08 F250 almost failed me!
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Note the outside temp when you do it as well as the engine temp. It would be nice to monitor the transmission temp too, but unless you rig something up you can't do it. I would be curious as to the temp rise just on the regular dash gauge.
Laughing Gas
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From: SW Indiana melon fields.
I have the same drive train in my '08 CC. I have a lift gate and frequently haul 3K in the bed. It handles the load fine and will accelerate going uphill. I think something is wrong with your truck. FWIW, what is your altitude?
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I got some info about this hill I climbed from a long time city worker. He said the grade is 28% to 30%, depending on what part your on. Also told me Pittsburgh has one of the steepest street grades on record at 37%. Maybe thats asking a lot of any truck pulling a trailer.
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From: Isanti, MN
I got some info about this hill I climbed from a long time city worker. He said the grade is 28% to 30%, depending on what part your on. Also told me Pittsburgh has one of the steepest street grades on record at 37%. Maybe thats asking a lot of any truck pulling a trailer.
I'd love to try though!
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From: Backwoods of western Pa
While I don't know the particular street that the OP is speaking about, I am familiar with the area since I've lived in Western Pa my entire life. I don't doubt his claims as to the grade of the street, it isn't hard to run across some pretty incredible grades in this area. Hell, the road that I live on even has a switchback built into it to make it easier to climb.
To the original poster: If your truck happens to have manual-locking hubs and a lever-operated transfer case, one option would be to leave the hubs unlocked, but shift the transfer case into 4lo to gain some extra gearing. If you have automatic hubs, then I wouldn't suggest this because I don't think you would want to put strain the drivetrain by running locked in 4wd up a steep, curvy hill with a load on.
To the original poster: If your truck happens to have manual-locking hubs and a lever-operated transfer case, one option would be to leave the hubs unlocked, but shift the transfer case into 4lo to gain some extra gearing. If you have automatic hubs, then I wouldn't suggest this because I don't think you would want to put strain the drivetrain by running locked in 4wd up a steep, curvy hill with a load on.
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Sounds like are next meet should be in pittsburgh! hahah
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I think I know the hill the OP is referring to. When he says "rediculous grade", he isn't kidding. Drivers from other parts of the country would not drive up it empty on a good day. It's difficult to walk up.
Right At Home, If I am remembering that street correctly, you were brave for towing anything up it.
Right At Home, If I am remembering that street correctly, you were brave for towing anything up it.
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From: Juneau, ALASKA
I know the area and I don't doubt for a minute it is a 28% grade or better road there are some nightmare hills in the BURGH
Best advise I could offer if your truck is in good running shape MASH IT! Stomp the skinny pedal to the floor and leave it there let that engine scream you should hit the top of the hill doing 4000+ RPM
Best advise I could offer if your truck is in good running shape MASH IT! Stomp the skinny pedal to the floor and leave it there let that engine scream you should hit the top of the hill doing 4000+ RPM
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