IFJF Replacement FL3Z 9928408 AB Reinforcement Anti Theft Review

The brackets were fine and very similar to the OEM Ford brackets. However, the fasteners that came with it weren't strong enough to push into the box. The ankle clasp came loose in the box and I had to drill out and rethread it, which cost over $200. When purchasing mounts, be sure to purchase hardened mounts and discard the ones that come with them.

Excellent product. I used Crisco to lubricate the bolts and had no trouble installing them. I have a factory bed base that caused a few minor issues with mounting the screws, but minor tweaks to the base worked great. Before installing, I installed the mounting handles in the panels, which gave me the ability to hold on while leveling. screw holes. They worked great. I didn't find it necessary to pre-install the screws. I simply held the panels in place, tightened the screws with a 1/4"…

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…

They are ok, much cheaper than OEM and delivered very quickly. Would have liked security screws as the spikes have key locks. I wish the t30 tip was included. The extra screw is good. The finish looks good but is thin and has a few scratches, time will tell how it holds up. No impact wrench required, I used it on a bolt and it was overkill. The slow/high torque drill bit set is perfect, just remember to lubricate the screws! I used bearing grease. The only problem I had with installing it was…