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by rpfan
Tue Mar 05, 2013 2:10 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: GM/Dodge trucks
Replies: 54
Views: 19134

Re: GM/Dodge trucks

Thanks guys!! I don't want truck war either. Just facts. At this point with 190000 on my 6.0 and recent investments (large at that) I'm tired of telling myself that this will be the last for a while. While I want to upgrade I'm not going to buy new (ouch!) has to be used. 2008 and up. The GMC did ca...
by rpfan
Tue Mar 05, 2013 3:41 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: GM/Dodge trucks
Replies: 54
Views: 19134

GM/Dodge trucks

Hi all, I have given up on my F450! It has puked its last injector on me! I have made the choice to jump either fence to Dodge or GM. I would like to hear from all who are towing heavy with both. Our rig has a GVWR of 15500, so tow ratings have to be above that. I know Dodge has 17600 and GM has 168...
by rpfan
Sat Nov 03, 2012 12:58 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Decided to keep 2006 F350
Replies: 83
Views: 20424

Re: Decided to keep 2006 F350

So far the trans feels great!! Shifts as it should in and out of tow / haul!! :d
by rpfan
Sat Nov 03, 2012 2:06 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Decided to keep 2006 F350
Replies: 83
Views: 20424

Re: Decided to keep 2006 F350

Yup, its been so long the inspection ran out! Down since Mem day weekend off and on...more off than on. Have some trailers to move today, we'll find out


Rich
by rpfan
Fri Nov 02, 2012 4:44 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Decided to keep 2006 F350
Replies: 83
Views: 20424

Re: Decided to keep 2006 F350

Okay...Got my truck back this afternoon, New Ford trans, external cooler and filter. It seems to be working correctly, so far. Best part is it comes with a 3 year/100,000 mile warranty. I hope not to use it!!!

Rich
by rpfan
Fri Oct 19, 2012 5:32 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Decided to keep 2006 F350
Replies: 83
Views: 20424

Re: Decided to keep 2006 F350

Well, I can't believe that I was able to stay calm thru this whole mess! It has paid off. The trans shop has determind that the vibration and tow/haul mode issue is an internal failure. I had a conversation with the GM from Keystone Automotive Group and they have agreed to purchase and install a rem...
by rpfan
Sun Oct 07, 2012 2:11 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Decided to keep 2006 F350
Replies: 83
Views: 20424

Re: Decided to keep 2006 F350

Well, I knew it was to good to be true! Trans still has issues. Just sent the company responsable an e-mail requesting that we stop playing games and replace this with a new or reman from Ford. Either that or its court time. I have been without my truck all summer and now its time to stop.

Rich
by rpfan
Mon Sep 03, 2012 6:24 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Decided to keep 2006 F350
Replies: 83
Views: 20424

Re: Decided to keep 2006 F350

Still keeping my fingers crossed
by rpfan
Mon Sep 03, 2012 4:39 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Decided to keep 2006 F350
Replies: 83
Views: 20424

Re: Decided to keep 2006 F350

Great weekend in Hershey, (never too much chocolate) Truck is almost there. There is a bad shift solonied in tow haul mode. It wants to down sift too fast into a lower gear. I went to a local Ford dealer who took me in on a Friday with no appointment. When not in tow haul it operates as it should. I...
by rpfan
Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:19 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Decided to keep 2006 F350
Replies: 83
Views: 20424

Re: Decided to keep 2006 F350

Got my truck back Tuesday, test towed with it last night :d . So far, everything feels good. Today we leave for Hershey park for the weekend. Hope to post good results. This bling has to stop somewhere! LOL Everyone have a safe and fun weekend!

Rich
by rpfan
Mon Aug 20, 2012 6:58 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Decided to keep 2006 F350
Replies: 83
Views: 20424

Re: Decided to keep 2006 F350

Truck is now back at the trans shop for 2nd transmission. Should be done this week... :-ss

Rich
by rpfan
Fri Aug 17, 2012 11:38 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Decided to keep 2006 F350
Replies: 83
Views: 20424

Re: Decided to keep 2006 F350

Jeff, You should have heard me the day it broke!!

Rich
by rpfan
Fri Aug 17, 2012 4:53 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Decided to keep 2006 F350
Replies: 83
Views: 20424

Re: Decided to keep 2006 F350

2nd new trans on the way to my trans shop. Should be here by Tues. Hopefully I can post a success story instead of you all listening to me complain!!

Rich
by rpfan
Mon Aug 13, 2012 10:32 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Decided to keep 2006 F350
Replies: 83
Views: 20424

Re: Decided to keep 2006 F350

Bill, No new truck here, it would double my payment. I must say that I borrowed a friends 09 F 450 and other than the 8 MPGs, I do like the truck and its for sale. ( some test drive..2000 miles). Justin is looking for sports management/marketing. He and Fern have researched it to death. I think some...
by rpfan
Mon Aug 13, 2012 3:42 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Decided to keep 2006 F350
Replies: 83
Views: 20424

Re: Decided to keep 2006 F350

Talked to the trans shop this am. He said there is a sensor that tells the lock up in the converter if its in reverse or not. If it fails, it could tell the trans to shift into reverse. Thats the lock up of the rear wheels. So, a new trans is being shipped and the truck will be towed to the trans sh...