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Jeremiah, Yep for 2004 the F-150 was in a transition year, some of the F-150s were 10th Generation and some were 11th Generation. And your Truck may be 11th Generation, like my 2005, but may still have some 10th Generation parts. At the Ford Parts website - ford.oempartsonline.com you can put in your VIN, this may help you find the right parts, you don't have to buy from them, but they have photos and drawings of the parts. - Stiles

Mark, Very good, I appreciate the feedback! - Stiles

You are very welcome, I appreciate the feedback! - Stiles

John, I've always said, everyone's Army is different. Meaning everyone's experience is different, I'm glad your experience was positive. In the Army National Guard and Army Reserve, I've worked with many Fire Fighters, Police Officers (of different organizations), and a Game Warden. I'd like to think, one experience made them better at the other. In fact, I'm sure it did. I've had many good experiences working with individual Marines, Former Marines, and Marine Organizations. We all have tough skin and the inter-service ribbing is fun. I'm glad you took the video that way. Thru good times and bad, for the part you played, for your sacrifices, I thank you! And . . I do appreciate your comment! - Stiles

Albornoz, Sorry, man, I've got nothing for you. Dorman makes new 1/2" size Disconnects, but not the 3/8", I don't know why! New Radiators (from many different manufacturers) come with new Disconnects. Where are they getting them from? There are Millions of them out there on Ford Vehicles. Why doesn't Ford still have them? I don't have a good answer for you. I appreciate the feedback on the video! - Stiles

Lopez, Well . . . yes, but like I stated in the Video. I like to change the Brake Fluid whenever I do a Brake Job. The Brake Fluid absorbs moisture from the air and become contaminated, at the Caliper Replacement is the perfect time to change it by bleeding the Brake System until you get clean Fluid. And . . . when I say "yes" . . . If you are working on the front Brakes and Some Rear Brakes, the Individual Brake Caliper is plumbed separately, so they are independent and you can just bleed the one. However, on most Rear Brake Caliper, there is one line running to the Rear of the car and I would recommend bleeding both Calipers. - Stiles

Albornoz, You are very welcome, I appreciate the feedback! - Stiles

Warren, Very good, I appreciate the feedback! - Stiles

Brosephski, I think I just Googled, "2005 F-150 Wiring Diagram", that is a Page out of the Ford Wiring Diagram Manual. I quickly found a colored version at wiringdiagram.2bitboer.com. - Stiles

Stephen, You are welcome, I appreciate the feedback. I've always enjoyed working on my own cars, I hope you will as well. A few things/ideas that have been helpful to me. 1) Buy the Ford OEM Service Manuals and Wiring Diagram Manuals for your Mustang (Helm.com), 2) Buy the Tools as you need them (You are saving about 1/2 the cost when you DYI, so spend the money on Tools), 3) and since you are saving about 1/2 the cost, research and buy the best quality parts, ie spend a little more for quality. - Stiles

Aurium, I'm with you, and I'd go a step further, the Surefire Website, should let you build the Light. ie. select the light, select the Tailcap, and select the switch. All at a package cost. - Stiles

Tim, Yes, you want to figure out the correct pressure at the condition where you do the most driving. I think I stated in the Video, that I like to look at my Tire Tread all of the time. The BF Goodrich All Terrain are soft in warm conditions (like above 70 degrees F, a better winter road tire actually) and you can easily see the wear without chalk. I appreciate the comment! - Stiles

FGM, yep, Sling position and style is a matter of preference. I do use a One Point Sling on just one of my Rifles, but I don't like the lack of control and I don't like my Rifle pointed at my Foot. I don't mind it pointed near my Foot, but not at my Foot. Anyway, I think the Magpul Sling is made so you can use it, try it, and change it if you want to. - Stiles

James, Very true, stainless steel would last the lifetime of the truck. And can I have a better material for the Frame as well? I appreciate the comment! - Stiles

Kimch, That is a lot of work and expense! I'd bet lubing the Steering Shaft will help. Let me know how it goes! - Stiles

Paul, Yep Loctite will work, however it is the Bolt stretch that keeps a fastener tight. Glad it worked for you! I appreciate the comment. - Stiles

Walid, That’s great, If the WD40 helped, you now know what the problem is. I hope the Gear Lube or Grease does even better, I appreciate the comment! - Stiles

Ray, Yep, I put all Tools and Consumables required for the task in the Video Description. I'll copy if here for your convenience - - Chain Ring Nut Wrench, Park Tool CNW-2 amzn.to/3kxEUbw - Stiles

Dennis, You are welcome. I appreciate the feedback! - Stiles

Stephen, Yep, good tip. You can see the Rear Brake Lights reflecting on the Garage Door, but the High Back (Third) Brake Light is often hard to see, a mirror would be helpful for that. I appreciate the comment! - Stiles

Bing, Ok, that sound good, Although I'm pretty set in my ways, I'll get it a try. I appreciate the comment! - Stiles

Bing, Tru-that, since setting up a Sling is a preference thing, I'm sure many, many more things could be said. - Stiles

Mitch, the idea is to get all of the Fuel out of the Carburetor, so yes increasing the throttle will help draw more fuel out. - Stiles

Hansaman, Yep, I love the Shadow, so much better than a Laser. - Stiles

Its Just a . . . something like this one, this is the Amazon Page: 2 Jaw Puller amzn.to/3mwrzCZ. - Stiles

Brenda, Yes, maybe, you have to make sure the Cooler Line turns in the QD. I'd still use an excessive amount of PB Blaster and be careful when turning the QD. Let me know how it goes! - Stiles

Bastil, I appreciate the feedback! - Stiles

Tankie, I think you need to talk to your Ford Parts Salesman. The Ford Parts Website shows the Filter, Frame and other HVAC Components, but does not list any purchasing information for the Frame. At Least this is for my 2013 Mustang. Or the salvage yard, if you have a good one with Mustangs in it. - Stiles

Tuan, Yes, it did come with the Bypass Valve. You can see it in the Thumb Photo or in the video when I show the components required, I also link to the Amazon Page in the video description which show a photo of the lines. - Stiles

Texas, I appreciate the feedback! You are welcome. - Stiles

Steve, I've found that for some Tool Features, I'm like how did I live without that, but on many other Tools, I only use a small faction of the Features. My 780 Saw is great, I use it all of the time, it seems. I hope the 779 does well for you for many years! - Stiles

Rokitman, I've found, its all a matter of what you are use to, . . . and tools are sometimes designed for a singular use, like the Line Removal Tool in this video. Thanks for the comment. - Stiles

Jahhdenn, Like I stated in the video, thicker is better, but you have to work it into the Bearings of the U-Joint. And . . . I've mentioned it a bunch . . if you experience any looseness in the U-Joints or Shaft, be sure to replace it! - Stiles

@@StilesAutomotive thank you! I did actually give it a try with thick grease because I forgot my gear oil. Did it just like the video with a helper and small paint brush and my steering feels 100%. No more binding at all. Thankfully no looseness in the joint or shaft either. And it was done on my 4Runner. Appreciate your help and video!

Ernesto, this is a companion Video to the Video where I replace the Transmission Cooler Lines, I wanted to go into more detail on this Quick Disconnect. That Video should help you (See Link below) - Stiles Transmission Cooler Lines Replacement, '04 to '08 F-150 Trucks ruclips.net/video/eAilFMgc5xI/видео.html Transmission Cooler Replacement, '04 thru '08 F-150 Trucks ruclips.net/video/b8y40VXGPko/видео.html Transmission Line on Radiator Removal (QD), 2004 & Newer F-150, and 2008 & Newer Super Duty Trucks ruclips.net/video/2MmZ1Y_Zf-g/видео.html

Oreocake, Is it a bomb that you are de-fusing? Fuse Box . . . de-fusing . . . LOL - Stiles

Investment, I appreciate the feedback! - Stiles

Caballero, No, these Followers are made to fix the problem with US Government Issue 30 round Magazines. Hopefully, the magazines you select for your 7.62x39 don't have this feed issue. - Stiles

Nat1jtb, the video shows a Paper Clip Jumper at 0:46 and the Button press. Yep the most important part. - Stiles

Gary, Thanks, I appreciate the feedback! - Stiles

Emmett, That is a good idea, I have thought of that. My top Joint is close enough to the Exhaust Manifold that heat is a factor. I know Granger ( the industrial supply company) use to have some mechanical transmission/shaft boots, but I have not investigated this at all. You know if Ford would have done a boot from the factory, like you suggest, these Bearings would last forever. I appreciate the comment, if you find a solution to this problem, I'd love to hear it! - Stiles

Macker, Our Capless Filler Necks are getting old enough now, I expect many, many vehicles will have problems with them. I'm glad it helped in your case! i appreciate the comment. - Stiles

Trent, I know . . . right!?!? This is exactly the reason I started sharing Videos, to share clever design improvements, or stuff the OEM should have done. I appreciate the feedback! - Stiles

Dapper, You are welcome, I appreciate the feedback! - Stiles

Phillip, This video (and the repair) was done about 3 years ago, and I did a follow-up video about 2 years ago, and the repair looks very good. My crack was in a place that I don't sit on, it was in the corner of the Seat. My tractor has been outside most of the summer (building a new shed, used the old shed for lumber storage) and the repair still looks like the follow-up video I did a couple of years ago! - Stiles

Anthony's Dad, Good Tip! and Yep, I like to use lots of Di-electric Grease on all electrical connectors, You have to be careful not to get it on the transmitting surface, however. - Stiles

Slunky, I appreciate the feedback! - Stiles