My friend, you are comparing apples and oranges here, once you get past the fact that they both have 4 wheels, a cab and a bed, that's where the similarity ends. The F-150 Lightning has about as much in common with the Cybertruck as a chicken has with a pheasant.
admittedly I didn’t even think to try that . Maybe because I hate the truck in entry or low for that matter. Went out and gave it a shot. I’m 5’9” so as it was better and I didn’t need to 1 knee then up it was still a little bit of a stretch to get my leg up there. I will def be setting in low when working out of the back now though. I’m just going to go out on a lim and say they didn’t add a step because the bumper is plastic , really wish they did though
Removed the aluminum trim strip at the top, saw two gaps in the foam strip where the water was leaking into the bed, plucked some extra foam strip off each end and stuck them in the gaps. Replaced aluminum trim strip (it compresses the foam seal). Done. No more leaks.
The bumper is metal, the bumper cover is plastic, but it's supported by the metal underneath. I step on it whenever it will make it easier. That's why it's there!
A video might help you understand how the aluminum trim strip is installed and removed, but I don't have a link if that's what you mean. I really don't like instructional videos because they take too long to explain too little. You can Google a video or check out the Cybertruck Service manual that has most Cybertruck assembly/dissasembly procedure detailed. It's the strip at the rear edge of the glass roof. Once you have it off, take a look at how it works, and it should all become clear. The foam strip should run the width of the truck, mine had two gaps in it where the water was dripping in that I filled in with excess foam strip, a pinch from each end.
lol are you being cheeky ? I’m aware the bumper has “steel reinforcement” under the plastic and I can step on it . however the Actual bumper is plastic. For them to do a bumper with a step most likely it would need to turn into a complete steel bumper like other rucks have
If you want to pay more for the truck, you're welcome to.
Ask Stellantis how they can't keep up. Lol
You seem unaware that floods can be dynamic. Have you ever experienced a flash flood? I have. Also, sometimes it's necessary in times of disaster to leave threatened areas (to avoid greater danger). Sometimes you just want to get to the other side safely (and the Cybertruck can do that safely in a larger number of more demanding situations).
Don't be so gullible, Cars made by Tesla have a much lower accident rate per million miles travelled than the entire fleet of registered cars. You are getting suckered into a "study" designed to create negative headlines by measuring the accident rate of drivers renting a Tesla, typically only for one to three days when the car is still unfamiliar to them. This happens to varying degrees with all brands of cars. Tesla cars crash less, not more.
Tesla was smart and used more corrosion resistant alloys in the most exposed areas. Sure, the cabin passenger cage is made of high strength steel, but it is away from road salts and most water. It is not a rust concern in a legacy vehicle either because it's just not that exposed to the road and weather.
The plastic fenders are very cheap and easy to replace, should they ever become damaged. Tesla sells them direct to motorists, cheaper even than plastic parts from legacy automakers. Tesla doesn't squeeze you on parts like dealerships do. However, I was talking about actual body damage, the stuff that can cost thousands of dollars for even a relatively minor repair. The Lightning is just as fragile and susceptible to dents and dings from things like baseballs, shopping carts, golf balls, bicycles, skateboards, bats, hurricane blown debris, construction supplies, rocks and branches, etc. as my 2010 F-150 XLT is. The Lightning is no more damage resistant than any F-150. F-150's are not tough, that's just misleading marketing ad copy.
I'm not being cheeky, and you missed my point because the Tesla bumper is a step. And the plastic cover is not the bumper, it's called a bumper cover in the parts catalogue. The bumper is the metal under the plastic bumper cover.lol are you being cheeky ? I’m aware the bumper has “steel reinforcement” under the plastic and I can step on it . however the Actual bumper is plastic. For them to do a bumper with a step most likely it would need to turn into a complete steel bumper like other rucks have
Really? You have never heard me say that my bone stock 2010 F-150 XLT 4x4 is too high to get anything meaningful out of the bed with my 6'-04" tall body?
I didn't realize the mark of a quality vehicle was the ability to easily fix its flaws. I never was put in a position with my Lightning where I needed to fix leaks...
