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Subject: 97up-list Digest V2000 #169 Precedence: list ========================================================== Ford Truck Enthusiasts 1997 and Newer Truck Mailing List(Use the Small Chassis List for Rangers, Explorers, Aerostars and Bronco IIs. Visit our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with
the words "unsubscribe 97up-list" in the subject of the message. ========================================================== ------------------------------------ 97up-list Digest Mon, 25 Sep 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 169 In This Issue: Re: Subscription to forum at http://www.ford-trucks.com/cg Kinda OT - CB Radios Re: Kinda OT - CB Radios Re: Kinda OT - CB Radios Shock upgrade recommendations Re: Shock upgrade recommendations Re: maintenance questions.... Re: Shock upgrade recommendations ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "bryan" <boltnut mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: Subscription to forum at http://www.ford-trucks.com/cg Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 08:31:14 -0500 Please remove me from this list. I tried to do it myself and was unsuccessful. Thanks -----Original Message----- From: admin ford-trucks.com <admin ford-trucks.com>
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Date: Thursday, September 21, 2000 8:16 PM Subject: [97up-list] Subscription to forum at http://www.ford-trucks.com/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi > >Following are new messages posted in the Ford Truck >Enthusiasts message board forums. If you have any >questions, please use the contact form on the web site. > >To remove your subscription, visit our Message Board at >www.ford-trucks.com, login, view any forum and click the >subscription link. If you are subscribed to any of our >mailing lists, you receive this message automatically >as part of that subscription and it can only be disabled >by unsubscribing from the mailing list. >Messages posted in 1997 and newer Light Duty trucks/vans >=========================================================== >"Rear axle play on '97 Off-Road" > Posted by vtf150 on 09/21/2000 15:38:18 > http://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/97up/669.html#0 > >"RE: door cracks -- no warranty!!!" > Posted by billtruker on 09/21/2000 19:01:22 > http://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/97up/659.html#2 > >"RE: door cracks -- no warranty!!!" > Posted by billtruker on 09/21/2000 19:06:39 > http://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/97up/659.html#3 > >"RE: Idiot Gauge" > Posted by 65fordmidsize on 09/21/2000 22:07:59 > http://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/97up/46.html#5 > >Messages posted in F150 SuperCrew >=========================================================== >"RE: Remote Keyless Entry Fobs" > Posted by CW on 09/21/2000 15:00:14 > http://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/supercrew/56.html#3 > >"RE: 2001 Supercrew" > Posted by CW on 09/21/2000 15:05:10 > http://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/supercrew/50.html#3 > >"RE: Running boards" > Posted by CW on 09/21/2000 15:09:16 > http://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/supercrew/55.html#2 > > >============================================================= >To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 >Please remove this footer when replying. > ------------------------------ From: Pete Calabrese <snkypete banet.net>
Subject: Kinda OT - CB Radios Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 12:19:12 -0400 Looking to get a CB for the duallie for going to/from the track. I have virtually no knowledge of them (well I know how to USE them...) but I don't know what's good/bad/REALLY bad.... Any info is GREATLY appreciated... Thanks! Pete ___________________________________________________________________ 1991 Mustang LX Coupe 347 : 12.14 112 No NOS yet! : 3240w/driver
493RWHP/582RWTQ Griggs, Wilwood, NOS : 11.64 121.53 A few years back...
Hudson Valley 5.0 #00 Poughkeepsie Sports Car Club 924EM http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.snkypete.com 1993 Taurus SHO:LPM, C&L : 1998 SeaDoo XPLimited - Coffman equipped! 2000 F-350 CrewCab Powerstroke Lariat LE Dually ------------------------------ From: RSnovi aol.com
Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 14:40:55 EDT Subject: Re: Kinda OT - CB Radios In a message dated 9/25/00 12:20:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, snkypete banet.net writes:
again it all depends on what you want to spend, most high end Cobra's should do the job you want to do, I had one it worked great until i wanted to get carried away and have (SSB)sideband and someother bells and whistles. Don't just go to wal mart or radio shack and buy one of those, there are much better units for 100-200 range. I have a Ranger RCI-2950, a Galaxy is a comparable unit , both in 200-400 range. with as many options as you will ever need. Do some research online, most all have websites. RS << Looking to get a CB for the duallie for going to/from the track. I have virtually no knowledge of them (well I know how to USE them...) but I don't know what's good/bad/REALLY bad.... Any info is GREATLY appreciated... Thanks! Pete >> ------------------------------ From: Pete Calabrese <snkypete banet.net>
Subject: Re: Kinda OT - CB Radios Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 14:51:03 -0400 Thanks for the info. ___________________________________________________________________ 1991 Mustang LX Coupe 347 : 12.14 112 No NOS yet! : 3240w/driver
493RWHP/582RWTQ Griggs, Wilwood, NOS : 11.64 121.53 A few years back...
Hudson Valley 5.0 #00 Poughkeepsie Sports Car Club 924EM http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.snkypete.com 1993 Taurus SHO:LPM, C&L : 1998 SeaDoo XPLimited - Coffman equipped! 2000 F-350 CrewCab Powerstroke Lariat LE Dually -----Original Message----- From: 97up-list-bounce ford-trucks.com
[mailto:97up-list-bounce ford-trucks.com]On Behalf Of RSnovi aol.com
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2000 2:41 PM To: 97up-list ford-trucks.com
Subject: [97up-list] Re: Kinda OT - CB Radios In a message dated 9/25/00 12:20:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, snkypete banet.net writes:
again it all depends on what you want to spend, most high end Cobra's should do the job you want to do, I had one it worked great until i wanted to get carried away and have (SSB)sideband and someother bells and whistles. Don't just go to wal mart or radio shack and buy one of those, there are much better units for 100-200 range. I have a Ranger RCI-2950, a Galaxy is a comparable unit , both in 200-400 range. with as many options as you will ever need. Do some research online, most all have websites. RS << Looking to get a CB for the duallie for going to/from the track. I have virtually no knowledge of them (well I know how to USE them...) but I don't know what's good/bad/REALLY bad.... Any info is GREATLY appreciated... Thanks! Pete >> ============================================================= To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 Please remove this footer when replying. ------------------------------ From: Hans.Feuss cibc.com
Subject: Shock upgrade recommendations Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 16:32:24 -0400 Mainly because of the comments made on this list and believing the chest thumping in the Edelbrock ads, I had the IAS shocks installed on my '98 F150 SC STX about 3 months ago, with 20K (miles) driven. My reason for changing the shocks was, as stated before on the list, to eliminate the rear end hop over certain road surfaces. I now feel, that I should have put the money in the bank and invested it instead! Also, the option to return the shocks isn't really there, if you don't have the facilities to do the changeover yourself. If you have to rely on a mechanic, forget the money back feature. In terms of truck ride: weight in the box will help somewhat, but logic dictates, that there is a (gas)price to pay. I have resigned myself to the fact, that the truck is really not a sportscar nor a limo, and will always provide a truck's ride(which I am generally happy with). I am not going to kid myself again, that low budget 'mods', will provide a dramatically enhanced "driving experience". The easiest $500. to save is not to buy any of the air filter kits and to stay with your stock shocks until they really need replacement. I have the K&N kit and the IAS shocks, and the truck goes neither faster nor smoother, just louder. IMHO, not the money worth I spent. ------------------------------ From: "Keith Veren" <spectrum-ehs worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Re: Shock upgrade recommendations Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 18:46:11 -0400 A truly wise response that I have not heard on this mailing list in the last 1.5 years. You are correct, it is much more truck than sports car and will always stay that way you: chop it, slam it, gear it (4.88s at least), put rubber on it, get rid of the weight, and through in a "built-to-the-tilt" 700+ horsepower (550+ torque) racing engine (with or without Supercharger) to overcome the length, width, frame size etc. Keith ----- Original Message ----- From: <Hans.Feuss cibc.com>
To: <97up-list ford-trucks.com>
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2000 4:32 PM Subject: [97up-list] Shock upgrade recommendations > Mainly because of the comments made on this list and believing the chest > thumping in the Edelbrock ads, I had the IAS shocks installed on my '98 > F150 SC STX about 3 months ago, with 20K (miles) driven. My reason for > changing the shocks was, as stated before on the list, to eliminate the > rear end hop over certain road surfaces. > > I now feel, that I should have put the money in the bank and invested it > instead! Also, the option to return the shocks isn't really there, if you > don't have the facilities to do the changeover yourself. If you have to > rely on a mechanic, forget the money back feature. > > In terms of truck ride: weight in the box will help somewhat, but logic > dictates, that there is a (gas)price to pay. > > I have resigned myself to the fact, that the truck is really not a > sportscar nor a limo, and will always provide a truck's ride(which I am > generally happy with). I am not going to kid myself again, that low budget > 'mods', will provide a dramatically enhanced "driving experience". > > The easiest $500. to save is not to buy any of the air filter kits and to > stay with your stock shocks until they really need replacement. I have the > K&N kit and the IAS shocks, and the truck goes neither faster nor > smoother, just louder. IMHO, not the money worth I spent. > > > > > > > > ============================================================= > To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 > Please remove this footer when replying. > > ------------------------------ From: "Noll, William E(Z01981)" <WNOLL apsc.com>
Subject: Re: maintenance questions.... Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 21:13:42 -0700 Use compressed air to blowout the dirt around the plug wires before pulling them. Pulling the "monster" boots is a bitch, usually requires slip-joint pliers. You may want to replace the wires (buy them first!) The plug wires are specially made up, and run around $70+. Have plenty of extensions, universals, etc., you'll use them trying to get to plugs 6 inches below the engine surface, with little room to move, and half the engine seems to be inaccessible. You're gonna cut up and scrape the skin on your hands. Have hand cleaner and first aid cream available. Plan on spending half a day on this. You may also want to just do it right (since you'll have plenty of time on your hands, and much frustration with getting at these plugs) and change all the fluids, including differentials and front transaxle. Use duct tape and tape the socket plug to a 3" entension. That will keep the socket from coming off in the plug well. At least with the small extension, you'll be able to see it. If you replace the wires, do them one at a time; there are at least 20 of those wire routing clips that need to be "opened". Good luck. This maintenance task is a bitch. Seriously consider taking a major break when you're halfway through. Get a burger or something. -----Original Message----- From: Joe Stewart [mailto:jstewart purepacket.com]
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2000 06:12 To: 97up-list ford-trucks.com
Subject: [97up-list] maintenance questions.... Well, it's about time to start some of the routine maintenance in my 98 F150 4x4. (Mine has the 4.6L engine.) One of the things I need to replace is the plugs. I'm not too familiar with the Ford engines, or what they like, so I am looking for some suggestions. What brand of plug works well in the 4.6L? Are platinum/copper plugs better? Do any of the "gimmick" plugs work well? Advice is greatly appreciated... -Jay 98 F150 4x4 Off Road ============================================================= To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 Please remove this footer when replying. ------------------------------ From: "Runyon, Charlie" <runyonc FTSCPAC.NAVY.MIL>
Subject: Re: Shock upgrade recommendations Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 13:56:32 -0700 Hey, thank-you for the information. I was about ready to buy the air and shock items you talked about. I'm sorry you are not happy with these things, I won't make the same mistake. Thanks again Charlie Runyon Code-213PH FTSCPAC-DET Pearl Harbor 808-473-0032 > -----Original Message----- > From: Hans.Feuss cibc.com [SMTP:Hans.Feuss cibc.com]
> Sent: Monday, September 25, 2000 10:32 AM > To: 97up-list ford-trucks.com
> Subject: [97up-list] Shock upgrade recommendations > > Mainly because of the comments made on this list and believing the chest > thumping in the Edelbrock ads, I had the IAS shocks installed on my '98 > F150 SC STX about 3 months ago, with 20K (miles) driven. My reason for > changing the shocks was, as stated before on the list, to eliminate the > rear end hop over certain road surfaces. > > I now feel, that I should have put the money in the bank and invested it > instead! Also, the option to return the shocks isn't really there, if you > don't have the facilities to do the changeover yourself. If you have to > rely on a mechanic, forget the money back feature. > > In terms of truck ride: weight in the box will help somewhat, but logic > dictates, that there is a (gas)price to pay. > > I have resigned myself to the fact, that the truck is really not a > sportscar nor a limo, and will always provide a truck's ride(which I am > generally happy with). I am not going to kid myself again, that low budget > > 'mods', will provide a dramatically enhanced "driving experience". > > The easiest $500. to save is not to buy any of the air filter kits and to > stay with your stock shocks until they really need replacement. I have the > > K&N kit and the IAS shocks, and the truck goes neither faster nor > smoother, just louder. IMHO, not the money worth I spent. > > > > > > > > ============================================================= > To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 > Please remove this footer when replying. .... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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