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Old 01-17-2015, 07:42 PM
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Yeah, I have a pair of those in my race car. Killer batteries, but yes, spensive! I'd like to keep it around $300 for the pair.
I'll take a closeup tomorrow, here are the lights...
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Old 01-17-2015, 07:42 PM
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Motorcraft 850cc batteries. I have one and my truck sits for a week without any issues.
 
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Old 01-17-2015, 07:50 PM
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Motorcraft 850cc batteries. I have one and my truck sits for a week without any issues.
That's what I use, 2 Motorcraft 850's. Starts strong even in zero degrees without plugging In.
 
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Old 01-17-2015, 09:29 PM
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Michael, how do you like the Terra Grapplers? I'm thinking those will be my tire of choice for new summer tires on my F-150 in a few months.


I'm really missing Barrett Jackson in Scottsdale right about now...next January i'll be there again but after going to the Las Vegas event this fall and planning to hit Reno this year I could not swing the time away for two, week long events away from work.

I did find out i'll be going to the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis this March.
 
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Old 01-17-2015, 09:39 PM
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These are my second set, Not bad and did very well in the snow.
 
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Old 01-17-2015, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by LivingLarge
These are my second set, Not bad and did very well in the snow.
Snow/ice traction is not a concern, since these will only be used in our other season (not winter) haha As long as wet/dry pavement traction is good i'll be happy.

Now its just to bring myself to buy the rather expensive tires for my 22" wheels
 
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Old 01-18-2015, 12:15 AM
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....and added some sticiton fixer goop.
7.3L PSD's don't suffer from stiction issues like the 6.0L's do.

Stewart
 
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Old 01-18-2015, 02:32 PM
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Gave mine a nice bath and vacuuming.


 
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Old 01-18-2015, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by carbon coupe
I changed my oil today, T6 and added some sticiton fixer goop. Went to start it and no dice. Charged the batteries for about 2 hours and still no joy. Its been sitting for about 4 weeks so Im not surprised, they were marginal at best. Time for new batteries. Now the question is, do I go to Sears or Napa or......

Go to the Cat dealer on toledo dix and get two Cat 230-6368 Batteries
 
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Old 01-18-2015, 03:11 PM
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Old 01-18-2015, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by AlaskanEx
Snow/ice traction is not a concern, since these will only be used in our other season (not winter) haha As long as wet/dry pavement traction is good i'll be happy.

Now its just to bring myself to buy the rather expensive tires for my 22" wheels

Wet dry traction has been very good so far with my set of Terras. Work well aired down in sand too
 
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Old 01-18-2015, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Bently_Coop
Motorcraft 850cc batteries. I have one and my truck sits for a week without any issues.
Im going to Sears tomorrow for a pair of Diehards. It had Carquest units in it and I killed them twice when my alternator was done. They're out already and will be donating their organs to science.
 
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Old 01-18-2015, 04:19 PM
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Go to the Cat dealer on toledo dix and get two Cat 230-6368 Batteries
Interesting. I'll be giving them a call in the morning. Thanks for the heads up.
 
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Old 01-18-2015, 04:30 PM
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Worked on unfreezing the rear hatch lock assembly and remove the lock cylinder. Parts on order to replace the cylinder and new actuators all around on the way too. Lots to get done. Ordered new Rancho 9000 series shocks, new ranch style brush guard, and Helwig rear stabilizer as well this weekend. I'll be busy soon enough.
 
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Old 01-18-2015, 05:16 PM
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I picked up 6 gallons of the Ford Motorcraft coolant online with Amazon yesterday and it was delivered today (less than 24hrs later). I had already bought a case of T6 on Amazon and their price on both the oil or coolant was less than Walmart, Autozone, or Ford... and no sales tax.

I have it all sitting in my shed now, along with the rear Bilstein 5100s I didn't have time to install when I did the front. I was planning on a super Friday this week as I already have the front x codes, track bar, and dual front stabilizers from CT performance. Looks like I will be short on time though and the lift won't be available, so I'll probably just do the oil change and coolant flush.

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