My Ordered June 30th 16F350
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That is sweet. I actually really like the adobe because you get the two tone. Looks like you got all the good packages. If your F-150 had the 4.2" LCD screen in between the gauges before, the one on the Super Duty is nearly identical but it has an engine hour meter which the F-150 doesn't. I'd recommend periodically engaging the rear locker and driving in a straight line, then disengaging from time to time so the locking pin mechanism stays loose. There's also a lag during the time it actually engages and disengages...the little icon on the screen is not accurate. But its a great feature to have. Also, do the same for the 4x4...which actually engages and disengages pretty quickly. The U-joints on the axles and front shaft do not turn unless 4x4 is engaged, and over time they can freeze up. Note that the front axle joints have grease fittings on them and should be greased. Ford is supposed to do this with every oil change...but they often don't, even if you ask. I just do it myself.
#18
That is sweet. I actually really like the adobe because you get the two tone. Looks like you got all the good packages. If your F-150 had the 4.2" LCD screen in between the gauges before, the one on the Super Duty is nearly identical but it has an engine hour meter which the F-150 doesn't. I'd recommend periodically engaging the rear locker and driving in a straight line, then disengaging from time to time so the locking pin mechanism stays loose. There's also a lag during the time it actually engages and disengages...the little icon on the screen is not accurate. But its a great feature to have. Also, do the same for the 4x4...which actually engages and disengages pretty quickly. The U-joints on the axles and front shaft do not turn unless 4x4 is engaged, and over time they can freeze up. Note that the front axle joints have grease fittings on them and should be greased. Ford is supposed to do this with every oil change...but they often don't, even if you ask. I just do it myself.
The F150 did have the 4.2" screen, had another 4.2" with the stereo/xm and backup camera.
I made sure to have at least the same options with the F350 as were on the F150 xlt plus a few other options on the ordered F350. I had a E-Locker too with the F150 but wasn't aware of the engaging it now and then.
Will be nice to have a Hour meter.
Went on a 115 mile Highway drive today, no cruise control with speeds between 60 to 75, this shortbox supercab rides very nice even with tires air at 65psi frt/80psi rr, Seems a bit much for a unloaded F350 but that is what Dealer said I had to leave them at. Is this true ?
#19
I set mine at 60 and went a my 600 mi break in road trip. got a tire press warning light about 20 mi in. set all four corners at 65psi and did light reset and tire learn procedure as in manual and has been good to go. 1200mi on her now. 80psi is too much for unloaded in my opinion!!!
#20
I set mine at 60 and went a my 600 mi break in road trip. got a tire press warning light about 20 mi in. set all four corners at 65psi and did light reset and tire learn procedure as in manual and has been good to go. 1200mi on her now. 80psi is too much for unloaded in my opinion!!!
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Yep, says that on the door sticker as well.
1st truck I've ever owned that doesn't have different PSI settings on the door label, one for psi unloaded and the other loaded psi.
Sort of don't know what do to with that but the F350 does seem ok out on the highway or even in town with those high psi's. Doesn't really affect the ride that much, could also be the fact that the F350s don't ride on front leafs anymore like my last SD's did.
Thanks for the input, I'll leave it as is for now. Once I get the break in miles before I can tow, this F350 is only going to be used for hauling the atv or towing anyway.
1st truck I've ever owned that doesn't have different PSI settings on the door label, one for psi unloaded and the other loaded psi.
Sort of don't know what do to with that but the F350 does seem ok out on the highway or even in town with those high psi's. Doesn't really affect the ride that much, could also be the fact that the F350s don't ride on front leafs anymore like my last SD's did.
Thanks for the input, I'll leave it as is for now. Once I get the break in miles before I can tow, this F350 is only going to be used for hauling the atv or towing anyway.
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When I mentioned to my wife that I wanted to build another bigger garage bay on the side of house. I got one of those "yeah, don't go there" looks from her....
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