TheBlackPearl: My 2024 F-250 King Ranch Build

[BLACKCHERRY]

Can't wait to share this with my tech. These jobs are his favorite thing! Feels good seeing this post from you, Dan. We really do take a lot of pride in what we do, and thoroughly enjoy the "Carli Experience" from selling the systems to our clients, to then seeing them enjoy them. It is hands down the best job to sell, because it comes with such a rewarding result, and a very happy client.



Thanks for sharing with me! I have been meaning to join this forum for a minute, but this gave me good enough reason to finally. Bring back the good internet forums!

- Josh @ DirtyDiesels

Keep up the good work, Josh! Pat your tech on the back for me. In this day and age, an installer who gives a shit is hard to come by. Finding a customer that's willing to pay for good work, and a shop that's quoting a proper install (resisting the "race to the bottom" price competition that creates book-time turn n' burn environment) gives me hope!

 

[JNCDD1]

Keep up the good work, Josh! Pat your tech on the back for me. In this day and age, an installer who gives a shit is hard to come by. Finding a customer that's willing to pay for good work, and a shop that's quoting a proper install (resisting the "race to the bottom" price competition that creates book-time turn n' burn environment) gives me hope!

Thanks! We are always striving for better. The look on my tech's face was priceless when I read him these posts. He felt proud of his work (as he should). Can't wait for the next one to roll in!

 

[TheBlackPearl]

Peeled the 4X4 stickers. That two-tone shows most in this morning light.

 

[TheBlackPearl]

I figured I was due for an update to the thread here. It has been a busy fall. Bird season left The Pearl's paint scratched and broken-in, deer season left it slightly bruised and my trust in my severe snow rated tires damaged. Before you all tell me I ruined my truck, I'll say this; I bought and built it to do exactly this (minus crashing, lol).

Pics for your eyeballs' enjoyment. You can see the minor dents on the upper bed side, and the disconnected sway bar end link (which was an easy fix, thankfully). Front passenger tire was re-mounted due to gravel in the bead, and it needed an alignment but I drove it out on it's own power with a leaking tire 20 miles to camp. Needless to say I am a very lucky SOB.

 

[Mtnduty]

WOW!

Glad you are safe and glad the truck is still working! What a beast and a beautiful rig to boot

 

[TheBlackPearl]

WOW!

Glad you are safe and glad the truck is still working! What a beast and a beautiful rig to boot

Thank you, sir!! Counting my blessings for sure...

 

[MiTremor906]

The tremor on its side in the snow would be a crazy entry into TOTM, just saying. The fact that you drove it out makes it a winner.

But glad everyone is okay and the it didn't get damaged more. I am shocked you didn't get more damage from that. Almost seems like a commercial for "Built Ford Tough".

 

[TheBlackPearl]

The tremor on its side in the snow would be a crazy entry into TOTM, just saying. The fact that you drove it out makes it a winner.

But glad everyone is okay and the it didn't get damaged more. I am shocked you didn't get more damage from that. Almost seems like a commercial for "Built Ford Tough".

I wonder if I would qualify for TOTM if technically not a Tremor... And I agree, I tagged Ford in my Instagram post so hopefully they see it. I suppose there are worse things to be famous for. Just ask Monica Lewinski!

 

[MiTremor906]

I wonder if I would qualify for TOTM if technically not a Tremor... And I agree, I tagged Ford in my Instagram post so hopefully they see it. I suppose there are worse things to be famous for. Just ask Monica Lewinski!

The rules don't say it has to be a Tremor. Some voters might hold that against you but other might not.

 

[TheBlackPearl]

The rules don't say it has to be a Tremor. Some voters might hold that against you but other might not.

This is new to me. Do I have to enter myself?

 

[MiTremor906]

This is new to me. Do I have to enter myself?

Yes, you enter yourself. Here is the link for the current contest.

📷 TOTM - January 2026 - Tremor of the Month Starts Now! 🥶❄️

Gear up for the new year with our January 2026 Tremor of the Month Contest! 🥶❄️ This month is all about winter, snow-covered trails, icy roads, frozen landscapes, and all those cold weather Tremor shots. If it’s snowy, icy, or deep in winter conditions, we want to see your Tremor! The top...

www.fordtremor.com

 

[Mtnduty]

Yes, you enter yourself. Here is the link for the current contest.

📷 TOTM - January 2026 - Tremor of the Month Starts Now! 🥶❄️

Gear up for the new year with our January 2026 Tremor of the Month Contest! 🥶❄️ This month is all about winter, snow-covered trails, icy roads, frozen landscapes, and all those cold weather Tremor shots. If it’s snowy, icy, or deep in winter conditions, we want to see your Tremor! The top...

www.fordtremor.com

Be careful what you wish for- I may start entering the FX4

 

[MiTremor906]

Be careful what you wish for- I may start entering the FX4

Go for! But again, some voters might hold it against ya. Quickly looking through past winners, I didn't see any non tremors but maybe I missed it.

 

[Mtnduty]

Go for! But again, some voters might hold it against ya. Quickly looking through past winners, I didn't see any non tremors but maybe I missed it.

I’ll have to take a REALLY good pic

 

[Optimus🤖]

I’ll have to take a REALLY good pic

Only if you include the aftermarket bumper .

 

[Mtnduty]

Only if you include the aftermarket bumper .

Oh shit im out LOL

 

[MrFancypants]

I wonder if I would qualify for TOTM if technically not a Tremor...

I would vote for you even if all the racists wouldn't!

 

[Optimus🤖]

The rules don't say it has to be a Tremor. Some voters might hold that against you but other might not.

Does this mean I can enter a Raptor or a skateboard? Next, we'll get F-150's and duallys.

Let's keep it Tremors. I mean, that's what "Tremor" of the month represents, correct?

 

[TheBlackPearl]

Does this mean I can enter a Raptor or a skateboard? Next, we'll get F-150's and duallys.

Let's keep it Tremors. I mean, that's what "Tremor" of the month represents, correct?

I mean, at that rate we should just kick out all non-Tremors from the forum, right? Or is the line in the sand just at TOTM?

 

[Optimus🤖]

I mean, at that rate we should just kick out all non-Tremors from the forum, right? Or is the line in the sand just at TOTM?

As for being on the forum, it's like The Offspring song "Come Out and Play." We can't kick them out, I've become friends with two of them so they can stay.

As far as entering the contest, same song but "gotta keep 'em seperated."