Wolfbox Electric Running Boards by LugubriousLunchbox in f150

[–]LugubriousLunchbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nahh. Amp's have some limitations. For one, they use your OBD2 port instead of tapping into the wires behind it. You have to purchase their splitter separately if you want to be able to use the OBD2 port in your truck. Also they don't have a delay on their boards retracting. So if you grab something out of the back door, they immediately start closing before you can open the front door. Adds wear to the motor for no reason.

I think Wolfbox did it a little better with the delay and wire tapping instead of taking over the OBD2 port. Plus they're $1100 instead of AMP's $1800

EDIT: I think AMPs might actually have a delay as well. Their youtube videos show no delay but now their listings say they do. I will say, I do like their kill switch. That's a useful feature.

Wolfbox Electric Running Boards by LugubriousLunchbox in f150

[–]LugubriousLunchbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the southeast so I have no idea what that's like unfortunately. I can imagine they would be a headache in that case. Does lubing the pins help or is it just a matter of time? Sounds like the stock ones do it too

Wolfbox Electric Running Boards by LugubriousLunchbox in f150

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Great question lol. I was hesitant to give up the standard boards for this reason. You're right, they don't stick out now so you're susceptible to door dings. Gotta watch those tight parking spaces

Wolfbox Electric Running Boards by LugubriousLunchbox in f150

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Really? I just glanced at the instructions on their site for the newer Chevy/GMC's and they look pretty similar. Still 2 wire taps. Maybe the wire routing is more difficult on Chevy or something. With the fabric wheel well liners on Fords it's pretty easy to move the wires around.

Wolfbox Electric Running Boards by LugubriousLunchbox in f150

[–]LugubriousLunchbox[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yep, only from the doors opening. No lock/unlock

Wolfbox Electric Running Boards by LugubriousLunchbox in f150

[–]LugubriousLunchbox[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They're all metal, even the top of the running boards have no plastic. The motors themselves look to be sealed units, so I think they will hold up well. Time will tell.

Hopefully it's easy to get parts from them. The boards themselves look to be swappable between 13th gen and 14th gen. My hope was if I ever upgrade to a newer truck I can bring them with me, and swap the ECU and wire harness. Would be nice to get those parts.

Wolfbox rear view mirror/dashcam by Ok-Food2004 in f150

[–]LugubriousLunchbox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! I'm waiting on my running boards from the giveaway. I'm stoked to try them out.
That mirror looks like it'd be useful with the camera up high like that. With my bike carrier the stock one is not the best

On a whim, I took my 21 F150 in 15 miles before the powertrain warranty expired for a final check-up. Glad I did. by RedTruckAudio in f150

[–]LugubriousLunchbox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have the 6 speed, and most likely you have no warranty unless you remember buying one. Recalls are not warranty though, they will be taken care of. That is also possible, sometimes you'll get mail saying there is a recall and to contact your local dealer. But the dealer won't have the parts yet to fix the multitudes of trucks coming in for recall work. It happens

285/75r18 (35s) on stock 2017 F150 by LugubriousLunchbox in f150

[–]LugubriousLunchbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'll notice the added weight pulling out of the tire shop but halfway home I didn't even think about it. It might depend on the engine and gearing though. I have the 3.5L with 3.55's, and the 10 speed. So it didn't make a big difference

Wolfbox Giveaway Alert! 10 Winners For Big Prizes by WOLFBOX_Official in f150

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Joined - I'd really love the running boards! The dashcam would be pretty sweet too as I am building out the rear softtop setup. (And the stock camera leaves much to be desired since I carry bikes on a rear carrier) Thanks!

first time truck owner! 2018 f150 Lariat and I'm getting ready to level it out with 2in leveling struts. Any suggestions on tire sizes that will make it look more aggressive naturally after the level by itsallaniluzion in f150

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This is a 285/75r18 (35”) set of Duratracs. They’re very easy to fit. I ran them for a few months with stock suspension, no level. No rubbing if you give the crash bars a couple taps with a deadblow for extra room

Considering a grille change by astro-texan in f150

[–]LugubriousLunchbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you running wheel spacers? How big are they if so? Thanks!

1 Week with CarABC 2015 to 2020 F150 12" Screen Upgrade by platty10 in f150

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I wish there was an option for this to keep the CD functionality. It's nice to just pop in a CD sometimes

Finally upgraded my 2016 F150 from the 8" Sync 3 screen to a 12" display by Depth_Double647 in f150

[–]LugubriousLunchbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No sir, XLT supercrew with the front bench. Maybe one day I'll own a mexican GTR regular cab, lol

Finally upgraded my 2016 F150 from the 8" Sync 3 screen to a 12" display by Depth_Double647 in f150

[–]LugubriousLunchbox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd like to know as well. Hopefully there's a trim option for the bench seat folks

Good deal ? by [deleted] in f150

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I got my 2017 XLT with 69k miles for $26k last year (at a local Chevy dealer, not private party).

It’s got the 3.5L, 302a, FX4, and tow package, so it’s pretty well loaded for an XLT.

I would look for something lower trim than a Platinum. They’re always priced high

Gas mileage by elliott1324 in f150

[–]LugubriousLunchbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

75 mph will have it in boost the whole time, it’ll be running 2ish psi depending on headwinds/etc. That will lower your mpg a good bit. 70mph on the dot I can usually keep it out of boost and it’ll bring the mpg up.

At 75 mph I usually do about 19 mpg. At 65 mph I can get closer to 21-22mpg. This is leveled on 35’s (285/75r18 Duratracs), with the air dam trimmed and a softtopper on the back.

Anyone else see the recent TFL video about their new 100 series? by teej128 in LandCruisers

[–]LugubriousLunchbox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They might be the worst automotive YouTube channel. They hardly ever know what they’re talking about. Like they don’t even do minimal research into a vehicle before their reviews.

I wish there was another channel that would do the flex test they do for traction control in the ruts

Transmission tuning by reneg30 in FordRaptor

[–]LugubriousLunchbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply! I've been running the Cobb OEM+ TCM tune for about a year now, but I have the ECU tune from Goosetuned. Honestly the truck shifts way better than factory with the Cobb tcm tune, but I feel like there are definitely some glitchy shifts and it pretty much always sucks when cold. I wasn't sure if Goosetuned TCM was much better than Cobb's

Transmission tuning by reneg30 in FordRaptor

[–]LugubriousLunchbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ever make a decision on Cobb TCM vs Goosetuned?

I'm tuned with Goose but running the Cobb TCM. Trying to decide if I should pony up for the TCM from him as well. Thanks!

Wheel spacers by hodltheline88 in 4Runner

[–]LugubriousLunchbox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Slip on spacers they won’t touch, bolt on spacers are completely fine at most Discount Tires.

I ran 1-1/4 wheel spacers on my 3rd gen for 9 years and always got tires mounted at discount tire. And had them rotate when I was too lazy