Recent content by costnsg

2017 with 107k miles. I’m on my second set of KO2’s, and I don’t run down to wear bars. I have another set of tires/wheels standing by and will change about 110k. First set changed at 55k. I do 4 tire rotation every 5k and watch my tire pressure (38 all around). I also run beads in the tires...

Based on my experience, I don’t think what the dealer tells you about your place in the backlog means anything. I was hearing something similar every time I checked and it mattered not one bit. They seem to have no idea when it will arrive until they receive it.

I cleaned up the area around the crack with a degreaser (gunscrubber) and taped it with aluminum (metal) duct tape that I had on hand. This tape is sticky as hell, so get it where you want it before contact is made with the backing removed. It held up pretty well for about 3 months, then I...

I've been waiting for the part for months now. I have a temporary patch in place that is at lease preventing oil from getting all over my engine, but I'm tired of waiting for the part.

I got over 50k from my original set and went back with same tire. My 2017 now has 96.5k miles and I'm guessing the tires have another 10k left. Discount Tire knows how to handle the tire warranties, but they also have a lot of inexperienced tech's and that doesn't always work out. My trim...

Sorry for the delayed response. You have probably moved on by now, but my research shows a part number of HL3Z-6582-G. I was scheduled in for the work next Monday and the dealer called yesterday to say they're having trouble finding the part. Dang.

I don't know whether it's repairable, but for me, I wouldn't go through the trouble of remove and replace without going back with a new cover. I don't think the part is super expensive. Also, I noticed the part # has changed, so perhaps they made some sort of improvement? Others here might...

They confirmed to me they could get the parts in about 5 days and committed to ordering them so they’ll be on hand when I come in.

I recently removed engine cover to replace plugs on my 2017 at 96k miles. Noticed the puddle of oil the OP mentioned and also most of driver side valve covered in light film of oil. I cleaned it up an found the crack in the valve cover. Damn it. The quickest appointment i could make at the...

My 2017 Raptor has 96k miles and I decided to replace the spark plugs. That was an easy job, but when I removed the engine cover I saw oil on the driver side valve cover. I couldn't really determine the source, so I cleaned it up and took a closer look. I found it cracked in the same place as...

I am planning to change plugs on my 2017 Raptor with 95,000 miles. Manual indicates change after 100,000, so I'm about there. Unfortunately, the proper plug is a little confusing. My truck is stock, btw. My manual supplement shows proper plug is SP-534. Online searching for ford parts and...

I realize this is an old thread, but I want to put in a plug for the thread and forum generally. I had the front suspension noise/rattle and finding this thread put me on the right track. I changed the stabilizer (sway bar) links and problem solved. The top joint in the link was fine, but the...

I just changed my original tires at 55K. Happy with the tires in general and went back with a new set of KO2's.

Balance beads work great in motorcycle tires in part because the tires are narrow compared to truck tires and lateral imbalance is not a significant concern. The beads work well to correct for radial imbalance and I've used them in motorcycle tires for years. On wider tires like our trucks...

According to the tire store I frequent, your information is spot on. The tire store staff told me when I complained about my factory lug nuts bulging that there are multiple car brands who have a similar design. They keep aftermarket nuts on hand to replace not only Ford, but others as well...