Yes you can, but you will need new straps to hold the sensors on to the wheel. Even if you have the valve stem type, which I believe the started only on the 09, you can purchase valve stems that the sensor screws on to.
so if my 08 had the strap around the wheel then i couldent just take it off and put on another rime that is the same size but wider?? my rims i have now 4 18 and im looking into a 18x9 or a 20x10 so what would it cost me to get the sensors on both of these rims or can i just use the ones i got for the 18x9???
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yea you can put your factory sensor in a aftermarket wheel, ford wheels have what they call "band sensors", its pretty much a giant hose clamp with a sensor that slides on it, i work at discount tire and plenty of these come through
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yea you can put your factory sensor in a aftermarket wheel, ford wheels have what they call "band sensors", its pretty much a giant hose clamp with a sensor that slides on it, i work at discount tire and plenty of these come through
so would the one on my 18" rim work on a 20x10 or just the 18x9
You will have to replace the bands, since they are not reusable. Very expensive from Ford, so your best bet is aftermarket. What you will have to transfer is the sensor and the cradle that holds it.
You will have to replace the bands, since they are not reusable. Very expensive from Ford, so your best bet is aftermarket. What you will have to transfer is the sensor and the cradle that holds it.
how much is it??
if there that expensive then im not going to worry about it and if that is the case then how do u disconnect the light on the dash to keep it from stayin on cause if u dont have it connected i would thing the dash light would stay on???
Not sure what the aftermarket bands cost, but the Ford bands are about $40-$50 each. I believe you can get all 4 aftermarket for the price of one from Ford. Do a search, as I believe some have listed the price they paid for the aftermarkets.
As far as disconnecting, you would probably have to rip the dash apart to do that, assuming you can get to it. More than likely, as the dash is one piece, you will not be able to do that.
Not sure what the aftermarket bands cost, but the Ford bands are about $40-$50 each. I believe you can get all 4 aftermarket for the price of one from Ford. Do a search, as I believe some have listed the price they paid for the aftermarkets.
As far as disconnecting, you would probably have to rip the dash apart to do that, assuming you can get to it. More than likely, as the dash is one piece, you will not be able to do that.
oh ok thanks ill search and see what i come up with
Or you could save yourself the $$$ and headache and just drive around with a little tiny light on in the corner of the dash that you can barely see. If you adjust your steering wheel slightly you can actually block the light from your view. Thats what I do, a spec of light on the dash doesn't bother me unless its a check engine light. At least not enough to go ripping apart a dashboard!
Or you could save yourself the $$$ and headache and just drive around with a little tiny light on in the corner of the dash that you can barely see. If you adjust your steering wheel slightly you can actually block the light from your view. Thats what I do, a spec of light on the dash doesn't bother me unless its a check engine light. At least not enough to go ripping apart a dashboard!
yea u have a very good point there, ill still look into the aftermarket sensors just to see,
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You do not need aftermarket sensors, just the straps that hold them on to the wheel. Probably the cheapest component to replace. Only other cost will be to break down the OE tires to get the sensors.
You do not need aftermarket sensors, just the straps that hold them on to the wheel. Probably the cheapest component to replace. Only other cost will be to break down the OE tires to get the sensors.
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