Fifth Wheel Installation - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F150 well be installing the base mounting rale kit, part #RP50081-58. Now to begin our installation weve already gone ahead and removed the spare tire from the vehicle. Well now go ahead and remove the two rubber bumpers here for the rear axle. Theres one on the drivers side as well as one on the passengers side. We will remove the bolt in the center of the bumper and set the bumper off to the side for reinstallation later. Well now move up into the bed of the truck were well place one mounting rail into the box of the truck.
Thule AeroBlade Traverse Roof Rack Installation - 2012 Ford F-150
Today on our 2012 Ford F150 well be test fitting the Thule Aeroblade roof racking system part #: THARB60, TH480R and THKIT1521. With our crossbars feet and fit kit already assembled well begin our test fit by opening up the doors of the vehicle. Well then place the front crossbar onto the vehicle. Well then measure from the glass to the first part of the foot on both the passenger and driver side of the vehicle to ensure that the crossbar is perpendicular. Well measure ten and one eight inches on each side of the vehicle. Now, with Thules included torque wrench well tighten on the feet to secure the crossbar to the vehicle.
Hidden Hitch Ball Mount with 4 Inch Drop Review - 2012 Ford F-150
Today on our 2012 Ford F150 we'll be test fitting the Hidden Hitch Ball Mount 4-3/4" rise, or 6" drop, rated at 6,000 pounds, part number 80240. Now before we begin our test fit, we'll first need to obtain the hitch height of our vehicle, which is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. We'll get a measurement of 19-1/2". Now to begin our test fit, in the drop position, we'll slide the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, insert our pin through our pin holes, and secure it with the clip on the other side. We'll then measure from the ground to the top of the ball platform, and we'll get a measurement of 13-1/2". Note that this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style, or after-market accessories.
Diversi-Tech Adjustable Ball Mount Review - 2012 Ford F-150
Today on our 2012 Ford F-150, we'll be test fitting the Diversi-Tech Self-Locking Adjustable Aluminum Ball Mount for 2-inch hitches with a 6-inch drop or 6-inch rise rated at 10,000 pounds, part number DTALBM6600. Now before we begin our test fit, we'll first need to obtain a hitch height of our vehicle. This is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. We'll get a measurement of 19-1/2 inches. This measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style, or aftermarket accessories. To begin our test fit in the drop position, we'll slide the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch.
Curt Multi-Ball Adjustable Ball Mount Review - 2012 Ford F-150
Today on our 2012 Ford F150 we'll be test fitting a Curt Multi-Ball Adjustable Ball Mount for 2" hitches, part number D900. Now before we begin our test fit, we'll first need to obtain the hitch height of our vehicle. The hitch height is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. Our measurement is 19-1/2". This measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style, or after-market accessories. Now to begin our test fit, in the rise position, we'll slide the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, insert our pin through our pin holes, and secure it with the clip on the other side.
CIPA Custom Towing Mirrors Installation - 2012 Ford F-150
Today on this 2012 Ford F150, we are going to a test fit of a Cipa mirror, part number 11802. This is for the passenger side.Were going to start off our test fit by taking the Cipa mirror and slipping it over the factory mirror. Well align up the edges and then slide it into place. Now well slide it on most of the way but we need to leave some room to install the wedge.Well install the wedge then push it into place. Then well install the knob. Well get it finger tight and in just a few seconds our mirrors already installed.Well take a second look at the mirror itself.
CIPA Custom Towing Mirrors Installation - 2012 Ford F-150
Today on this 2012 Ford F150, we are going to a test of part number 11801 from Cipa. This is a towing mirror for a drivers side mirror.Were going to start off our test fit by taking the Cipa mirror and slipping it over the factory mirror. Well align up the edges and then slide it into place. Now well slide it on most of the way but we need to leave some room to install the wedge.Well install the wedge then push it into place. Then well install the knob. Well get it finger tight and in just a few seconds our mirrors already installed.Well take a second look at the mirror itself.
Stromberg Carlson Tailgate Installation - 2006 Ford F-150
Today on our 2006 Ford F150, well be test fitting the Stromberg Carlson 100 series fifth wheel tailgate with open design, part number VG-04-100.Now to begin our test fit, we will first start off by removing our manufacturers tailgate. Well open up the tailgate and lay it down flat. Well then move to the support straps attached to the truck bed, lift up the silver plate to allow us to bring the strap up off of the hook. We will then repeat these steps for the other side. Note that you do need to keep a hold on the tailgate as once both straps have been removed, the tailgate will not have any support.Well then put the tailgate in a 45 degree angle and lift up on the passenger side of the tailgate. Once the passenger side is free, we can then slide the tailgate to the right and allow the drivers side of the tailgate to pop out.Now with the new hardware installed on the fifth wheel tailgate, well start off by inserting the rubber bushing on the drivers side of the truck bed.
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2004 Ford F-150
All right. Today on this 2004 Ford F150 were going to install part number 118247. First thing we need to do is go ahead and unload our spare tire and get it out of our way. This way we have access to the wiring connection we need. Now, the wiring connection were looking for is going to be on the drivers side frame rail pointed out here, and well go ahead and disconnect it. Well push down on the tab and pull it apart.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 1996 Ford F-150 - Curt
All right. Today on this 1996 Ford F150 were going to install part number 14001. All right. This is what the hitch looks like when its installed on the vehicle. Next, well give you some measurements that will help you out in selecting some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver down to the ground will be about 17 inches.
Bestop EZ Fold Folding Tonneau Cover Installation - 2006 Ford F-150
Today on our 2006 Ford F150 well be installing the Best Top EZ Folding Tonneau cover, part number B1611101. First before we install the tonneau cover well go ahead and remove the protective cover from the weather strip. Simply peel it back and remove it, setting it aside. Now well go ahead and take the tonneau cover, put it up on the bed rails nearest the cab, lining the front edge up with the bulk head of the truck bed. Now well go ahead and adjust it, make it even from side to side. Now with the tonneau cover in position well go ahead and get underneath the tonneau cover, lower the clamp, slide it into place.
Du-Ha Truck Storage Box and Gun Case Installation - 2004 Ford F-150
Today on this 2004 Ford F150 were going to do a test fit of part number DU20004. This is a Du Ha truck storage box and gun case. Were working with the black color today. This product is also available in dark grey as part number DU20005 and tan as part number DU20006. The first thing were going to do is go inside the vehicle and flip up the bottoms of the back seats. Then well go ahead and remove a jack from underneath the back seat and remove the bracket that holds the jack in place.
Rain-X Fusion Wiper Blades Installation - 2006 Ford F-150
Today, on our 2006 Ford F150, we'll be test fitting the Rain X Fusion Windshield Wiper Blades, part number RX880005, 20 inches in length. The Fusion Windshield Wiper Blade is a replacement for all-weather type wiper blade that provides us superior visibility in rain, sleet, and snow. The hybrid blade delivers a clean, streak-free wipe by combining the benefits of a frame and beam style blades.The windshield-hugging design has multiple pressure points along the blade. The contoured frame conforms to the shape of your windshield. Its aerodynamic design reduces lift when driving at high speeds. The durable casing on the frame helps prevent ice and snow build up.
Husky Front Center Hump Floor Liner Review - 2008 Ford F-150
Today, on our 2008 Ford F150, we'll be test fitting the Husky Liners Classic auto floor liner for the front and center hump, in black, part number HL83651, also available in gray, part number HL83652, and tan part number HL83653. These Husky Liners protect the carpeted center inaudible 00:00:21 your vehicles interior from spilled messes with this custom-fit, rubberized, thermoplastic material. They won't crack or break and maintains the shape for superior coverage.The mats withstand most hazardous chemicals such as oil, gas, and battery acid. They have specifically designed threads that help channel fluids, dirt, and debris. The black finish compliments most interiors. They're made in the USA and they come with a lifetime limited warranty.
CIPA Custom Towing Mirror Installation - 1996 Ford F-150
All right. Today, on this 1996 For F150 were going to do a test fit of the CIPA custom towing mirror, part number 11501, and this is for the driver side mirror. First off, we'll go ahead and show you how the towing mirror slips onto the original mirror. It slides on very easily and you can see how it wraps around the edges going towards the back. It covers up the entire front of the mirror. Lets go ahead and install the rest of our hardware.We'll slide into place and then add the wedge.
Rain-X Weatherbeater Wiper Blades Installation - 2006 Ford F-150
Today on our 2006 Ford F150 we'll be installing the Rain X Weather Beater Windshield Wiper Blades part number rx30220 20" in length. The weather beater wiper blades are a replacement wiper blade that provides ultimate visibility in wet weather and will meet or exceed the OEM standards. Its windshield hugging frame style design with multiple pressure points delivers a clean wipe. With a long lasting, all natural rubber edge resists cracking, splitting and tearing. And a rust resistant galvanized steel frame stands up to the elements.Now we'll go ahead and show you how quick and easy they are to install with the included hardware.First, we'll go ahead and remove the older manufacturer wiper blades. In this application we'll simply just need to dislodge the connection point with the j hook.
Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2004 Ford F-150
Today on this 2008 Chevrolet Silverado were going to install part number 39510. This is the Tekonsha Voyager Brake Controller. Couple of things to know about this brake controller; first off, were working with an older version of it. The old version doesnt have the port on the end of the wires. Not to start off well go ahead and look for the two package wires underneath the dash of our truck. Well look up underneath there and we should see a blue wire, a red wire, a white wire, a light blue wire with stripes and an orange wire.
Husky Front Center Hump Floor Liner Review - 2012 Ford F-150
Today on this 2012 Ford F150 were going to do a test fit of part number HL83421. This is Husky Liners Classic Custom Auto Floor Liner for a front center hump. Were going to start off our test fit by removing any existing floor coverings. Then well go ahead and put this directly on top of the carpet. Were actually going to take it and fold it in half part of the way so it makes installation just a little bit easier. Well tuck in one edge towards the center console and push the other edge towards the dash, and well go ahead and push it into place.
Husky Front Floor Mats Review - 2012 Ford F-150
Today on this 2012 Ford F150 were going to do a test fit of part number HL51231 from Husky Liners. This is their front floor mats and this is their semi-custom fit. Well start off our test fit by removing any existing floor mats or liners, and well go ahead and lay the new mats into place. Starting on the passenger side, well go ahead and lay it down and you can see it has a really good fit as is. Now, theres cutout lines for different interiors, but in this case it looks like just removing the shipping tab will work just fine. You can see it has an edge that goes all the way around to trap the water and mud and also goes part way up the floorboard.
Husky Front Center Hump Floor Liner Review - 2006 Ford F-150
Today on our 2006 Ford F150, well be test fitting the Husky Liners Classic Custom Auto Floor Liner for the front center hump, in black, part number HL83651. Now to begin our test fit, well simply place the mat onto the center hump of our vehicle. These floor liners are custom-molded to fit over the front center hump of the vehicle. Its made of a rubberized thermoplastic material and it wont crack or break. It withstands most hazardous chemicals such as oil, gas, and battery acid and is specially designed to help channel fluids, dirt, and debris. The nibs on the underside of the mat help keep the floor mat in place.
Bully Front Floor Liners Review - 2006 Ford F-150
Today on our 2006 Ford F150, well be test fitting the Bully Custom Truck Floor Liners part number FM-314. Now before we begin our test fit, we will first need to remove the factory of previously installed floor mats on our vehicle. Once we have removed the floor mats, were ready to install our new Bully Floor Liners. Well start with the drivers side of the vehicle and set the floor liner onto the vehicle. You can notice that on the bully floor mat there is a spot for the manufacturers hook. Well then move to the passengers side and well repeat the same process.
Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2012 Ford F-150
Today on this 2012 Ford F150 were going to install part number 90185, the Prodigy brake controller. Were also going to use part number 22292 from Tekonsha. This is a Tow Ready plug in wiring adapter for electric brake controllers. First off well go ahead and locate the port for our adapter cord. Its underneath the dash right next to the diagnostic board. Well go ahead and cut the tape away from it and pull it loose.
Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2006 Ford F-150
Today on our 2006 FordF150, well be test fitting the Glacier cable snow tire chains for light trucks, part number pw3027c; well be test fitting on 265/70-17 tires. Then this vehicle is primarily rear wheel drive so well be installing the tire chains on the rear tires. Now before we begin our test fit well first need to lay the chains flat onto the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. Well then drag the tire chain over the tire and move to the inside of the tire where we will connect the male and female end of the tire chain. Well then move to the outside of the tire where youll notice the yellow tag indicating what tire the tire chain should be on. Well then again slide the male and female end of the tire chain and use the tensioner to tie it down to secure the chain to the vehicle.
Access Roll-Up Tonneau Cover Installation - 2010 Ford F-150
Today on our 2010 Ford F150 well be installing the Access Rollup Tonneau Cover, Limited edition, part number834532004720. Stop fighting your bed cover. This one takes only seconds to open and close, no matter what the weather. After opening the packaging and making sure that we have all the pieces well begin by installing the rails onto the bed side. When placing the rail onto the bed side, well want to make sure that the two ends are level with the truck bed lift. Now for the time being, well use a clamp to hold the rail in place.
MagnaFlow Exhaust Installation - 2008 Ford F-150
Today on our 2008 Ford F150 well be installing the Magnaflow turndown cap back exhaust system, part number MF17106. Before we can begin installing our new exhaust system well need to remove the old or manufacturers exhaust system first. For this application well be removing the muffler and tailpipe. To make it easier to remove the muffler and tailpipe it will first be easier to go ahead and remove the rubber isolators. There are total of three for this system, one just behind the rear axle, one just forward of the rear axle and one just forward of the muffler. Before we remove our hangers well go ahead and loosen up the clamp, securing the muffler exhaust pipe through the forward exhaust pipe.
K-Source Custom Towing Mirrors Review - 2012 Ford F-150
Today we've got a 2012 Ford F150 Super Crew Cab and we're going to be test fitting the K Source custom fit towing mirrors, part number KS81810. Before you select these mirrors you want to make sure that the mirrors on your truck math this style of mirror. If it doesnt match this shape then these K Source mirrors will not properly fit over them. The K Source mirrors are very, very easy to install. They simply fit over the OEM mirror and we're going to sit the hooks on the top and the inside first. Then we'll use the pull clips at the base of the mirror to pull it around our original mirror and snap into place.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2005 Ford F-150 - Curt
Today on our 2005 Ford F-150, we will be installing the Curt Hitch, part number C13352. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next we will go ahead and give you a couple measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost edge of the bumper is three inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 16-3/4 inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a draw bar, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier.
Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F150, well be test fitting the Yakima DoubleDown Ace 4 Bike Carrier, part number Y02451. To being our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pin holes, insert the pin with the red knob into the pin hole and then turn the black knob located at the base of the carrier to engage our anti-rattle device. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle fit together. There are about 17 and a half inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about five and a half inches. Weve added about 12 and a half inches to the overall length of the vehicle. With this bike carrier, you will not be able to have access to your trunk bed as the tailgate hits the mast of the carrier. To load the bike, well pull the red latch located at the top of the mast, swing the cradle arms out and undo the cradle straps.
Yakima StickUp 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F150 well be test fitting the Yakima Stickup two bike carrier, part number Y02420. To begin our test fit well slide shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the threaded pin holes and tighten with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 18 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about two and a half inches. With the platform folded up weve added about 12 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Yakima HighLite 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F150 well be test fitting the Yakima Highlite aluminum two bike carrier, part number Y02438. To begin our test fit well slide shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, insert the red safety pin into the hitch pin hole and then turn the black knob located at the base of the carrier to engage our anti-rattle device. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 17 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about five and a half inches. With the cradle arms folded down weve added about 11 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F150 well be test fitting the Thule Vertex four bike carrier, part number TH9029. To begin our test fit well slide shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes. Well then thread our anti-rattle bolt through the threaded pin holes and tighten with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 18 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about three inches.
Thule T2 Platform Style Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F150 well be test fitting the Thule T2 platform style two bike carrier, part number TH916XTR. To begin our test fit, well slide shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the threaded pin holes and tighten with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 17 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about five inches. With the platform folded up weve added about 13 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F150 well be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro, part number TH934XTR. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the threaded pin holes and tighten with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 17 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about six and a half inches. With the cradle arms folded down weve added about 16 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F150 well be test fitting the Sportrack two bike carrier, part number A30901. To begin our test fit well slide shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes and tighten with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 18 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 13 inches. Weve added about 25 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Rola Dart Folding Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F150 well be test fitting the 23 x 56 Rola Dart cargo carrier, part number 59550. To begin our test fit, well slide shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes and tighten with a wrench. Now well go over a handful of clearance measurements to see how the cargo carrier and this vehicle will fit together. With the cargo carrier folded up there is about 17 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about four and a half inches. And weve added about 13 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Draw-Tite Ball Mount Review - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F150 well be test fitting the Draw Tite ball mount for two inch hitches, part number 2923. Before we begin our test fit, we will first need to obtain a hitch height of our vehicle. This is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. Our measurement is 19 inches. This measurement may vary due to tire size and aftermarket accessories. Now well go ahead and slide the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch in the drop position, align up our pin holes and secure it with the pin and clip.
SportRack Escape 3 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F150 well be test fitting the Sportrack Escape three bike carrier, part number A30403. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes and tighten with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 17 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 3 inches. With the cradle arms folded down weve added about 13 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F150 well be test fitting the Softride Dura parallelogram tilting four bike carrier, part number SR26247. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch. Well align up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes and tighten with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 17 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 4 inches.
Rola Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F150 well be test fitting the Rola 23 by 56 railed cargo carrier, part number 59502. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pin holes and secure it with a pin and clip. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the cargo carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 22 inches of ground clearance from the rear of the carrier. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 11 inches. Weve added about 35 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Pro Series Eclipse 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F150 well be test fitting the Pro Series Eclipse four bike carrier, part number 63124. To begin our test fit well first slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the threaded pin holes and tighten with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 18 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 5 inches. Weve added about 30 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Pro Series Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F150 well be test fitting the Pro Series 24 by 60 railed cargo carrier, part number 63153. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pin holes and secure it with a pin and clip. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the cargo carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 22 inches of ground clearance from the rear of the carrier. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 11 inches. Weve added about 36 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F150 well be test fitting the Kuat Sherpa aluminum two bike carrier, part number S102. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pin holes, slide our pin through our pin holes, and turn the black T handle located at the base of the carrier to engage our anti-rattle device. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 18 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 2 inches. With the platform folded up weve added about 14 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Curt Tri-Ball Mount Review - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F150 well be test fitting the Curt Tri ball mount for two inch hitches, part number C45001. Now before we begin our test fit well first need to obtain the hitch height of our vehicle. This is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. Hitch height may vary due to tire size and aftermarket accessories. Our measurement is 19 inches. Well then slide the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch, align up our pin holes and secure it with the pin and clip.
Curt Folding Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F150 well be test fitting the Curt 24 by 60 folding cargo carrier, part number C18132. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pin holes and secure it with a pin and clip. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the cargo carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 18 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about of an inch. Weve added about 7 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Curt 20x60 Folding Aluminum Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F150 well be test fitting the Curt 20 by 60 folding aluminum cargo carrier, part number C18100. To begin our test fit well insert the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pin hole, and secure it with a pin and clip. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the cargo carrier and this vehicle will fit together. With the cargo carrier folded up there is about 16 1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 1 1/2 inches. With the cargo carrier folded down there's about 19 1/2 inches of ground clearance from the rear of the carrier.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F150 well be test fitting the Curt 20 by 48 cargo carrier, part number C18145. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pin hole, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the threaded pin hole and tighten with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the cargo carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 18 inches of ground clearance from the rear of the carrier. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 3 inches. Weve added about 22 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Convert-A-Ball Heavy Duty Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F150 well be test fitting the Convert-a-ball cushion ball mount for two inch hitches, part number AMSC2HD. Now before we begin our test fit well first need to obtain the hitch height of our vehicle. This is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. Ours measures 19 inches. This measurement may vary due to tire size and aftermarket accessories. Now well go ahead and slide the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch in the drop position and secure it with a pin and clip.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Ford F-150 - Curt
All right. Today on this 2013 Ford F150, we're going to install Part Number C14002 from Curt. All right. This is what the hitch looks like once installed on the vehicle. Next, we'll give you some measurements that'll help you out on selecting some accessories such as the ball mount, bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the top of receiver opening down to the ground will be about 20-1/4 inches.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Ford F-150 - Draw-Tite
Today on this 2013 Ford F150 were going to install part number 75691 from Draw-Tite. This is what the hitch looks once its installed on the vehicle. Next well go ahead and give you some measurements that will help you out in selecting some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack, and a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be 20-1/4 inches, from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper will be about 2-3/4 inches. First off well go ahead and remove the spare tire, it makes things a lot easier to see and install the hitch, although its not completely necessary. Now well go ahead and show you where the hitch installs on the vehicle.
Rain-X Fusion Wiper Blades Installation - 2002 Ford F-150
Today on this 2002 Ford F150, were going to do a test fit of Rain-X Fusion windshield wiper blades, part number rx880005. A few things to know about this product are its designed to be an all-weather replacement blade, designed for rain, snow, and sleet. It has an aerodynamic design with durable casing on the frame to help prevent ice and snow build-up. The rubber squeegee has built in UV inhibitors to help protect it from the sunlight as well. Now this is a frame styled design with multiple pressure points along the blade. To start up our test fit we need to remove the original blade, theres a small tab where to push then we can go ahead and slide them off the arm.
Stromberg Carlson Tailgate Installation - 2002 Ford F-150
Today on this 2002 Ford F150 were going to do a test fit of part number VG-97-4000. This is Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series fifth wheel tailgate. Few things to know this tailgate has a cut out for a fifth wheel or a gooseneck trailer. Its constructed from a black composite plastic frame with built in louvers which allows for less drag and improves visibility. It also has a key center release mechanism that works with the latches. This will allow you to lock the tailgate on the truck.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2002 Ford F-150 - Hidden Hitch
Today on a 2002 Ford F-15, were going to install part number 87183 for Hidden Hitch. This is what the hitch looks like once installed on the vehicle. Next well give you some measurements to help you out selecting some accessories, such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From top of the receiver opening down to the ground, will be 18 inches. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper will be one and five eighths inches. Now well go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed.
Rain-X Fusion Wiper Blades Installation - 2013 Ford F-150
All right, today on this 2013 Ford F150 were going to do a test fit of part #: RX880007 from Rain-X. this is their Fusion windshield wiper blade. Okay, a few things to know about this part is that its designed as an all-weather wiper blade. It designed for use in rain, snow and sleet. It has durable casing on the frame to help prevent ice and snow buildup while in use. Its a hybrid design that combines the benefits of the frame and beam style blades.
Rain-X Latitude Wiper Blades Installation - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F150 well be test fitting the Rain-X Latitude wiper blades driver side part #: RX5079279. This part number can also be used for the passenger side. Now to begin our test fit well first need to remove the factory or previously installed wiper blades. This vehicles wiper arm does feature a J-hook. So to remove the wiper blade well lift up the security cap and then push the button at the center of the wiper blade and tilt the wiper blade down. Well then repeat these steps for the other side.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2002 Ford F-150 - Curt
Today, on this 2002 Ford F-150, were going to install part number c14355 from Curt. All right, this is what the hitch will look like once its installed on the vehicle. Next, well give you some measurements thatll help you out in selecting some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be 18 1/2 inches and from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper will about 2 1/2 inches.Now, Ill go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. The first thing were going to do is well go ahead and point out the location where the hitch will mount up. Itll use existing holes in the frame located at the bottom.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2002 Ford F-150 - Hidden Hitch
Today, on our 2002 Ford F-150, were going to install part number 87618 from Hidden Hitch. All right, this is what the hitch will look like once its installed on the vehicle. Next, well give you some measurements thatll help you out in selecting some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be 18 1/2 inches and from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper will about 2 3/4 inches.Now, Ill go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. Okay, the first thing were going to do is well go ahead and point out the attachment points on the frame. Youll use six holes on each side of the frame, two close to the bumper and one going up towards the front of the vehicle.All right, now well go ahead and install the hardware.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2002 Ford F-150 - Draw-Tite
Today, on this 2002 Ford F-150, were going to install part number 75740 from Draw-Tite. All right, this is what the hitch looks like when its installed on the vehicle. Next, well give you some measurements thatll help you out in selecting some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be 18 1/2 inches and from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper will about 2 3/4 inches.Now, Ill go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. Okay, the first thing were going to do is well go ahead and point out the attachment points on the frame. Youll use six holes on each side of the frame, two close to the bumper and one going up towards the front of the vehicle.All right, now well go ahead and install our hardware.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2002 Ford F-150 - Curt
Today, on our 2002 Ford F-150, were going to install part number 13355 from Curt. All right, this is what the hitch will look like once its installed on the vehicle. Next, well give you some measurements to help you out in selecting some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be 18 1/2 inches and from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper will about 2 1/2 inches.Now, Ill go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. The first thing were going to do is go ahead and show the attachment points on the frame. There are three attachment points located at the bottom edge of the frame, two close to the bumper and one further up.
Rain-X Weatherbeater Wiper Blades Installation - 2013 Ford F-150
Today, on this 2013 Ford F-150 well be test fitting the Rain-X Weatherbeater wiper blades part numbers rx30222 driver side and passenger side. Now, to begin our test fit well first need to remove the factory or previously installed wiper blades. This vehicles wiper arm does feature a J-hook, so to remove the wiper blade well lift up the security cap and then push the button at the center of the wiper blade and tilt the wiper blade down. Well then repeat these steps for the other side. Now, to install our new Rain-X Weatherbeater wiper blades well insert the center of the wiper blade into the J-hook of the wiper arm until you hear a click. Well then repeat these steps as well for the opposite side.
Glacier Mud Service Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F-150, we'll be test fitting the Glacier Tire Chains, part number PWH2439S on 265/70-17 tires. To begin our test fit, we'll first inlay the chains flat out on the ground to undo any kinks or tangles. This is important to ensure a good fit onto the tire. We'll then direct the tire chains over the tire, making sure that the hooks are facing out and the tire chains are centered on the tire. We'll then move to the inside of the tire where we will connect the hook and link. We will then move to the outside of the tire where we will insert the tire tensioner device into the link and secure it down.
WeatherTech Front Floor Liners Review - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F150 well be test fitting the WeatherTech Front Auto Floor mats in gray part number WT461791. These floor mats are custom molded to ensure a perfect fit for your vehicle. The unique material is designed for strength and features a texture that securely grips the floor. Advanced surfacing creates channels that divert fluid and debris away from shoes and clothing and prevent leaking over and damaging your carpet. These floor mats are made in the USA. Now that weve gone over some of the features of the floor mat well go ahead and show you how to install them.
Husky Front and Rear Floor Liners Review - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F150 well be test fitting the Husky Liners Weather Beater Custom Floor Liners front and rear in black part number HL98341. These liners are custom molded to perfectly fit your vehicle. The semi-rigid mats maintain their shape for superior coverage and raised containment walls keep messes from seeping over the edges onto your carpet. The rubberized thermoplastic material will not crack or break and have specially designed ribs and treads to channel fluids, dirt and debris. They are made in the USA and have a limited lifetime warranty. Now that weve gone over some of the features of the Husky Liner floor mats well go ahead and show you how to install them.
Husky Rear Floor Liner Review - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on our 2013 Ford F150 well be test fitting the Husky Liners Classic Custom Auto Floor Liner for the rear of the vehicle in black part number HL63691. Husky will keep the interior of your vehicle clean with this custom fit action durable floor liner with sturdy rubberized thermoplastic construction and raised treads that will help to channel messes and prevent damage to your carpet. They are custom molded to contour perfectly to your vehicle. The semi-ridged mat maintains its shape for superior coverage. They are made in the USA and have a limited lifetime warranty. Now that weve gone over some of the features of the floor mat well go ahead and show you how to install them.
Longview Custom Towing Mirrors Installation - 2013 Ford F-150
Today on this 2013 Ford F-150 were going to do a test fit of part number CTM2300B, from Longview. This is a custom towing mirror. Well start on the passenger side. Well go ahead and take the Longview mirror and go ahead and slip it over the factory mirror. There is a left and a right side and its marked on the inside of the mirror. Well go ahead and take the hook, run it through the hole in the mirror, and then attach the knob about a few threads at the most.
Westin Nerf Bars Installation - 2006 Ford F-150
Today on our 2006 Ford F-150 Super Crew Cab, well be installing the Westin Tube Steps, part number 20-2365. Our first step for installing our tube steps will be installing the hardware into the interior rocker panel. Well be installing the clip nuts in the predrilled holes next to the rectangle slots on the inner rocker panel. There are a total of three rectangles so that's six clip nuts. Now that we have our clip nuts in place, we need to attach the tube step brackets to identify the bracket from driver and passenger's side. You can hold it up in position and the cradle should face the rear of the vehicle, and some brackets may be stamped on the face, passenger or driver.
Westin Off-Road Light Bar Installation - 2006 Ford F-150
Today on our 2006 Ford F150 well be installing the Westin Light Bar, part number 37-02015. Since this vehicle is equipped with manufacture tow hooks, well need to remove those first. As per the instructions, we can reuse the manufacturers hardware. Well go ahead and remove the two tow hooks. There are two fasteners for each tow hook. Note, the fastener secured to a nut plate in the frame.
Westin Driving Lights Installation - 2006 Ford F-150
Today in our 2006 Ford F150, we'll be installing the Westin driving lights. Part number 09-0205. On this vehicle we'll be installing the lights onto the Western light bar, part number 37-02015. We'll be installing four lights in total. Let's go ahead and mount our lights first. To mount the light, we'll simply remove the nut and lock washer, install the light on the light bar and then reinstall the lock washer and then the nut and then tighten them down.
Optronics Off Road Lights Installation - 2006 Ford F-150
Today in our 2006 Ford F150, we'll be installing the optronics 6-inch round, 100 watt halogen off-road lights. Part number MH100W. We will also be using the Optronics relay wiring kit, part number A-720. Our first step will be mounting the lights. Because the design of our light bulb we'll not be able to use the manufactures lower, rubber or metal washers. We're going to replace that with a 1/2-inch plat washer and then secure it with the manufacturer's split lock washer and nut.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 1995 Ford F-150 - Hidden Hitch
Today on this 1995 Ford F-150, we're going to install part number 87471 from Hidden Hitch. All right, this is what the hitch looks like once installed on the vehicle. Next, we'll give you some measurements to help you out in selecting some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack, or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be about 17-3/4 inches. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper will be about 3-1/2 inches. Now, we'll go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed.
CIPA Custom Towing Mirrors Installation - 2005 Ford F-150
Today, on our 2005 Ford F150, well be installing the CIPA Custom Towing Mirror, Slip On, for the drivers side, part number 11801. To install your mirror, you can just slide the mirror over the mirror head insert the wedge between the towing mirror and the mirror head. You then align the threaded hole with the molded cup on the back of the wedge and screw the knob through the raised hole on the back of the towing mirror and tighten it down securely. With that done, your mirror is secured. These mirrors will allow you to manually adjust the mirror face and customize your view. The aerodynamic shape of the mirror helps to prevent vibration and wind noise.
Convert-A-Ball 6-Way Multi-Hitch Ball Mount Review - 2012 Ford F-150
Today we have a 2012 Ford F150 and were going to be test fitting the Convertible Cushion Six Way Ball Mount, part number CAB-6W. But before we can test fit our ball mount, first we want to measure the hitch height of our truck. To measure the hitch height, well measure from the ground to the inside top edge of our receiver tube. Our hitch height measures 18-1/2 inches. First well show you how to mount the ball mount to the truck. Well insert the ball mount with the receiver tube of our hitch lined with the hitch pin holes and insert our pin and clip.
Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 8 Inch Drop Review - 2012 Ford F-150
Today we have a 2012 Ford F150 and were going to be test fitting the convertible cushion ball mount, part number AMSC8. But before we can test fit our ball mount first we want to measure the hitch height of our truck. To measure the hitch height, well measure from the ground to the inside top edge of our receiver tube. Our hitch height measures 18-1/2 inches. To measure our new ball mount, first well mount it in the drop position. First well insert the ball mount into the receiver tube of the hitch.
Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 4 Inch Drop Review - 2012 Ford F-150
Today on our 2012 Ford F-150, we're going to be test fitting the Convert-A-Ball Cushion Ball Mount, part number AMSC4. But before we can test fit our ball mount, first we want to measure the hitch height of our truck. To measure the hitch height, we'll measure from the ground to the inside top edge of our receiver tube. Our hitch height measures 18-1/2 inches. First, we're going to measure our ball mount in the drop position. We'll insert the ball mount into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the hitch pin holes and secure it with a pin and clip.
Convert-A-Ball Heavy Duty Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2012 Ford F-150
Today, we have a 2012 Ford F-150 and we're going to be test fitting the Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount, part number AMSC2HD. But before we can test fit our ball mount, first we want to measure the hitch height of our truck. To measure the hitch height, we'll measure from the ground to the inside top edge of our receiver tube. Our hitch height measures 18-1/2 inches. To test fit our ball mount or drawbar, we're going to insert the end of the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll line up the hitch pin holes and secure the drawbar with the pin.
Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2012 Ford F-150
Today, we've got a 2012 Ford F-150 Four-door. We're going to be test fitting the Convert-A-Ball Cushion Ball Mount, part number AMSC2. But before we can test fit our ball mount, first we want to measure the hitch height of our truck. To measure the hitch height, we'll measure from the ground to the inside top edge of our receiver tube. Our hitch height measures 18-1/2 inches. To test fit our ball mount, first we're going to use it in the drop position.
Andersen Rapid Hitch Ball Mount Review - 2012 Ford F-150
Today on our 2012 Ford F150, were going to be test fitting the Anderson Adjustable Rapid Hitch, part number AM3410. But before we can test fit our ball mount, first we want to measure the hitch height of our truck. To measure the hitch height well measure from the ground to the inside top edge of our receiver tube. Our hitch height measures 18-1/2 inches. To test fit our ball mount kit well inert it into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up the hitch pin holes and secure it with the pin and clip. We have the ball set at the highest configuration.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Ford F-150 - Hidden Hitch
Today on our 2012 Ford F-150, we're going to show you how to install Hidden Hitch, part number 87583. A quick note: You can lower the vehicle's spare tire to help make things easier, but we're not going to today. Next, we're going to show you the four attachment points that we're going to be using on the bumper brackets. We're going to show you everything on the driver's side and it's the exact same over on the passenger's side. We're going to use this lower bolt hole on the bumper bracket for our front facing attachment point on our hitch. The other attachment point is further up on the bracket.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Ford F-150 - Draw-Tite
Today on our 2012 Ford F-150, we're going to show you how to install Draw-Tite Hitch, part number 75691. A quick note: You can lower the vehicle's spare tire to help make thing easier, but we're not going to today. Next, we're going to show you the four attachment points that we're going to be using on the bumper brackets. We're going to show you everything on the driver's side and it's the exact same over on the passenger's side. We're going to use this lower bolt hole on the bumper bracket for our front facing attachment point on our hitch. The other attachment point is further up on the bracket.
Thule Xsporter Truck Rack Installation - 2012 Ford F-150
Today on our 2012 Ford F-150, we're going to install the Thule Xsporter Truck Bed Rack, part number TH422XT. First, we're going to need our four upright supports and our upright rails, and we're going to assemble them together. We'll insert our upright rails into the upright support and line up the slots. Once you have the slot lined up, you can close the cam handle, securing the upright rail into the support. We'll assemble all four of the upright rail assemblies. The next thing we need to do is clean up our bed rails.
Access Toolbox Edition Tonneau Cover Installation - 2012 Ford F-150
Today, on this 2012 Ford F-150, we will be installing the Access roll-up Tonneau cover, part number 834532004782. Our first step will be to install the weather seal at the bulkhead, which is the front wall of the truck bed. We will take our alcohol prep pad, clean the surface, then peel back the 2-way adhesive and adhere the seal to the bulkhead. Then, we are going to go ahead and put our truck box in place, tighten it down so that we can install the front header bar of our Tonneau cover. We will push this up against the truck box with the weather seal facing the box and adhere the side rails with the clamps provided. Now, with our header bar in place, we can go ahead and start attaching the side rail.
Putco Push-Up Tie-Downs Installation - 2012 Ford F-150
Today, on our 2012 Ford F-150, we will be installing the Putco Push-Up tie downs, part number P99901. First, we will go ahead and assemble the tie down off the truck. We will install the gasket onto the main body and insert the 2 bolts. Then, we will take the mushroom blocks and put them onto the bolts. Then, loosely screw on the bolt plate. To install the tie down, we will first remove the cover over the stake pocket.
Longview Custom Towing Mirrors Installation - 2005 Ford F-150
Today on our 2005 Ford F-150, well be test fitting the Longview Custom Towing Mirrors, part number CTM2300A. Now, this is a two-piece kit. It does come with both the drivers side as well as the passengers side mirrors. All well need to do to install the mirrors is slide them over the factory mirror but then slid over the factory mirror. Well use the hook and the plastic nut to secure it to our factory mirror, like so. The aerodynamic shape of the OEM mirror is maintained with your towing mirrors.
K-Source Custom Towing Mirrors Review - 2005 Ford F-150
Today on our 2005 Ford F-150, well be test fitting part number KS81800. This is the K-Source Custom Towing Mirrors. These mirrors just snap into place over the back of your factory side mirrors for extended rear viewing. There are no extra hardware tools required and theyre easily popped back off for garage storage or parking in a tight spot. The K-Source Custom Mirrors offer an extended field of vision so you can easily pass or change lanes while towing. The towing mirror adjusts independently of your factory mirror.
Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Spring Installation - 2011 Ford F-150
Today on or 2011 Ford F150, we'll be installing the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs, part number F2525. First, we've gone ahead and raised the vehicle and removed the rear wheels. Now, we're ready to go ahead and remove the rear bump stop. Each process we do here on the driver's side, will get repeated identically on the passenger's side. Now, with our John's stop removed, we can go ahead and take one of the upper brackets and attach it to one of our airbags using the 3/8 nuts provided. Now with our lower bracket attached, we'll install the fastener finger tight.
Draw-Tite Ball Mount Review - 2012 Ford F-150
Today on our 2012 Ford F-150, were going to be test fitting the Draw-Tite Ball Mount, part number 2923. But before we can test fit our ball mount, first we want to measure the hitch height of our truck. To measure the hitch height, well measure from the ground to the inside top edge of our receiver tube. Our hitch height measures 18-1/2 inches. Now, well test fit the drawbar. First, well place it in the drop position.
Curt Tri-Ball Mount Review - 2012 Ford F-150
Today on our 2012 Ford F-150 Four Door we're going to show you the Curt Tri-Ball Mount, part number C45001. This is the ball mount with three different ball sizes fixed to it. A 1-7/8 inch, a 2-inch and a 2-5/16 inch ball. But before we can test fit our ball mount, first we want to measure the hitch height of our truck. To measure the hitch height we'll measure from the ground to the inside top edge of our receiver tube. Our hitch height measures 18-1/2 inches.
Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 10 Inch Drop Review - 2012 Ford F-150
Today on our 2012 Ford F150, we're going to be test-fitting the Convert A Ball Cushion Ball Mount, part number AMSC10; but before we can test-fit our ball mount, first we want to measure the hitch hike of our truck. To measure the hitch hike, we'll measure from the ground to the inside top edge of our receiver tube. Our hitch hike measures 18-1/2 inches. To test our ball mount, first we're going to mount it in the drop position. We'll insert the shank of the ball-mount into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll add the hitch pin holes and secure the ball mount with a pin and clip.
CIPA Custom Towing Mirrors Installation - 2005 Ford F-150
Today, on our 2005 Ford F150 well be installing the CIPA custom towing mirror slip-on for the passenger side, part number 11802. This mirror is designed specifically for your vehicle. To install your mirror, you can then just slide the mirror over the mirror head and insert the wedge between the towing mirror and the mirror head. You then align the threaded hole with the molded cup on the back of the wedge, and screw the knob through the raised hole on the back of the towing mirror and tighten it down securely. With that done, your mirror is secured. These mirrors will allow you to manually adjust the mirror face and customize your view.
Stromberg Carlson Tailgate Installation - 2012 Ford F-150
Today we have with this the 2012 Ford F150. We're going to show you how to install the Stromberg Carlson Vented 5th Wheel Tailgate, part # VG-04-100. The first thing we need to do is remove the OEM tailgate. We'll lower it partially, disconnect the cables and then move the door to about a 45-degree angle so that we can slide it off of its hinges. Next we'll take a latch assembly, put it into place on a tailgate and use the included hardware to install our latch. We'll repeat the same for the opposite side of the tailgate.
Husky Front and Rear Floor Liners Review - 2012 Ford F-150
Today on our 2012 Ford F150 well be installing the Husky liners Weather Beater custom auto floor liners for both the front and rear part #: HL98331 in black. These liners are also available in gray, part #: HL98332. This kit is a three piece set offering both the driver and passenger front floor liner as well as a one piece rear floor liner. These are custom molded floor liners to fit the contour of your F150 perfectly. The semi-rigid mats maintain their shape for superior coverage. Theyre made of a rubberized thermoplastic material that wont crack or break.
Husky Front Floor Liners Review - 2012 Ford F-150
Today on our 2012 Ford F150 well be installing the Husky liners front floor liners part #: HL 18331. Today well be working with the black color. These liners are also available in gray, part #: HL18332 and tan, part #: HL18333. Now to begin our install well simply remove the factory old floor mats from the vehicle and with the old floor mats removed we can simply place the new floor mats in allowing them to conform to the floor of our truck. The Weather Beater specific design ribs and treads within the mat help to keep dirt and debris and water on the mat and off of you carpet. Another great feature of the Husky liners Weather Beaters is that they are easily removed from the vehicle, cleaned with soap and water and returned to the vehicle for further use.
EGR Bug Shield Installation - 2012 Ford F-150
Today on our 2012 Ford F150 were going to install the EGR Super Guard Bug Shield part number 303371.First well need to go ahead and pop the hood on the truck. Next were going to raise the hood enough that we can temporarily fit our bug shield in place. Our new shield is going to have a total of 5 attachment points. Weve got one on each end that have screws attached and 3 attachment points across the center where well be using adhesive and clips to secure it. Now lets go ahead and test fit it in position. Well insert the plastic attachment up into the hood and then secure the shield with the screw and washer.
WeatherTech Rear Floor Liner Review - 2011 Ford F-150
Today on our 2011 Ford F150, were going to be test fitting the WeatherTech Floor Liner in the second row, part number WT441793, black in color. This application is also available in tan, part number WT451793, and gray, part number WT461793. First, well go ahead and remove the old or manufactured floor mats. For this installation, were going to go ahead and raise the seats to the upright position. Now, we can go ahead and install the WeatherTech Floor Liner. This is a one piece liner and extends all the way from the drivers side threshold to the passengers side threshold.
Husky Front Floor Liners Review - 2012 Ford F-150
Today on this 2012 Ford F150, well be installing the Husky Liners X-act Contour Front Floor Liners, part number HL53311, in black. The Husky Liners X-act Contour provides an exact fit for the complex surfaces of your specific vehicles floorboard. Its textured finish and soft feel gives it a factory OEM look and also uses the existing factory carpet hooks and fasteners. The raised ribs help trap fluid while keeping your shoes clean and dry. Its patented form fit edge gives your floor liner a finished look while keeping spills off the doorsill and the carpet. The X-act Contour features spin which is the molded Sta-Put Nib on the backside of the liner to prevent the liner from shifting.
WeatherTech Front Floor Liner Review - 2011 Ford F-150
Today in our 2011 Ford F150, we'll be test fitting the WeatherTech floor liner in the front row; Part number WT442951, black in color. This liner is also available in gray with part number WT462951 or tan part number WT452951. First we'll remove the older manufacturers floor mats, now we're ready to install the WeatherTech floor liners. WeatherTech floor liners are custom molded, precisely fit to vehicle, and stay in place. The shape, channels, and moldings, all work to keep dirt and debris contained in the liner and off the carpeting. As you can see, this is a one-piece liner that goes all the way from the driver's side, to the passenger's side.
Trailer Wiring Harness Adapter Installation - 2011 Ford F-150
Today in our 2011 Ford F150, we are going to be installing the 4-7 pole connector part number 37185 by Hopkins. This will be in conjunction with our Tow Ready niversal mounting bracket part number 18136, and our Draw-Tite wiring to connect the power and break control circuit part number 5506 by Draw-Tite. Fist, well connect the universal mounting bracket to the seven pole connector. We'll be using all the fasteners provided with our install kit. Now before I mount this bracket to the hitch, Im going to take some black electrical tape just to wrap up my wires to clean up my install look. Alright for easier access to the wiring harness and install, we've already gone ahead and removed the spare tire.
BedRug Custom Truck Bed Mat Installation - 2012 Ford F-150
Today we have a 2012 Ford F-150, we're going to be installing the BedRug Custom Truck Bed Mat for the floor of the bed, part number BMQ04SBS. The first thing we need to do is flip our BedRug over and attach our hook strips to the loop strips that are already there on our BedRug. The BedRug mat is going to fit the corrugations and shape of our bed perfectly. With the hook and loop strips the BedRug can be removed when it's not needed or wanted. Once we've done that we'll know the exact position that we need to clean in our truck bed before we can install it. We'll take a rag with alcohol and we're going to be cleaning the area where we're going to adhere our hook straps.
WeatherTech Rear Floor Liner Review - 2006 Ford F-150
Alright, today on this 2006 Ford F150, were going to be test fitting the WeatherTech Floor Liners in the second row. Well be working with part number WT460052. This is also available as tan as part number WT450052 and black as part number WT440052. A few notes about this liner is they are custom molded to precisely fit the vehicle and stay in place. The shape, moldings and channels all help to keep dirt and debris contained in the liner and not in your carpet. And these liners can be easily cleaned with soap and water.
Husky Front and Rear Floor Liners Review - 2010 Ford F-150
Today on our 2010 Ford F150, well be test fitting the Husky Floor Liner, part number HL98331, black in color. This kits comes with both the front and second row liners. Husky Liners are custom molded to precisely fit the vehicle and stay in place. The shape, channels and moldings all work to keep dirt and debris contained in the liner and off to the carpeting. As you can see, the Husky Liners offer maximum protection over the existing floor mats. The front liners extend up under the gas pedals or dash on the passengers side and have the tall side walls to really protect the carpeting.
Husky Front Floor Liners Review - 2010 Ford F-150
Today on our 2010 Ford F150, were going to be test fitting the Husky Floor Liner in the front row, part number HL53311, black in color. The Husky Liner is custom molded to precisely fit the vehicle and stay in place. The shape, channels and moldings all work to keep dirt and debris contained in the liner and off with the carpeting. As you can see, the front row comes with two pieces, one for the driver and one for the passengers. The new Husky Liner offers maximum protection against your carpeting with the high side walls and fully extending up underneath the gas and brake pedal along with the additional coverage over the threshold. One more great feature about the Husky Liner is its easy to install and can also easily be removed and cleaned and washed with soap and water.
CIPA Custom Towing Mirrors Installation - 2006 Ford F-150
Today on this 2006 Ford F150, we're going to do a test fit of the Cipa towing mirror extensions, part number 11802. We'll be working with the passenger side of the truck. All right, now we'll start with our test fit. We'll take one of the neoprene strips and attach it to one of the wedges that comes with the mirror. With that attached, we can go ahead and slide on the mirror. Then we can go ahead and install the wedge, then we can tighten down the knob.
CIPA Custom Towing Mirrors Installation - 2006 Ford F-150
All right, today we're going to do a test fit of part number 11801 from Cipa; the extension mirror for our 2006 Ford F150. Now we'll start with our test fit. We'll take one of the neoprene strips and attach it to one of the wedges that comes with the mirror. With that attached, we can go ahead and slide on the mirror. Then we can go ahead and install the wedge, then we can tighten down the knob. Okay, you can see how the mirror has an opening for a factory blinker so you can still see those work.
Today on our 1990 Ford F150 were going to be installing Hidden Hitch part #: 87471. For this application were gone ahead and removed the spare tire. Now were ready to install the hitch. Its a good idea to get an extra set of hands to help you put the hitch in place. Well use a pair of clamps of vise grips to secure the hitch to the frame. Its got a total of six attachment points and each one of these will need to be drilled out before you can install your hardware.
Air Lift WirelessAIR Compressor System Installation - 2006 Ford F-150
Today on this 2006 Ford F150, we're going to install a wireless air kit part number AL72000. We're going to install this in this order; first of, we'll start with the air compressor, and then the manifold and then we'll run the lines out to the existing air bags. This is a compressor and we're going to be installing it in this spot right here. Now instructions come with a template where we take and place. Now we get the locations for our bolt holes. So what we're going to do is drill out our bolt holes, we're going to move the inner fender liner out of our way to get access so we can install our hardware.
Husky Front Mud Flap Installation - 2012 Ford F-150
Today on our 2012 Ford F150 were gonna install the Husky custom molded mud flaps, part number HL56591. We've gone ahead and raise the vehicle and removed the front tire to make it easier for the installation. You have the option leaving the tire on and just turning the wheel towards outside giving you access to the inner wheel well. Your first step will be to clean the wheel well thoroughly. You need to make sure all the dirt and debris is cleaned and in outside edge around the wheel well. Next were gonna go ahead and test fit the mud flap.
Longview Custom Towing Mirror Installation - 2012 Ford F-150
Today we'll be installing the Long View Towing Mirror, part #CTM2300B on our 2012 Ford F150. This kit does come with both the passenger side and the driver side mirrors. These mirrors will simply slip on over the existing mirrors providing excellent towing visibility at an economical price. The mirror utilizes a positive hook and knob method to secure the mirror and also reduce wind noise. Today we'll be installing the driver side mirror. The passenger side will install the same way.
CIPA Custom Towing Mirrors Installation - 2012 Ford F-150
Today, we're going to be installing the CIPA Custom Tow Mirror, part number 11801, on our 2012 Ford F-150. The CIPA Custom Towing Mirror will simply slide over your existing mirror to give you added vision for towing and extend your current mirror to 6 inches. The CIPA mirror is fully adjustable and it will not obstruct to your existing mirror. The casing is made up of a thicker plastic which makes them extremely durable and corrosion resistant. They also maintain the aerodynamic shape of your mirror to prevent wind noise or vibration. This mirror is for the driver's side.
DeWalt Ladder Rack Installation - 2005 Ford F-150
Today on this 2005 Ford F150 Long Bed, were going to be installing the Dewalt Industrial Grade Steel Truck Rack, part number DIGFFR360. Before we actually get started installing the truck rack system, we need to do a little bit of pre-assembly. And the first thing we need to do is just to figure out which side rail setup we need for our particular truck, so you want to go ahead and measure the length of the bed first and per the instructions, you determine the setup that you need for the side mounting rails. Now, the particular setup were using today is a long bed and its a 99-inch bed, so were going to need not only the long base rail, but two of the short base rails as well which when installed, this is going to look something like this. We can go ahead and start aligning the long base rail and what we want to do is go ahead and center it on the side rail of the truck not only front to back but side to side as well. Go ahead and do that for the passenger's side rail as well.
Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Spring Installation - 2010 Ford F-150
Today on our 2010 Ford F150, we're going to install the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Spring, part number F2525. We've already gone ahead and raised the vehicle up and removed the rear wheel. Now, we need to go ahead and remove the rear jounce bumper. There is a bolt up through the center of the bumper that attaches it to the frame. Now, the jounce bumper will not be reinstalled, but you do want to save the bolt as it will be reused when installing the new upper bracket for the Ride-Rite springs. Next, we're going to do some assembly.
WeatherTech Front Floor Liner Review - 2010 Ford F-150
Today on this 2010 Ford F150, were going to be test fitting the WeatherTech Floor Liners in the front seat, part number WT451791, tan in color.First ,well go ahead and remove the old or manufacturers floor mat. Now were ready to install the WeatherTech Liners. The WeatherTech Liners are custom molded to precisely fit the vehicle and stay in place.As seen on the driver side mat, it even fits in the factory mounting point. The shape, channels, and moldings all work to keep dirt and debris contained in the liner and off the carpeting. As you can see, the liner is easy to install, theyre also easy to remove and can be cleaned with soap and water.And there you have it for the WeatherTech Floor Liners, part number WT451791.This application is also available in gray, part number WT461791 and black, part number WT441791 for your 2010 Ford F150.
CIPA Custom Towing Mirrors Installation - 2010 Ford F-150
Today on our 2010 Ford F150, were going to do a test fit of the Towing Extension Mirrors by CIPA, part number 11801 for the driver side. First, we need to take the two wedges out of our install kit and see which one is going to work best. The wedge is going to fit underneath the towing mirror and act as a brace to hold our mirror extension in place. So as you can see, our curved one is going to work the best as the other one doesnt fit as well. This is how the wedge system works, fit in the pre-form groove of the mirror versus the other style. Now weve determined if this is the wedge we want to use, we need to add a protective cover.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2010 Ford F-150
Today on this 2010 Ford F150, were gonna install part number 75691 from Draw-Tite. This also applies to part number 87583 from Hidden Hitch.This is what the hitch looks like when installed on the vehicle. Next, well give you some measurements thatll help you in selecting some accessories such as the ball mount, the bicycle rack or cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pin to the edge of the bumper, youre looking 3 inches and from the top of the receiver opening down to the ground is gonna 17 inches. Now were gonna go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. Now were gonna go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed.Next, were gonna go ahead and show you where the hitch mounts up onto the bumper bracket.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2010 Ford F-150
Today on this 2010 Ford F150, were gonna install part number 13368 from Kurt.This is how this hitch looks like when installed in a truck. Next, well give you some measurements thatll help you out in selecting some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the center of the receiver opening to the edge of the bumper its going to be 2 inches and from the top of the receiver opening down to the ground is going to be 18 inches. Now well go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed.Next were gonna show you how the hitch mounts up onto the bumper bracket. Its gonna mount using this oval hole right here and this larger round hole in the back. Looking at the passenger side, its gonna be identical on both sides of the frame.Alright, at this point we can go ahead and install the hitch.
Thule Traverse Roof Rack Installation - 2011 Ford F-150
Today were going to do a test fit of the Thule square loadbar roof-rack kit with traverse speed on our 2011 Ford F150. Weve got already a little bar in feet assemble so lets go ahead and put them on the vehicle. Lets start by opening up both front door and placing the loadbar on the vehicle. Place the loadbar properly we need a measure of 10 and 1/8 inches from where the edge of the windshield and meets the edge of the sheet-metal on top of the roof-rack. All right now, weve got a front loadbar measure out in place and we start turning it down. Well take up some of the slacks on the clamps and then well tighten it down with the included torque tool specifications.
Swagman Pick-Up Truck Bed Bike Rack Review - 2011 Ford F-150
Today on this 2011 Ford F-150, we're going to do a test fit of the Swagman Bicycle Rack product number S64702. A couple of quick notes, this will mount across the top of any truck bed and it can carry up to two bikes. It also comes with an integrated lock to secure the rack through the truck bed. Now, we're going to go ahead and set up our rack. We'll set it on top of the bed rails with our pivot point opening. We extend out the arm to reach the passenger side and we'll push it down on our pivot point to lock into place.
Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs Installation - 2006 Ford F-150
Todays 2006 Ford F150, were going to install an Airlift Kit, part number AL59544 from Airlift. All right, our first step is involved is remove the jaunt stop right here, and we bolt on the inside that we remove, and the bolt will be replaced. All right next thing were going to do install our top bracket right here. Now its going to attach using existing hole for a jaunt stop we just removed and then these two jay hooks. When we install these and finally drag them down, we want to hook pointing towards the outside. All right this is a new bolt that were going to install.
TracRac Cantilever for G2 Ladder Rack Installation - 2006 Ford F-150
Today in this 2006 Ford F150 with an eight-foot bed were going to add cantilever over the cab extension part number TA44000-02. Well be adding this to our tack rack kit TA21000-02. In order to add our cantilever kit we need to replace the sidles on our existing rack. What well do is go ahead and remove the bolt for the cross bar and then remove the bolt for the sidle unit. Then repeat the same process on the passenger side. Now we got our tension points loosen up.
WeatherTech Front Floor Liner Review - 2011 Ford F-150
Today on this 2011 Ford f150, were going to be installing the weather tech floor liners for the front seat part number wr443341 black in color. Weve already removed the factory floor mats, as you can see here on the driver side, the custom molded floor liner fits perfectly over the factory anchors. For this application theres a 2 piece mat to install on both the driver and passenger side. Because the weather tech liners are molded to fit the shape of the vehicles floor, theyre not going to slide and move around like a typical floor mat will. Another great feature of the weather tech floor liner is that theyre easily to remove and to be cleaned unlike a carpeted floor mat that needs to be shampooed when it gets soiled, the weather tech liners can easily be removed from the vehicle and hosed off.The channels or moldings will also help keep fluid towards the center of the mat and away from the edges. And there you have it for our weather tech floor liner part number wt443341.
TracRac G2 Sliding Ladder Rack Installation - 2006 Ford F-150
Today were working on a 2006 Ford F150 with an eight foot bed. Were going to install the TracRac overhead rack system, part number TA21000-02. For installation, well first need to install our base rail kit. The base rails stand up on the edge of the bed rails. They are side, front to back specific so you need to make sure you identify the correct base rail for the driver and passenger side. Once weve done that well need to mark the holes that will be our mounting points.
Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock Installation - 2006 Ford F-150
Today on this Ford F150 we are going to be installing the Power Tailgate Lock from Pop & Lock, part number pal8250. To start our installation off we are going to go ahead and lower down the tailgate, and on the back side here we got the access panels that is covering the innards of our locking mechanism. You want to go ahead and remove that first, and there are 8 tork head screws that we have to remove to get it off the tailgate. We will next go ahead and release the rod ends from the scissor links, and to do that these little green clips here actually just flip up. Take a screw driver and then next we will take and remove the two 10 mm nuts that are holding the scissor bracket to the handle, and then we will go ahead and take it out. Okay what we are going to do is go ahead and do a quick test fit of the components here and make sure everything is working before we actually install it on the vehicle.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Ford F-150
Today on this 2006 Ford F-150 were going to be installing Draw Tite Hitch part number 75506 and this installation will also apply to the Hidden Hitch part number 87418. Before we get started with our hitch installation we are going to show you a couple final install dimensions, which are going to help make choosing your hitch accessories a little bit easier. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is going to measure 17-1/2 inches, and from the center of the pin hole to the clear the rear edge of the bumper is going to measure right at 3 inches, and now we will go ahead and move on to installation. Were up under the vehicle and the first thing I have done is go ahead and lower down the spare tire to give us some extra working room. Starting over here on the drivers side of the vehicle, the F-150 has a bumper reinforcement thats attached to the bumper and the frame.
Longview Custom Towing Mirrors Installation - 2010 Ford F-150
Today on this 2010 Ford F-150 we are going to install part number CTM2300B, the Longview Towing Mirror. We have our pieces laid out for the parts we are going to do on the passengers side. We have our passengers side mirror, our hook, our knob, and two felt pads. This application doesnt require pads. On other vehicles it may, if you find a mirror rubbing on a factory mirror more than you want, you can always put these in place.
Husky Liners Classic Custom Floor Mat Review - 2005 Ford F-150
Today we are going to review part number HL33691 from Husky Liners. This is their front floor mat. We will be demonstrating this on a 2005 Ford F-150. The first thing we want to do is remove any factory floor mats that are in their right now. And we can just go ahead and lay the new mat right into place. The liner is constructed from a rubberized nonslip surface. It is an exact fit designed for the vehicle, as you can see here. We will go ahead and flip it over and you can see the nibs that actually grip the floor and the carpet and keep it from moving around. These custom molded front floor liners add protection that prevents staining and soiling of the carpet that is in your vehicle. Also, it is made from a highly durable patented material that is actually resistant from gasoline and battery acid. The rubberized nonslip surface has a diamond plate texture to it. That will finish it for our quick review of part number HL33691 from Husky Liners.
WeatherTech Front Row Floor Liners Review - 2005 Ford F-150
Today we are going to demonstrate part number 440051 on this 2005 Ford F-150. This is WeatherTechs front floor liners. The first thing you want to do is remove the factory floor mat. We will take our new floor mat. It fits the factory mount and pushes into place. The liner itself is constructed of 3 different layers - an easy to clean top layer, a center layer with a rigid core for strength and a bottom layer with a textured finish to help grip the floor. The floor mat is designed to fit exactly to the vehicle. Plus it has edges and you can see how the whole mat matches the interior surfaces of the floor. Now that we have our drivers side done, let us go over to the passenger side. That will finish our quick review for part number 440051 from WeatherTech.
CIPA Custom Towing Mirrors Review
Today we are going to show you CIPA custom towing mirror, part number 11801. This is a slip on mirror that is designed to fit 2004 thru 2011 Ford F-150s. There are different styles of mirrors available for different models of F-150s. Make sure to check your mirror with our product page to find out if the CIPA mirror will fit. :21
Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2004 Ford F-150
Today we are working on a 2004 Ford F-150. We are going to be installing the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 brake controller, part number 90885-3035P. Our first step in installing our brake controller will be locating the plug to plug our connection into on the manufacturer side. Here, up under the dash above the brake pedal, there is a gray plug that will match up perfectly with our wiring harness. Now that we have our wire harness connected to the manufacturer harness, we are going to go ahead and mount our brake controller. 0:36
Diagnosing a Brake Controller Problem
Alright, today on this 2009 Ford F-150 we are going to diagnose a brake controller problem. Now we can use these steps on any brake controller that is on the market to verify if it is working or not. Now our brake controller is already telling us that it has an error message. It is flashing an Er on top. Usually it means an internal problem. We tested our trailer so we know it is good. So, it is not that. So first off we will make sure we have a constant 12 volt power supply. We will check the black wire first. OK, we are good there. Now we will try our red wire for our brake signal. OK, that is good there. Now we will try our blue wire and that will be our output. So we should have output on this wire whenever we hit the foot brake or the manual override. OK, we get nothing on the foot brake and nothing on the manual override. So definitely the error is internal and this brake controller does have to be replaced.
BedRug Custom Truck Bed Liner Installation - 2010 Ford F-150
Today on this 2010 Ford F-150 we are going to install part number BR1512130, the BedTred from BedRug. The first thing we need to do is go ahead and get the bed ready to install. What we did so far is went ahead and went to the car wash. We sprayed it out as best we could and cleaned it out. We also removed the tie-down hooks as well. The tie-down hooks will get reinstalled after the BedTred is installed. Alright, next we will go ahead and turn our attention to the BedTred itself. The next thing we are going to do is go ahead and lay out all of our pieces. Right here we have our tailgate section and we have our small parts laid on top of it. We have the hoop and loop adhesives in different size lengths for different areas on the BedTred. We also have a little package of alcohol wipes to clean off the bed as well when we adhere it. This is the underside of the BedTred itself. This will actually face the bed of the truck. On the other side you will see why they call it the BedTred. And this will face the elements. 0:58
Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2001 Ford F-150
Today on this 2001 Ford F-150 we are going to install part number 90195-3035P. This kit will include the P3 brake controller and the adapter cord that will plug into the truck. Alright, we will start off with our adapter cord first. This is the end that will plug into the port. It is right next to the diagnostic port. And we just snap it into place. Alright, we have it plugged in. Let us go ahead and test the wires and make sure everything is working. Our black wire is going to be our 12 volt power supply. That is good. And red is going to be our stop light switch. OK, and white is going to be ground. And blue we have output to our trailer brakes so we do not have to test that. So it looks like our plug is good. 0:45
MagnaFlow Exhaust Installation - 2007 Ford F-150
Today on a 2007 Ford F-150 we will be installing a MagnaFlow performance exhaust, part number MF16523. Our first procedure is going to be soaking down our clamp and hardware. I highly recommend that you soak this down several times and let it sit for at least 30 minutes before trying to break this nut loose. These bolts tend to become extremely rusted and very difficult to remove. As you can see, we have already gotten this nut broken loose. This clamp is loose but, if it becomes difficult to back off, I recommend that you work the nut back and forth, on and off, breaking free the rust that has built up in the threads of the clamp. After giving it a few taps with the hammer, you will notice that the clamp came loose and broke the rust free. Now that my clamp is loose, I just want to spread it open a little bit to make it easier to remove the exhaust pipe. 0:58
SuperSprings Suspension Stabilizer Installation - 2010 Ford F-150
Today on this 2010 Ford F-150 we are going to install SuperSprings part number SSA5MTKT. The first thing we need to do is go ahead and get the vehicle lifted up and we have the suspension unloaded. Now we have the wheels taken off but we do not have to do that. It makes things a lot easier if you can. Alright, the first thing we need to do is go ahead and install the mount kit. You need the mounting kit for vehicles that have axles that are mounted below the spring. We will go ahead and put the mount kit over top of the spring. It just gives us a nice flat surface for the SuperSpring to ride on. We will just go ahead and center it over it. And we will our U-bolts into place. We will go ahead and install the plate that goes on the bottom of the U-bolt itself. And we will install a flat washer and nut. We will do the same thing for the U-bolt going towards the front. And now we will go ahead and snug down the U-bolts. Make sure our bracket stays in place over the spring. 0:57
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Ford F-150
Today on this 2011 Ford F-150 we are going to be installing Curt hitch part number 13368. Before we get started with our installation, we are going to go ahead and show you a couple of the final install dimensions which will help make choosing your hitch accessories a little bit easier. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is going to measure 21-1/2 inches. And from the center of the pin hole to clear the rear edge of the bumper is going to measure approximately 4 inches. And now we will go ahead and move on to our installation. 0:25
Glacier V-Trac Snow Tire Chains Review
Today we are going to install the Glacier V-Trac snow chains, part number PW2121V. We are going to lay out the tire chains. We will point out that we have this smooth side of the chain itself actually goes against the tire and this part faces the outside. Alright, we will go ahead and drape them over the tire. When you drape them over the tire, make sure that you have the cable with three stops pointing towards the outside. Try to get these junctions right here evenly tight. After your first time, you will probably have to look at the back side. Probably judge to make sure you have them even on both sides of the tire. We will grab the inside part of the chain and make the connection back there. 0:50
Bestop EZ Fold Tonneau Cover Installation - 2010 Ford F-150
Today on this 2010 Ford F-150 we are going to install the EZ Fold Tonneau Cover from Bestop. We are going to be using part number B1611101. Installing this Tonneau cover is relatively easy. It is very light to install but it is always a good idea to have an extra set of hands. All you have to do is start with the Tonneau cover and just fold it up into position and set it on the rails closest to the cab of the truck. Take it and line it with the front edge of the bed itself. You will notice the clamps are built on to the Tonneau cover itself and it is adjustable left and right to accommodate different bed widths and basically what you do is slide it over and adjust the clamp up and down as needed so you can start off with the clamp as close to the rail as possible. 00:40
TruXedo Lo Pro QT Tonneau Cover Installation - 2001 Ford F-150
Today on this 2001 Ford F-150 super crew, we are going to install part number TX590601 from TruXedo. This is their QT tonneau cover. The first thing we want to do is go ahead and lay out our parts and we are going to work with our side rails first. If you notice, on the rails here they have these slots right here and the edges are kind of sharp. So, the kit comes with these simple little covers that you just snap over the edges. Then go ahead and go on to the rest of the slots and cover those up. We can go ahead and start installing the first rail. 032
Access LiteRider Tonneau Cover Installation - 2010 Ford F-150
Today on this 2010 Ford F-150, we are going to install part number 834532004737, the Access tonneau cover LiteRider. The first thing that we need to do is install the side rails that go into the bed of the truck. Alright, we are going to take our first rail. We are working with the driver side. We are just going to hold it up to the inside edge of the top rail of the truck and we will make sure that this edge is flush with this or maybe a little bit higher will work just fine. You will notice on the rail here that we have this plastic edge here. That is where the back part of the tonneau cover locks into place. You want to have this towards the back of the truck when you install the rails. Scoot it all the way towards the front and make sure that touches the front rail. Once we have it the way we want, we are just going to use a clamp just to hold it in place. We will start working on the clamps that will hold it permanently in place. Take your clamp, push it into place. I like to go as far as I can on the inside edge of the rail and try to go as far back as possible. 1:03
Fifth Wheel Base Rail Kit Installation - 2004 Ford F-150
Today on this 2004 Ford F-150 we are going to install part number RP30080, we are also going to install part number 49080 from Draw-Tite. This is their Pro Series 25K gooseneck plate for fifth wheel rails. The first thing we need to do is get the vehicle up in the air a little bit to lower the suspension so it will be easier to get to the frame and tighten the bolts. We also lowered the spare tire too to give us a little extra room if we need to. The first thing we are going to do is mark our location for our rail that goes towards the back of the bed and we are going to measure from the back edge of the bed itself up to the back edge of the rail as described in the instructions. We are going to take our rail and line it up with those two marks and then you want to even it out left and right. 00:44
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Ford F-150
Today on this 2008 Ford F-150 we are going to be installing Hidden Hitch part number 87418. This installation will also apply for Draw-Tite hitch part number 75506. We are underneath the vehicle and the first thing I have done is lowered down the spare tire to give us a little bit more working room. Looking underneath the vehicle we are going to point out the attaching points that we are going to be using. Starting at the center of the vehicle at the bottom of the bumper there is two existing tabs and we are going to be using those for the two center most attaching points for our trailer hitch. Then looking over at the driver side of the vehicle the saddle bracket has two holes in it that we are going to be using to attach the hitch. The first one is at the rear most section and then if you move to the inboard side you can see there is a second hole that we will be using there and that is going to be the same on the passenger side of the vehicle as well. 00:44
Putco PURE LED Dome-Light Kit Manufacturer Installation - Ford F-150
Start by removing your dome light. Once removed, twist the light bulb out of the dome light. Remove the factory bulb from the socket and replace it with your Putco light. Replace the dome light. And congratulations, you have just installed your new Putco LED dome lights. Enjoy!
Putco PURE LED Dome-Light Kit Manufacturer Installation - Ford F-150
Start by removing your dome light. Once removed, twist the light bulb out of the dome light. Remove the factory bulb from the socket and replace it with your Putco light. Replace the dome light and continue onto your other lights. Start by removing your dome light. Then remove the old factory bulbs from their sockets. Install your new Pure Led lights by placing the metal brackets into the sockets. Once installed, carefully replace the cover. And congratulations, you have just installed your new Putco LED dome lights. Enjoy!
Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2010 Ford F-150
Today on this 2010 Ford F-150 we are going to install a brake controller part number 90885 the Prodigy 2 brake controller. This F-150 has a factory tow package so our connector we are going to plug into is going to be behind the computer port here off towards the center. Maybe but a few inches away at the most. It is stuck into a cap right now so there is a little button that you want to push up and disconnect it. Plug the adapter cord into it and we are going to leave that alone for now. Next we will mount our brake controller to the bottom of the dash and we are going to locate it about right here and we are going to use this bracket that comes with the kit and basically we are going to pull it over to this screw right here and we will just use the screws that came with the kit and drill right into the plastic and it will be just fine. 00:50
Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2001 Ford F-150
Today on this 2001 Ford F-150 we are going to install part number 90885-3035P, this includes the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 brake controller with the Ford adapter. On the back of this vehicle we are going to install part number 118242 from Tow Ready. The first thing we need to do is find the port for the brake control package. On this year Ford it is pretty easy, right next to the data port here. Right to the left of it you can see it right here. So our adapter cord we will plug that into the port right here. Now we will plug this other half in the back of the brake controller and now we will find a spot for our bracket. A nice thing about the P2 brake controller is you can mount it vertical so you get more choices in mounting the brake controller itself on different vehicles. 00:52
Fifth Wheel Hitch Kit Installation - 2010 Ford F-150
Today on this 2010 Ford F-150 we are going to install fifth wheel bracket kit part number V55080 from Valley. The first thing we are going to start off with is mounting the bracket to the frame of the vehicle. In this case it does not seem like we have to lower the exhaust or move the spare tire. We will show you where the bracket mounts up to the frame. It is going to be using these two existing holes in the frame and there will be a U-bolt that will be holding everything together up front and it will sit like this on the vehicle. Take it down and install the hardware and put our bracket in place. 00:33
Truck Bed Swing Out Step Installation on a 2003 Ford F-150
Today on this 2003 Ford F-150 we are going to install part number AS-550 from Bully Truck Accessories. This part gets mounted behind the cab of the vehicle so it gives you a step to easily reach into the bed of the truck. This kit will fit a variety of vehicles, but today we are just going to do the steps that are involved for our pickup. :19
Tailgate Light Strip Installation
Today on this 2008 Ford F-150 we will be showing you how to install the Bully LED tailgate fire strip part number TLB-001. The tailgate fire strip installs at the back of the bed in between the tailgate and the bumper. The fire strip installs to that area using a double sided adhesive tape so we will need to clean that area out before we can install it. For video purposes I am actually going to remove the tailgate. That will make it a lot easier. With the tailgate removed we can test fit the fire strip. The kit comes preassembled with the two longer pieces together which for some vehicles will be enough. There is a 24 inch extension piece that can go directly in the middle for vehicles that are a little bit wider. Just give it a test fit to see if you are going to need that extension piece or not. 00:44
Master Lock Truck Bed Security Lock Review
Today we are going to review part number 8287DAT from Master Lock, the truck bed security you lock and also accompanying part number 78DPF this is their Master Lock 10 millimeter braided security cable. First thing we will go over is the components of the lock itself. You can see it has the mount that goes to the truck bed itself, the actual lock, and the U bolt part and then also it comes with an Allen key and also a set of keys. This unit we will mount to the truck bed in two different ways. First off as shown here that the hardware is used to install it to the stake pocket on the top of the bed itself. This lock can also replace one of the tie down points on the bed of the vehicle. To begin our install what we are going to have to do is actually take apart the lock and that is a good way to show you how it works. 00:41
WeatherTech Floor Liners - 2006 Ford F-150
Today on this 2006 Ford F-150 we will be reviewing the WeatherTech floor liner part number WT460051. The WeatherTech floor liners are fully custom molded and provide maximum protection to your vehicles floor board. The WeatherTech custom molded floor liners are made from an exclusive rubberized resin which accurately covers the entire floor area. Carefully placed channels in the floor liner will help carry fluids and debris into the lower reservoir which trap the fluids away from shoes and clothing. These floor liners are available in black, tan, or gray and are available for SUVs, pickups, or minivans as well. 00:38
Longview Custom Towing Mirrors Installation - 2006 Ford F-150
Today on this 2006 Ford F-150 we will be installing the Longview adjustable towing mirror part number CTM2300-A. The longview towing mirrors are very easy to use and only take a few seconds to install. To install what you need to do is slide the mirror over our existing mirror until it is fully seated. You will see here on the vehicle side we have got a hole. We are going to be using this clip that is provided and all we need to do is take the hook end of the clip and hook it on to the inside of the mirror to where the thread is faced towards the hole in the back side and then we will just take the thumb screw, feed it through the hole and thread it on to the clip. 00:37
Trailer Hitch Installation - 1996 Ford F150
Install part number V82460 from Valley we will install this 2 inch receiver hitch on a 1996 Ford F150 pickup truck. First thing what you want to do is installing the hitch on this vehicle is you want to go ahead and lower the spare tire down. As you can see we already have that down and out of the way. Next we will show you where the hitch mounts up on the frame. The hitch will mount to the bottom of the frame rail but there are no existing holes so we will have to drill out all the holes on this hitch. It will be identical on both sides. :26
Fifth Wheel Hitch Kit Installation - 1998 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty
Today on this 1998 Ford F-150 we will be installing the fifth wheel rails and brackets part number 50042-6008. We are up underneath the vehicle and we need to do a couple of things in preparation before we can get started. We first want to lower the spare tire and get that out of the way to give us a little bit more working room. Second we need to go ahead and lower the exhaust off of the rear most hanger here and what we are actually going to do is go ahead and unbolt it from the side of the frame. There is two nuts on the inboard side that we need to go ahead and take off. That will allow that to come down. Then after that we just need to remove the heat shield here as well. You will see that there are four screws that are holding that on that need to come down. We also need to remove the forward heat shield as well. With the under body stuff finished we can go ahead and go up inside of the bed and go ahead and set up our front rail here. 01:17
Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 1990 Ford F-150
Today on this 1990 Ford F-150, we are going to install part number ETBC7 and part number 118316 from Tow Ready. So with the ETBC7 kit we are going to install the brake controller part number 5500 from Draw-Tite and it is the activator to the brake controller. First off what we will do is we will start off by installing the 4-pole wiring flat part number 118316 and that will give us a 4-pole to work off of for ETBC7 kit. We are not going to use all of this wire here so what we will do is we will just go ahead and wrap it up next to the harness just to take up the extra slack because this is going to go right to the ETBC7 kit. And what will happen is we will plug this in to the ETBC7 kit which will get mounted onto the bumper. Which we want to install that bracket next.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 1990 Ford F-150
Today on this 1990 Ford F-150 we are going to install part number 14001 from Curt. One of our first steps this involves is we have to lower our spare tire a little bit to get it out of the way. Sometimes this hanger gets in the way. What you have to do is test it. We will go ahead and put the hitch up. Clamp it into position. Mark our holes, and drill out the holes in the frame. Clamping this up into position can be a little bit of a bear so it is a good idea to have an extra set of hands involved. And you see here we have got our hitch here clamped into position. What we will do next is block our holes where it is going to be drilled. We are going to be drilling here, here, and here. We will start off with the pilot hole about a 1/ 4 inch the way up to a 1/ 2 inch. We have got our holes drilled out on the passenger side here.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2000 Ford F-150
Today we are going to be installing Hidden Hitch part number 87183 on a 2000 Ford F-150. This installation will also apply to Draw-Tite part number 75065. We are underneath the vehicle. We are going to go ahead and point out the mounting locations for the trailer hitch. We are looking at the driver side frame rail. You can see the wires for the existing 4-pole are in the way here so we want to make sure that when we put the hitch up, we pull those up and out of the way. Right above those wires would be the two existing holes here at the end of the frame rail. Those will provide the two rear most attaching points for the trailer hitch. And then we are going to be using first the two holes here forward on the frame rail that will provide a third attaching point.
United Welding Services Crossover Toolbox Review
Today we are going to cover part number UWS00109. This is from United Welding Services. This is their Crossover Toolbox - all-aluminum, heavy-gauge material. As you can see, it has diamond plate. Next, we will show you how this box gets installed. There are two adhesive-backed, foam strips that go underneath the crossover part, between the bed and the crossover box. And you want to do this for the other side.
TruXedo Deuce Tonneau Cover Review
Today we are going to install part number TX777601 from TruXedo. This is their Deuce Tonneau Cover. First we will show you how it installs. Some tonneau covers actually sit on top of the rails. In this case, it is actually going to sit on the inside edge of the rail itself. We will start off by installing the rails first. It is kind of a good idea to have an extra set of hands here. What you want to do is mount it up against the side of the rail and push this little seal here against the tailgate just a little bit. When you have got it into the position you want, go ahead and take the clamps and install it onto one side of the rail and on the inside of the bed rail. What you are aiming for here is to actually have this as level as possible. All right, next what we will do is install the rails that actually support this while it is in use. We will just fold this out of our way, and the rail will get installed like this. Try to get it as even as possible with the other rail and then clamp it in place just like the first one.
TruXedo TruXport Tonneau Cover Review
Today we are going to install a tonneau cover on our 2009 Ford F-150. We will use a tonneau cover from TruXedo. And it is going to be our TruXport tonneau cover, and its part number is going to be 298101. To begin our install, we have to install a couple of seals that go on the very corners of the rails themselves. It is a stick-on affair, so it is pretty easy to do. All right, next we will go ahead and take the tonneau cover itself and the front rail and go ahead and put that onto the truck. That can be simply right up front for now.
Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2009 Ford F150
Today we are going to install a Prodigy Brake Controller, part number 90185 on our 2009 Ford F-150, and we are going to use the accompanying brake control adapter and show you how it gets installed. This is a little bit different from previous models. The plug for the brake controller is actually behind this tray right here. What happens is, this panel comes off, and then we get behind the tray - unscrew the tray - and the connection is right behind it. All right, what we are going to do first is go ahead and just take off this panel right here. And it is actually pretty easy. Just give a gentle pull on the bottom and just work your way up. And start on the right-hand side, so that way you can pull it out from underneath this piece here. When you do pull on this, this little panel here will come back toward you, too, and give you a little bit of extra room to pull it out.
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 1994 Ford F150
Today we are going to install part number 118316 from Tow Ready, and this is a T-1 connector we are going to install on a 1994 Ford pickup. This is the point in the harness that we need to split apart and attach our T connector. It is right behind the bumper on the drivers side. There is a little button you push down. It is kind of hard to see on the end. You push it down and it comes apart. And you just reinstall the T connector in the middle of it and then make sure you clip it back together. And it might be a good idea to go ahead and use a zip tie to tie it off somewhere, and that is pretty much all there is to it. Just route your 4-pole wire where you want it along the frame and out by the hitch. Just zip tie it to secure it to the frame and keep it from bouncing around. Then we can route our wire out to the hitch. We will just put it by the chain loop here.
Trailer HItch Installation - 1994 Ford F150
All right, today we are going to install part number 75038 on a 1994 Ford F-150 pickup truck. All right, the hitch gets mounted to the frame right here. There is actually a dent in the hitch where it mounts against this rivet right here. And it mounts onto the frame about this far back. And you do have to drill all the holes out in the frame. So the best way to do it is to clamp it up to the frame and then use the hitch as a template and drill out all the holes. All right, one other thing you want to do before you install is lower the spare tire as far as possible to give you some working room to get up in there.
Front Mount Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Ford F150
Today we are going to install part number 65043 from Draw Tite and we are going to install this on a 2006 Ford F150. This will be a front mounted hitch. Our hitch will install on the inside of the frame. It will use existing holes that are in here. The holes that will be used in the frame will be the square hole here and this round hole up here, that is sometimes covered by this balance right here. We can start by actually holding up the hitch into position. This is a good one to have an extra set of hands for. It goes on the inside of the frame and there are 2 notches on there to keep it a little bit higher or a little bit lower depending on clearance with your bumper. It is a good idea to install your hitch as close as possible then install your hardware. In this case we have the hitch install in the lowest position. That should give you an idea of what kind of clearance you can expect. Once you have your bolts installed you can go ahead and install your hardware. You still want to leave it loose because you might have to move your hitch back and forth for the rest of the hardware.
Bully Truck Bed Swing Out Step Review
We are going to install this and the first step is to install the long bolt and its plate and put this into the beds cross member. Next we need to install this top slider bar, this will go in here like so, and this jack bolt has to go up flat against this body panel here just to give it some extra stability. This part is going to get sandwiched by the triangular bracket as such like this. With that we can take the nut and bolt and put it on right here. We are going to leave all this loose now because I have the bottom part, the actual step, to installed next. This will actually slide up into this side of the triangle bracket and a bolt will go through it to tighten it down. Just a quick test fit just to hold it up there to mock it up you can tell that this is right underneath the fender panel here and it should be a good deal. So we actually pushed it all the way up and it looks pretty good so we are going to leave it like it is.
Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2004 Ford F150
If you are throwing around the idea of installing a brake controller or needed one yesterday this video will show you step by step what is required. Many trucks come with a factory provided brake control wiring harness which is usually tucked into the glove compartment. On this video we will demonstrate how to install the Tekonsha Prodigy brake controller using this OEM harness. Since this truck has the tow package the only hardwiring required is between the factory harness and the controller. If you want to eliminate all hardwiring and make installation even faster you can opt to purchase the Tekonsha custom wiring harness if one is available for your vehicle.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2004 Ford F150
Before we start the installation you want to be sure to lower the spare tire which allows more clearance when you put the hitch on. The attaching points are going to be located on the outside of the frame, the rearmost is going to be this hole here. There are also two forward attaching points here and here. Were going to go ahead and mount the hitch in place. Using the bolt leader provided were going to feed it through the hole and out the larger hole forward on the frame. You put the block on first, then thread the bolt onto the bolt leader and pull it through the frame. Were going to do the same for the other hole as well. Once youve completed the drivers side, do the same on the passengers side. Once we have all the bolts in place we can torque them down to 75 foot pounds. Once weve finished torquing on one side, repeat on the other. This concludes the installation of part # 87195 on a 2004 Ford F150.
