Ford Crew cabs w/7.3 Diesel
10-26-2006, 04:11 PM
Ford Crew cabs w/7.3 Diesel
Originally posted by: OneFlyCowboy
yeah dents suck.. You need to replace your bed with one of them low side fifth wheel boxs [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] common on the centurions.
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Axles already been flipped, getting a 3" lift to it. Don't need or want anymore dents in the truck. Just paid $$$ to get the last of them out of it[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: OneFlyCowboy
[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] every truck at the ranch has a bent tailgate and worn out diamond plating on the rails from the trailer rubbing.. the new flat bed has a mile of clearance though. with the hay on it in my pictures. Throw a lift on the trailer. or flip the axles to the other side of the springs.
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Finally got our trailer and towed it with the PSD back to where we store it, found out 4 inches between the bottom of the trailer and top of the bed rails is not enough[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] Now I am looking for taller arms for the 5th wheel hitch[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] either that, or I have to have some custom fabrication done to get 6+inches between the two vehicles[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] so I don't mess up my bed.
Finally got our trailer and towed it with the PSD back to where we store it, found out 4 inches between the bottom of the trailer and top of the bed rails is not enough[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] Now I am looking for taller arms for the 5th wheel hitch[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] either that, or I have to have some custom fabrication done to get 6+inches between the two vehicles[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] so I don't mess up my bed.
10-26-2006, 04:13 PM
Ford Crew cabs w/7.3 Diesel
Originally posted by: Trasher
That suxs[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img] I under all the reasons you mentioned[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img] that's one of the main reasons why we decided to get this used toy hauler, oldest daughter would like to go to Cal Poly for college[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] Now there is some $$$ out of my pocket!
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Trust me on this one- Trasher doesn't have any more $$$$. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img] Being off work for so long and having to get things done around the house has left me without funds big time. Working 2 jobs now just to get back on track. My oldest will be starting college, christmas, life, etc..................(golf) [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: Trasher
Now, after that and getting the trailer, I need Trasher's $$$ to go play[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] LOL!
Now, after that and getting the trailer, I need Trasher's $$$ to go play[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] LOL!
Trust me on this one- Trasher doesn't have any more $$$$. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img] Being off work for so long and having to get things done around the house has left me without funds big time. Working 2 jobs now just to get back on track. My oldest will be starting college, christmas, life, etc..................(golf) [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Cal Poly is where he's going [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img][/quote]
That's cool[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img] I have a nephew in his sophmore year there right now. He joins us at Pismo over Thanksgiving.
10-26-2006, 04:15 PM
Ford Crew cabs w/7.3 Diesel
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Well there should be some decent OT @ 2x for that Sunday, most likely.
I take it you're not going to make a Hollister appearance this weekend? This will only be my 3rd ride since we rode Miami <fat dude flying over handlebars smiley>.
[i]Originally posted by: rescuediver
I once had hours like that[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] I try every few weeks or so to talk my manager into those type of hours[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] However, he just laughs[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] I think more would get done by working us 10 hours a day, 4 days a week[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
We just finished a job for our bakersfield office, 4 of us finished a job that was 2 months behind in just over 2 weeks[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] Even worked 7 hours Sunday[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
I once had hours like that[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] I try every few weeks or so to talk my manager into those type of hours[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] However, he just laughs[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] I think more would get done by working us 10 hours a day, 4 days a week[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
We just finished a job for our bakersfield office, 4 of us finished a job that was 2 months behind in just over 2 weeks[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] Even worked 7 hours Sunday[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
I take it you're not going to make a Hollister appearance this weekend? This will only be my 3rd ride since we rode Miami <fat dude flying over handlebars smiley>.
No, to much on the plate.
LOL! still wish we had seen it happen[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
10-26-2006, 04:17 PM
Ford Crew cabs w/7.3 Diesel
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Bonus's don't come out until Februarish, so, hopefully it's more than just enough to buy a happy meal[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img]
Bonus's don't come out until Februarish, so, hopefully it's more than just enough to buy a happy meal[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img]
This is my first job that has a bonus system, so, I don't know what to expect. I do know my team is kicking butt and deserves a nice fat one[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
10-26-2006, 04:19 PM
Ford Crew cabs w/7.3 Diesel
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Gotta watch those in CA. CHP might decide that he needs a motor carrier of property permit, commonly known as a CA Number (because they are "CA ######" on trucks.) And thus he should stop at scales. And I don't think MD wants to be stopping at the scales. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: OneFlyCowboy
yeah dents suck.. You need to replace your bed with one of them low side fifth wheel boxs [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] common on the centurions.
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Axles already been flipped, getting a 3" lift to it. Don't need or want anymore dents in the truck. Just paid $$$ to get the last of them out of it[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: OneFlyCowboy
[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] every truck at the ranch has a bent tailgate and worn out diamond plating on the rails from the trailer rubbing.. the new flat bed has a mile of clearance though. with the hay on it in my pictures. Throw a lift on the trailer. or flip the axles to the other side of the springs.
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Finally got our trailer and towed it with the PSD back to where we store it, found out 4 inches between the bottom of the trailer and top of the bed rails is not enough[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] Now I am looking for taller arms for the 5th wheel hitch[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] either that, or I have to have some custom fabrication done to get 6+inches between the two vehicles[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] so I don't mess up my bed.
Finally got our trailer and towed it with the PSD back to where we store it, found out 4 inches between the bottom of the trailer and top of the bed rails is not enough[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] Now I am looking for taller arms for the 5th wheel hitch[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] either that, or I have to have some custom fabrication done to get 6+inches between the two vehicles[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] so I don't mess up my bed.
10-26-2006, 04:21 PM
Ford Crew cabs w/7.3 Diesel
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
11:00 to 7:00.
I hope I dont get reported to a moderator for advertising.
Originally posted by: rescuediver
What time you going to be at the shop on Sat? Maybe I'll try to swing by.
What time you going to be at the shop on Sat? Maybe I'll try to swing by.
I hope I dont get reported to a moderator for advertising.
I don't think any mods visit this place[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
10-26-2006, 04:22 PM
Ford Crew cabs w/7.3 Diesel
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
I want to do this with my travel trailer. Im worried about tearing off the black/grey water lines.
Originally posted by: OneFlyCowboy
Or flip the axles to the other side of the springs.
Or flip the axles to the other side of the springs.
10-26-2006, 04:33 PM
Ford Crew cabs w/7.3 Diesel
Originally posted by: TPR
Really???
My bro-in-law had one installed in the stock airbox and didn't have a problem....if there is another OEM replacement out there that is better than stock and keeps out more dirt than K&N in the stock box, I'm all ears.
TPR
Originally posted by: powerstroke01
K&N is BAD MOJO!!!!
Unless theyve changed it that things sucks LOTS of dirt..
Originally posted by: TPR
Thanks,
My main goals are...
1) Moderate increase in power.
2) Reduced EGT temps.
3) Better sound...more of that turbo whistle.
4) Keep it warranty legal.
Prolly go 4" with a 5" SS tip.
Thought about using an intake box, but after reading several diesel forums, found that the stocker with a K&N works real well and keeps dirt out better.
No programmer either. While I liked the power it made for the 7.3, I got nervous each time I took it in to get the oil line to the turbo replaced...twice. Actually 3 times, but it first happened pre-programmer. Then by bro-in-law bought the truck, had the programmer stolen and had to trade it in instead of keeping it because the warranty would have been void.
TPR
Thanks,
My main goals are...
1) Moderate increase in power.
2) Reduced EGT temps.
3) Better sound...more of that turbo whistle.
4) Keep it warranty legal.
Prolly go 4" with a 5" SS tip.
Thought about using an intake box, but after reading several diesel forums, found that the stocker with a K&N works real well and keeps dirt out better.
No programmer either. While I liked the power it made for the 7.3, I got nervous each time I took it in to get the oil line to the turbo replaced...twice. Actually 3 times, but it first happened pre-programmer. Then by bro-in-law bought the truck, had the programmer stolen and had to trade it in instead of keeping it because the warranty would have been void.
TPR
Unless theyve changed it that things sucks LOTS of dirt..
My bro-in-law had one installed in the stock airbox and didn't have a problem....if there is another OEM replacement out there that is better than stock and keeps out more dirt than K&N in the stock box, I'm all ears.
TPR
I know people that have K&N on their PSD's and don't have any problems, they run them at Pismo and in their orchards. Just get the outer wear for added protection. I also run K&N on a few of my quads, never had any indication of dirt getting past the filter[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
10-26-2006, 04:35 PM
Ford Crew cabs w/7.3 Diesel
Originally posted by: OneFlyCowboy
another thing that pisses me off is this child tax chit.. No breaks for you people with kids. DAMMIT. you chose to have em now pay for them yourself. Im sick of sending them to school [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
another thing that pisses me off is this child tax chit.. No breaks for you people with kids. DAMMIT. you chose to have em now pay for them yourself. Im sick of sending them to school [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]