2021 "50 Shades" Build Thread

[Brian.S]

Picked up 2021 XLT FX4 and have started throwing some parts on it. Here is my journey!

5/3 Bought Truck (Build Date 2/5/21)!
Color: Carbonized Gray
Trim: XLT FX4

Fits in the garage nicely

 

[Brian.S]

5/8 Paint Correction/Ceramic Coating/Clear Bra

 

[Brian.S]

5/10 Line X Bedliner

5/11 Weather Proof Floor Liners

AND....more parts arrive!

 

[Brian.S]

5/12 LED Install/Remote Start Key Fob Module/Tonneau Cover

Raptor Style LED Light Bar (CAW-2019RANGER4M-AMBR)
LED Cargo Bulbs (DODDD0143P)
LED 3rd Brake Light Bulb (DD0395S XPR)
LED License Plate Bulb (DODDD0031P-19R-LICNSE)
LED Fog Lamp Bulbs (Diode Dynamics H11 SLF LED Fog Light Cool White)

 

[Brian.S]

5/21 DIY Bed Lighting

Bought parts to make my own bed lighting kit
Features:
-(24) SMD 2835 LEDs
-Magnetic Switch (Lights turn on when you open the tailgate
-Latching switch (to turn lights off if you want tailgate open but not have lights on)

Bought I believe everything off of Amazon

Started off with 10A fuse at the battery

Loomed power wire down engine bay and followed factory harnesses all the way to the back of the truck an up into the factory left rear tail light

The Magnetic Switch

Diagram I made for the switch that I used

All wires ran through factory existing openings

Here is a short video of how it operates

 

[Uncle Gump]

My first thought with the magnetic switch was that I would have it ripped off the first time I did truck stuff with it. But I see it's below the height of the tailgate deck.

Waht other plans you have for it?

 

[Brian.S]

My first thought with the magnetic switch was that I would have it ripped off the first time I did truck stuff with it. But I see it's below the height of the tailgate deck.

Waht other plans you have for it?

Have kicked around doing a tune...but just not quite sure yet. Would also like to do the Ford Performance/Borla exhaust with the dual black tips. Having fun with it!

5/23
Mud Flaps (Tecoom Mud Flaps Splash Guard)

Bed Mat(SMARTLINER K0410)...made it much easier to work in the bed while kneeling

Tailgate Assist (IAQWE Truck Tailgate Assist Shock 43206)

Fabric Protection(Epic Fabric Coat)

 

[Robertmangrum.rm]

Nice truck. Love doing DIY mods. Now all it needs is to go play in some dirt haha.

 

[Ranger850]

I love seeing seats of a brand new truck, out and on the ground. Get in there and do stuff.

One thing about your truck, It sure is gray. You should call it "50 shades"

 

[Brian.S]

One thing about your truck, It sure is gray. You should call it "50 shades"

LOL...DONE!