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G'day SSSimon,
I'm going 16 X 8" (4.5" Backspace & Zero Offset). Prolly get 6 of em'
Maybe we all could get a bulk buy, and bring down price further??
But guess they'd have to be separate shipments to keep them under the customs $1,000??
What are you lookin' at or decided on?
What mob are you gettin' em' through?
I've currently got 16 x 10s that I'll be offloading somehow.
Cheers,
Reg
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I'm going 16 X 8" (4.5" Backspace & Zero Offset). Prolly get 6 of em'
Maybe we all could get a bulk buy, and bring down price further??
But guess they'd have to be separate shipments to keep them under the customs $1,000??
What are you lookin' at or decided on?
What mob are you gettin' em' through?
I've currently got 16 x 10s that I'll be offloading somehow.
Cheers,
Reg
“There ain’t nothing that duct tape or roses can't fix”
---------------------------
Aussie spec Brazilian built 2005 (US 2003) F-250 Superduty 4x4 7.3Ltr Powerstroke: PHP FU2 6Pos on the Fly Chip, 6 x ISSPRO Promax Guages, Donaldson (AIS) Intake with Zoodad, Hutch'd n’ Harpoon'd, Cowl Hood, Billet Grill, AIH delete, DIY CCV & catch can, Straight Through 3½” Cummins muffler, MBRP Black Tip, RiffRaff FRx,OCR,HPx, JWVB, OME Suspension, Dual Tower shocks, Tough Dog RTC Steering Damper, ARB Air Lockers Front & Rear, V10 Tranny cooler in series with Stock Tranny cooler, BD Deep Pan, Extra Cooling rear diff cover, ARB HD Front Diff cover, ARB Bull Bar, Kymar Dual Spare Wheel carrier & Rear bumper, Edge Evo Dash Pod (used for PIDs/Codes only), Long Range Fuel Tank, OEM Style paint matched wheel arch flares, VMS in Dash GPS Street & Off Road Navigator, Toyo OPAT AT 305 70R 16” on 10” Rims. GVWR (GVM) Upgrade to 5,000kg(F350).
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I know a little bit about Customs having worked on their cargo systems for 5 years, including the design and build of their current system.
Anyway, think of Crisco bringing in a container load of Xmas hampers, total worth of said container > a million bucks. How much GST? Zero. As every single hamper is an individual order by an individual and on each individual order there is zero tax if the order is < $1000.
We could do the same with a container of wheels. Do a deal to dispatch a container here, and as long as we have orders from individuals each for < $1000 zero tax.
I've been exchanging emails with Steve of SD Wheel Corp in Chicago IL. A decent set of alloys, 16x8, 16x10, or 18's is USD $500 including caps, nuts, and stateside delivery (to USAtoAUS). USA to oz would charge $100 to ship to Sydney. I don't think we could get it much cheaper for 4 sets.
I was thinking of running 285/75 16's as a 4WD trip tyre. Maybe there is a good forum discussion somewhere about the merits of tyre selection for 4WDing. I know the real mud-pluggers like wider tyres like 315/75 16s.
With the 315's you can go to 10" wide rims, but I don't think they'd be too good for rocky/rough ground.
For tyre sizes and rim widths see here:
Cooper Tires - Tyres
For SD Wheel Corp have a look on their ebay shop here:
Steve's Wheels items - Get great deals on items on eBay Stores!
Reg, thanks for your offset and back spacing specs.
I was checking my 20" alloys and noticed their offset was -12. Too radical for 4WDing and a sure recipe for knocking out ball joints rapidly. For 4WDing you want nearly the least radical, strongest, most reliable rims possible. Buying 6 is also a good idea if you're planning for a big trip.
Anyway, think of Crisco bringing in a container load of Xmas hampers, total worth of said container > a million bucks. How much GST? Zero. As every single hamper is an individual order by an individual and on each individual order there is zero tax if the order is < $1000.
We could do the same with a container of wheels. Do a deal to dispatch a container here, and as long as we have orders from individuals each for < $1000 zero tax.
I've been exchanging emails with Steve of SD Wheel Corp in Chicago IL. A decent set of alloys, 16x8, 16x10, or 18's is USD $500 including caps, nuts, and stateside delivery (to USAtoAUS). USA to oz would charge $100 to ship to Sydney. I don't think we could get it much cheaper for 4 sets.
I was thinking of running 285/75 16's as a 4WD trip tyre. Maybe there is a good forum discussion somewhere about the merits of tyre selection for 4WDing. I know the real mud-pluggers like wider tyres like 315/75 16s.
With the 315's you can go to 10" wide rims, but I don't think they'd be too good for rocky/rough ground.
For tyre sizes and rim widths see here:
Cooper Tires - Tyres
For SD Wheel Corp have a look on their ebay shop here:
Steve's Wheels items - Get great deals on items on eBay Stores!
Reg, thanks for your offset and back spacing specs.
I was checking my 20" alloys and noticed their offset was -12. Too radical for 4WDing and a sure recipe for knocking out ball joints rapidly. For 4WDing you want nearly the least radical, strongest, most reliable rims possible. Buying 6 is also a good idea if you're planning for a big trip.
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05-22-2012, 06:40 AM
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SUPERDUTY RIMS
I know a little bit about Customs having worked on their cargo systems for 5 years, including the design and build of their current system.
Anyway, think of Crisco bringing in a container load of Xmas hampers, total worth of said container > a million bucks. How much GST? Zero. As every single hamper is an individual order by an individual and on each individual order there is zero tax if the order is < $1000.
We could do the same with a container of wheels. Do a deal to dispatch a container here, and as long as we have orders from individuals each for < $1000 zero tax.
I've been exchanging emails with Steve of SD Wheel Corp in Chicago IL. A decent set of alloys, 16x8, 16x10, or 18's is USD $500 including caps, nuts, and stateside delivery (to USAtoAUS). USA to oz would charge $100 to ship to Sydney. I don't think we could get it much cheaper for 4 sets.
I was thinking of running 285/75 16's as a 4WD trip tyre. Maybe there is a good forum discussion somewhere about the merits of tyre selection for 4WDing. I know the real mud-pluggers like wider tyres like 315/75 16s.
With the 315's you can go to 10" wide rims, but I don't think they'd be too good for rocky/rough ground.
For tyre sizes and rim widths see here:
Cooper Tires - Tyres
For SD Wheel Corp has a look on their ebay shop here:
Steve's Wheels items - Get great deals on items on eBay Stores!
Reg, thanks for your offset and back spacing specs.
I was checking my 20" alloys and noticed their offset was -12. Too radical for 4WDing and a sure recipe for knocking out ball joints rapidly. For 4WDing you want nearly the least radical, strongest, most reliable rims possible. Buying 6 is also a good idea if you're planning for a big trip.
Anyway, think of Crisco bringing in a container load of Xmas hampers, total worth of said container > a million bucks. How much GST? Zero. As every single hamper is an individual order by an individual and on each individual order there is zero tax if the order is < $1000.
We could do the same with a container of wheels. Do a deal to dispatch a container here, and as long as we have orders from individuals each for < $1000 zero tax.
I've been exchanging emails with Steve of SD Wheel Corp in Chicago IL. A decent set of alloys, 16x8, 16x10, or 18's is USD $500 including caps, nuts, and stateside delivery (to USAtoAUS). USA to oz would charge $100 to ship to Sydney. I don't think we could get it much cheaper for 4 sets.
I was thinking of running 285/75 16's as a 4WD trip tyre. Maybe there is a good forum discussion somewhere about the merits of tyre selection for 4WDing. I know the real mud-pluggers like wider tyres like 315/75 16s.
With the 315's you can go to 10" wide rims, but I don't think they'd be too good for rocky/rough ground.
For tyre sizes and rim widths see here:
Cooper Tires - Tyres
For SD Wheel Corp has a look on their ebay shop here:
Steve's Wheels items - Get great deals on items on eBay Stores!
Reg, thanks for your offset and back spacing specs.
I was checking my 20" alloys and noticed their offset was -12. Too radical for 4WDing and a sure recipe for knocking out ball joints rapidly. For 4WDing you want nearly the least radical, strongest, most reliable rims possible. Buying 6 is also a good idea if you're planning for a big trip.
Sounds like a plan
I gather that price US$500 is for as you say a 'set' and set being 4 or 5 wheels?
I want the 16 x 8s for a much better rough/off road mount for heavier load bearing tyres. The wider the rim the lower the load capacity on the rim and that's where you end up seeing the tyre having a higher load capacity than the rim it's on, making the rim the weak link. Hence one of the reasons to do away with the 10" rims.
I've been researching tyres for some time now. just about read every tyre post on this site and PS.
The general opinion seems to be:
1. Michelin. 2. BF Goodrich. 3 Toyo. 4 Nitto (Toyo anyway).
The specs on the new Cooper STMaxx are impressive. However they have not been around long enough to prove themselves. Cooper almost lost their market share here in Aussie a while ago. Ask any garage in the bush and the'll point you to a back yard with a pile of Coopers Mr Hooker couldn't Pole Vaut over. Their old design were inherently very weak in the side walls and on a loaded Cruza or Pootrol they would give out very guickly went aired down for sand or rough gravel roads.
I couldn't find any real feed back on them on our Superduties state side. So I'd keep away until the jury comes in.
I'm leaning toward the BF Goodrich All Terrains. They are easily available over here, they have the right specs for our trucks (not on the margins but well above the 123 at 126 and "E") . And they have been proven to stand the weight of our trucks loades and towing.
Remember: D = 8ply, E = 10ply, F = 12ply.
So even seeing some 'D' rated tyres at higher 'Max Loads' than some 'E' rated tyres does not make them suitable for our heavy trucks due to being weaker because of the less ply, 8 vs 10. Not legal either as the trucks tyre spec requires "E" Rated tyres.
TYRE SIZE LOAD/SPEED INDEX RIM WIDTH
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DIA Rev/Mile Tread Depth Max Load Single Weight
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Offset vs. Backspacing
Offset and backspacing are similar measurements. While backspacing is the distance between the back of the rim flange and the hub mounting surface, offset is the distance between the centerline of the wheel and the hub mounting surface. Measured in millimeters, offset is the measurement of choice for many custom wheel manufacturers. <O
</OPositive vs. Negative Offset
A wheel can come with a zero offset, positive offset, or negative offset. Zero offset occurs when the hub mounting surface is even with the centerline of wheel. Most factory rims come with a positive offset, which is achieved when wheel manufacturers place the hub mounting surface to the street side of the centerline. Most front-wheel drive vehicles use positive offset (or dished-out) wheels; most rear-wheel drive vehicles have negative offset wheels. Negative offset wheels locate the hub mounting surface to the brake side of the centerline, giving them a “deep dish” appearance.<O
></O>Choosing the Right Offset
If the wheel offset is not correct for your vehicle, handling can be adversely affected. For example, excessive negative offset can cause steering wheel kick-back and place additional stress on your vehicle’s entire suspension. Talk to your sales rep or wheel manufacturer to help you determine a range of acceptable offset ratings for your vehicle. When you receive your new wheels, test fit them on your car or truck before mounting the tires. Once the tires are mounted, the wheels can’t be returned.<O
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></O>How to Measure Wheel Bolt Circles and Backspacing<O
></O>Step One: Take a wheel off your car and lay it on a flat surface with the back side (the one that faces the brakes) facing up.<O
></O>Step Two: Lay a straightedge across the wheel and measure down to the mounting pad; you may have to deflate the tire to do this. That measurement (A in the diagram above) is the amount of backspacing your new wheels will need.<O
></O>Please double check the backspacing and bolt pattern of your new wheels before you mount your tires. Once mounted, they cannot be returned.<O
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></O>The perfect combo for 99-04 Superduty 4X4 leaf spring trucks is 4.5" BS and Zero Offset. Any Backspace over 5” will have tyre rub on leaf springs.<O
></O>Cheers,
Reg
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Aussie spec Brazilian built 2005 (US 2003) F-250 Superduty 4x4 7.3Ltr Powerstroke: PHP FU2 6Pos on the Fly Chip, 6 x ISSPRO Promax Guages, Donaldson (AIS) Intake with Zoodad, Hutch'd n’ Harpoon'd, Cowl Hood, Billet Grill, AIH delete, DIY CCV & catch can, Straight Through 3½” Cummins muffler, MBRP Black Tip, RiffRaff FRx,OCR,HPx, JWVB, OME Suspension, Dual Tower shocks, Tough Dog RTC Steering Damper, ARB Air Lockers Front & Rear, V10 Tranny cooler in series with Stock Tranny cooler, BD Deep Pan, Extra Cooling rear diff cover, ARB HD Front Diff cover, ARB Bull Bar, Kymar Dual Spare Wheel carrier & Rear bumper, Edge Evo Dash Pod (used for PIDs/Codes only), Long Range Fuel Tank, OEM Style paint matched wheel arch flares, VMS in Dash GPS Street & Off Road Navigator, Toyo OPAT AT 305 70R 16” on 10” Rims. GVWR (GVM) Upgrade to 5,000kg(F350).
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Great info there Reg. On my prev vehicle, a '96 Mercedes S600 V12, the standard offset was 44. I put on 20" rims with the radical offset, for a Mercedes, of 35.
Wheels: Approx $500 in the US for a good spec set of 4 rims, although that money would get you 5 of these:
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d
You may be able to do a cheaper deal on anything over 4 if you forgo the 5th centre cap and set of wheel nuts.
In Oz the BFG 285/75 16's are $325 a pop on flea-bay plus freight:
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d
So the wife's anniversary present can be the wheels, and I'll buy the Nitto tyres - 2 separate consignments < $1000 for 2 different people, regardless of being in the one shipment = GST free.
Nitto Terra Grappler 285/75 16's state side for a set of 4 is $900 (+ $140 sea freight to Syd):
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d
Michelins are tough to find. You'd really have to want Toyo as in the US they seem to run at around $1200 to $1500 a set, making it an easier deal to go for the BFG's here.
Another tyre this size is the Deestone Mudcrawler showing up of flea-bay for $1030 a set are:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/180794127...84.m1423.l2649
Personally though I'd trust the Nitto Terra Grappler's from the US before these..
Wheels: Approx $500 in the US for a good spec set of 4 rims, although that money would get you 5 of these:
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d
You may be able to do a cheaper deal on anything over 4 if you forgo the 5th centre cap and set of wheel nuts.
In Oz the BFG 285/75 16's are $325 a pop on flea-bay plus freight:
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d
So the wife's anniversary present can be the wheels, and I'll buy the Nitto tyres - 2 separate consignments < $1000 for 2 different people, regardless of being in the one shipment = GST free.
Nitto Terra Grappler 285/75 16's state side for a set of 4 is $900 (+ $140 sea freight to Syd):
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d
Michelins are tough to find. You'd really have to want Toyo as in the US they seem to run at around $1200 to $1500 a set, making it an easier deal to go for the BFG's here.
Another tyre this size is the Deestone Mudcrawler showing up of flea-bay for $1030 a set are:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/180794127...84.m1423.l2649
Personally though I'd trust the Nitto Terra Grappler's from the US before these..
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Great info there Reg. On my prev vehicle, a '96 Mercedes S600 V12, the standard offset was 44. I put on 20" rims with the radical offset, for a Mercedes, of 35.
Wheels: Approx $500 in the US for a good spec set of 4 rims, although that money would get you 5 of these:
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d
These as far as I can find out are ION Alloy 171 Series. They are made by Master Pacific in Shanghai China. I checked their site and could not get the load rating on them. I've seen these type before and they normally come in at around 950 to 990 Kg Max Load rating. Our trucks are GVM for CC at 4,219kg (I'm upgraded to 5,000kg GVM).
So four of these would only spread a 4.2t load over 3.9t rated rims. The tyres on them would be higher rated than the rims. I wouldn't touch anything unless I could be certian of their load ratings. I've been looking a a set of Procomps at 1,550kg load rating.
The cost would be up there, but the safety is piece of mind out bush thumping along rough roads loaded up towing heavy duty Rough/offroad van/camper etc.
The Dynamic loadings caused by corregations and potholes would give something like this a 'darn good flogging'. Just my 2 bobs worth mate
You may be able to do a cheaper deal on anything over 4 if you forgo the 5th centre cap and set of wheel nuts.
In Oz the BFG 285/75 16's are $325 a pop on flea-bay plus freight:
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d
BG Goodrich have two LT285 75R 16 AT Kos in there line up.
One is a 'D' Load Rated and the other 'E' Rated. This one on the link is the 'D' Load rated at 122/120 Load index Speed 'R' (Part No 77118). The 'E' Rated is 126 Load Index Speed 'Q' (Part No 49291).
The Tyre sticker on my 2005 CC truck stipulates Load Index 123 Load Rating 'E' Tyre.
So the wife's anniversary present can be the wheels, and I'll buy the Nitto tyres - 2 separate consignments < $1000 for 2 different people, regardless of being in the one shipment = GST free.
Nitto Terra Grappler 285/75 16's state side for a set of 4 is $900 (+ $140 sea freight to Syd):
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d
Michelins are tough to find. You'd really have to want Toyo as in the US they seem to run at around $1200 to $1500 a set, making it an easier deal to go for the BFG's here.
Another tyre this size is the Deestone Mudcrawler showing up of flea-bay for $1030 a set are:
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d
Personally though I'd trust the Nitto Terra Grappler's from the US before these..
Wheels: Approx $500 in the US for a good spec set of 4 rims, although that money would get you 5 of these:
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d
These as far as I can find out are ION Alloy 171 Series. They are made by Master Pacific in Shanghai China. I checked their site and could not get the load rating on them. I've seen these type before and they normally come in at around 950 to 990 Kg Max Load rating. Our trucks are GVM for CC at 4,219kg (I'm upgraded to 5,000kg GVM).
So four of these would only spread a 4.2t load over 3.9t rated rims. The tyres on them would be higher rated than the rims. I wouldn't touch anything unless I could be certian of their load ratings. I've been looking a a set of Procomps at 1,550kg load rating.
The cost would be up there, but the safety is piece of mind out bush thumping along rough roads loaded up towing heavy duty Rough/offroad van/camper etc.
The Dynamic loadings caused by corregations and potholes would give something like this a 'darn good flogging'. Just my 2 bobs worth mate
You may be able to do a cheaper deal on anything over 4 if you forgo the 5th centre cap and set of wheel nuts.
In Oz the BFG 285/75 16's are $325 a pop on flea-bay plus freight:
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d
BG Goodrich have two LT285 75R 16 AT Kos in there line up.
One is a 'D' Load Rated and the other 'E' Rated. This one on the link is the 'D' Load rated at 122/120 Load index Speed 'R' (Part No 77118). The 'E' Rated is 126 Load Index Speed 'Q' (Part No 49291).
The Tyre sticker on my 2005 CC truck stipulates Load Index 123 Load Rating 'E' Tyre.
So the wife's anniversary present can be the wheels, and I'll buy the Nitto tyres - 2 separate consignments < $1000 for 2 different people, regardless of being in the one shipment = GST free.
Nitto Terra Grappler 285/75 16's state side for a set of 4 is $900 (+ $140 sea freight to Syd):
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d
Michelins are tough to find. You'd really have to want Toyo as in the US they seem to run at around $1200 to $1500 a set, making it an easier deal to go for the BFG's here.
Another tyre this size is the Deestone Mudcrawler showing up of flea-bay for $1030 a set are:
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d
Personally though I'd trust the Nitto Terra Grappler's from the US before these..
I've made a couple of comments to your post above in 'Bold Magenta'.
I'm one who really likes to go and see an item like this, look at it, kick it, pinch it. Get the right specs off the dealer/seller. I'm a little wary of getting stuff over the internet without researching it to death.
As the Irish say; Ya need To be sure to be sure
Once you've got it and it turns out wrong spec, it is very hard to return it for the one you thought you were getting.
Again mate, just my take on it.
Cheers,
Reg
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Aussie spec Brazilian built 2005 (US 2003) F-250 Superduty 4x4 7.3Ltr Powerstroke: PHP FU2 6Pos on the Fly Chip, 6 x ISSPRO Promax Guages, Donaldson (AIS) Intake with Zoodad, Hutch'd n’ Harpoon'd, Cowl Hood, Billet Grill, AIH delete, DIY CCV & catch can, Straight Through 3½” Cummins muffler, MBRP Black Tip, RiffRaff FRx,OCR,HPx, JWVB, OME Suspension, Dual Tower shocks, Tough Dog RTC Steering Damper, ARB Air Lockers Front & Rear, V10 Tranny cooler in series with Stock Tranny cooler, BD Deep Pan, Extra Cooling rear diff cover, ARB HD Front Diff cover, ARB Bull Bar, Kymar Dual Spare Wheel carrier & Rear bumper, Edge Evo Dash Pod (used for PIDs/Codes only), Long Range Fuel Tank, OEM Style paint matched wheel arch flares, VMS in Dash GPS Street & Off Road Navigator, Toyo OPAT AT 305 70R 16” on 10” Rims. GVWR (GVM) Upgrade to 5,000kg(F350).
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05-23-2012, 07:04 AM
If you are shipping wheels, you may as well get tires shipped from the states too. I was paying around $280 per tire for R18/70/285 Michelin A/T's with a 60,000 mile warranty (100,000km) - I am sure 16"s will be cheaper. Order them from Tire Rack, and if you can get them sent to the rim shop, get them to fit it them ship them here.
There is no way you will find a similar level tire in that size... let alone that quality for that price here in Aus. Heck, Michelin's on my Ranger which are much smaller size and and lower weight rating cost more than that here.
On edit: there you are, $259 each for those of you with 16"
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
There is no way you will find a similar level tire in that size... let alone that quality for that price here in Aus. Heck, Michelin's on my Ranger which are much smaller size and and lower weight rating cost more than that here.
On edit: there you are, $259 each for those of you with 16"
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
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Have you looked for any rims suppliers closer to the west coast. Just alot of shipping for my liking. And I would like to source the Tyres from the States as well. Would have to check with Indy regarding what they would prefer with seafrieght shipping (ie tyres on rims or loose) Packed on a pallet etc.
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SHIPPING RIMS & TYRES
Have you looked for any rims suppliers closer to the west coast. Just alot of shipping for my liking. And I would like to source the Tyres from the States as well. Would have to check with Indy regarding what they would prefer with seafrieght shipping (ie tyres on rims or loose) Packed on a pallet etc.
I had a good look around this mob's site. www.4wheelparts.com
They ship worldwide and have an easy user friendly site to search items on.
I don't know anything about them, so have a look and see what you think.
Any fellas from the States looking at this may chime in and make comment on www.4wheelparts.com
Cheers,
Reg
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05-27-2012, 06:46 PM
Where from????
Hi,
Where did you buy this kit?
Where did you buy this kit?
99-04 Super Duty F250-F350 4x4 Complete Ball Joint Kit w/ seals
4WD BALL JOINT KIT
Complete set of upper and lower ball joints w/ seals and o-rings 99-
04 F-SERIES 4x4
Kit contains:[SIZE=2][FONT=Verdana]
2-K80026 upper greasable ball joints Moog Brand
2-K8607T lower greasable ball joints Moog Brand
2-F81Z 4A322AA Yellow O-rings between the hub and knuckle
2-F81Z 3254CB Hub seals
2-F81Z 1S175HCA Axle seals
Moog brand is superior to the OEM Ford balljoints due to the fact that
they come with a grease zerk. This is enables you to grease them and
prolong the life versus the OEM ones which are a sealed unit and do
not allow you to grease them.
4WD BALL JOINT KIT
Complete set of upper and lower ball joints w/ seals and o-rings 99-
04 F-SERIES 4x4
Kit contains:[SIZE=2][FONT=Verdana]
2-K80026 upper greasable ball joints Moog Brand
2-K8607T lower greasable ball joints Moog Brand
2-F81Z 4A322AA Yellow O-rings between the hub and knuckle
2-F81Z 3254CB Hub seals
2-F81Z 1S175HCA Axle seals
Moog brand is superior to the OEM Ford balljoints due to the fact that
they come with a grease zerk. This is enables you to grease them and
prolong the life versus the OEM ones which are a sealed unit and do
not allow you to grease them.
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BALL JOINT KIT
Hi,
Where did you buy this kit?
Where did you buy this kit?
99-04 Super Duty F250-F350 4x4 Complete Ball Joint Kit w/ seals
4WD BALL JOINT KIT
Complete set of upper and lower ball joints w/ seals and o-rings 99-
04 F-SERIES 4x4
Kit contains:
[size=2][font=Verdana]2-K80026 upper greasable ball joints Moog Brand
2-K8607T lower greasable ball joints Moog Brand
2-F81Z 4A322AA Yellow O-rings between the hub and knuckle
2-F81Z 3254CB Hub seals
2-F81Z 1S175HCA Axle seals
Moog brand is superior to the OEM Ford balljoints due to the fact that
they come with a grease zerk. This is enables you to grease them and
prolong the life versus the OEM ones which are a sealed unit and do
4WD BALL JOINT KIT
Complete set of upper and lower ball joints w/ seals and o-rings 99-
04 F-SERIES 4x4
Kit contains:
[size=2][font=Verdana]2-K80026 upper greasable ball joints Moog Brand
2-K8607T lower greasable ball joints Moog Brand
2-F81Z 4A322AA Yellow O-rings between the hub and knuckle
2-F81Z 3254CB Hub seals
2-F81Z 1S175HCA Axle seals
Moog brand is superior to the OEM Ford balljoints due to the fact that
they come with a grease zerk. This is enables you to grease them and
prolong the life versus the OEM ones which are a sealed unit and do
not allow you to grease them.
I got that kit via www.powerstrokeshop.com a couple of years ago. They were good to deal with and had some good kits and full range of parts. They were the shop front for some Ford Dealership (can't recall who they were or what state (I think Indiana somewhere)).
Unfortunately they no longer exist and this is the last I heard ogf them:
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Their website says they not taking any new orders after March, 2011. I found them to be a good source of parts at a reasonable price.
I guess the part numbers are still the same and using them you could order the parts as a kit from some other mob like RockAuto.
I'm sure the OEM parts are now upgraded and greasable and 'partsguyed' may be able to put a kit together for you?
Cheers,
Reg
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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Aussie spec Brazilian built 2005 (US 2003) F-250 Superduty 4x4 7.3Ltr Powerstroke: PHP FU2 6 Pos’n Chip, 6 x ISSPRO Promax Guages, AIS Intake, Zoodad, Hutch'd n’ Harpoon'd, Cowl Hood, AIH Delete, DIY CCV, BTM muffler, MBRP 4” Black Tip, RiffRaff FRx,HPx,OCR, JWVB, ARB Air Lockers Front & Rear, V10 Tranny cooler in series with Stock Tranny cooler, Deep Tranny Pan, ARB Bull Bar, Edge Evo (for PIDs & Codes only), Long Range Fuel Tank, VMS in Dash GPS Street & Off Road Nav, Toyo OPAT AT 305 70R 16”on 10” Rims, Moog Greasable Ball Joints, Tough Dog RTC Steering Stabiliser, OME Suspension & Dual Tower Shocks, GVWR (GVM) Upgrade to 5,000Kg.
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