So I'm driving down a rainy highway minding my own business, when the right rear end of my custom built F-150 comes swinging around. Yep...I was going about 50 on a 4 lane highway and hydroplaned. Fortunately, no other cars were involved and I was not injured. Me and the truck ended up on top of the concrete divider. $5300 in damage. The repair shop did a GREAT job, and I am again a happy commuter (That little Toyota Corolla rental got old real fast!).

Questions:

1) Has anyone experienced spontaneous spin-outs?

2) Doesn't Ford make something that will weight down the back end?

3) If so, would it help??

Specs:
99 S/C Flareside
4.6 V8
Auto
LS rear end
Towing package/HD suspension
All factory - no mods.

[This message has been edited by TexasDude (edited 12-05-2000).]

 

My diesel is just as likely to come around as your truck. Although it's not as bad now as when I was driving my old F150. If you're consistantly having to drive on roads that you think there's gonna be a problem (or winter/snow/ice type roads) then I would suggest that you add some sand bags in the rear. Try to fix them somehow so that they are right over the axle and wont move forward when braking. Glad to hear you weren't hurt in your accident.

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2k F250 CC SWB 6 speed 4x2 Diesel XLT Super Duty, Woodland Green
Power Mirrors, 3.73 LS, Captains Chairs, ARE tonneau top, rear privacy glass
TT Pkg, Class IV hitch, sliding rear window, running boards, mud flaps
265/75/16 AS OWL tires, am/fm/cassette/cd, rechargable MagLite
Clarion APA 5240 amp, Memphis speakers:Components front, 5x7 rear, 10"sub
SuperChip, Stepshields, Ventshields on windows, rubber bed mat
rugged liner bedliner on tailgate, quick disconnect jumper cables
unaFORDable (decal on tailgate) Western Diesel Turbo Brake (whoa boy)
Finally gauges!!: Pyrometer & Boost on the A-Pillar mount

 

Sorry to hear that. But thanks God you are OK and already have your truck back.

I hope you beat the #%$@ out of that Toy...ota.

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My Ride: 1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.

Modifications: K&N FIPK, Stepshield door sill protectors, Performance Accesories 3" body lift, Lift Lips, Gabriel Gas Ryder LT VST Shocks, Daystar front anti-sway bar polyurethane bushings and 35x12.5R16.5LT BFG All Terrain KO's on 16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's.

Photos at: http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck

 

Texas - wow - bummer - what tires are you runnin?
Do you think it could be them?
I've never had an aquaplane on water - slush is something else.

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98 F150 S/C 4.6 2wd 50yr. Anniv. edition Vermillion/Silver,HD Tow Pkg, Boards/ Vents/ Lund Bug Chaser/ LaBra Tonneau cover/ DIY "breezer" Tailgate/ 5th whl hitch/ Tool box/ BFG Long Trail 245x75x16" OEM Mag's/ Bosch +4's / BEEP,BEEP roadrunner floor mats/
Mobil 1 /Ford FL820S Oil Filter/ K&N / air box mod.
In looks & go - Chevy - like a rock.

 

Roadrunner:

They are stock original Goodyear Wrangler AT's with 22,000 miles. I have religiously rotated all 4 tires (back to front/cross front to back) every 6000 miles. The tires are in great shape.

Thanks...

 

Glad to hear your okay and that you got your truck back already.

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2000 F150 XLT Reg. cab
4.6 Triton Engine
4x2 3.55 rear end gear
sliding rear window
automatic keyless entry
white styleside short box

 

Hey TexasDude, Glad to hear you were not hurt, and you are happy with the repair job. My buddy had the same thing happen to him about a week ago, but in a Ford Ranger, he can't figure out what caused him to spin. On a completely different subject, I read a post that I think you wrote awhile back, about a popping sound coming from the exhaust. My truck makes the same sound you described in that post. I was wondering if you ever found out what was causing the sound, or if it went away. Thanks.

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'99 F-150 XLT SC 4x4 5.4L Auto 3.55LS Tow pkg, skid plates, keyless entry, UWS tool box, Superchip, Gibson pipes w/ Flowmaster 40 series muffler, K&N filter




[This message has been edited by NSS (edited 12-06-2000).]

 

Here is a factor in your equation:
The harder the rubber on the tires, the longer they will last, BUT the traction will SUCK. Go with a softer, stickier tire and they will not last as long but YOU will!
Those stock goodyears are garbage! I tried to wear mine out legitimately and couldn't do it. They just don't wear out. They do not stick to the road either. I finnally replaced them with pirrelli Scorpian Zero's for summer and Bridgestone Dualers for winter.

 

I have Good Years also. I agree with ATST. They totally suck. I am switching to General Grabber AW in the spring (before the rainy season here in FL.).

 

I to agree with ATST. The good years suck.
i want to get some tires with a meaner look and more adgressive tread.
Chuck

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1999 XL, 2WD, standard cab, short bed, sport package, nascar package, bright red, V-6, 5 speed, Rockford Fosgate CD player, Pioneer 6x8. class 3 hitch, fog lights, Black Rhino Lining, K&N filter.
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