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  1. Crushing disappointment of my Dealer doing a simple tire change

    1) how do they prevent damaging the wheels on their machines. Get someone to run the machine correctly. 2) what should I watch for in their replacement offer? Third part aftermarket, refurbished wheels, etc. and None of the above. Replace with original or cut me a check for an agreed amount. 3)...
  2. Best bed mat?

    I would not, unless you are using your points to get it. They are overpriced, just like the wheel well liners. Go to your local after-market parts dealer and ask who they vendor for. Also, you can just order a husky one off Amazon.
  3. Buyback help

    So be careful on that unless you did not trade anything. You will not get your trade in tax credit. The law buyback/lemon only enforces cost paid in decelerated line items. So, where I live sale tax is about 10% meaning on 40k trade in 4k just goes poof. Also in a buy back they have the right...
  4. Black smoke on startup?

    Okay, we need to work on your definition of “black.” Dirty white maybe, but it lighten up quickly . I understand the concern in your voice, but that is not black. I would only worry if it is thick white and never gets lighter or blue as stated above. I don’t hear any clacking or a rough surging...
  5. Do you REALLY NEED 4×4?

    Do you need it, no. Father and I only had 2wd trucks until the price became more reasonable. So now, I would not own one with out it. Basically, drive it like a fearless 2wd drive truck and when you are stuck 4wd works 100% of the time. It beats the hell out of shoveling, using boards/ other...
  6. Refinancing Auto Loan

    Most credit unions offer score monitoring as part of banking for free. Capital ones does it too in application called credit wise for free. I my opinion your not in a position to buy anything until you can pay your credit card balances off every month. Then go get a truck. If you need to...
  7. Alternator upgrade

    “If only is allowed” is my problem… My trip to grocery store is 8 minutes tops and gym is 5 minutes. So that is 2 starts for a total of 16 or 10 minutes to restore. In 25 years of driving the only thought in my mind was only tire check on way out and fuel level on startup. The fact I need to...
  8. 5.0 vs 3.5 - more reliable when driven hard?

    I have owned both 5.0 and 3.5EB. I vote 3.5EB. I am turning into my old man but I love the quiet power with only a slight turbo whistle under moderate throttle. Also the power in sport mode is unreal. Me and V8 engine notes have a history. I had a detonator yellow ram 1500 pipped sport truck...
  9. Alternator upgrade

    Thanks. Well, that is something that should be mentioned instead. I wonder if I had bought an XLT with pro power, would that have had the upgraded alternator, or is that a separate system completely? The more I think from a practical performance point of view, I am disappointed in the lack of...
  10. Alternator upgrade

    Do you have part number for 220 Amp alternator? I am debating on upgrading my truck in a couple of areas if I keep and I will add this to the list.
  11. Alternator upgrade

    I already bought a Noco genius 10 which is a trickle charger after completing full charge. However I don’t want to opening the hood or running any cables to my truck all the time. Also I do want to buy a laptop to run forscan to do any settings. All these huge screens in vehicles now, no reason...
  12. Alternator upgrade

    Do you mean running the fan at 5 inside or a setting in forscan?
  13. Alternator upgrade

    Has anyone upgraded the base alternator to a high output version or is this even possible? My motivation was the deep sleep message I got one day after getting home. Upon my research I found the alternators don’t produce enough charge to recoup start unless driving about 40mins: . I don’t...
  14. Tremor (+High Package) or Raptor?

    F150’s are not Jeeps. The rubicon is functionally different from sport at the core. F150 4x4’s other/lower trims verses tremor are only the front differential and steer knuckle. You can get 3.73 gears, auto transfer case, and heavy duty axle on cheaper trim. Now the raptor is different. In my...
  15. Tremor (+High Package) or Raptor?

    Neither. Unless you need the front limited slip, winch setup, and love tremor/ raptor accents, You can get a very discounted lower package and add aftermarket upgrades. It will be cheaper and better in many ways. But if you’re wanting as much in one note with warranty. I would vote Tremor.
  16. '22 F150 Transmission Problems, TSB 23-2250

    “The facts are …… Ford released a fix. I am entitled to ….” No, the facts are you changed the product and you are now entitled to nothing. Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act gives you a recourse to appeal the dealership’s decision. This will involve some if not all of the following stress, frustration...
  17. Opinion request on ride improvement and capability

    Guess I have stewed on this for a couple months. Since I don’t have max tow, can I go down to a 17” wheel? And would that open up more options for a slightly larger Than 33” tire?
  18. School me on extended warranties

    Insurance is transference of risk. How do you make money? You take risk. Every action you take is a risk. If insurance was not so profitable, why are there so many types and vendors selling it? You always come out ahead by self insurance, but do you want to deal with stress that comes with it. I...
  19. Help! Can't get trucks look right....

    I believe you have too many conflicting blacks and silver/ chromes with FX4 sticker mixed causing the not quite right feeling. I would finish out the black appearance package, reference: (https://www.levittownfordparts.com/sku/m-f150-or20.html). They also sell ford performance 22’s if you was to...
  20. Is this necessary?

    Maybe. Gearing is about power and responsiveness. With 3.73 gears you will never see economy most people here as 3.31 gears are standard and 3.55 is the most common upgrade. The tremor standard is 3.73 and that is best predictive estimate you can find for your truck. Mpg increase is a byproduct...


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