Just had to scratch the itch!
- Olbird
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Re: Just had to scratch the itch!
That's good news, most all brands prior to 2008 needed a little spring support in the rear.
George & Julie
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2022 Ford F450 DRW
3850 RL Full Paint w/ TrailAir Spring Ride System, Kodiak Disc Brakes, TrailAir Tri-Glide Pin Box, Over 130 Mods
2022 Ford F450 DRW
Re: Just had to scratch the itch!
David, is your truck a long bed or short bed?Flintstones wrote:Truck does not squat when hooked up. In fact even though the Cardinal is far heavier than my 2007 Cedar Creek, this new Ford tows level.
Rob
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Re: Just had to scratch the itch!
Rob beware. Why would someone driving a GMC have the X plan for a Ford?Travelers wrote:Rob, you can use one of my friend and neighbors (x plan).
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- Olbird
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Re: Just had to scratch the itch!
Randy, it may have a lot to do with that John works for Ford in engineering.
NOW you brought it up, the bigger question I would ask myself is why would a FORD engineer purchase a GMC ?
NOW you brought it up, the bigger question I would ask myself is why would a FORD engineer purchase a GMC ?
George & Julie
3850 RL Full Paint w/ TrailAir Spring Ride System, Kodiak Disc Brakes, TrailAir Tri-Glide Pin Box, Over 130 Mods
2022 Ford F450 DRW
3850 RL Full Paint w/ TrailAir Spring Ride System, Kodiak Disc Brakes, TrailAir Tri-Glide Pin Box, Over 130 Mods
2022 Ford F450 DRW
Re: Just had to scratch the itch!
LOL, not to worry, John's a good guy.WVcampers wrote:Rob beware. Why would someone driving a GMC have the X plan for a Ford?Travelers wrote:Rob, you can use one of my friend and neighbors (x plan).
Rob
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Re: Just had to scratch the itch!
Don't hold back, tell me.Olbird wrote:Randy, it may have a lot to do with that John works for Ford in engineering.
NOW you brought it up, the bigger question I would ask myself is why would a FORD engineer purchase a GMC ?
Randy & Carol
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Re: Just had to scratch the itch!
I know, Iknow, I know It has to be the grillOlbird wrote:Randy, it may have a lot to do with that John works for Ford in engineering.
NOW you brought it up, the bigger question I would ask myself is why would a FORD engineer purchase a GMC ?
Randy & Carol
Elbie (weiner dog)
2018 Cardinal 3250 RLX Luxury Edition
2019 Ford F350 6.7PSD Lariat 4x4 SRW
Elbie (weiner dog)
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2019 Ford F350 6.7PSD Lariat 4x4 SRW
Re: Just had to scratch the itch!
Thank you to those of you who offered me the F&F discount. I am told the deal I got was better than the F&F discount, so it did not apply. I am told the F&F discount gets the price down to $120 over invoice. We started out at $500 UNDER INVOICE. I also got $500 more than the best trade in offer. I also got $500 more than the best discounted deal on extended warranties I had previously found. The deal was not for the faint of heart.
First impressions on the two hour ride home:
On good roads (NC), the truck rides better than my old one.
On VA roads (bad) the new truck rides WORSE than my old one. Very stiff
The diesel is quieter than my old one
The technology is INCREDIBLE!
This weekend, we drove over two and 1/2 hours from mtns to flatland and got 20.3 MPG. I was behind tractor trailers much.
New Truck; 2011 F-350 Super Duty Diesel, Crew Cab, 4x4, Lariat
Again, thank you to the kind ford members on this site.
First impressions on the two hour ride home:
On good roads (NC), the truck rides better than my old one.
On VA roads (bad) the new truck rides WORSE than my old one. Very stiff
The diesel is quieter than my old one
The technology is INCREDIBLE!
This weekend, we drove over two and 1/2 hours from mtns to flatland and got 20.3 MPG. I was behind tractor trailers much.
New Truck; 2011 F-350 Super Duty Diesel, Crew Cab, 4x4, Lariat
Again, thank you to the kind ford members on this site.
- Mike Clay
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Re: Just had to scratch the itch!
ROFL i caught it. Enjoy your new ride, nothing like getting to go out and drive your new truck.rlhedlund wrote: The technology is INCREDIBLE!
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- Olbird
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Re: Just had to scratch the itch!
Enjoy your new truck, it surely seems that this is the year to scratch the itch
Did you purchase the dually like you started out to do, take some pictures.
Did you purchase the dually like you started out to do, take some pictures.
George & Julie
3850 RL Full Paint w/ TrailAir Spring Ride System, Kodiak Disc Brakes, TrailAir Tri-Glide Pin Box, Over 130 Mods
2022 Ford F450 DRW
3850 RL Full Paint w/ TrailAir Spring Ride System, Kodiak Disc Brakes, TrailAir Tri-Glide Pin Box, Over 130 Mods
2022 Ford F450 DRW
Re: Just had to scratch the itch!
Got 4x4 dually. The ride is rough. Neck hurts, back hurts. May have to switch for a 4x2. Don't know how that will work. The ride was great in NC, it sucks on VA roads.
Re: Just had to scratch the itch!
The chrome nose.WVcampers wrote:Don't hold back, tell me.Olbird wrote:Randy, it may have a lot to do with that John works for Ford in engineering.
NOW you brought it up, the bigger question I would ask myself is why would a FORD engineer purchase a GMC ?
The ride is rough. Neck hurts, back hurts. That too!
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Re: Just had to scratch the itch!
Next thing you know they will be putting the air ride seats in them like the big rigs have.
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Fur babies, Betty and Cocoa
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Re: Just had to scratch the itch!
Those are available for pickups.BMullins46 wrote:Next thing you know they will be putting the air ride seats in them like the big rigs have.