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Re: That’s A Bunch Of Grass!
NRALIFR wrote: Rich1961 wrote: RoyJ wrote: NRALIFR wrote: I’m not sure what axle was on the rear of the 2011-2014 F450’s, but it wasn’t the Dana S130. None of the F450 pickups used that axle, it was used on the cab and chassis F450’s though. The 2008-2010, and the 2015-2016 F450 pickups used the Dana S110 and 19.5 tires and wheels. At the beginning of the video, you can clearly see that the front driver side wheel is 8-lug. The ‘11-‘14’s were oddballs that weren’t much different from the F350. :):) According to this guy his 2015 pickup came with an S130, which in the photos look identical to his F550: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1410665-f450-rear-axle.html#post15860273 Was there a change / heavy spec pkg that used the S130? 2011 thru 2014 used the Dana 80 in the F450 pickup. That’s what I was thinking, but couldn’t find any info verifying that. I believe the 2011-2014 DRW F350’s used the Dana 80 as well. According to the info in the FTE topic RoyJ linked, the rear axle in my 2016 is an S130, not the S110 like I thought. Mine never had the paper tag that clearly stated the axle type, and the metal tag on it isn’t at all clear about what it is. But, this casting stamp supposedly identifies it as an S130., and that’s exactly what mine looks like. So, maybe it is. :):) Here's the 2014 F450 axle specs page 82: https://madocumentupload.marketingassociates.com/api/Document/GetFile?v1=4309789&v2=053118020732&v3=60&v4=6cabadf32d4dbe252bbb832c22e4b6093172e91037296aa6257947d7&v5=False 2015 axle specs page 82. Looks to be a Dana S111: https://madocumentupload.marketingassociates.com/api/Document/GetFile?v1=4309928&v2=053118025047&v3=60&v4=25ca7d693320181829e2bf0330edfba937d5150a69cb1b7e8c18bc83&v5=False686Views0likes0CommentsRe: That’s A Bunch Of Grass!
RoyJ wrote: NRALIFR wrote: I’m not sure what axle was on the rear of the 2011-2014 F450’s, but it wasn’t the Dana S130. None of the F450 pickups used that axle, it was used on the cab and chassis F450’s though. The 2008-2010, and the 2015-2016 F450 pickups used the Dana S110 and 19.5 tires and wheels. At the beginning of the video, you can clearly see that the front driver side wheel is 8-lug. The ‘11-‘14’s were oddballs that weren’t much different from the F350. :):) According to this guy his 2015 pickup came with an S130, which in the photos look identical to his F550: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1410665-f450-rear-axle.html#post15860273 Was there a change / heavy spec pkg that used the S130? 2011 thru 2014 used the Dana 80 in the F450 pickup.687Views0likes0CommentsRe: Should we buy a Ford 5th Wheel Hitch?
Crespro wrote: Hello, We have an F250 on order and are thinking about a 5th wheel. It should be about 15.5K loaded (16.8K max gross weight). The Ford F250 has the eight foot box and the 5th wheel prep. Would you buy the Ford hitch (18K rating) or another 5th wheel hitch? Thanks, Crespro Crespro, Are you aware of the drivers license requirement for 5th Wheels over 15k GVWR in California? Just asking as most aren't aware, and most dealers don't or won't tell you. Rich397Views0likes0CommentsRe: Shore power plug conversion?
Me Again wrote: Rich1961 wrote: This is a good read comparing the twist lock to the Smart Plug. https://marinehowto.com/shore-power-cords-smartplug-vs-1938/ I was on our previous communities harbor committee for 11 or 12 years, and when Smart Plug was first coming to the market they did a presentation for the marina and our committee. It is a great product. During that period we had three or four fires, with one being a major fire. I headed up booming the scene as soon fire was out, which keep the Coast Guard from nationalizing the cleanup, saving the marina and boat owns from really large bills. I got our harbor master to wake the docks with a infrared heat gun looking for over heated shore power connections. I also get him a current clamp meter. If you clamp around the whole marine cable and get a amp reading, then current is returning via the water and not the neutral in the cable, equals hot harbor. Which is not good. Funny you mention the Marina fires. On the website I provided the link to he talks about the fires he's seen. Also goes into detail about the many issues he's found with the shore plugs and the "hot" harbors.360Views0likes0CommentsRe: California Non-commercial class A license ***New question***
AirSupport wrote: Very interesting read everyone. I am going to call AAA tomorrow morning and ascertain if they know of a driving school that's willing to get one a "non-commercial Class-A" license class. I would LOVE to have that license FIRST and before I make the purchase of my new heavy fiver. The one I want is almost $8,000 less in another state, than here in crappy california. Only thing is, I would need to drive across the country to get it and I need my non-com class A!! My catch-22 is that I can't get my non-com CDL unless I show up with the heavy fiver and my truck!!! Many I HATE California! Ahhhh, cali is sooooooo jacked up! You don't have to take the test with a 5th Wheel over 15k GVWR. A Travel Trailer over 10k GVWR qualifies for the Non Commercial A test also. If you know someone who has a Travel Trailer over 10k GVWR, ask if you can use their trailer for the test.248Views0likes0CommentsRe: California Non-commercial class A license ***New question***
Cummins12V98 wrote: Thanks! Clarification. Not commercial or LOOKING commercial. Anyone been ticketed for hauling a heavy 5er in CA with a standard SRW/DRW pickup for not having proper endorsement. A friend was riding with someone pulling a large 5ver several years ago coming back from a NASCAR race. They were pulled over for speeding and the CHP Officer found out that the driver had a Class B license which does not cover a 5ver over 15k GVWR. The officer told him he would have to get someone with the proper license, or drop the trailer and it would be towed by a Tow Truck. My friend had a Class A Commercial License so they were allowed to proceed. No ticket for out of Class for the original driver, but not allowed to proceed unless a driver with the proper license was behind the wheel. A lot of regular CHP Officers are not aware of the license requirements for towing the heavier 5th Wheels, but that appears to be changing. I've talked with several before I got my Non Commercial Class A 5 years ago, who told me to ask the Commercial Officers as they weren't sure on how to answer my questions. The Commercial Officers knew and had the answers. Recently while driving my Company Truck, a SRW F350 with Utility Bed, I was directed to pull into a random roadside truck inspection in the Rocklin area. The Inspector asked for Drivers License, Registration, and Insurance which I provided. He came back in about 5 minutes, and returned all my documentation and said I was the first Non Commercial A License he's seen doing any of this type of work. Not many have the License, and there are many who don't know about it or choose to ignore it.193Views0likes0CommentsRe: California Non-commercial class A license ***New question***
I've taken and hold the Ca Non Commercial A written test and driving test. I've also ridden with 3 friends so that they could take their driving test at the West Sacramento Commercial DMV. A friend of mine with a Commercial A license rode with me when I went for my driving test. All you need is a current license holder of a Commercial A or a Non Commercial A license to ride with you while you drive your rig to the test station. They will check your Licensed Co-Driver's license when you check in to do your test. The temporary license you receive after taking the written tests is basically a permit to operate your rig as long as you have a properly licensed driver with you until you get the permanent license, just like when you started driving at 15 1/2 years old with a driving permit. You must take a Travel Trailer over 10,000lbs GVWR or a 5th Wheel over 15,000lbs GVWR to the test facility or they will not allow you to take the driving test. Also make sure you have the current registration for both truck and trailer, and proof of insurance. They will ask for it. There is a safety check of your rig before any other tests are started. If you have one thing wrong (light bulb out, cracked windshield, missing lug nut etc), the exam is stopped right there and you'll need to reschedule the test. The hardest part of the test is the pre-trip inspection, and there's very little leeway for error on that part of the test. They want to make sure you know what you're looking for, and explain to the examiner what you're looking for. There's some good YouTube videos you can watch to give you an idea of what to do, even though they are being done on Class 8 trucks. I thought the skills portion of the test in the DMV Truck Testing Yard was a piece of cake, along with the driving test out on the road.136Views0likes0CommentsRe: What is the weak link for Chevy max tow ratings?
blt2ski wrote: CumminsDriver wrote: I haven't seen it mentioned yet, but transmission gear ratios along with only having the 3.73 gears hurts the GM for the big tow ratings. The Allison has a 3.23 first gear compared to the Aisin with 3.72 I believe and the Fords 3.93 first gear. Throw in the 4.10 gears for the Ram and Ford and you have much better take off capability compared to the GM. Rich Did Allison lower the ratios of the 1000? Last I saw the 1000 and two of the 2000 series had a 3.10 1st gear. Two versions of the 2000 had a 3.54? 1st gear. OD and DOD were .71/.61 vs .74/.64 for the two. Do NOT remember 2nd and 3rd off the top of my head. GM would get a lot more take off using the lower geared 2000 optioned trans. Being it the parking pawl version, or the pawless version, which last I saw was rated higher by 10,000 lbs or so. Marty You are correct, it is 3.10 for first gear. 1.81 for second and 1.41 for third.165Views0likes0Comments
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