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Duallys Only
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From: AZ
Looks Great
Following my own advice I am going to start this thread because duallys are getting popular for whatever reason. So post your dually pics, mods you have done already and mods on your to do list.
Here is mine:
http://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.ford...e7a95b2b55.jpg
2014 F350 Lariat crew cab chrome pkg. Loaded with tools weighs in at 11,100lbs. I have installed stable loads to raise up the back end, Bilstein shocks. I need to install my 12v compressor and air horns. I also plan on a Flo-pro exhaust system with delete and SCT X4 tuner in the spring.
Here is mine:
http://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.ford...e7a95b2b55.jpg
2014 F350 Lariat crew cab chrome pkg. Loaded with tools weighs in at 11,100lbs. I have installed stable loads to raise up the back end, Bilstein shocks. I need to install my 12v compressor and air horns. I also plan on a Flo-pro exhaust system with delete and SCT X4 tuner in the spring.
Awsome thread. Your truck looks great. How's it holding up with the weight?
I'm waiting on my '15 F-350 Dually that supposed to be here two days ago....lol.
Will post pics whenever I get it. Good luck.
Tommy O'Dually
Mountain Pass
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Stanwood Wa.
Pat As I said I will be in Westport most Weekends till At least till Sept starting in May 1st.
I just ordered the Duraflaps with the SS Weights with a goat on the front wheels and the Big Horn Sheep (Ram). Reason: I had 4 Ram Trucks starting in 2002. I also have goats. First they where Cashmere Goats after finding that the hair was a lot of hard work for little pay I bought a Boer Buck and the rest was history.
Next I will be getting the Valve stem extensions and Steering Dampener. I installed my Fold Flat Floor. I made it for my first DRW and been swapping it to the next truck. The floor is just two pieces of .125" thick Aluminum. Three brass door hinges allow it to fold up. Black outdoor carpet was Super 77 (spray glue) down. The dog a Lab is comfortable on it and likes to ride without going anywhere but in the driveway. I just wish Ford still had that fold flat floor as a option instead of the under seat storage that all of the trucks come with. My 2005 Dodge had such a floor. SOB!
I just ordered the Duraflaps with the SS Weights with a goat on the front wheels and the Big Horn Sheep (Ram). Reason: I had 4 Ram Trucks starting in 2002. I also have goats. First they where Cashmere Goats after finding that the hair was a lot of hard work for little pay I bought a Boer Buck and the rest was history.
Next I will be getting the Valve stem extensions and Steering Dampener. I installed my Fold Flat Floor. I made it for my first DRW and been swapping it to the next truck. The floor is just two pieces of .125" thick Aluminum. Three brass door hinges allow it to fold up. Black outdoor carpet was Super 77 (spray glue) down. The dog a Lab is comfortable on it and likes to ride without going anywhere but in the driveway. I just wish Ford still had that fold flat floor as a option instead of the under seat storage that all of the trucks come with. My 2005 Dodge had such a floor. SOB!
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From: Great Falls, Montana
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From: Olympic Peninsula
Goat,
I agree with you on the fold flat floor. I have 3 rufftuff kennels side by side in the back of my truck, under the canopy that my dogs ride it. I have power back there for crate fans and they love hanging out in the back of the truck when I am tinkering with it.
You will like the duraflaps and hopefully enjoy the truck.
You have done a great job on your boat, I am sure it is a fun boat to fish out of. Hope we get a good year for fishing!
It has been a couple of decades since I fished out of Westport.
Pat
I agree with you on the fold flat floor. I have 3 rufftuff kennels side by side in the back of my truck, under the canopy that my dogs ride it. I have power back there for crate fans and they love hanging out in the back of the truck when I am tinkering with it.
You will like the duraflaps and hopefully enjoy the truck.
You have done a great job on your boat, I am sure it is a fun boat to fish out of. Hope we get a good year for fishing!
It has been a couple of decades since I fished out of Westport.
Pat
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From: TEXAS
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From: Great Falls, Montana
Based on advice from my tire dealer.......experience......door sticker.
Light:
70-75 front......Heavy bumper
45-50 rears......May end up lowering that a little.
Towing 18K 5th wheel:
75 front
70 rears is what I plan to start with. (Have not towed yet with the dually)
3300 miles running light.......All is well so far.
Light:
70-75 front......Heavy bumper
45-50 rears......May end up lowering that a little.
Towing 18K 5th wheel:
75 front
70 rears is what I plan to start with. (Have not towed yet with the dually)
3300 miles running light.......All is well so far.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 6,180
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From: Georgia
Watch the valve stem extensions. Had them on my Chevy dually for about 3k miles and they broke the stems due to the length and vibration. Have standard stainless valve stems on mine and a long gauge and chuck for them. I won't run long ones again. Even on our med units, we had the stainless braided, long extensions that caused nothing but problems. We no longer use them.
Tuned
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 427
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From: Prescott, Michigan
65 all the time. Seems to work. No wallowing at full load.
And decided against extensions. Got good fill and pressure reading gauges that can reach.
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Tommy the truck is holding up just fine. I added stable loads and I had a 4x4 shop install a 4" block instead of the factory 2". The truck has a nice rake to it and am considering a 1" or 1 1/2" spacer for the front, I plan on 275-65-20 tires so if I need the spacer I will get them if I don't I will leave it alone.