MVI's F350 Build

[MVI]

12 October, 2024
6300 miles

Replaced the Antenna with a 13" stubby.

So Far so good, FM reception is good. We use the XM 95% of the time anyway.

I put the OEM antenna under the back seat as a spare or if the stubby is stolen

Amazon - RYDONAIR 13"

 

[Mister Bevilaqua]

Let us know how that hepa filter works out. I replaced mine with the factory filter and the musty is still there.

 

[MVI]

Problem solved. No more musty smell

(edit) I experienced no loss of air flow

 

[Lunch Box]

Let us know how that hepa filter works out. I replaced mine with the factory filter and the musty is still there.

I replaced my oem with a hepa, it constricted the air flow considerably, so replaced with a WIX non hepa. Air flow back to normal. FYI, truck almost 4 years old, 55k, have never had issues with a musty smell or otherwise.

 

[MVI]

I replaced my oem with a hepa, it constricted the air flow considerably, so replaced with a WIX non hepa. Air flow back to normal. FYI, truck almost 4 years old, 55k, have never had issues with a musty smell or otherwise.

I guess it depends on the CAF Brand - The HEPA I installed flowed the same as the OEM filter - No loss of air flow as felt at the vents !

 

[MVI]

29 November, 2024
7800 mi

MVI Gooseneck Hoist

Deer season is in full swing, so that mean's time to add a 1500# 120V Hoist with a 8 ton Hydraulic Ram to the F350

Step #1 - Cut some 2.25" Diameter Round Slugs

Step # 2 - heat and bend a Stop Ring

Step # Weld up a Mounting plate

Step # 4 Grease the pivot pin and Assemble in the Truck

Crane can swivel 360 Degrees if needed

Now the F350 is ready to go deer Hunting.

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[MVI]

 

[WakeZilla]

29 November, 2024
7800 mi


Deer season is in full swing, so that mean's time to add a 1500# 120V Hoist with a 8 ton Hydraulic Ram to the F350


Step #1 - Cut some 2.25" Diameter Round Slugs

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Step # 2 - heat and bend a Stop Ring

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Step # Weld up a Mounting plate

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Step # 4 Grease the pivot pin and Assemble in the Truck

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Crane can swivel 360 Degrees if needed

Now the F350 is ready to go deer Hunting.

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It can also be used as a Smart Car tow truck now!

 

[Winterized]

So badass!

 

[Mister Bevilaqua]

Glad to see that the truck is back home and back to work.

 

[MVI]

30 November 2024
7900 miles


Custom MVI Hitch Insert Build - Heavy Duty 5 position Hitch for the truck.

Something to accept the CURT Pintle Inserts... the CURT 45920 is in the photo below

CURT 45920 Channel Mount Pintle Attachment with 2-5/16-Inch Ball, 13,000 lbs​

CURT 45919 Channel Mount Pintle Attachment with 2-Inch Ball, 10,000 lbs​

Start with a solid 2"x2" HRS Square Stock and some 3/8" thick flat cut into gussets, along with a CURT 5 position rail ( 6 holes )

set up and true the solid bar, then bore qty (2) 5/8" diameter holes in the bar stock

 

[Rodd187]

03 November 2024
7900 miles


Custom MVI Hitch Insert Build - Heavy Duty 5 position Hitch for the truck.

Something to accept the CURT Pintle Inserts... the CURT 45920 is in the photo below

CURT 45920 Channel Mount Pintle Attachment with 2-5/16-Inch Ball, 13,000 lbs​

CURT 45919 Channel Mount Pintle Attachment with 2-Inch Ball, 10,000 lbs​

Start with a solid 2"x2" HRS Square Stock and some 3/8" thick flat cut into gussets, along with a CURT 5 position rail ( 6 holes )

I love following your projects and am impressed with your welding skills my friend

 

[MVI]

03 December 2024 - 30 December 2024
8001 - 8017 miles

Took the truck in for another dealer service and had some warranty work performed

• Second Oil and Filter change performed ($ 67.16)
• Dealer Updated the SW on the Truck under warranty
• New Transmission installed and programmed under warranty

Warranty Notes as Follows
VERIFIED CUSTOMERS CONCERN HARSH SHIFTING ; NO DTC PRESENT.

AIR TESTED AND FOUND D CLUTCH NOT APPLYING. PERFORMED MAIN CONTROL BREAK IN. CONCERN STILL PRESENT.
PRESSURE TESTED GOOD.

PERFORMED VALVEBODY OVERHAUL AND FOUND NO DEBRIS IN THE VALVEBODY. SOLENOID WAS NOT STUCK OR DIRTY

NEXT STEP IS TO TEARDOWN TRANSMISSION. LTIS SAYS TO REPLACE UNIT.

REPLACED TRANSMISSION. FLUSHED COOLER LINES. VERIFIED PROPER FLUID LEVEL.
PROGRAMMED SOLENOID ID AND STRATEGY. PERFORMED POST REPAIR ROAD TEST.
ALL OK AT THIS TIME.

Picked the truck up and put 500 miles on it over the next two weeks hunting (deer season is open in Texas)
Transmission works as it should.

Smooth shifting, no Clunking....

Dealer was really good about it all, and I had a couple of loaner F150s while they had my F350.

Super pleased to have my F350 back in good working order

the fine print


10 hours of Labor + Parts

1 PC3Z*7000*H AUTOMATIC TRANSMJSSION ASY

4 XT*12*QULV OIL - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

4 *W7146S6WS439 BOLT

2 E4HZ*4A254*A RETAINER

4 FIHZ*4N272*A BOLT

2 *W710726*S442 BOLT

11 *W721321*S439 BOLT

1 *W715131~S442 BOLT

4 *W7T0356*S439 BOLT

4 *W520515*S440 NUT

2 *391558*S102 SCREW

2 *W714717*S439 BOLT

4 *WS20514*S440 NUT HEX

4 *W715618*S437 NUT

-1 PC3Z *7000*H CORE RETURN

 

[MVI]

06 January 2025
8640 miles

Tested out the new MVI Gooseneck Hoist on the Tremor

Regular Buck Season ended yesterday, Luckily I got a nice mature doe tonight

I am really impressed with the Tremors 360 Lighting package or whatever it is called. So nice to have some light at the Ranch

 

[MVI]

08 January 2025
8700 miles

With all the reports of tailgates getting stolen I decided to deploy a 15 year old tailgate lock from Master Lock

Newer versions of this concept are for sale on Amazon

McGard 76029 Premium Pick-up Truck Tailgate Lock​

Generic Lock

 

[os1r1s]

You planning to sell that gooseneck hoist as a product?

 

[MVI]

You planning to sell that gooseneck hoist as a product?

I don't mine making a few and selling them to Forum Members with the following caveats:

MVI Welding will not be building up inventory for them as Ready to ship kits.
MVI Gooseneck Hoists will be built on demand, ie special order. Deposits will required and will be non refundable once materials have been procured.

Options will offered be for the winch itself:

1. Hand crank winch
2. 120V AC winch - this Requires a 2000kw or larger inverter in the bed, a gen set for power, or shore/ground power
3. 12V DC - Owner to supply proper voltage and amperage to the 12V winch - typically the 7 pin in the bed is NOT sufficient to power the winch

There is a lot of steel to package and ship.
Crating and Shipping costs will be in addition to the Gooseneck Hoist product costs.



I'll check in with the MODs to see what is involved to set up a MVI Moto Vendor page.

 

[Optimus🤖]

06 January 2025
8640 miles

Tested out the new MVI Gooseneck Hoist on the Tremor

Regular Buck Season ended yesterday, Luckily I got a nice mature doe tonight

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I am really impressed with the Tremors 360 Lighting package or whatever it is called. So nice to have some light at the Ranch

Did you have to edit this post to include the middle pic? I can't stomach it.

 

[MVI]

The Vegan thread is down the hall and to the Left

 

[Mister Bevilaqua]

I don't mine making a few and selling them to Forum Members with the following caveats:

MVI Welding will not be building up inventory for them as Ready to ship kits.
MVI Gooseneck Hoists will be built on demand, ie special order. Deposits will required and will be non refundable once materials have been procured.

Options will offered be for the winch itself:

1. Hand crank winch
2. 120V AC winch - this Requires a 2000kw or larger inverter in the bed, a gen set for power, or shore/ground power
3. 12V DC - Owner to supply proper voltage and amperage to the 12V winch - typically the 7 pin in the bed is NOT sufficient to power the winch

There is a lot of steel to package and ship.
Crating and Shipping costs will be in addition to the Gooseneck Hoist product costs.



I'll check in with the MODs to see what is involved to set up a MVI Moto Vendor page.

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