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Check out Cabelas,they have something that looks pretty good!! I'm also looking to get some protection for the radiator.
moe7
Now, a note about trailer....if at all possible, go to a dealership(RV) and ask questions about a fifth-wheel. They are absolutely great! Easier to tow...easier to hitch, and easier to park. We currently have a 28ft Terry. And we're glad we made the move...after asking countless questions about the height of the 4X4 vs the height of the pin box on the fifth-wheel. Our 4X4 was able to retain the 4" block...while the fifth-wheel had to have the springs placed on top of the axle. If you can swing a deal, the RV dealership will make that change for nothing. If you truly like RV'ng, the fifth-wheel is the way to go!! And you're hearing it from a person who is only in his 3rd year of RV'ng. You have the proper truck..now search out the RV that will best suit your needs and wants. We have found that RV'ng is one of the most wholesome, if not the most wholesome activity that friends and family can enjoy together.
Good luck with your new truck!! As well as your decision on your RV!!
JB
Has anyone heard anything about Brutus - he was pretty active on this site, an avid fan of the superduty, last I remember he was headed for Alaska with the truck of his dreams and then some problems involving his engine occurred - I would like to know what happened and his and other early participant's evaluations of this truck - I'm still saving up for a truck purchase and basically ruled out the Ram (not USA built and don't deal) I like the Chevy Silverado ride, but the Chevy/ GMC 2500 seems to lack the overall presence, power, and ride that I want. I haven't ruled it out- price matters. So feedback from owners like Brutus and those that have had those big Fords a longer time would be helpful to me. As the waiting time decreases, I think the exaggerated hype on appearance goes down and we can discuss reliabilty and customer satisfaction with the actual product after reasonable use. How about a response and I would like to hear from snowplowers.
Thanks for the input. A couple of questions about our rig and 5th wheels in general...
Do you have the short wheel base? Mine is a crew cab SWB.
I have heard, and it's pretty obvious why, 5th wheels are easier to maneuver, especially for larger trailers. I have ordered a cab high cap that is supposedly pretty easy to put on and take off, and would like to be able to use my truck as a pick-up when not RV-ing. Are the 5th wheel hitches easy (or even possible) to remove when you are not using them? Also, I just had a Rhino Liner sprayed on. Is it possible to instal the 5th wheel on top of that, and will the liner be harmed?
That was supposed to be a couple of questions about YOUR rig, not OUR rig...typo
Why is the warranty void with a snowplow on the crew cab V10?
This subject is always mis-understood.
As I mentioned earlier I just ordered a F250 SD CC V10 4x4. I sure hope I made the right decsion. Is this truck realy all that?
Also anyone add backseat headrests to the supercab style are they available for 2000 ?
LAWERS!
I've got a crew cab with the snowplow prep...but it has a 5.4l gsd engine. I was told that the v-10 and the diesel put too much weight out front to add the weight of a plow also, has to do with weight distribution.
I heard the exact same thing about putting a plow on a diesel or V-10. The engines are so heavy especially the diesel and they feel that adding a plow could cause problems.
However, many 5.4 owners have complained of cold engine piston slap. If the V10 is, in fact, very similar to the 5.4, I'm guessing it might suffer the same annoying problem.
Have any V10 owners experienced this problem?
5th Wheel Ride Height : A Permanent Solution
A permanent solution has been engineered
and implemented
to address fifth wheel ride height.
Concerns:
As reported in previous issues of
Super Trucker, some customers
have experienced ride height
problems using older RV,
commercial gooseneck and large
horse trailers. A TSB was issued to
provide a short-term solution
through the service department.
Now, a permanent solution is in
place.
The problem was confined to 4WD
F-250 Single Rear Wheel and 4WD
F-350 Dual Rear Wheel models.
The ride height on these models
has now been adjusted by replacing
the 4'' spacing blocks over the rear
axle with 2'' spacing blocks. This
new design was implemented as a
running change in the factory as of
February 15.
In addition to the spacer blocks,
associated hardware has also been
modified, including springs, shock
absorbers and u-bolts. The
driveline configuration has also
been adjusted. The design has been
optimized for ride, handling and
braking, and to reduce noise,
vibration, and harshness. The truck
also remains level under varying
load conditions.
For models built before February
15th, the ''Service Department fix
may still be performed, as
described in TSB 98-17-02.
However, this procedure is neither
necessary, nor authorized for
vehicles built on or after February
15 1999
thanks for the input. Have considered waiting on the F150 CC but it will only have a 5 1/2' bed, which will be too short for hauling large dump runs/wood/ & snowmobile.
As for the V10 being related to the 5.4 V8. The V10 is really a 5.4 V8 with two more cylinders added. I have had NO piston slap in my V10.
I found this post at www.ford-diesel.com.
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Here is some excellent news for anyone hauling a gooseneck or 5th wheel with a 4x4 SD.
A new TSB# 99-9-5 has been released. The new TSB for lowering trucks includes two options - one for fixing trucks with no blocks that had the previous TSB performed. The other option is for trucks with the original factory blocks.
The new TSB addresses driveline angles by including properly shimmed replacement blocks. On my particular truck, the final lowered height is 2" lower than the original factory height. This gives me about 7 to 7.5" clearance with my particular gooseneck trailer.
For the longer trucks that have a two-piece drive shaft, there is also a replacement carrier bracket.
The new basic TSB includes new shocks, blocks, ubolts and nuts. For trucks that have not already been lowered, they do not replace the brake lines/stabilizer. For trucks previously lowered, I believe the original brake lines/stabilizer would be reinstalled.
I had this TSB performed this morning. All parts were in stock at Ford's distribution location. The truck still looks excellent. It is still slightly higher in back than front. For my specific trailer, it should ride at perfect height after loaded (8000# gooseneck trailer).
There is absolutely no tranny shudder problem at all speeds and various accelerations. When looking under the rear, I see no interference problems with hoses, etc. (which are still the original parts). The transmission vent hose on the left side is within a couple of inches of the shock, but I don't think it will be a problem. Even if it is, the clip that holds the vent pipe is easily movable on the frame so it could be shifted forward a bit.
I cannot offer an opinion on the replacement center bracket/bearing change. But overall, I highly recommend this fix for everyone who needs more trailer clearance. I believe it is far superior to modifying the trailer. Ford came through for me on this issue.
The only possible problem I can think of will be with trucks that don't have the extra rear leaf springs. (Part of the camper pkg?) If your truck doesn't have them, it may sit a tad lower than desired when loaded with a really heavy pin weight. However, you can always buy aftermarket overload springs like I did on my F150. Or go with the air shocks.
I think a few people have used prior year truck blocks to lower their trucks. Note that these new TSB blocks are tapered (the shimming is built-in). If people using the prior year blocks are having problems, those older blocks may not be tapered or may not have the proper angle. (I don't know, but just thought I'd include this info.) Rear end shudder can occur under different loading/accelerating conditions, so I would think it would be best to get the correct amount of shim that is achieved by the new TSB blocks.
One suggestion, as someone else has mentioned before - remember to double check with the mechanic after the TSB is done to be sure they adjusted the headlights.
I hope everyone hauling with their SD's are happy with this new TSB. I know I am. After almost 5 months, I can finally use this truck for what I got it for. :-)
Dean
3800 miles, since January, so below freezing weather but no piston slap at all.
I had my Rhino sprayed on in Temecula, CA (north of San Diego) a couple of weeks ago. I live in the Las Vegas area but am moving to Fallbrook, which is near there, in two weeks. Since there is a lifetime warranty on the liner, I figured that it would be best to have it applied by somebody close to where I will be living. Also, Rhino started in San Diego and I figured that the closer you get to where it started the more likely the person applying it will have some good experience (my logic could be right or wrong). The guy in Temecula had moved there from San Diego. Anyway, I paid $364, tax included for a CC SWB, which works out to $339 before tax. He said that it was a special and that he usually charges $399. So if you're getting your long bed done for $349, that seems like a pretty good deal.
As for how I like it, I haven't put it to much of a test, but so far I love it. My rig is the Wedgewood Blue (pretty dark) and I put black Smitty nerf bars on it as soon as I got it home. The black liner looks as if it belongs there. It's great for keeping cargo from sliding around. The application was very neat and clean. He took off the tie-downs and the plugs before spraying and replaced after. Also, he removed the access panel from the gate (which extends the whole width on the '99s) and sprayed it separately so that it would still be removable afterward. You should make sure that yours is done this way! The bed still drains well. I have heard that the black will fade over time, especially if left out in the sun in the desert all day all the time. I have a cab high cap on order, so that will not be a problem for me.
I didn't ask the dealer about mounting a 5th wheel trailer hitch on the liner, since I wasn't really considering doing that at that time, so I don't have any feedback on this issue. I does have a lifetime warranty though, and I don't think that there are any exclusions for a 5th wheel.
Mike
Thanks for the info.
SLVideo
Well, the truck has been in five times and they could not find any cause. However, they do recognize that there is a problem (when you drive it). The truck goes back in Monday for a change in the casters, etc. I know two people (dad and a son) and one has a short bed CC and the other has a longbed CC. No complaints except they think the suspension is to soft. But hey, you can work with that.
Along with the springs, the camper package also has a heavy duty battery, and a rear sway bar.
We had our 5th wheel out twice already...and it's nice. We're glad we made the move to a 5th wheel...and our F250 just compliments the unit very well...pulls the hills just fine...no swaying when an eighteen-wheeler blows.
Good luck with your choices!!!
Singer
When I orderd my new truck dealer had told me that Ford dropped the lumbar air bladder and pump arrangement because it was giving too many problems. Perhaps that is true, but neither my previous truck, 97 Heavy Duty F250 Crew Cab or its predecessor, a 92 F150 Super Cab ever gave me a bit of problem.
Has anyone else experienced snafus with the new lumbar arrangment?
btw...several posts back, updates for the 2000 model were listed..I noticed that Ford is dropping the passenger side lumbar all together, what is the reasoning for that? Higher prices, fewer ammenities?
I have had several people snag the knob on the passenger side while getting out of my truck, and the knob pops off. It just snaps back on, but maybe it was designed to be in a poor location. I have never snagged it on my side.
I've snagged the lumbar support knob several times while getting out on the driver's side while wearing shorts, which are necessary here in So. Nevada, starting about the end of April. Felt like I almost ripped the shorts right off. My fault, though for sliding off the seat instead of using the nerf bar to step out. I've changed my habit to avoid this.
Mike
I believe most super dutys are either diesel or the V-10. I have the 5.4 with the snow plow package and I am very satisfied. No piston slap, plenty of power. Had a few pretty good snow falls in the Chicago area this past winter, and the 5.4 handled them all easily. Best plow truck I have ever owned, and pretty good looking too.
Leaving Las Vegas SOON...
Mike
Phoned the dealership on Friday and the particular service advisor, whom I had talked to previously, had taken the day off. Will be setting up an appointment soon to have lumbar repaired and a front wheel alignment, can't stand to be without my truck for long, its my only vehicle. Details to follow.....
This comment may be late in coming, but, though I got my truck awhile back and the wait is long over, I read the posts in here on a daily basis. This forum is great! Fellow owners provide not only moral support but a wealth of information.
Zach
I picked out a striping package this morning, and ordered custom lettering too. I took off the black running boards it came with and put on alumimum ones. Also added an Interceptor bug guard that follows the contour of the hood, and had the dealer put in a Penda bed liner.
My dealer was worried about the haulers going on strike before my truck would be delivered. After that long of a wait, he didn't want the delivery to be further delayed by striking workers.
The truck looks tough. The Dark Torreador Red looks really sharp against the chrome wheels and aluminum runnning boards. The striping and lettering should really set it off.
I haven't frequented the website recently, but I wanted everyone waiting for their trucks to know that it's well worth the wait and to be patient.
Good luck!
anyways, was looking a some posts here and i
have a few questions (I hope you don't mind
my naiveness):
- I noticed, looking around the front axle, that
some parts are distinctly reddish/brown colored
, while other parts are black. I hope I'm not
seeing rust..
- I'd like to get everything checked out to ease
my mind, to detect problems before they
occur (after reading about how some got bad
computer instructions, etc): how should I go
about doing this? how should I ask my dealer?
- The manual did not recommend using Premimium
Fuel, "especially in the United States", nor did
it recommend using anthing below 87 (like I've
seen in some states, the octanes ratings are 1
less).. does this only apply if I hear knocking?
or always? If so, can anyone explain?
- I also noticed what some posted a while ago:
sensitive/twitchy/over steering.. standard feel on
my configuration? (250, XLT, SC, SB, V10, 4x4)
- In the near future, I'd like to get it
modified.. mainly performance and larger tires
(only 2 or 3 in. larger.. i don't think i need to
get final gear modified though, since it's already
4.3, but will get speed&odometer recalibrated) Has anyone done such mods? If so, how about the reliability? and how hard to get service under
warranty?
- What about the transmission? (ok, now your
proverbial response: so what about them?)
problems/reliablity? Especially if I get performance mods, couldn't that be a problem? Because I read somewhere that the stock tran. can handle max 450 lb ft from engine, but most mods will raise torque beyond that.
Thanks for reading this far