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My 2006 BFT has a 110 AC outlet just inside and to the left of the left hand access door to the overhead storage compartment.

Virgil

To give you even more detailed information on the Ford truck products go to this url:

https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas

Virgil

Over the years I have been involved as a design consultant for a company who does chassis modifications for shuttle buses, cargo vans etc using the Ford E series and F series platforms. Ford publishes a book called the Body Builders Advisory Book. There you can find information on these vehicles and...

Because of this discussion, I removed and reinstalled the front wheel covers on my BFT today. Even though I have done this many times before, I did it this time to evaluate what we have. The stud extender has only 2 to 3 threads of engagement when installed. As a mechanical designer, that concerns m...

You are right about that tool Bill. You would almost certianly need a cheater bar to get that degree of torque. I always use a socket wrench. Also, as you stated, the jam nut does not always come off before it turns both. Tightening the adapter tighter than the jam nut would probably help that but p...

The specification which I believe applies is found in the following url and on page 6 of these installation instructions. It specifies 30 to 35 ft/lbs for both the stud extender and the jam nut. This seems to be a reasonable torque to me. https://dicorproducts.com/images/shared/uploads/files/Versa%2...

Yes, I did remove the tire and wheel. I'm trying to jog my memory about all the details of how I did the shock R&R, so I went down the hill to my shop and got the socket I used. I now have it here in my hand. To be more specific about it, it is a 5/8 inch spark plug socket with a 3/4 inch extern...

The left front is the difficult one. I ended up buying a deep socket and then grinding it down to a height that would fit. The deep socket is necessary because the threaded rod of the shock sticks up above the nut too far for a regular socket. Also there is not enough room to swing a wrench and very...

I wouldn't be too concerned about going to those places as long as you stay in areas with other legal people. Most of the violence is between drug runners and other drug related activities. However, we no longer go into Mexico like we used to. Also, I am not as comfortable camping, hunting or explor...

If I understand your description correctly, that sounds like the same trim Born Free used on the raw edge at the front of my rear bumper. If so, Born Free should have some of that. Otherwise, any store which specializes in automotive paint and trims should have it. We have a store here in Mesa, AZ, ...

Steve,

Thanks for the information. Since Bulletproof Deisel is in my area, about 20 miles away, I think I will go over there in the next couple weeks and talk to them as well as get a first hand look at their products and facility.

Virgil

Hi Steve, I don't tow a vehicle, however, I do quite often tow my enclosed cargo trailer with an ATV and other things in it. The GW could get up to 3000 pounds or so. When towing it I never consider the outside temps because It is so common here drive at anytime. Last week Anne and I returned from a...

I have a 2006 BFT with 58,000 miles on the 6.0 Diesel and have not had a single problem.

Virgil

For you, the thought of driving across the desert in 110 plus degree temperatures is frightening because you are not familiar with that kind of experience. However, those of us who live here do it regularly without a second thought. The high temperatures must be respected and your vehicle needs to b...

There are so many unknowns here. What kind of fasteners are they? Are they wood screws, sheet metal screws, cap screws with a nut on the far end, a special kind of screw or what? What size are they? What kind of materials do they sandwich? These are the kinds of questions which need to be answered b...