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    Looking for some suggestions, think we need a new one.

    Hey Guys Sorry for my absence. Been working 80+ hrs a week. Barely have time for family let alone forums. Long story short they totaled her. They wanted to just paint without removing trim and doing it right. And the damage in some panels, like plastic grill, over wheel wells etc, they...
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    Looking for some suggestions, think we need a new one.

    Lol, think I know which one it was, but have no proof. They were gone before I noticed. But how the kids acted while we were there. So all this comes from talking to one shop to see their availability. Reputable shop, said to do it right, removing panels etc, looking at maybe 10k. But the truck...
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    Looking for some suggestions, think we need a new one.

    Do it your self engraving enthusiast. Etch o sctetch style.
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    Looking for some suggestions, think we need a new one.

    Morning guys, So our 2010 was vandalized at a campground last weekend. The mini Picasso getting pretty much every panel. Due to the age and mileage, our unit might get totaled. Unfortunately I can't prove who did it so it's just on us. So I'm looking at my options. Ours is currently a 2010...
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    Can I trust a 2015-2017 Expedition EL to be reliable AND to tow in Rockies?

    I think you will find the biggest thing to help with the wiggle is better tires. Your 2500XL was most likely using D or E range tires, you have p metric standard on the EL. I went with P Extra Load tires which helped some, their ratings were better than D rated tires. But you need to stiffen...
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    WDH needed on '17 Limited Expy for 7,600lbs?

    That's good to know! I didn't need it, ski boats etc, especially dual axle like my Malibu usually are well balanced.
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    WDH needed on '17 Limited Expy for 7,600lbs?

    You also need to read the owners manual for the boat trailer. Most boat trailers have the tongue braking system, which i believe means you CANNOT use a weight distributing hitch as it would reduce the trailer breaks and put more strain on the truck. I had a Malibu VLX and towed with a Chevy...
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    Questions on towing with a Ford Expedition

    Yes on weight distribution. Along with maintaining proper ride height, most will help with sway, either as part of it's design or with friction plates, which is the big part of towing such a large item. Weight distribution isn't really required when towing something like a boat. Boat trailers...
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    17 Ecoboost

    Which performance tow tune for the 5.4 did you have? Did you have to run higher than 87? I kind of like 89 towing anyway. Wouldn't mind a little finer tuning for our long tows Thanks, Matt
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    Different Styles of Blue Ox Sway Control Models

    Ok, so i got ahold of the Blue OX, the Top model is slightly older, maybe 2000 timeframe. The bottom picture is the newer model. The side clamp limits sway of the chains, the friction heads, the angle and design of the bars also limit sway. I don't really have anything negative about the...
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    Different Styles of Blue Ox Sway Control Models

    But can anyone tell me the difference? Is the top one the older model?
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    Different Styles of Blue Ox Sway Control Models

    Help Friends, I want to go with Blue Ox sway control model. I've seen the ads etc with the chain that curves back over and locks. I found what i thought was the same model, lightly used for sale, but when i looked at it, it used a different frame clamp, lifted chain straight up, but had a 'C'...
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    2017 towing tires

    You really shouldn’t need E rated tires. If your hauling that much your probably overloaded. We just purchased Yokohama Geolander A/T G015 all terrain tires. These are an “extra load” tire...
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    Using Valvoline VS dealer for fluid swaps

    Is that how the dealership does it? Maybe why the increased cost? So what about differentials etc.
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    Using Valvoline VS dealer for fluid swaps

    Hi all, So I want to do transmission flush. Valvoline center is like $110-140. Dealership was almost double. Now I know dealership is using motor craft transmission fluid etc, but the Valvoline uses the same basic synthetic fluid Thoughts on either? Just over 100k and have another 2k mile...
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