Is anyone else getting shocked by static electricity when you get out of your SCrew? Granted, it's winter, the air's a little drier, but man! It's a serious shock! Anyone done anything about it?

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2001 SCrew --Gen I
Chestnut 4X4
5.4L V8
Bed Extender

Add-ons
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Rhino Linings Spray-in Liner
Extang Soft Tonneau w/snaps

Future Plans
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Chrome Nerf Bars
Billet Grille

 

I get the same thing. Man, does it hurt sometimes. I wish I knew what caused it too.
It used to happen with my supra all the time.
I just though it was me.

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1998 F-150 XLT 4X4 Supercab Flareside
Bright Red, Med Graphite 60/40 Int
4.6L V8, Auto, 3.55 gears, HD/Tow Pkg, ORP
Slider, Keyless Entry/Alarm, Pwr/W/L/M/S

ADDED

Uniden PRO520XL/Wilson 1000 CB
Alpine CHM-S655RF 6 CD Changer
Ventshade Stepshields in grey color

 

When you slide out of the truck across the seats, you will generate a lot of static especially if wearing wool or polyester blends. The rubber tires also generate lots of static as well. The charge builds up on the vehicle because it is insulated from the earth by the tires. When you get out and touch the truck, the static discharges thru you. It helps to hold your car key and use it to touch the door handle or glass, it won't shock you that way (it shocks the key). Yes, it is much worse when the air is dry, as in winter. Tankers hauling flammables have a piece of chain attached to the frame that drags on the ground to discharge static, and aircraft can really get a huge charge, so a conductive tether is used to "ground" the airframe before anything else is done such as refueling.

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2001 SuperCrew Lariat 4X4
Amazon green, med parchment inside,5.4L,limited slip,skid plates,C3 tow package,leather,capt chairs,6CD.
Mods: K&N air filter,SuperChip,Westin black nerfs,Fumo oil drain valve,foglight switch mod + 9005 bulbs,Catch-all mats
Soon: catback+FIPK, maybe line-x and tonneau,more later

 

I'm gonna try that key trick. My wife and I get zapped all the time! Sometimes it's quite a zinger too! She hates it, but I'm starting to get used to it, but I'll definately try the key technique.

At this point anything is worth a try!



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2001 Bright Red Supercrew
4X4
5.4 V8

Mods:
Superchip
BFGoodrich TA KO 285/75/16
Airforce One intake kit
Exhaust: Hooker AeroChamber Muffler, SI/DO
SurePull Class III Hitch
Rhino Liner (Planned)
Catch-All Floor Mats (Planned)

Go Buckeyes!
&
Go Bluejackets!

 

Yeah I like the 'zap' feeling that reminds me that I own this great vehicle. It sure beats buying coffee to stay awake in the morning compare to being shocked just about everytime I get out of my S'Crew. I know the static builds up between my body and the clothed seat. I will try to find a way to discharge the static without having to put up with being 'zap' and grin like a fool.

- SeaMark