Traded out my truck
#21
Posted 22 December 2011 - 04:16 AM
2022 F350 7.3L; family trailer at the moment and some aluminum stuck together to eventually form another truck camper
#22
Posted 31 December 2011 - 05:39 PM
Tire fit in wheel well after pulling the spacers:
2022 F350 7.3L; family trailer at the moment and some aluminum stuck together to eventually form another truck camper
#23
Posted 03 January 2012 - 08:14 PM
Alright, T-linkage is in, new tires, coil spacers removed, moog track bar bushings, blisten 5100s all around and a fresh alignment. What you could call a fairly pleasant ride now as opposed to the lumber wagon ride.
Tire fit in wheel well after pulling the spacers:
were you blown away at how responsive the steering is now? Maybe my old setup was just that bad...
2003 Dodge 2500 CCSB CTD auto
2001 FWC Hawk
#24
Posted 04 January 2012 - 02:26 AM
Not sure if this is just the way this 4 link coil axle is or not, been quite a few years since I'm had a solid front axle truck.
2022 F350 7.3L; family trailer at the moment and some aluminum stuck together to eventually form another truck camper
#25
Posted 05 January 2012 - 12:21 AM
I did all of that stuff at once so its hard to say which is the best bang for the buck but its a lot nicer now.
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#26
Posted 05 January 2012 - 03:31 AM
Have you done a steering box stabilizer? http://www.genosgara...mber=BD-1032005
I did all of that stuff at once so its hard to say which is the best bang for the buck but its a lot nicer now.
No. I know there is the potential for the stabilizer, box rebuilt, and steering shaft upgrade if I have slop in the steering still. But I tend to think this feels like a bit of play in the axle to truck relationship. I downloaded the service manual for the truck and I read up on how to inspect the ball joints to double check those out. I need to see about getting a dial indicator.
2022 F350 7.3L; family trailer at the moment and some aluminum stuck together to eventually form another truck camper
#27
Posted 09 January 2012 - 02:38 AM
Have you done a steering box stabilizer? http://www.genosgara...mber=BD-1032005
I did all of that stuff at once so its hard to say which is the best bang for the buck but its a lot nicer now.
I installed the BD Stabilizer a few days ago, changing absolutley nothing else and I was amazed how much better the truck steers, and how tight everything feels.
Look underneath and think about the leveraged thrust against the steering box while turning the wheel, or even going straight. Then consider the BD way of grasping the end of the box shaft to relieve the box of side thrust (much like full floating rear axle bearing design on 3/4 ton trucks) and you'll understand how this brilliantly designed stabilizer (really a brace) is well, a no-brainer.
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#28
Posted 09 January 2012 - 02:53 AM
2022 F350 7.3L; family trailer at the moment and some aluminum stuck together to eventually form another truck camper
#29
Posted 09 January 2012 - 07:18 PM
2003 Dodge 2500 CCSB CTD auto
2001 FWC Hawk
#30
Posted 09 January 2012 - 07:26 PM
I was taking a quick look at the stabilizer and noticed it was for the 5.9/6.7L engines (stated on the website). Pods has the Hemi, so I'm not sure it would work?? I'm sure you'd be giving them a call anyways. I'm not sure if the steering box housings and such are the same. Also, since his motor is lighter, maybe the effect is lessened?? Just don't want you buying a $250 part which might not work.
Should be the same. Regardless I ordered up a PSC brace (its cheaper than BD and also apparently they use thicker material so win/win). Found a vendor on ebay for $130 shipped so I figured it couldn't hurt and that price is a bit easier to accept.
2022 F350 7.3L; family trailer at the moment and some aluminum stuck together to eventually form another truck camper
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