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RedSN
07-10-2016, 10:32 PM
Thought I'd post a new thread for this since there has been a few inquiries.

A few weeks ago I finalized a deal on a new 2016 Nissan Frontier SV, and I picked it up last Thursday. With Ford killing the Ranger, and the other manufacturers also dropping their small pickups, or making them bigger, I pulled the trigger on a new Frontier before they remodel (make it bigger) next year or the following year.

It's a 4.0L aluminum V6, 4x4, extended cab, 6' box. ....and it fits in my garage.

First impressions are it's a great little truck. I really really love the rear view camera and the self-dimming rear view mirror. It's only a couple of inches taller and wider than the Ranger was, and about 7" longer. It rides super smooth and has plenty of power coupled with a 6-speed auto. It also has a towing capacity and GVW that will allow me to tow a car trailer. Even with the bigger engine and 4x4, the rated mileage is about the same as my old B3000 (3.0L 2WD), and the insurance is cheaper! I'll be watching the mileage during the next couple of months.


Tow package
Factory applied bed liner
Bed extender
Adjustable cargo cleats
Rear view camera
Heated seats and side mirrors


https://photos.smugmug.com/16-Frontier-1/i-k7gBr47/0/77d3409d/M/image_zpswbwg7ivk-M.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/16-Frontier-1/i-3Jd6xLj/0/86b48c3e/M/image_zps6qkqntag-M.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/16-Frontier-1/i-Q8nWbVN/0/1a48149a/M/image_zpsxv6zw2us-M.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/16-Frontier-1/i-d6z6HSD/0/83918213/M/image_zpsxvklkwaq-M.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/16-Frontier-1/i-XjCKr2L/0/8c125e88/M/image_zpsppx1x0ia-M.jpg

It was actually really difficult to find this vehicle. Few of the Nissan dealerships have the Frontier in stock, and fewer still had the extended cab. This truck has become the new standard for companies that used the Ranger as a fleet vehicle. I'm sorry, but Ford (and GM and Dodge) really dropped the ball when they discontinued the small trucks. They claim that there is no market for this style of vehicle, but I disagree. Between the "chicken tax" and the EPA, it's an uphill battle.

Old Fart
07-10-2016, 10:51 PM
Really nice truck...congrats!...but the rear mud flaps are on wrong, lol!!

RedSN
07-10-2016, 10:56 PM
Yeah, I know. I need to get some Yosemite Sam "back-off" flaps for the rear.

TheMustangShow
07-11-2016, 12:08 AM
Congrats!
Was sure you'd drive your Ranger forever...LOL

Thought those came with a 6 speed stick or a 5 spd Auto and what is the towing cap? I'm amazed that can pull a Car Trailer.

ZR
07-11-2016, 02:20 AM
Looks terrific, enjoy.

Stephen06GT
07-11-2016, 06:14 AM
Nice looking rig. Congrats!

CON VERT
07-11-2016, 06:27 AM
:fb:

WTF
07-11-2016, 07:29 AM
looks like a nice little truck...congrats

as a former Ranger owner.....it's pretty disappointing to see them stop making it

little trucks are great for those that don't need or want a big rig but need the versatility of a pick up

RedSN
07-11-2016, 07:35 AM
Congrats!
Was sure you'd drive your Ranger forever...LOL

Thought those came with a 6 speed stick or a 5 spd Auto and what is the towing cap? I'm amazed that can pull a Car Trailer.

Correct, that should have read 5-speed auto. The Pro-4X comes with a 6-speed manual box.

Payload capacity: 1368 lbs
Towing capacity: 6300 lbs

I probably would have kept the B3000 forever, but I had to figure how much life was left in it? Problem was going to be there wasn't going to be any small trucks anymore by then.

http://www.nissanusa.com/content/dam/nissan/vehicles/trucks/frontier/2016/overview/sub-features/2016-nissan-frontier-truck-towing.jpg
*from the Frontier brochure

jibbijib
07-11-2016, 08:26 AM
Nice score Jon! Looks pretty sleak and comfy. Now you just need a car trailer lol

tulowd
07-11-2016, 08:31 AM
Congrats Don; now you have to get rid of the red Jelly Bean and get a 240Z with trailer like in the brochure. ;)

Scrape
07-11-2016, 08:51 AM
Nice Truck there Don! Congrats. And back to that garage...WOW!

Biz
07-11-2016, 09:06 AM
Nice truck Don!

RAT ATK
07-11-2016, 09:52 AM
Nice ride Don. I was seriously considering one of those a few years back.

MUSTANGWOP
07-11-2016, 11:35 AM
Nice truck Don, congrats.

Screw
07-11-2016, 11:47 AM
Way to go , pulled out a few lbs from under the mattress eh , good reviews from peeps I know with those trucks

RedSN
07-11-2016, 12:03 PM
...good reviews from peeps I know with those trucks
I hope so. Since I didn't know much about Nissan I did a lot of research and reading reviews. The VQ40 engine is a bored and stroked version of the 3.5L V6 found in the G35 and 350Z, ...and pretty much everything else Nissan sells. Made in good ol' Tennessee (both the truck and the engine).

Only major issue with the Frontier seemed to be the transmission cooler line breaking inside the radiator and flooding the transmission with coolant. The newer ones have an independent external transmission oil cooler. In the last pic posted, you can see the giant oil cooler behind the license plate. Yeah, that's the oil cooler, not the radiator!

Hckynut
07-11-2016, 12:46 PM
My brother has the quad cab version as his company vehicle. Nice truck, but very thristy!

Ghost Rider
07-11-2016, 02:14 PM
Sweet Don! Congrats again on the new Truck!! :)

True Blue
07-11-2016, 03:29 PM
Congrats Don on the new wheels.

twister
07-12-2016, 09:33 PM
i like it don ..

svo1990mustang
07-12-2016, 09:51 PM
Looks great Don, still a shame Ford axed the Ranger

RedSN
10-30-2016, 08:15 PM
5k update: getting used to the truck, still really like it. Used the heated seats a couple of times, real nice. Loving the backup camera. No recalls, no issues. Solid little truck so far.

Finally got my tonneau cover (only took 12 weeks :mad: )
I got the Bakflip VP. Install was pretty easy, only one minor issue where I had to enlarge a hole (nothing a dremmel couldn't handle). Love the flush look. It folds up all the way up against the back window to allow full bed access.

https://photos.smugmug.com/16-Frontier-1/i-9pprmTr/0/bf046daa/M/IMG_0037_zpsxz2gmral-M.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/16-Frontier-1/i-DqdZMBx/0/db6ca3d6/M/IMG_0038_zpsbfy5tq3p-M.jpg

ZR
10-30-2016, 08:21 PM
Looks terrific on there Don.

Screw
10-31-2016, 06:16 AM
Bakflip is a quality product looks great man
A little more refined than my G2 , which I've been happy with , I like the one piece look of the VP . The sun will help shape out any little wrinkles in the rubber trim from shipping .

Redfire427
10-31-2016, 07:59 PM
That backflip will be in the garbage in a few years. Ask me how I know. The hinged areas of the fabric get destroyed in no time. Not mention, the metal on the underside is beer-can thin. If anything inpacts it, it will bend or pierce. Very dissappointed in this product after 4 years.

Carmen

Screw
10-31-2016, 08:07 PM
^^wow no shiat , I've had my g2 Bakflip for years no issues , but I don't have the vinyl cover on it .

throttleX
02-24-2017, 01:37 AM
Apology for posting on this old thread. I'm been searching for a tonneau cover (http://4wheelonline.com/tonneau-covers.222468), I need one that last better along with good warranty just in case. Heard good comments about BAK and Extang. Retractable seems a good choice but are expensive so tri-fold will do. A close friend recently got Truxedo, seems a good one but too early to say the quality these coming years. TIA for any recommendation based on what you got.

ZR
02-24-2017, 07:53 AM
Current folding soft on Sierra is an Extang. At 9 years old, cover is just starting to deteriorate a little, consider that good service especially since I often fold it in the cold weather. Similar experience with Extang covers on my last three pick ups.

RedSN
02-24-2017, 12:11 PM
I've only had the Bakflip VP for 4 months now, but so far so good. Very versatile, and looks great IMO. Only complaints so far: a couple of times the rear weather strip has frozen to the tailgate, and the pull-cord latch realeases are sometimes difficult to grab a hold of.

My last tonneau cover was the Undercover. That thing was indestructible! Totally recommend it for a one-piece.
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt137/LX-Markham/tonneau-01.jpg

throttleX
02-26-2017, 10:36 PM
Thank you for the tips. I'll let the wifey decide which one to get since she will use it.

Darkhorse
03-04-2017, 11:58 AM
Nice truck, I missed this thread before.

RedSN
04-10-2017, 08:11 PM
New summer wheels on the truck!

https://photos.smugmug.com/16-Frontier-1/i-wkBsX5C/0/6cf807a1/M/IMG_0076_zpsmbshdykk-M.jpg
Just barely cleared the front calipers.
And the holes are just barely big enough to get a skinny socket in.
Got so excited I forgot about pressure sensors.

Armen
04-10-2017, 08:17 PM
Mods for the daily driver, eh? :)

Stephen06GT
04-10-2017, 08:18 PM
Looks good Don.

Ponyryd
04-10-2017, 09:01 PM
Mods for the daily driver, eh? :)

So it begins.......

RedSN
04-10-2017, 09:11 PM
Mods for the daily driver, eh? :)
Knew that was coming. ;)
Winter tires ended up on the OEM wheels. These rims are for the summers.

Armen
04-10-2017, 09:25 PM
Oh, Don... welcome to the world of 'justification'.

RedSN
04-11-2017, 10:34 AM
Yeah, yeah. I'm just glad Maximum Motorsports doesn't make parts for it. Then I would be in trouble.

Just for full disclosure: I modified the antenna with a shorter one so it wouldn't hit the lift. And a nicer exhaust tip might 'fall' onto the truck.

Armen
04-11-2017, 10:46 AM
Soon you'll be selling the car too!

jibbijib
04-11-2017, 02:02 PM
I'm not worried about Don going mod crazy on the truck... Given how fast he puts parts on the Mustang.

Darkhorse
04-13-2017, 10:51 PM
tint the windows.

RedSN
05-22-2018, 11:45 AM
2018 update:

Truck still running strong. Only issue to date has been one rear shock that leaked and needed replacing.
Tonneau cover still looks like new.
Hauled some stuff up to the cottage this weekend and got 8.5 km/L highway. (11.7 km/100L, 20 mpg)



*mods could move this thread to the new truck forum

jibbijib
05-22-2018, 01:19 PM
We should have a truck meet.

RedSN
05-22-2018, 01:43 PM
^^^we do.
Every second Tuesday in Aurora, LOL.
A couple of people sometimes bring Mustangs tho.

RedSN
11-01-2019, 07:14 PM
That backflip will be in the garbage in a few years. Ask me how I know. The hinged areas of the fabric get destroyed in no time. Not mention, the metal on the underside is beer-can thin. If anything inpacts it, it will bend or pierce.
So, 3 years later, still looks and works great! A couple of odd colour patches, and a bit of rust on one of the latches, but I’m still VERY satisfied with this tonneau cover. Definitely NOT garbage.

https://photos.smugmug.com/16-Frontier-1/i-Ds9dbFS/0/3c231c68/L/42023B18-4DB7-4BF9-94C2-1FAC5E4B5CF9-L.jpg

Truck update: still running strong. No recalls, no issues, just regular fluid changes. Mileage still sucks tho for a small-ish truck. Mixed driving 8 km/L

Screw
11-01-2019, 08:34 PM
For a minute I was gonna say wtf u complaining about 8L/100 ...then I re-read it lol 8km/L

RedSN
11-01-2019, 11:06 PM
L/100km is the dumbest unit of measure ever, I refuse to use it, LOL.
km/L, or MPG.

Ponyryd
11-02-2019, 12:42 AM
Are you saying that km/L is better than L/100km? I’d like to hear your reasoning on that plz ;)

Screw
11-02-2019, 09:05 AM
L/100km is the dumbest unit of measure ever, I refuse to use it, LOL.
km/L, or MPG.

Dang engineers

Scrape
11-02-2019, 09:14 AM
I agree with Don. It is a direct translation from miles per gallon. Why the heck would I want to know him many liters I used after traveling 100 km? :facepalm:
Are you saying that km/L is better than L/100km? I’d like to hear your reasoning on that plz ;)

Ponyryd
11-02-2019, 10:46 AM
I agree with Don. It is a direct translation from miles per gallon. Why the heck would I want to know him many liters I used after traveling 100 km? :facepalm:

Because I’m used to it, lol.

Foxstang
11-02-2019, 03:35 PM
Decimeters per liter

RedSN
11-02-2019, 06:38 PM
Are you saying that km/L is better than L/100km? I’d like to hear your reasoning on that plz ;)
Yes, that’s exactly what I’m saying. As Scrape said, direct unit conversion of miles per gallon would be kilometres per litre. The bigger the number the better, right? Like horsepower. It’s not golf, we don’t want a low score.

ZR
11-02-2019, 07:43 PM
Not really all that bad for all around driving but yes you'd have though lil trucks would get better mileage.

Foxstang
11-03-2019, 06:53 AM
I get about 8.5kpl as well in city driving with the 2.3 turbo ranger

Uncle Buck
11-03-2019, 09:48 AM
For combined driving with plenty of short distance runs I don't think that's bad mileage, sorry, kilometreage. (Is that a word?)

It's smallish not small and 4x4.

RedSN
02-26-2020, 10:10 AM
LOL

https://cdn.lowgif.com/small/d7ebc9f61391fc28-landing-gear-failure-plane-saved-by-truck-gif-finder-find-and.gif

5.4MarkVIII
02-26-2020, 11:04 AM
That looks like one of those situations where if it works your a hero but if it fails they throw the book at you.

RedSN
12-02-2020, 12:30 AM
Pushed over the 100,000 km barrier recently. So I’m out of warranty.

Intermittent issue has just cropped up: Occasionally turn the key and it just clicks. Starter won’t turn over. Ruled out the battery and the security system. Still have to check the cables. Eventually it turns over after several tries (key off/on). When it does crank it sounds healthy. Has happened 3 times now in as many months.

Question, if it needs a new starter: new or remanufactured?

Zippy
12-02-2020, 12:56 AM
Most 'new' starters are just remanufactured anyways.

Scrape
12-02-2020, 08:06 AM
Just curious as to why not the battery?

5.4MarkVIII
12-02-2020, 08:24 AM
bad battery would still usualy at least try to crank, unless it dead, dead, but then you would not have lights, as well. if lights re bright and it just clicks with no dimming, I would be looking at starter or connections.

Gabe
12-02-2020, 10:06 AM
Starter solenoid integral to the starter on your truck?

RedSN
12-02-2020, 12:59 PM
Yes, solenoid is integral with the starter.

Battery is new.

Once the “no-start” condition clears itself, the truck will start normally for a couple of weeks. When I say “intermittent problem” I really mean intermittent.

Gabe
12-02-2020, 02:12 PM
I have had similar issues with my fox and found there was a ignition switch recall, perhaps something similar

https://lmr.com/item/LRS-11572A/79-93-Mustang-Ignition-Switch

Scrape
12-02-2020, 02:30 PM
Gabe is right on the money. I was about to say the switch as well.

RedSN
12-04-2020, 06:45 PM
"Roger your plan to go EVA and replace Alpha-Echo three-five unit prior to failure."
Guess I know what I’m doing this weekend.

New starter showed up at my doorstep this morning.
https://photos.smugmug.com/16-Frontier-1/i-5qhCpPF/0/3529c3b9/M/E5040909-11AD-4CC8-81BE-B2D8C2586BA1-M.jpg

It came with a dyno sheet!
https://photos.smugmug.com/16-Frontier-1/i-PTS8Wk2/0/7e9ded5f/M/A5577A9A-040B-482E-B5EE-8047224FAA94-M.jpg

5.4MarkVIII
12-04-2020, 06:52 PM
Hope it goes better than my starter job.

Delivery guy took the cube van to the scrap yard. And it stalled as he was getting back. Wouldn’t start again.

Looks like he hit something in the yard. Smashed the starter and bent the starter bolts.

Been waiting for almost a month for replacement bolts.

ZR
12-04-2020, 06:55 PM
GM starter bolts, common for them to bend / shear off in the block or break the block itself if not correctly tightened or if bolts are too long and have bottomed out.

5.4MarkVIII
12-04-2020, 06:57 PM
GM starter bolts, common for them to bend / shear off in the block or break the block itself if not correctly tightened or if bolts are too long and have bottomed out.

And apparently rare as hens teeth right now.

Think I could make do with just a couple grade 8 bolts of the right length or am I just asking for problems going that route.

ZR
12-04-2020, 07:02 PM
No reason why not but careful attention to correct length is important. If block is anything but perfect and starter can load directly from below (sometimes means pulled converter shield off) pair of grade 8 studs gently bottomed in the holes works well.

5.4MarkVIII
12-04-2020, 07:12 PM
Thanks. At least then it’s movable until the proper ones come in.

ZR
12-04-2020, 08:57 PM
In my eyes, grade 8 bolts the correct length are a permanent fix.

Gabe
12-04-2020, 10:34 PM
Agree with Rick, grade 8/ 10.9 is a permanent solution. There is 12.9 available, but grade 8 is top dog in imperial hardware

RedSN
12-05-2020, 07:27 PM
Well that was about as much fun as I thought it was going to be.

https://photos.smugmug.com/16-Frontier-1/i-dkjDmPh/0/813f92a4/M/C04D9491-6091-41F2-98C7-EDEC4E10CA09-M.jpg

Manual says to remove the 2 bolts on the heat shield. The next instruction should be “bend it the fuck out of the way”. Got the starter out using some kind of contortionism. But could not get the new one back in until I rage bent the shield way back.

New starter cranks like mad!

5.4MarkVIII
12-05-2020, 07:33 PM
Nice it’s fixed. Surprised the heat shield bolts came out. If I was doing it every one would have snapped off

If I remember correctly the olds aroura had the starter in the valley between the heads. Had to pull the intake. GIANT PITA.

1BAD92LX
12-05-2020, 08:13 PM
^^^yep, the caddy northstar v8, done a few of them.
It’s funny you don’t know how bad the old starter is until you hear the new one spin over 4 times as fast.
Replaced the starter on my car this summer. Had 1994 stamped on it. It was due.

RedSN
12-05-2020, 08:31 PM
It’s funny you don’t know how bad the old starter is until you hear the new one spin over 4 times as fast.
Yep. Same with new battery and new brakes.

Wow, 1994, that starter didn’t owe you anything.

RedSN
04-15-2022, 11:40 AM
Intermittent issue has just cropped up: Occasionally turn the key and it just clicks. Starter won’t turn over. Ruled out the battery and the security system. Still have to check the cables. Eventually it turns over after several tries (key off/on). When it does crank it sounds healthy. Has happened 3 times now in as many months.


Once the “no-start” condition clears itself, the truck will start normally for a couple of weeks. When I say “intermittent problem” I really mean intermittent.
Well, that lasted 2 years. The exact same problem occurred this morning. Moved the truck out of the garage, then 10 minutes later I went to go put it back in and “click”. Nothing. A few minutes later, it cranked over and started no problem. Pretending like nothing had ever happened.

:mad:

Old Fart
04-15-2022, 11:50 AM
Any OBD codes?

5.4MarkVIII
04-15-2022, 01:20 PM
Well, that lasted 2 years. The exact same problem occurred this morning. Moved the truck out of the garage, then 10 minutes later I went to go put it back in and “click”. Nothing. A few minutes later, it cranked over and started no problem. Pretending like nothing had ever happened.

:mad:

Batterie connections tight?

That’s be being optimistic. Lol.

Snaketamer
04-15-2022, 04:00 PM
Had an intermittent no start on my 09 Santa Fe. I took it in for service and they replaced the immobilizer antenna coil. Not sure if your Nissan has one...

RedSN
04-15-2022, 04:14 PM
No CEL, but will hook it up and check for codes.
Will also check the cables.
It being intermittent is the confusing part.

Going to research wtf a “immobilizer antenna coil” is.

Ordered a new Bosch starter just in case. (didn’t realize the remanufactured one was a Mitsubishi. F*ing hate Mitsubishi)

True Blue
04-15-2022, 04:31 PM
Have a look and/or post your problem on the Frontier forum. https://www.clubfrontier.org/threads/yet-another-intermittent-starting-issue.374121/
I would suspect either a sensor issue or wiring. Check your cables, fuses, relays and connections including the ground points.

bluetoy
04-15-2022, 06:13 PM
Good engine ground?

ZR
04-15-2022, 06:40 PM
+1 on chase engine ground to where it bolts to the block.

92redragtop
04-15-2022, 08:20 PM
No CEL, but will hook it up and check for codes.
Will also check the cables.
It being intermittent is the confusing part.

Going to research wtf a “immobilizer antenna coil” is.

Ordered a new Bosch starter just in case. (didn’t realize the remanufactured one was a Mitsubishi. F*ing hate Mitsubishi)

I had a similar part replaced on my Volvo several years back. Couple things were happening where the system thought the alarm was triggered and causing a no-start/immobilization (no audible alarm though but notification light had faster blink rate to warn) and arming/disarming was able to reset it. IIRC it had a random no start issue but was able to keep trying and get it started (I think I was trying the arm/disarm button too).

bluetoy
04-16-2022, 07:21 AM
My thinking is that there is a click when you turn the key, It's not the security system or anything complicated. It's trying to run the starter. It's a bad connection, ground or a bad starter/solenoid. Try the simple things first.

RedSN
04-16-2022, 08:12 AM
My thinking is that there is a click when you turn the key, It's not the security system or anything complicated. It's trying to run the starter. It's a bad connection, ground or a bad starter/solenoid. Try the simple things first.
I’ve got all week to try and figure it out. But my gut feeling is starter solenoid, so new starter is on order. If it’s something else, then I’ll have a spare starter on the shelf.

Thanks for all the suggestions so far. I’ve got a good checklist now

RedSN
04-19-2022, 06:35 PM
Had a garage check the battery, they said it was okay.
Checked the ground cable. It was the cleanest I’ve seen in any vehicle.
Checked the power cable. Some battery acid corrosion. Cleaned it up, went for a run.

When I got back, I hooked up my code scanner and ran a battery and alternator check:

https://photos.smugmug.com/16-Frontier-1/i-wf67jD6/0/86259e1a/S/E21E0ECB-8AEA-4CC6-B816-F9C553FEE037-S.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/16-Frontier-1/i-QKBfWrW/0/f7620dab/S/BC183A97-6407-4988-9332-478A25463E06-S.jpg

Possibly needs a new battery?


mods: this thread could probably be best moved to the truck section. thanks

bluetoy
04-19-2022, 07:26 PM
Did you check to make sure the engine was properly grounded.

RedSN
04-19-2022, 07:36 PM
The ground cable from the battery -ve to the block? Yes. Squeaky clean. Cleaned it anyway.

Started up several times today. Sounded healthy each time.

Uncle Buck
04-19-2022, 07:53 PM
Sorry if I missed it but how old is the battery?

5.4MarkVIII
04-19-2022, 08:29 PM
Had a garage check the battery, they said it was okay.
Checked the ground cable. It was the cleanest I’ve seen in any vehicle.
Checked the power cable. Some battery acid corrosion. Cleaned it up, went for a run.

When I got back, I hooked up my code scanner and ran a battery and alternator check:

https://photos.smugmug.com/16-Frontier-1/i-wf67jD6/0/86259e1a/S/E21E0ECB-8AEA-4CC6-B816-F9C553FEE037-S.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/16-Frontier-1/i-QKBfWrW/0/f7620dab/S/BC183A97-6407-4988-9332-478A25463E06-S.jpg

Possibly needs a new battery?


mods: this thread could probably be best moved to the truck section. thanks

assuming a garage would have done a proper load test but your test dropping out to 6.7 seems low.

not to beat a dead horse but i had an old car that the ground cable looked fine but chased many many start issues to finally replace the ground and it was all corroded internally. ends looked mint but was garbage under the sheath.

might be worth to just add a jumper cable from the batterie ground to a clean spot on the motor and then run your test again and see if that drop out changes

if it doesn't id say bad batterie.

RedSN
04-19-2022, 10:21 PM
I’m assuming I can test the ground cable by probing each end and reading the ohms?


Sorry if I missed it but how old is the battery?
2-3 years old.
Interstate.

5.4MarkVIII
04-20-2022, 07:26 AM
usualy yes. but an ohm meter is using a very low voltage. its possible if its a corrosion issue or a broken wire, vibration or movement may cause an intermittent issue, but also the current load the wire is taking during start demand is far greater. could be causing heat build up in a very short period of time, heat causes expansion and contraction.

5.4MarkVIII
04-20-2022, 07:30 AM
2-3 years old.
Interstate.

for under 100 bucks you can pick up a hydrometer and a basic load tester. all you need for testing a battery and very handy to have in the tool box.

Uncle Buck
04-20-2022, 08:05 AM
I wonder if the new starter you put in a couple of years ago is no bueno.

Seems odd the same issue was fixed with a new starter and now it’s back. Aftermarket parts…….

RedSN
07-03-2023, 05:27 PM
That backflip will be in the garbage in a few years. Ask me how I know. The hinged areas of the fabric get destroyed in no time. Not mention, the metal on the underside is beer-can thin. If anything inpacts it, it will bend or pierce. Very dissappointed in this product after 4 years.

Carmen

Sooooooo….. the Bakflip finally gave up the ghost. Lasted 7 years. As predicted, the fabric along the folds cracked split open and let water in. Wasn’t much longer before the core rotted and soft. The latches were also becoming problematic. With some pro-active maintenance, probably could have stretched it out a couple more years.

Too bad because I really liked the Bakflip. The versatility was amazing, loved the look, but for the price the durability was disappointing.

Got a replacement from Costco for under $400. It’s a tri-fold, aluminum frame, vinyl top. Not as versatile, but easily removed if I need the entire bed, and way lighter. Had to remove the cleat rails because the new tonneau came with the wrong hardware to work with the rails. Planning on emailing TonnoPro to see if I can get the right pieces.

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RedSN
10-22-2023, 06:34 PM
Thought I would update this thread, and link my truck audio thread.
https://www.torontomustangclub.ca/forums/showthread.php?16250-Car-Audio-and-Subs&highlight=
I don’t think I ever posted a pic of the finished sub. I was reminded of this thread this weekend, as I passed 170k on the truck. We were on our way to the cottage and my wife had her playlist on. Some of her audio selections have more bass than mine, and I was thinking “damn! That sounds great!”.

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