Do I need Anti-Seize Compound?
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From: Wayyy NoCal, USA
It should be in your owner's manual. I believe it changed in the early 2000's, and I believ duallies have larger studs.
Off the top of my head, I recall somewhere around 160 ft-lbs (dry) for F250's
I do remember I torque mine to 115. That is based on a calculation I did some years ago for the brand of anti-seize I use.
Off the top of my head, I recall somewhere around 160 ft-lbs (dry) for F250's
I do remember I torque mine to 115. That is based on a calculation I did some years ago for the brand of anti-seize I use.
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Nope, no BS. I drove like a wildman when I was young, but I've learned to drive a lot softer as I get older. Truck is empty about 80% of the time, so that helps, but the loaded 20% could be anything from a light load, to a couple pallets of bricks. And about 10% of the time, I'd guess, I tow trailers, carrying a boat, skidsteer, scissors lift, or other cargo.
Main thing is to keep the tires inflated, but not too inflated, based on the load. And avoid heavy braking whenever possible, like slowing down well before stoplights, and keeping a good safe distance from the vehicle in front of you.
Plus I gotta say, BFG makes a great tire! Even the OEM ones!
Main thing is to keep the tires inflated, but not too inflated, based on the load. And avoid heavy braking whenever possible, like slowing down well before stoplights, and keeping a good safe distance from the vehicle in front of you.
Plus I gotta say, BFG makes a great tire! Even the OEM ones!
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I agree I get the most miles out of the bfg's and I have tried many different brands. I have a set now that are about gone with 38,000 miles on them and I consider that great wear. I use my truck for work though and it weighs about 9500 lbs. with just the basic fuel and parts load. What part of chicago are you from? I was born and raised up there but moved down south 31 yrs. ago.
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Live in the north suburbs, so 3/4 of my driving is commuting to construction sites in Chicagoland area, but also spend a lot of travelling time in MI and WI as well. I have a brother in FL who blames the higher roadway temps for shorter tire life, and that would seem to make sense. I really don't think there's much wear when the pavement is wet or snow covered! Plus your extra weight will also make a difference. When I'm empty, I only carry a couple hundred pounds of mostly hand tools. Not sure what it weighs empty, but I'm guessing around 6000 or so. I spend a lot of time picking and dropping off tools and material, but I only routinely carry what I need at the time. Used to trade these trucks in after about 5 years, but with the economy being what it is, and the workload being so low, it's hard to justify a new truck at current prices, so I'll just keep pushing this one for a while longer.
From your sig, it sure looks like you have a nicely equipped truck! Looks like a nice setup!
From your sig, it sure looks like you have a nicely equipped truck! Looks like a nice setup!
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I was born in elmhurst and also lived in sugar grove which was a little country town back then it's probably developed quite a bit since then I'm sure. My grandparents had a summer place in wonder lake which is probably closer to you. My trucks are usually worn out after five years, but with the economy now I may try to stretch a few more years out of it this time around.
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Never-Seize is some great stuff,,After working to get the stock wheels off,,,wire brush the Hub center and each wheel,,,applied a thin layer of Never-Seize on the hub center,,,they come right off easy now,,,and I put just a dab on each wheel stud,, back 4 years ago when switching to my winter tires,,,each time I change from summer to winter tires,,can still see the slight film on each stud,,,,Torqe them to 140 ft lbs,,,Never had a problem !
So yes apply some Never-Seize makes life easier !
they should use it from the factory,,,just takes a Dab!!
So yes apply some Never-Seize makes life easier !
they should use it from the factory,,,just takes a Dab!!
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