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LaunchnRetrieve
Explorer
Dec 05, 2014

Time to give up my DW, I mean DT (Dear Truck)?

My 2001 F 150 SuperCrew has 250K on it. I'm not a mechanic. Things are starting to feel a little sloppy compared to the glory days (I'm talking about the truck). Part of that is the worry that at 2...
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jerem0621
Explorer II
Dec 05, 2014
Sounds like you could stand new bushings and front end parts. That will make it steer like a new one. Add new coil springs and new leaf springs in the back and your good to go.

The modular motors are known for their high milage possibilities... the transmission may need to be replaced eventually. 400 k is not unheard of.

But there is nothing wrong with a new truck. So do what thou wilt.

thanks

Jeremiah

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