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Just got back from Harrisburg. Left a little after 6:30 this morning and got home a little after 4. Drove my dads truck on the way back. It really made me notice that my truck's suspension has 122,000 miles on it
I couldn't believe how much smoother it rode than mine, although my leaf spring might play a big part in that.
The only thing I didn't like was the way the tranny acted. It unlocked the TQ or kicked out of OD everytime you let off and got back on the gas. Where mine only unlocks the TQ when you take it off of CC and touch the gas and doesn't kick out of OD unless it's a fairly steep hill. It also seemed to have more pull up to 30mph than mine does but mine seems to have more over 30mph than his. Did they tune the newer ones different than the 04/05's? His is an 07 FX4.
I couldn't believe how much smoother it rode than mine, although my leaf spring might play a big part in that. The only thing I didn't like was the way the tranny acted. It unlocked the TQ or kicked out of OD everytime you let off and got back on the gas. Where mine only unlocks the TQ when you take it off of CC and touch the gas and doesn't kick out of OD unless it's a fairly steep hill. It also seemed to have more pull up to 30mph than mine does but mine seems to have more over 30mph than his. Did they tune the newer ones different than the 04/05's? His is an 07 FX4.
Custom tunes make these trucks 100% better though ......
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I have been looking into an 87 Performance tune and a towing tune. If I didn't have this unexpected problem with my leaf springs, I'd really consider getting a custom tune.
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Ordered my Centric 2 piece hub conversion kits today. Hubs with bearings, rotors, and spindle nuts. Going to be nice.
Now I'll need a torque wrench that goes to 300 ft lbs but I think my fishing buddy has one. If not I'll be buying one.
Now I'll need a torque wrench that goes to 300 ft lbs but I think my fishing buddy has one. If not I'll be buying one.
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when i did the other set, i just did 250 and leaned on it some more after hitting 250
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Yep, I've heard of that somewhere.
Just found a good deal on a FX2 but I don't think I will be able to get to Grandbury anytime soon.
Just found a good deal on a FX2 but I don't think I will be able to get to Grandbury anytime soon.
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