Recent content by alexb2000

Re: Considering 2018 F450 Lariat Ultimate Just a point of reference I always buy Ford trucks on the A-plan line item no trade, no financing, no.... I usually have to call a few dealers but someone will do it if the transaction is a simple in-and-out with no nonsense. I do not have an A-plan...

Terry- Good test. When you feel better try adjusting them up with someone activating the brakes from the truck to verify. I have lost count of the times I found brakes that I could still spin by hand with full application. From your description they sound loose.

Terry- I agree with everything you're saying, solid logic. I would definitely check out the sizes of those brakes. Also look at the magnets on the brakes, Dexter and others make different magnets for different axle weight applications, often identified by magnet wire color. So an upsize in...

All I can say is that this sounds like a bunch of B.S. to me. If you cannot lock up your brakes with the controller all the way up, you either have brakes that are too small for the weight of the trailer, or you have some form of brake or controller problem, end of discussion in my mind. That...

Man that looks perfect. I hate when they sag. You must have some pin weight to sag a dually. Thanks for the report.

On my pre-03-04 trucks it was easy to get long oil life. Something to consider is the amount of EGR these new trucks have. While oil doesn't wear out it does get contaminated and EGR is a huge source. I'll stick with 5k and full synthetic oil, it's too expensive of an engine to save a few bucks.

If the gas is doing the job even at 7.7mpg you are not going to save enough money for it ever to pay off. With my 2016 F250 6.7 towing a 30' 5er I get about 10.5-11 depending, but yes towing with a diesel is the hot ticket. Now if you just want one, that is another thing.

Thanks for posting that. I was starting to get really cranky since I had emailed Shell and they assured me it was in process the first part of the year. That and I just didn't want to change oil, no reason other than I am a creature of habit.

Re: Bad tire day. I hear you, that's why I bring my Milwaukee 18V impact everywhere. I don't want to change an 8 lug tire (even if it is properly torqued) with a hand wrench.

Re: Bad tire day. I have never in had a tire lug come loose over time, just doesn't happen unless they are not property seated when initially torqued, they were not torqued at all, or there is some other issue like corrosion. Torquing several times a day, everyday..... Wow. Case in point, I...

I believe the American public has been educated about the warranty/recall procedures for products made in China.... Proceed to nearest landfill and file your claim, otherwise you are just wasting your time.:D Seriously, the NHTSA should be more proactive in determining unsafe tires vs. letting...

Other than that, how did you like the play Ms. Lincoln?:D

Its up to you guys, but if you are not getting even braking and consistent drum temps try what I posted. You can feel a distinct difference wheel to wheel when the brakes are applied. From that point it is easy to adjust one or more just a click or two tighter to even them out. Remember the...

I don't know what measurements they have written down, but I have not heard of that as a way to adjust the brakes. My process is to jack the trailer up and set the controller at mid range (~6 volts). I have a helper apply the brake hand lever as I need while I go around and manually adjust the...

$2.XX I don't care. I guess you guys don't remember $5+ diesel a few years ago? I've driven 40K miles in the last 14 months to try and take advantage of a great economy and cheap fuel. We are really lucky to be able to do all this traveling at such a cheap cost. Europe never seems to be...