I pulled the horseshoe clip off that is pointed at with the arrows - with an awl. A needle nose is a little overkill for the space you have when the lock rod is still connected. Just pry it out and pull it off the rest of the way - 1,2,3.

I installed the lock mechanism and clip when I had the rods and wiring connected, also no problem.

Honestly, you can use whatever you want to get the clip off.

 

Can someone post up that GREAT write up with pictures on how to install? I found it the other day but I tried to search for it again and couldn't find it.

 

Well since you called it a GREAT write up I guess I can post it for ya

Hope it helps

https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=235715

 

yep this is a great write up i had no problems what so ever well except for breaking the clip that conects the rod to the lock cylinder but i wouldnt have done this mod without it

 

I cant wait, they will be here tomorrow!

 

Thump - some advice for you...tape, Tape, TApe, TAPe, TAPE!!!! I know it's be mentioned and I taped up my stuff, but not enough. I put a BIG (little) scrape on the corner of one of my handles...and had to order a new one.

The top outside corner comes in contact pretty good when you twist it in to place. Just tape real good on that corner and metal edges of the handle opening.

 

I was planning on using some blue painters tape on everything.

But, thanks for the advice!!

 

NP...BTW, did you get the measurements I PM'ed you?

 

Yes I did, how does it ride with the coilovers cranked that one inch?

 

It rides fine...can't tell a difference from not being cranked!

 

I was thinking about ordering the 5" block and having them crank my coilovers an inch to level it back out. What do you think?

 

If I could do it all over again...(and keeping w/ the Fabtech lift), I think I would go with 4"-5" springs and eliminate the blocks. Not sure if there is 5" out there, but you could have them made for you!

 

Yea if your gonna go that route get some replacment leaf springs! National spring in Santee can get you hooked up for like 3 hundo.

 

Yup, Fabtech makes a 5" block for the new body-style F-150s. I was thinking about also just having a custom 1" block made and using the Skyjacker 4" leaf pack. I was looking into Deaver but for a mostly street truck, its not worth the money. I will check out National Spring though.

 

Does anyone have the "latest" part numbers for a full set of LT handles for a black supercrew? I searched but couldn't get the complete part number list. Be easy on me Thanks!!!