Recent content by Smocaine

Since when was there a manual transmission tax? It was a $1500 discount in my day...

Driving automatic makes you dumber. I can feel myself becoming a moron the longer they keep me in this loaner. Bring back Fordbot, I want to give them my VIN. It's been 5 weeks...

Twisted Shifterz "factory height"... you don't have to have the big chunky adapter. The reverse collar pulls directly up to the bottom of the ball, and it's actually slightly lower than factory height. I don't think anyone makes a micro-shifter like you'd see in a FWD hatch - can't get much...

I wish they'd mail stickers. I probably won't get up there this year but I like their design and it'd go well with my Texas one.

Because I filter for highly positive offset when wheel shopping. If I was going to buy a near-zero offset wheel, it'd be Enkei RPT1.

Would have been a great excuse to do a small body lift 😅

With regard to your alarm question, you can get Perimeter Plus as an addon from Ford. This is the kind of alarm that would go off for impacts like broken windows. Horse is already out of the barn but it might help your peace of mind in the future.

Not sure of the dynamics at play here but pointing it toward you should work unless you're completely shrimp-shaped. If not I can only conclude you're using it wrong. 🌞

I wear "trainer" boots all the time - combat shaped but light and sneaker-like. Works great on all terrains whenever it's dry. I absolutely ruined a set on my last recovery and now carry a pair of Muck rubber boots to switch to when I'm in seriously nasty stuff.

Some people would pay good money for their auto start/stop system to not work... I think the obvious first step is to recheck your door harnesses, since that'd be the source of some of your earlier warnings.

Look like great mats, wish I could use them.

Best way around this kind of stuff is to get to know your local parts counters. Your Ford dealers often play the same game as the cut-rate part sites, so you may be able to get competitive prices and no shipping cost. Things like brake pads will already be in stock.

Poor web design and restrictive store policies are not legal issues and have very little to do with right to repair. They would rather not have a sale than have to process a return.

Checked for a potential Dallas spot but all our Filson locations permanently closed. Awkward...

Pro-Truck 2.0 coilovers set at something approaching minimum rear lift, on a 2.3L Badlands (33" tires): Minimum lift is still a fair bit. Tire height will affect overall height - with smaller tires you will be lower but may get some "skipped leg day" effect. Depending on your personal...