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Dec 3, 2013 | 09:57 PM

#21

OTG02

2015 F-150 3.5 ecoboost

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From: Canton Ohio

I've got my hard tonneau and two 200 lbs concrete blocks in the bed. So I would say 450-500 lbs.

Dec 3, 2013 | 09:58 PM

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Jacob.P93

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Originally Posted by 97 f150

This is the first year I've put on weight. I don't think it matters how good of a driver you are, it just helps with your wheels spinning.

Haha it's a combination of tires and driver skill. But in the end it's whatever makes YOU comforatable.

Dec 3, 2013 | 10:28 PM

#23

Jbrew

98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100

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Originally Posted by Jacob.P93

You gonna rebuild my tcase and other parts for running them 24/7?.

I have absolutely no control over your situation lol. Trash them anyway you want.
I don't take care that truck, you do. I don't beat on it you do. Oh, and guess who's driving it?

So, the answer is.....

Dec 3, 2013 | 11:19 PM

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97 f150

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Originally Posted by Tackle

Honk. No one else looks like me...

Will do!
I love the grille insert. I almost bought one a few months back from the guy who makes them on the forum but then decided against it.

Dec 3, 2013 | 11:30 PM

#25

muffins

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Also in Minny here. I actually bought 2x sand tubes from Menards after that ice rain nonsense we had a few weeks ago. I was leaving Eden Prairie and I didn't see anything on the road so I went along, not even gassing it or stomping my brakes and out of nowhere while going 40mph or so my truck starts fish tailing. I got the sand tubes and no issues so far...although the snow hasn't really been sticking so we will see.

2x 70lb tubes for $9. Figured it couldn't hurt so why not. My coworker swears by them and I figured for under $10 why not.

Dec 3, 2013 | 11:39 PM

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Jacob.P93

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Originally Posted by Jbrew

I was not suggesting this by any means. Lol I was joking sorry man.

Dec 4, 2013 | 12:39 AM

#27

Jbrew

98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100

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From: MI

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Originally Posted by Tackle

My winter tires are different sizes when the weight of the truck is on them (2 diff brands, both 265). About 3/4" difference. Im cheap and dont want to buy new tires. Due to this I rarely use 4wd unless I'm on the lake or stuck somewhere.

Even though transfer cases are fairly cheap compared to sliding into something...

Driving for the condition is key.

Up in Duluth I'm hearing they got 10" yesterday and another 15" tonight. We are supposed to get 3-7" on top of the 2" slush mess we had today. I really shouldn't have procrastinated putting my winter rims/tires on.

Snow and cold coming your way Jbrew!

It won't be long. Suppose to be in the 50's tomorrow, then downhill from there. Winter really sucks around here. It gets cold icy,windy, miserable, but not much snow anymore. We use to have decent winters,-

Not in awhile tho.

Dec 4, 2013 | 12:47 AM

#28

Jbrew

98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100

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Originally Posted by Jacob.P93

I was not suggesting this by any means. Lol I was joking sorry man.

Really? Well that's okay. Hell, my kids are still costing me money. When is that suppose to stop anyway ? Tuff week

Oh well, no prob, - jumped the gun most likely.

Dec 4, 2013 | 07:32 AM

#29

willsboattail

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From: NW ND Oil Boom Country

I've added 4 - 60lbs (240 lbs) bags of sand from Tractor Supply to my new 2003 FX4 4x4. Mellows the ride nicely, but doubt if it will make much difference. Think I'll just leave it in 4wd for the winter...