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06-30-2017, 02:01 PM
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#1561
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Gilroy
Posts: 475
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Ordered some Timbrens for my Tacoma. Will update on the install, probably won't be able to get the TT out for another couple of weeks. We've had the TT since February but work keeps getting in the way. Excited to get our Jay Feather 18RMB out for a shake down run. Need to get a WDH, thinking Anderson as they seem to work well on the lighter trailers.
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07-04-2017, 01:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Fulton, NY
Posts: 958
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Rotated tires and lubed the front prop shaft. No other grease fittings on it! Truck is just shy of 5400 miles. Can't wait to tow again this Friday...absolutely LOVE towing with the Cummins power!
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2017 28BHBE Kitchen skylight, remote control and Aluminum wheels hitched by ProPride 3P
2017 Ram 2500 CC LB 4x4 Big Horn Cummins
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07-04-2017, 11:26 PM
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#1563
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Auburn, WA
Posts: 1,855
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TT: 2019 ORV Timber Ridge 23DBS, Blue Ox SwayPro 15K/1500
TV: 2019 Ford F-250 XLT SuperCab LB, 6.2L, 4.30/e-locker, 4x4, 164" WB, RoadActive Suspension, 3216 payload
TV: 2014 RAM 1500 Big Horn CC (Traded in)
TT: 2015 Jay Flight SLX 195RB Baja Edition, Andersen No-Sway (Traded in)
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07-07-2017, 10:32 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: South Texas
Posts: 7,217
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FINALLY getting the windows tinted!! I spent a few days working out at the deer lease a few weeks ago and it was just too damn HOT. So I decided enough is enough; it's my Father's Day gift. Getting the driver and passenger windows and the windshield done. No need to do the rears, they're already quite dark, but I might have my guy put some on later anyway just to cut down some more on heat...
Tech called and said I had a chip that needed to be fixed before he could do the windsheild, so it's stalled a little, but no biggie, he "knows a guy" who can fix it local for cheap enough to make it worth it.
SO excited!!! Now, if I could just find the $$ in the budget to put on a BakFlip MX4, that's be great!! Maybe it can be a birthday gift to myself!!
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-2018 Greyhawk 29MV
-2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (JLU) (Primary Toad)
-1994 Jeep Wrangler YJ (Secondary Toad)
-2014 Jay Flight 28BHBE & Ram 2500 6.4L CC 4x4 (sold)
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07-09-2017, 02:07 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lakewood, WA.
Posts: 4,540
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camper_bob
FINALLY getting the windows tinted!! I spent a few days working out at the deer lease a few weeks ago and it was just too damn HOT. So I decided enough is enough; it's my Father's Day gift. Getting the driver and passenger windows and the windshield done. No need to do the rears, they're already quite dark, but I might have my guy put some on later anyway just to cut down some more on heat...
Tech called and said I had a chip that needed to be fixed before he could do the windsheild, so it's stalled a little, but no biggie, he "knows a guy" who can fix it local for cheap enough to make it worth it.
SO excited!!! Now, if I could just find the $$ in the budget to put on a BakFlip MX4, that's be great!! Maybe it can be a birthday gift to myself!!
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I had mine done when I order my ram I also got the uv ray blocker and then tinted on all four window, man you can tell the different when the sun beat down on you and when I roll my window up it stop about 80% of the sun rays. I know that you will love it.
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2023 Jayco North Point 310RLTS
2022 GMC Denali Ultimate DRW
Retired Army MSG
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07-09-2017, 05:11 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 675
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Oversaw the 14 y/o son swap the steering stabilizer.
My new steering box needs to come out, defective with too much play in the input shaft. oh poop
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Brian
TV = 2006 F-350 CC DRW 6.0
TT = 2018 Wildwood 31KQBTS
TT = 2007 Jayco Jay Flight 27bh - SOLD
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07-09-2017, 05:45 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Lower Alabama
Posts: 1,482
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Took the truck in for its scheduled 5,000 mile checkup. Changed oil, rotated tires and overall look-over. Getting it ready for our 1600 mile round trip, 10 day vacation to Nashville.
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2018 Jayco Eagle HT 28.5 RSTS
2017 Ford F-250 Lariat FX4, 6.2L, 4.30 gears
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07-09-2017, 07:40 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Gillsville
Posts: 375
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Macrosill
Oversaw the 14 y/o son swap the steering stabilizer.
My new steering box needs to come out, defective with too much play in the input shaft. oh poop
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What steering box dis you use? I've had issues with even new oem boxes, and have now gone to using redhead, you should look into them or the blue top boxes
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2016 jayco eagle 339flqs, 06 F250 CCLB, STUDDED and FIXED, Pmax turbo, geerhead tunes, B&W Companion, Firestone bags
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07-09-2017, 07:59 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 675
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JeremiahM
What steering box dis you use? I've had issues with even new oem boxes, and have now gone to using redhead, you should look into them or the blue top boxes
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This was a new "redesigned" Cardone. Supposed to have upgraded internals. It actually weighs about 10 pounds more than the stock box.
The Redhead units for this style box have not had a good track record and I have heard whisperings of their customer service declining recently.
I am calling the local Ford dealer tomorrow to get their price. Maybe they will match the Autonation Ford price of 401 bucks.
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Brian
TV = 2006 F-350 CC DRW 6.0
TT = 2018 Wildwood 31KQBTS
TT = 2007 Jayco Jay Flight 27bh - SOLD
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07-09-2017, 08:12 AM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Cedar City, UT
Posts: 35
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Steering Wheel Play
I had a '65 Ford MH that had way too much play in the steering wheel. Found an adjustment on the steering box and procedure for same. Really quick and easy to do, a lot easier and less expensive than replacing the box. Happy Trails....
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2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER, 4 WD
2016 Jayco 195 RB
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07-09-2017, 09:08 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Gillsville
Posts: 375
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Macrosill
This was a new "redesigned" Cardone. Supposed to have upgraded internals. It actually weighs about 10 pounds more than the stock box.
The Redhead units for this style box have not had a good track record and I have heard whisperings of their customer service declining recently.
I am calling the local Ford dealer tomorrow to get their price. Maybe they will match the Autonation Ford price of 401 bucks.
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I've heard the same, and the guy who built the boxes for red head didn't like the direction the business was going, left and started blue tops, worth calling and talking to them, I would highly suggest it.
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Originally Posted by Campers & Fishers
I had a '65 Ford MH that had way too much play in the steering wheel. Found an adjustment on the steering box and procedure for same. Really quick and easy to do, a lot easier and less expensive than replacing the box. Happy Trails....
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That is only a temp fix, and buys you time. There is also the risk of you going too far with the adjustment. Lots of horror stories out there if that procedure is done slightly wrong. But you are correct, that is an option, and sometimes buys you multiple years, but not often
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2016 jayco eagle 339flqs, 06 F250 CCLB, STUDDED and FIXED, Pmax turbo, geerhead tunes, B&W Companion, Firestone bags
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07-11-2017, 07:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: South Texas
Posts: 7,217
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Big1
I had mine done when I order my ram I also got the uv ray blocker and then tinted on all four window, man you can tell the different when the sun beat down on you and when I roll my window up it stop about 80% of the sun rays. I know that you will love it.
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HUGE difference! Got the driver and passenger done, had the chip filled Saturday and got the windshield done on Sunday. Just doing the front windows made a dramatic difference. I will likely go back and have him put some on the rear windows as well. They're 20% from the factory, but I like the idea of having more HEAT reduction. And the more UV I can keep out, the better!
A surprising side-effect, it's actually much more "relaxed" in my truck. It's hard to describe, but there is a more "peaceful" feeling in my truck when the sun is beating down outside and it's nice and shady and cool in my truck. That's not something I expected to happen. I loved driving my truck before, now it's even better!
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-2018 Greyhawk 29MV
-2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (JLU) (Primary Toad)
-1994 Jeep Wrangler YJ (Secondary Toad)
-2014 Jay Flight 28BHBE & Ram 2500 6.4L CC 4x4 (sold)
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07-11-2017, 10:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: --
Posts: 2,392
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Well I don't have anything to tow (yet) but this is what I did to my new F150:
Weathertech Side Window Visors front / back
Weathertech Mud Flaps front / back
Weathertech Floor Liners front / back
Rhino Wheel Well liners back
Dualliner Bed Liner
Bak Revolver X2 Tonneau Cover
That was a lot of work the past few days, but she's good to go now. Only thing left is my Heatshield windshield heat reflector - its working through UPS somewhere or another.
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2023 Ford F-150 XLT SCREW 3.5EB (Max Tow Pkg., Black Appearance Pkg., Bed Utility Pkg.)
1727 Payload / 4150 RAWR
On the sidelines taking it all in.
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07-11-2017, 05:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Gillsville
Posts: 375
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Pictures of the mud flaps please
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2016 jayco eagle 339flqs, 06 F250 CCLB, STUDDED and FIXED, Pmax turbo, geerhead tunes, B&W Companion, Firestone bags
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07-12-2017, 02:17 AM
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#1575
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lakewood, WA.
Posts: 4,540
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camper_bob
HUGE difference! Got the driver and passenger done, had the chip filled Saturday and got the windshield done on Sunday. Just doing the front windows made a dramatic difference. I will likely go back and have him put some on the rear windows as well. They're 20% from the factory, but I like the idea of having more HEAT reduction. And the more UV I can keep out, the better!
A surprising side-effect, it's actually much more "relaxed" in my truck. It's hard to describe, but there is a more "peaceful" feeling in my truck when the sun is beating down outside and it's nice and shady and cool in my truck. That's not something I expected to happen. I loved driving my truck before, now it's even better!
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Yes, I was glad that I went this way myself in all of my trucks I never did it but when the dealer ask me that do I want it I feel that he was trying to get more money out of me. So when he told me the price I said it's could hurt and man I am so glad.
If I had my window down part way so that the sun is beaten down on my face and when I roll the window all the way up the heat stop right there. Life is good.
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2023 Jayco North Point 310RLTS
2022 GMC Denali Ultimate DRW
Retired Army MSG
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07-12-2017, 02:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lakewood, WA.
Posts: 4,540
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jopopsy
Well I don't have anything to tow (yet) but this is what I did to my new F150:
Weathertech Side Window Visors front / back
Weathertech Mud Flaps front / back
Weathertech Floor Liners front / back
Rhino Wheel Well liners back
Dualliner Bed Liner
Bak Revolver X2 Tonneau Cover
That was a lot of work the past few days, but she's good to go now. Only thing left is my Heatshield windshield heat reflector - its working through UPS somewhere or another.
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Awesome, any pics?
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2023 Jayco North Point 310RLTS
2022 GMC Denali Ultimate DRW
Retired Army MSG
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07-15-2017, 02:35 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Denver
Posts: 1,580
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Brand new truck, and I'm already replacing stuff. Just ordered some BDS / Fox 2.0 shocks to replace the *terrible* Rancho's that come on these trucks now.
Ford should be embarrassed putting bottom tier Rancho's on their FX4's. Thankfully it's an easy upgrade at home.
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2016 27BHS Elite
2012 F-150 EcoBoost / Max Tow (Sold)
2017 'Blue Jeans' 6.2 F-250 Lariat 4.3 gears.
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07-15-2017, 04:58 PM
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#1578
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Upstate N.Y.
Posts: 488
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Installed a locking fuel door on the 2014 dually.( couldn't get pic rotate properly when uploading)
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2014 Ram Dually 6.7 Diesel
2016 North Point 375BHFS
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07-15-2017, 05:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Magnolia
Posts: 4,841
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bansai
Brand new truck, and I'm already replacing stuff. Just ordered some BDS / Fox 2.0 shocks to replace the *terrible* Rancho's that come on these trucks now.
Ford should be embarrassed putting bottom tier Rancho's on their FX4's. Thankfully it's an easy upgrade at home.
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I'm of the opinion that the stock motorcraft shocks are better than those "ranchos" that come on the FX4. That's not saying much
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2016 North Point 377 RLBH, with a few mods, disc brakes, shocks, Sailun g rated tires, wet bolts
2014 Ford F350 Platinum sold
2017 Ford F350 Lariat, CC, 6.7PSD, DRW, Trailer Saver BD3 hitch
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07-15-2017, 05:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Denver
Posts: 1,580
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnolia Tom
I'm of the opinion that the stock motorcraft shocks are better than those "ranchos" that come on the FX4. That's not saying much
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You could be right, and probably are. I'll be lucky if I get 60 bucks for all 4 of them. I'm considering putting them out on my rifle range actually.
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2016 27BHS Elite
2012 F-150 EcoBoost / Max Tow (Sold)
2017 'Blue Jeans' 6.2 F-250 Lariat 4.3 gears.
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