2011 F-350 6.7L CC 4X4 LB
2009 AF 990S
2000 Circle J Bronco 3 Horse Trailer
* This post was last edited 04/15/15 07:46am by spyder152 *
1998 Fleetwood Caribou 11M on a 1997 F350 7.3L Crewcab
Buzzcut1 wrote:
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.
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
![[image]](http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/Eric1218/2015%20Photos/DSCF9705_zps6vrqcrx7.jpg)
![[image]](http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/Eric1218/2015%20Photos/DSCF9702_zpsyloddwbr.jpg)
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.
update. Ruth just called from I5 in Stocton , she is driving the truck with the Lance and the three horse trailer with two horses on board. They went over the seriously rough Altamont Pass section of 580 in gusty winds. She said it handled like a dream going down grade in tow haul at 50 mph. I would call that sucess.
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
And not today, but 10 years ago when I married the right man! He installed the new Firestone Airbags I thrust upon him. Of course it cost me...in many ways!!
I had to get him a new air compressor (the old one died) and some kind of wrenchy thing to get it done. Also some serious butt kissing and head patting.
Packing up and heading out to AL on our first trip of the season this Sunday!
Lisa, Bobby & Dorothy the Wonder Dog
2013 F250 crew cab/6/5 foot bed w/
Firestone airbags
2006 KZ Jag - 29 ft
Ranger Z518
22 ft Suntracker Pontoon
![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/biggrin.gif "biggrin")
Loaded camper on truck where hopefully it will stay until next winter...and it might stay on then!
'03 2500HD CrewCab SB 6.0 Gas 4x4
'04 Northstar Laredo SC
Bilsteins 5100
2014 1500 Silverado 5.3 Double Cab
1951 Chevy 3100
Formally OBXcamper
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
2014 Wolf Creek 850SB
2012 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD
7,220# Truck/10,400# Camper Fully Loaded
WVbassmistress wrote:
.....................
And not today, but 10 years ago when I married the right man! He installed the new Firestone Airbags I thrust upon him..................
Of course it cost me...in many ways!!
..................
.....................
And not today, but 10 years ago when I married the right man! He installed the new Firestone Airbags I thrust upon him..................
Of course it cost me...in many ways!!
..................
Oh my....
![[image]](http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t161/prioronetime/Them%20thingys/surrender.gif)
LMAO....
'16 F550 CC, 4x4 with Link Ultraride air suspension, '18 AF 1150. Just so we can play with our snowmobiles, dirt bikes and fishing boat. And new 20' tag along...kayaks, bikes, mc's and extra water and food!!
Setup a basic tuner for the truck. Hopefully, I'll get a bit better mileage. De-winterized. Helped wife added reflectix under the mattress and wife did most inside compartments and cut pieces for the windows. Lubricated the antenna, but I think I'll add more tomorrow.
Today, replaced about 95 ft of trim insert with super thick trim. That covers all of the edges. On the plus side, I replaced with much heavier insert. However, that meant that it was a longer job than expected since it was really stiff! In case you do it, do use a screen replacement tool. It's a little strange to get used to, but it will save your fingers. I tried it again after blistering my thumb and forefingers on each hand and still had 70 % to go. I should have tried longer to use the screen replacement tool. In case you are wondering my camper has trim along the outside edge all around the top. Still to do, add the caulking on the ends.
'10 Ford F-450, 6.4, 4.30, 4x4, 14,500 GVWR, '06 Host Rainer 950 DS, Torklift Talon tiedowns, Glow Steps, and Fastguns. Bilstein 4600s, Firestone Bags, Toyo M655 Gs, Curt front hitch, Energy Suspension bump stops.
NRA Life Member, CCA Life Member
