamp. Other then that I'm really impressed with the cover and get wait to get some racks for it!

This is the main box the cover comes in. There is also another box that the rails are shipped in.
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I got it all attached to the rails on the garage floor. It's just two small screws on each side of the cover that hold the rails on.
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Having one of these step bits from Harbor Freight was perfect for making a clean hole for the drain tube. https://www.harborfreight.com/power...oated-high-speed-steel-step-drills-91616.html

Not completely happy with the tube just hanging there. There has to be a better way to run the tubes out of the way?
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Still need to get the front builtright racks cut and installed. Cover rolls and fits really nice!
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A little dusty, but it's on!
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How are you feeling about the cover after 6+ months?

modified · May 11, 2021

Muddyz said:
How are you feeling about the cover after 6+ months?

I've been really happy with it!

On our last camping trip, even my wife mentioned how nice it is to have the roll back cover vs the flip back.

modified · May 13, 2021

Banks Pedal Monster installed

Ronin Stubby Antenna

I'm not sure I'll keep the Stubby Antenna on there. I like listening to some of the local radio stations and the signal definitely doesn't come in as good.

abill · May 13, 2021

modified said:
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Banks Pedal Monster installed

Ronn Stubby Antenna

I'm not sure I'll keep the Stubby Antenna on there. I like listening to some of the local radio stations and the signal definitely doesn't come in as good.

That stinks… I have gotten more comments than I can remember on my ronnin antenna. I usually listen to XM or Apple Music so I didn’t even know that it wasn’t as good.

modified · May 14, 2021

abill said:
That stinks… I have gotten more comments than I can remember on my ronnin antenna. I usually listen to XM or Apple Music so I didn’t even know that it wasn’t as good.

It does look sharp! Just lose a little function with it

stufarmer · May 16, 2021

modified said:
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Banks Pedal Monster installed

Ronin Stubby Antenna

I'm not sure I'll keep the Stubby Antenna on there. I like listening to some of the local radio stations and the signal definitely doesn't come in as good.

I just installed the same Antenna. A waste of $30 bucks.
Not far at all from home I began loosing reception ..

.. can't plug in a CD. Bastards .. I liked the CD Player.
Guess all my Cd's will go into the box marked, Cassettes, 8 Tracks and Under-Dash players .. Nobody ask'd me about get'n rid of the CD Player ..

krow272 · May 16, 2021

modified said:
I've been really happy with it!

On our last camping trip, even my wife mentioned how nice it is to have the roll back cover vs the flip back.

How well does it support weight? It says it can hold 400 lbs but I guess that's evenly distributed, not a 190 guy standing on it.

modified · May 18, 2021

krow272 said:
How well does it support weight? It says it can hold 400 lbs but I guess that's evenly distributed, not a 190 guy standing on it.

It seems pretty sturdy. I haven't put anything really heavy on top of it though.

36general · May 22, 2021

stufarmer said:
I just installed the same Antenna. A waste of $30 bucks.
Not far at all from home I began loosing reception .. .. can't plug in a CD. Bastards .. I liked the CD Player.
Guess all my Cd's will go into the box marked, Cassettes, 8 Tracks and Under-Dash players .. Nobody ask'd me about get'n rid of the CD Player ..

Chucked that piece of crap Ronin antenna and ordered this.. Actually works well!! Highly recommend over any version of the Ronin.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08HGFHW72/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

modified · May 22, 2021

36general said:
Chucked that piece of crap Ronin antenna and ordered this.. Actually works well!! Highly recommend over any version of the Ronin.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08HGFHW72/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

How does that one compare to the stock antenna?

36general · May 23, 2021

modified said:
How does that one compare to the stock antenna?

I’d say equal or better reception actually.. The Tekk antenna seems to lock on to the HD stations quicker.. Haven’t driven out to remote areas yet to test range but it’s a gigantic improvement over the Ronin ??

stufarmer · May 23, 2021

36general said:
I’d say equal or better reception actually.. The Tekk antenna seems to lock on to the HD stations quicker.. Haven’t driven out to remote areas yet to test range but it’s a gigantic improvement over the Ronin ??

Thanks, it'll be here on the 26th ..
For Sale, Ronin Antenna and Console Safe .. ? ? !! You guys are kill'n me ..

RickLB · May 23, 2021

I like those lights. Definitely my next purchase.

Rich Pune · Jun 17, 2021

36general said:
Chucked that piece of crap Ronin antenna and ordered this.. Actually works well!! Highly recommend over any version of the Ronin.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08HGFHW72/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Mine just arrived. Did yours come with an extra thinner stud pre installed?