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Germany, Berlin
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Review on IFJF Replacement FL3Z 9928408 AB Reinforcement Anti Theft by Jaya Walsh

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Job done but poor workmanship

You'll get the job done for half the price of Ford. For easier installation, use a cordless impact wrench instead of a drill or by hand. The holes in the Ford bed are NOT tapped, so the screws provided should be screwed into the metal holes during initial installation. The impact wrench makes this easier. You need a Torx T30 bit for the screws. Finally, since it's easy to over-tighten bolts with an impact wrench, I recommend loosening the bolts a little and then using a hand-held T30 for final tightening. They are to Ford specs and will get the job done but are poorly made. After 5 months all the screws were rusty and two of the four plates had a little rust. I was able to replace all 16 screws with better ones for about $8, lightly sanding and repainting the panels. All is well now, but remember that the finish line doesn't last long. If I could do it all over again, I'd spend the extra money and just buy Ford.

Pros
  • Excellent overall performance
Cons
  • So far so good