I think Ford has stock in locktight. Mine had a ton on the threads along with the plastic hardtop not perfectly aligned. I resorted to starting with the rachet to know I got them free then switching to power tools. I removed them as I was replacing them with rockworkx thumb screws. Glad I...
Got mine today happy overall with it. I was ok paying the extra for the convenience of a pre-made pretty complete kit.
PS -- Shop around online with the part #. I found it listed almost $100 less than Ford's site.
Had my Everglades about a month too. I tried the search on here and looking at Ford's site. Only reference I saw was Ford App and truck modem need to stay active for 60 days.
Anyone use SandyCats products? They are US based but sell imported ropes and shackles. They state the products are certified. I have been trying to buy American but also realize that these product are not something I will be using regularly. Wonder if the $200+ I'd save would be better...
Guess the dealer never canceled my original order, 8/26 order scheduled week of 4/1. Meanwhile I am driving my Everglades I ordered 11/20 and picked up last week.