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RE: yellow plastic vent -- paint it?
i used regular enamel 5 years ago and it's still going stong (looks way better than the yellow sun-stained plastic). I washed everything with bleach first, and I think i replaced all the screws with stainless (if they weren't already)
Dave
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littlebigbar
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05/19/12 05:31pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Bigfoot mounted on new truck
Nicely done. Did you do any modifications to your rear axle?
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littlebigbar
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05/18/12 06:18pm |
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RE: time for a new Ford truck, i need help with axle ratios
yes the truck is fully paid for, with new brakes and new front end suspension last year as well... I'm just thinking that it's bleeding, and getting close to needing new tires as well.
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Thanks so far for the input, much appreciated...
Dave
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littlebigbar
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05/16/12 08:53pm |
Truck Campers
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time for a new Ford truck, i need help with axle ratios
Hello, a long time since i've been here but I need some quick advice please.
My 2001 F350 has finally given up the ghost (transmission) and I need a new truck soon. I have done some reading on axle ratios and I'm still confused, so I'm turning to the forum in the hopes of getting some advice from fellow ford owners.
My current truck is 5.4L gas engine with 4.10 axle, carrying a 3000lb Bigfoot camper. I occasionally tow a small utility trailer, but nothing more than 800-1000lb with only 100lb tongue weight. I've been very happy with this setup, BUT my truck only has 100,000 miles and the differential had to be rebuilt last month, and now the auto transmission is slipping in 4th gear, and very hard shifts between 1st and 2nd (at the wrong RPM) so I think it's toast (I had it serviced 2 weeks ago and there was metal in the filter).
I'm wondering if maybe the 4.10 puts too much torque on the powertrain, thus why perhaps both differential and tranny are shot after such low mileage? I've seen alot of these trucks with a 3.73 (?) axle and wondering if this might be a better choice.
All and any advice is super appreciated, thanks
Once again,
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littlebigbar
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05/16/12 07:46pm |
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