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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 02:21 AM
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Towing Trauma...


There is a post in the 2004-2008 F150 section:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...-this-out.html

The pictures alone are worth a visit...how not to tow...
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 02:31 AM
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Thanks! That poor Silverado looked like it needs a splint.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 08:09 AM
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That is just too good. My co-worker has a Siverado 2500 and I showed to him...no comment.
 
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Surprised he didn't try to fit it into the bed
 
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It's also posted in the SD forum:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...or-a-clue.html
 
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Great googly moogly, my sides hurt now. Thanks for that.
 
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i saw that over on pirate, the "big, dumb loads" thread.
 
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