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Old Apr 30, 2023 | 03:23 PM
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Need some Dually advice

1995 Ford F350 2WD Dually 7.5 E4OD 46K miles. BF Goodrich Commercial T/A All Season LT215/85/R16 Load E ALL 6 Tires same. Door jamb says 65 LBS COLD on all 6.
What is a good ride tire pressure be for non towing daily driving and what should tire pressure be for light towing a small tractor? Nothing heavy ever.

Any other Dually info or tips for a first time owner? Thank You Sandy



 
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Old Apr 30, 2023 | 05:50 PM
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I had 36" tires on my CC. Ran 60F,30R. Never changed it if I was towing - car/open trailer.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2023 | 06:04 PM
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I had 36" tires on CC. Ran 60F,30R. Never changed it if I was towing - car/open trailer.
What pressures would you recommend for my tires and setup? Thanks
 
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Old May 1, 2023 | 06:52 AM
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I'd prob start about the same. Maybe 5psi less f/r and see how it rides. Some guys talk about a few psi less on the rear inside tires compared to the out sides to account for crown in the road. I never did,but something to think about depending on the roads in your area.

Truck is nice! Would be really cool to convert to 4x4.
 
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Old May 1, 2023 | 08:15 AM
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You might have to play around with the pressures a bit to find something that works for you. Running a lower pressure can help the ride a bit, but do you readily have the means to air it back up should you need to tow quickly?
 
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Old May 1, 2023 | 08:46 AM
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Stick with the recommended pressure of 65
If you were an old fart with a bad back I would let you go as low as 50 om all 4
You run the risk of a blowout by running insufficient pressure in the rear
Those rear tires are not supposed to chaff or touch each other on the sidewall (at 30 they surely will)
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Originally Posted by sandymane
1995 Ford F350 2WD Dually 7.5 E4OD 46K miles. BF Goodrich Commercial T/A All Season LT215/85/R16 Load E ALL 6 Tires same. Door jamb says 65 LBS COLD on all 6.
What is a good ride tire pressure be for non towing daily driving and what should tire pressure be for light towing a small tractor? Nothing heavy ever.

Any other Dually info or tips for a first time owner? Thank You Sandy


Sandy will trade my super cab F 250 with the 5.8 for your truck.

‘’my truck has 73k actual miles.almost new everything

don

 
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Old May 1, 2023 | 11:55 AM
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Very tempting offer but, Old Brute here with 98K is a family main stay so I gotta pass. Thank you for the offer of a beautiful truck to trade me. Sandy


 
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I’ll even throw the turtle in under the truck !

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Old May 1, 2023 | 12:53 PM
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Now you're talking business. I only wish I could throw in my LONG GONE 07 GT500 instead of the 95 F350 for the turtle AND truck.



 
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Old May 1, 2023 | 01:08 PM
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Wow, it’s your lucky day. I own a 2007 GT500



 
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Very nice. Does the stack of TSB's come with it?
 
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Old May 1, 2023 | 01:14 PM
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Very nice. Does the stack of TSB's come with it?
no, as luck would have it I retired as a Ford dealership employee and all TSB’s done

Not trying to steal your thread, I am very interested in your truck. PM me if you want to take this further.

Just spent $2300 in maintenance on the truck for and am having a new grill, new head light cover chrome pieces and headlamps being installed soon

its what I do. Spend money on vehicles


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Old May 1, 2023 | 01:17 PM
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no, as luck would have it I retired as a Ford dealership employee and all TSB’s done

Not trying to steal your thread, I am very interested in your truck. PM me if you want to take this further]


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Thanks don. I haven't put 10 miles on it yet. Give me some time with the dullay, as I might do anything.
 
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Old May 1, 2023 | 01:28 PM
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Thanks don. I haven't put 10 miles on it yet. Give me some time with the dullay, as I might do anything.

will do sandy

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