Thinking
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Originally Posted by white89gt
Oh man.... those 78/79's are damn sexy too. I would rock that for sure. Pretty sure that 460 did not come in it though.... as I recall those were all 351M/400 equipped.
well me cz mines still the stock 360 
2100, that would be a great one to have too. Im really digging the family cage in the back. If I own anything with a removable top I will have more than a roll bar.
Honestly Im excited to see what Ford does with the 2020 Bronco that should be unveiled in January. Could be a pretty awesome rig or a complete let down but I hope Ford comes through.
Honestly Im excited to see what Ford does with the 2020 Bronco that should be unveiled in January. Could be a pretty awesome rig or a complete let down but I hope Ford comes through.
Last edited by jprevat; Aug 17, 2018 at 11:21 AM.
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Originally Posted by jprevat
2100, that would be a great one to have too. Im really digging the family cage in the back. If I own anything with a removable top I will have more than a roll bar.
Honestly Im excited to see what Ford does with the 2020 Bronco that should be unveiled in January. Could be a pretty awesome rig or a complete let down but I hope Ford comes through.
Honestly Im excited to see what Ford does with the 2020 Bronco that should be unveiled in January. Could be a pretty awesome rig or a complete let down but I hope Ford comes through.
.... my thoughts exactly. I really hope they don't drop the ball and if they don't there's a good chance my wife will be driving a new bronco
98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100
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The old F150 is getting taken on a 300 mile trip today.... my FIL is not doing well.... sold his house last week, and the Wife is taking it down to help pack/move. Bringing back some furniture, and stuff.
I drove it to work a couple days ago.... and for a truck, that son-of-a-gun rides really well. I sure do miss it being my DD. Runs like a champ still....
While she's gone, I've got to get a bunch-o-maintenance done on the Escape and Toyota. Gotta change the oil and trans fluid in both of them. I can't believe it's already been 20K on the Yota and 25K on the Escape since I changed them. I really need to change the diff fluid on the F150 again before winter..... it's probably got 35K on it. How long do you guys go on diff fluid?
I drove it to work a couple days ago.... and for a truck, that son-of-a-gun rides really well. I sure do miss it being my DD. Runs like a champ still....
While she's gone, I've got to get a bunch-o-maintenance done on the Escape and Toyota. Gotta change the oil and trans fluid in both of them. I can't believe it's already been 20K on the Yota and 25K on the Escape since I changed them. I really need to change the diff fluid on the F150 again before winter..... it's probably got 35K on it. How long do you guys go on diff fluid?
60,000 miles, that's the number.
DO NOT use Valvoline 75W - 140 Syn VV982. You can get that stuff cheap. The rear end in the 98 went from, - I'm going to need another soon to I need one now. Immediately after changing the fluid. It doubled in noise terribly...I men doubled, no exaggeration. Can't believe how bad that gear oil is.
I got 350,000 miles out of this rear end using Mobil 1. A big difference in price, I threw in the valvoline because I was replacing the rear end within the next 10,000 miles or so, plus I was curious if new gear oil would make a difference. It made a difference alright lol. BIG mistake!
Also, -I did a little research after the fact, not much. But I did find one guy who had a similar problem with it (on Amazon I believe) , not much details, he posted, it burnt his rear end up in 2 months time. Yea, I new the gear oils aren't all the same, but vavloline ! I expected better.
Last edited by Jbrew; Aug 17, 2018 at 01:15 PM.
You and I are on the same page. If they have a 4 door version my wife want to look at them too. If they have a 2 door then that may be for me. Lol
98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100
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Hahaha I cant even take a vacation in a city setting without feeling crowded. I generally spend 3-4 days a week in the woods for work and honestly enjoy it 90% of the time. The rain here lately has brought out a ridiculous amount of mosquitoes, the likes of which I havent seen since the flood, but during the fall and winter its honestly my favorite thing in the world.
Brew, that thing is a beauty! I will have one some day. My wife is even encouraging it. Lol
White, I have actually never seen a top like that. Pretty interesting.
Brew, that thing is a beauty! I will have one some day. My wife is even encouraging it. Lol
White, I have actually never seen a top like that. Pretty interesting.
Pretty sure that's going to be the next project, it clicks too well lol.
Now an XLT in Colorado
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DO NOT use Valvoline 75W - 140 Syn VV982. You can get that stuff cheap. The rear end in the 98 went from, - I'm going to need another soon to I need one now. Immediately after changing the fluid. It doubled in noise terribly...I men doubled, no exaggeration. Can't believe how bad that gear oil is.
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98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100
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From: MI
It's cheap, too bad it's SHiii! Hell, Pep boys on e bay was getting rid of the stuff for 9 bucks a bottle. I capitalized on that deal lol. The rear end went from getting kind of noisy to trashed , and that was right after the change. Research it before using it, I didn't do much. But yea, no shiii! That price was too good lol.
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