Thinking
And the winner is......... BFG. I'm going to give the KO2's another shot since BFG stepped up with a courtesy discount based on my mileage complaint. I was pleased, (and Discount Tire was surprised) by the move.
Now my choice is C's or E's. The C's will save me about $100, ride smoother, and possibly save a little fuel and allow me to regain a smidge of acceleration. The load capacity is adequate for the F150, and I haven't towed anything in years. Other than the gravel/dirt roads I traverse regularly, my off-pavement exploits are fairly mild and infrequent as well.
I understand that the smoother ride might come at the expense of some small amount of cornering stability, and the more flexible sidewall is not as strong, but it's not my Mustang, and not a trail or tow rig.
Has anyone who went from E's to C's with similar use and driving conditions regretted the decision?
Now my choice is C's or E's. The C's will save me about $100, ride smoother, and possibly save a little fuel and allow me to regain a smidge of acceleration. The load capacity is adequate for the F150, and I haven't towed anything in years. Other than the gravel/dirt roads I traverse regularly, my off-pavement exploits are fairly mild and infrequent as well.
I understand that the smoother ride might come at the expense of some small amount of cornering stability, and the more flexible sidewall is not as strong, but it's not my Mustang, and not a trail or tow rig.
Has anyone who went from E's to C's with similar use and driving conditions regretted the decision?
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Probably, LOL.
At one point I told my Buddy with a trans shop that he should worry about tools before profit. You are literally reinvesting in your company when you are upgrading or adding tools.
Some things you may not "need" to have, and I get that. But essential tools that make you quicker and more profitable, you know? - man, I'd use my profit for the investment.
At one point I told my Buddy with a trans shop that he should worry about tools before profit. You are literally reinvesting in your company when you are upgrading or adding tools.
Some things you may not "need" to have, and I get that. But essential tools that make you quicker and more profitable, you know? - man, I'd use my profit for the investment.
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Punctuality is key with me. Guy was supposed to be here at 4:30 - sent a text he'd be here at 5:15, sent it at 4:35. It is 5:20 now, and no show yet.
Being a supervisor for 17 years makes me a tad **** about being on time I suppose.
Being a supervisor for 17 years makes me a tad **** about being on time I suppose.
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Making progress on the Highboy, brakes are done, shocks are 2/4 (still waiting on the rears to come in) but question... should the passenger side be tilted like this? Also the bottom hole seems wallered out. You can see the "angle" with how the bushings don't sit flush and the bottom mount is angled.
Oh and you can see how bad the old bushings were and how the one side shock doesn't even return.
Oh and you can see how bad the old bushings were and how the one side shock doesn't even return.
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That hole should be round, and the little "lip" on the bushing should set in it to center the shock. With the old bushings blown out, it looks like the shaft elongated the hole.
As for the tilt, I've seen it before.
As for the tilt, I've seen it before.
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Well if the tilt isn't too concerning I'll probably leave it for now (as that was my biggest concern) until I drop the front axle and clean it up. I'll either find another part to weld on it try the washer trick, for now it won't be seeing a ton of miles anyway lol. Thanks for the thoughts.
