Buzzcut1 wrote:
a lot of that is from the stuff they used to break free all the corroded/ rusted bolts that had been in place in salt air for 12 years. yeah he could have cleaned it up better but nothing he had ever done on my vehicles has ever failed to work really well.
by the book it was a 2.75 hr job. due to corrosion and tight spaces it took over 5. I still only paid the book rate.
a lot of that is from the stuff they used to break free all the corroded/ rusted bolts that had been in place in salt air for 12 years. yeah he could have cleaned it up better but nothing he had ever done on my vehicles has ever failed to work really well.
by the book it was a 2.75 hr job. due to corrosion and tight spaces it took over 5. I still only paid the book rate.
Did he suggest replacing or installing an inline filter, I hope? It's easy enough to do yourself. Highly recommended to greatly prolong the box and related parts
2014 Northwood Wolf Creek 850
2005 Ford F350 SRW SuperCab/LongBed 6.0 Powerstroke
QuickTrick's Towing Tune
Torklift Tie Downs/Fastguns/Upper/Lower Stableloads
Rancho 9000's
(Ok so technically not TO the camper but IN the camper....)
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More storage, no more crappy interior door latches and a much better bathroom layout.
Should have it in a couple weeks.
Buzzcut1 wrote:
Not to the TC per say but I have been having some steering wheel play and the only thing in the front end that was still original was the steering box. So at 130,000 miles we ordered a new one and had it installed. I got it from these guys http://www.redheadsteeringgears.com/re-manufacturing Looking at the cramped space where it is located I am so glad I opted not to DYI. The shop mgr said he could hear the mechanic cursing my truck during the removal and install. Haven't driven it with the TC
on yet but unloaded it was night and day, so much better
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Not to the TC per say but I have been having some steering wheel play and the only thing in the front end that was still original was the steering box. So at 130,000 miles we ordered a new one and had it installed. I got it from these guys http://www.redheadsteeringgears.com/re-manufacturing Looking at the cramped space where it is located I am so glad I opted not to DYI. The shop mgr said he could hear the mechanic cursing my truck during the removal and install. Haven't driven it with the TC
on yet but unloaded it was night and day, so much better
Buzzcut, I did the exact same on my F350. I've been super impressed with the Red head steering gear. One other thing. Look at your front ball joins. I replaced those at the same time as the steering gear and the improvement was just unbelievable. Cheers
NVR2L82AV8 wrote:
Buzzcut, I did the exact same on my F350. I've been super impressed with the Red head steering gear. One other thing. Look at your front ball joins. I replaced those at the same time as the steering gear and the improvement was just unbelievable. Cheers
Buzzcut1 wrote:
Not to the TC per say but I have been having some steering wheel play and the only thing in the front end that was still original was the steering box. So at 130,000 miles we ordered a new one and had it installed. I got it from these guys http://www.redheadsteeringgears.com/re-manufacturing Looking at the cramped space where it is located I am so glad I opted not to DYI. The shop mgr said he could hear the mechanic cursing my truck during the removal and install. Haven't driven it with the TC
on yet but unloaded it was night and day, so much better
Not to the TC per say but I have been having some steering wheel play and the only thing in the front end that was still original was the steering box. So at 130,000 miles we ordered a new one and had it installed. I got it from these guys http://www.redheadsteeringgears.com/re-manufacturing Looking at the cramped space where it is located I am so glad I opted not to DYI. The shop mgr said he could hear the mechanic cursing my truck during the removal and install. Haven't driven it with the TC
on yet but unloaded it was night and day, so much better
Buzzcut, I did the exact same on my F350. I've been super impressed with the Red head steering gear. One other thing. Look at your front ball joins. I replaced those at the same time as the steering gear and the improvement was just unbelievable. Cheers
Way ahead of you, Already did the upper and lower ball joints, new steering stabilzer and new tie rods & bushing, and sway bars. This was just the last piece.
2011 F350 6.7L Diesel 4x4 CrewCab longbed Dually, 2019 Lance 1062, Torqlift Talons, Fast Guns, upper and lower Stable Loads, Super Hitch, 48" Super Truss, Airlift loadlifter 5000 extreme airbags
The Happijacks never felt as stable as my Atwoods did which is what brought this problem to a head...
As an added bonus, found out the storage has an RV dump included, which is great as the last free one around here is closed down indefinitely. Now I can return home and dump tanks and actually use the saniflush, etc!
"Performance wise, the wet cells can't touch the AGM's ability to charge faster, hold a greater charge, discharge more without damage, and they do last longer, plus they are less susceptible to failure from bumps and vibration from those rough mountain forest roads we love so much."
No more struggling to get the Trojan 125's out of a very snug battery compartment 4 times a year for servicing and the additional Solar power will be really nice.
Washed and waxed the Truck and Eagle Cap TC today and hitting the road north bound in a couple days.
Happy TC camping,
Gary & Laurii
HAM RADIO Operator since 1964 'W7FSI'
EAGLE CAP 2011 950 CUSTOM BUILT by the great folks at LaGrande Oregon
2012 FORD 350 XLT 6.7L Diesel 4x4 Super Cab with lots of stuff
2012 ram 2500 hemi crew cab sb 4x4 2015 northstar 850 sc 14.5 g3 guide custom fly fishing boat
2004 Chevy 3500 Duramax all stock
1990 950 Shadow Cruiser Hard side multiple add-ons
Ancient Valco 10'x5' John boat
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser Trail Team
One-eyed Trail Horse and one horse trailer
Rocky, Annie, Muffie traveling Fur Babies
A few days ago I bit the bullet and ordered two leather mid back chairs. I think they will be much more comfortable then the cheap chairs.