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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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My 1999 4.6 f-150 is getting up in years (and miles) so I'm glad I found this site!
I just started towing a 4,000lb travel trailer and I'll be looking for tips to avoid killing my faithful workhorse. Maybe tips to eek out some more power, too. I really don't want to replace her just yet. This is my first big american truck (started with a Toyota) and it has set the bar really high for whatever I have to replace it with. Awesome truck!
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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Welcome to FTE, marc.

Theres a ton of great tech advice for your truck and a towing section as well.

Stop by the SoCal/Hawai'i chapter and say hello :California (Southern) & Hawaii Chapter - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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Thanks for the warm welcome, Steve.
Thanks for the directions, too.
It's easy to get lost in here!
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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No doubt - It can be overwhelming at first.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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Your membership for the Chapter has been approved. I started a thread so you can introduce yourself to the members https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...marcjay11.html

Welcome aboard!
 
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