The locking clip is to lock the valve and is a pretty tight fit. Even without the locking clip in place you have to lift the spring loaded lever out of a detent in order to rotate to open.
It's well protected under the skid plate.
No skid plate, I would be concerned it might break off if impacted.
My son installed a new Fumoto oil drain valve for me.
Going to make oil changes much easier and less messy.
Points down and slightly forward. Keeps the oil away from the cross member and allows for a 3/8" hose. Might drain a bit slower but that's Ok.
Plenty of clearance to the skid plate.
2024...
Received auto update last night.
Appears to be a "behind the scenes" update so no clue what's involved.
Getting ready for a 2400 mile trip so hoping it doesn't raise any havoc.
I understand the keeping of receipts which sometimes I'm negligent of doing.
So far I am only using Ford filters and oil while under warranty. Not sure if that makes a difference when it comes to warranty issues.
Can't oil change intervals be tracked in the oil monitor system if they really...
Amazing they have to replace the whole rack just for a replacement module. I guess that's the standard these days.
Love the old school trucks you could fix yourself with rubber bands and paperclips.
I'm hearing more about the batteries being junk on these Fords.
My son has a 2024 Bronco and has replaced his with aftermarket after doing some research.
He didn't want to get stranded off road due to a known junk battery.
I purchased a zipper boot cover for mine from softopper when they were on sale. Works great. Just wish they had color options. They are black boot covers.
You shouldn't have any issues with the bike.
Push comes to shove just unclip the topper and tie it in next to the bike.
Sorry, I don't have a tape measure. Been traveling for the last 4 days.
From front of bottom bed rail bar to back of cab is about 3 fingers (approx. 3". Top bow to light is probably 2".
I'll have to measure it.
My son has had one since 2017 and helped install it.
We moved it as far forward that would allow the folded cover to lay flat on the front of the bed.
The Velcro on the flap would be below the black tailgate liner so I would have to put the strip on paint.
Not sure why yours is higher up.
I can't move the frame further forward or the top would hit the back of the cab and will not collapse fully.
I have the same color softopper installed on my 2024 Cactus Gray XLT.
Installed early 2025 and will soon have 16K miles on it.
5 each 2400 mile trips. Plus a few others.
Has been flawless so far.
I do not use the velcro on the gate flap. So far no issue. I don't like sticking stuff to the...