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Old Feb 27, 2005 | 07:12 AM
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trip to Florida

I just wanted to let you guys know i just returned from a trip from CT. to Florida. I left with 1500 miles and now have 4000. I was not that impressed with this truck before left. I will always buy a Ford truck, i have had a 78,86,93, and 04 (all 250's) ANYWAY..... i fell in love with this thing, it rides like a caddy. Maybe i am nuts, but it seemed to have picked up some power along the way, as to say thanks for choosing me. I will start thinking of some add ons now, as before i was not even considering any. have a good day! Tony
 
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Old Feb 27, 2005 | 07:52 AM
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Gotta agree

I travel for a living and I got my truck 2 months ago. I now look forward to going on the road. I had a 98 xlt and now have a 04 lariat. This truck does ride like a caddy in my opinion. I'm glad tou like your truck. Enjoy!
 
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Old Feb 27, 2005 | 09:19 AM
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I also had a F250 and now have a Fx4. Just got back from Florida and the ride in this truck is great. I dont know how you could make this truck ride any better.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2005 | 09:22 AM
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Glad you are so happy with the truck Tony. Yes, it is quite possible that the truck gained more power along the trip. The true break-in period is the first 5k miles or so. Ill throw my two cents in here performance wise. You should look into a handheld tuner (Superchips or Diablo....I have a Superchips). Talk about waking that vehicle up! Id also suggest a quality catback setup. There are many out there, and it all comes down to what kind of note you want at the tailpipe, and how much/if any interior resonance you can deal with. I am partial to Gibson and Bassani.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2005 | 07:21 PM
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I will be making a trip to FL from CT in March... Hope to have 2000 miles on the truck before i leave. Where in CT are you from?
 
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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I dont believe this.... i was driving my truck today and i noticed at take off, i felt something. I did it several times and it seems as there is play, or some sort of slip, like 2 times. even taking off slowly. just when i thought it was perfect!!!
 
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 03:36 PM
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I will be making a trip to FL from CT in March... Hope to have 2000 miles on the truck before i leave. Where in CT are you from?
Stratford Ct.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 08:20 PM
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Long trips.

We drove from Morgantown ,WV to Daytona and back two weeks ago.A nice ,safe feeling ride.Down in the flat country it even gave some decent milage 18..Supercrew 4x4- 5.4 -3.73 LS.
 
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