Tow Truck discussion
I'm in the market for a different truck. I currently have a 2001 F150 Super Crew with a lot of miles, 223k. I'd like something newer, but I'm not against older provided its a better vehicle. I've g...
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campigloo wrote:
I had a f250 just like the one you're looking at. The 4r100 gave up at 110K. I also put a jake on it, but it's far from required. The main problem with it was the steering box. For years they have been Mexico made and total junk. The shop that replaced it told me ahead of time that he could keep exchanging parts for no extra cost but would not cover labor. He changed it. It was every bit as good as he warned and I sold it soon after because it drove so bad.
Interesting. I've never had a steering box issue with my 97 F350 4x4 diesel and my truck is 6 over stock with a drop pittman arm.
You didn't install a jake. Jacobs brakes act on the valves. You installed maybe a Blue-Ox butterfly exhaust brake that closes off the exhaust and creates back pressure.
I've never been impressed with a stock 4R100 either. I'll take my built E4 anyday.
