Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - What have you done to your truck today?

Yeah not looking forward to it too much. Luckily with the lift, longer rad arms were installed so the bracket was moved and is bolted on, not riveted.

And for some reason I just think the stock rims look the best on the truck... Maybe just my taste...

minnesotafisherman

03-31-2012 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SideWinder4.9l (Post 11648398)

I soaked my 4x4 ones with Seafoam DeepCreep...

Gonna soak the ones on Michelle tomorrow...

Get things started....

Nice, it's so much easier replacing the bushings with the axle NOT in the truck.

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Originally Posted by Evan_P (Post 11648406)

Yeah it'll be much easier unbolting the bracket and swapping out the bushing than if it were still factory riveted on.

Same here with the rims, most people go with 15x10's but it makes them look really wide and kinda goofy looking on these trucks. That's why I just stuck with the factory 15x7.5's

Evan_P

03-31-2012 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Midnite1987 (Post 11648397)

Hey Evan, how do you find the tires for running? Do you have any lift at all?

They ride great. Very smooth, not much noise. Heard a little on the freeway but not much. TONS of tread. Great deal @ $654.95 with an alignment at the dealership. I have a 4" Pro Comp suspension lift in the truck.

Midnite1987

03-31-2012 12:40 AM

That was suposed to read:

Hey Evan, how do you find the tires for rubbing?
Do you have any lift at all?

Stupid auto correct lol

Evan_P

03-31-2012 12:44 AM

They rub the rad arms at full lock but not too badly. I do have stock 15.7.5 rims so that is where the issue is.

big-ugly

03-31-2012 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Evan_P (Post 11648424)

They rub the rad arms at full lock but not too badly. I do have stock 15.7.5 rims so that is where the issue is.

You're gonna love those Duratracs, I'm running a set of 285/75r16's on my 95 f150, and I wouldn't trade them for anything. I think they're the perfect all around tire. Also, I ordered different rims with different offset, and my tires rub a little at full lock too... haha.

terryknight

03-31-2012 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ghanson (Post 11648363)

Got two shiny new batteries for the diesel! The old ones were dated back to '98 so I have no clue how they were still working! I'm going to have to at least replace the nuts on the battery terminals since a few of them are literally half gone!

Now I'm just waiting for my next paycheck, to sell my other truck, or to win the lotto to buy new front leaf springs (old ones are sagging), and shocks for all four corners (I think the ones on it are original!).

those diesels play hell with the TTB front ends. My suggestion is to spend the money and swap a D60 if you can find one

Jigger2020

03-31-2012 08:56 AM

Evan, I wish Ford never put that color on a truck, no offense, G

whiteboyslo

03-31-2012 09:15 AM

Today I replaced the lower radiator hose THAT I JUST PUT ON TWO WEEKS AGO!!! Friggin' thing had a split in it along 3/4 of the length. Looks like some smartass took a razor blade to it. Thankfully I caught it before it completely burst. And, of course, no warranty and no refund without receipt (which I cannot find).

Mike

terryknight

03-31-2012 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by whiteboyslo (Post 11649110)

man that sucks

LeoJr

03-31-2012 11:36 AM

Replaced the Taiwan made, grounded thru the socket/bumper license plate lamp with a factory harness that runs a ground wire to the socket. May not make any difference but I feel better about it.

SouthernBlues

03-31-2012 01:11 PM

Replaced my old cracked Vent Visors with new ones

Jigger2020

03-31-2012 01:23 PM

Good stuff guys, keep up the great work

Red460

03-31-2012 01:47 PM

Scored some free (new) inner door handles from a member today. Gives me something to do in a few weeks when I get them.

timberon94f350

03-31-2012 02:49 PM

rewired/replaced the speed sensor on the rear diff of a 95 f-350 cc 4x4