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Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-07-2016, 07:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,807
Posted By Cyncwby
I ordered this 2016 F350 KR "Tow Boss", it has...

I ordered this 2016 F350 KR "Tow Boss", it has the wide track front axle with the 4.30 gears. I installed the 20" Eagle wheels and 34" 275-65-20 Michelin's which really helps bring the rpms down to a...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 05-30-2016, 05:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,517
Posted By Cyncwby
Well my error then, the one I saw had a 2 5/16"...

Well my error then, the one I saw had a 2 5/16" ball on it and the 5th had a short goose adapter. I would definately use the Reese Goosebox pin box so you would get some advantage of an airbag ride...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 05-30-2016, 05:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,780
Posted By Cyncwby
Yes they are and I should have addressed...

Yes they are and I should have addressed that......Sailun is one of the best commercial type tire makers in China. They make most of their tires for 18 wheelers. The S637 235-85-16 is the only small...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-30-2016, 01:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,316
Posted By Cyncwby
I'm using Michelin Defender 275-65-20 ....load...

I'm using Michelin Defender 275-65-20 ....load range E 80psi @ 3750lbs. Of course you don't have to run them at 80 psi unless your load requires that much. I bought mine from "JR" at...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 05-30-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,517
Posted By Cyncwby
Just a thought about any type of gooseneck hitch,...

Just a thought about any type of gooseneck hitch, from what I've read, most 5th wheel mfg's will void your warranty if you use one. I think a lot of 5th wheel companys use the Lippert chassis and...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 05-30-2016, 11:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,780
Posted By Cyncwby
I will tell you the same thing I tell everyone...

I will tell you the same thing I tell everyone that asks ..... just about every Chinese tire that gets put on a 5th wheel or travel trailer is GOING to FAIL. Maybe some will last a little longer but...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-19-2016, 09:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,859
Posted By Cyncwby
We just upgraded from our old trust worthy '02...

We just upgraded from our old trust worthy '02 F250 7.3 to a new F350 dually King Ranch that I ordered. Obviously wasn't cheap but we got close to 9k off the list price and it will probably be our...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 03-13-2016, 12:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,078
Posted By Cyncwby
I don't but since the 275-65-20's come stock on...

I don't but since the 275-65-20's come stock on the SRW trucks the dealer said they can reset whatever has to be reset to make all good again.
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 03-12-2016, 03:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,078
Posted By Cyncwby
Geeeez, it's been so long I forgot that I'd posed...

Geeeez, it's been so long I forgot that I'd posed the question..... thanks for the replys. My financials have finally got squared away so Monday I'll be ordering a new '16 F350 King Ranch dually "Tow...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 01-23-2016, 08:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,078
Posted By Cyncwby
Michelin Defender 275-65-20

Any of you guys run these on your tow vehicle? I was looking at the Michelin LTX AT2 that is OEM on some new F250's but I read that it has marginal at best tread life. This new Defender in the above...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-20-2015, 10:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,533
Posted By Cyncwby
Dirt33 ..... I'm in the process of researching...

Dirt33 ..... I'm in the process of researching info for a '16 F350 dually crew cab so you're post hit home. As mentioned earlier the F350 can be ordered with what's called the "high capacity trailer...
Forum: Towing 12-18-2015, 12:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,496
Posted By Cyncwby
Hensley underbed adapter plate

This is just an FYI for owners of the newer Fords with the factory 5th wheel hitch prep. I was speaking to a guy who was complaining about his Reese hitch that he "had to buy" to fit his new Ford...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 12-13-2015, 11:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,744
Posted By Cyncwby
If you ever blow a trailer tire at speed (and you...

If you ever blow a trailer tire at speed (and you will if you keep the old junk Marathons) you'll appreciate the simple fix I'm about to type. You go on www.trailertireandwheel.com and find the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-12-2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,508
Posted By Cyncwby
Yea I can remember towing our old boat out to the...

Yea I can remember towing our old boat out to the Colorado river waaaay back in my Dad's '47 Cadillac. It was about 300 miles and it seemed like it took forever. If he didn't hang the old canvas...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-11-2015, 12:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,508
Posted By Cyncwby
Chuckster has the info correct and after doing...

Chuckster has the info correct and after doing some more research it seems that Ford uses only the drivers side cylinders to inject more fuel for the regen process. This overheats those cylinders...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-10-2015, 05:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,508
Posted By Cyncwby
Of course I understand that, it's like I told a...

Of course I understand that, it's like I told a friend of mine, how many 6.7 engines are out there and not having any problems. My 7.3 with 139k has been trouble free so far, just want a dually and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-10-2015, 02:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,508
Posted By Cyncwby
Powerstroke 6.7 shuddering/ low power issue

I was reading on Powerstroke.org about some members having a hell of a time with thier new trucks. Most of them '15 models with very low miles. Pretty much after the regen cycle the engine starts...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-10-2015, 02:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,710
Posted By Cyncwby
If you look at the Ford truck option list you'll...

If you look at the Ford truck option list you'll see that some northen states automatically come with the block heater. If you're not in one of those states then it's $75 for it. Well worth the price...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-07-2015, 12:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,537
Posted By Cyncwby
Retired cop here....one other thing to consider...

Retired cop here....one other thing to consider that most folks don't think about with the big aux tank and pump/hose showing. No good chicken sh-- thieves, I had 2 calls that I can remember where...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-22-2015, 04:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,892
Posted By Cyncwby
C-130 .... yea I'm a Viet Nam vet (67-68), saw...

C-130 .... yea I'm a Viet Nam vet (67-68), saw the 130 everywhere over there ...... question, I read that the 2011-2014 "exhaust brake" as Ford calls it didn't work too well and that's one of the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-16-2015, 04:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,892
Posted By Cyncwby
C130.....thanks for the info, I'm assuming you...

C130.....thanks for the info, I'm assuming you were in the Air Force and was a pilot or crew chief. I love the C-130, man what a plane .... and they are pretty sweet with a 105, 40 mm and gatling...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-15-2015, 01:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,422
Posted By Cyncwby
Well you guys do what you want, I won't rely on a...

Well you guys do what you want, I won't rely on a computer that may go belly up and you fry your engine. I'll still run a mechanical pyro gauge.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-14-2015, 08:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,422
Posted By Cyncwby
I installed a Banks boost and pyro gauges when I...

I installed a Banks boost and pyro gauges when I bought my '02 F-250 brand new. I honestly wouldn't tow without the pyro gauge, watch it all the time when pulling a hill. It really lets you know how...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-14-2015, 08:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,892
Posted By Cyncwby
Yea but it's not squatting very much, that's...

Yea but it's not squatting very much, that's where a set of Air Lift bags would come in handy. Have them on my tuck and it really helps to level it out when need be. Is that the bronze fire color?...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-13-2015, 09:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,892
Posted By Cyncwby
Brantlaker and Big Boy.....thanks for the info,...

Brantlaker and Big Boy.....thanks for the info, my 5th wheel is very light compared to your rigs. My F-250 handles the pin weight just fine so I don't think I'll need any extra. Just want the...
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