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  1. XOC

    Is this where I ask about tires?

    Do you think the 1/4" difference in diameter front to rear would damage the transfer case?
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    Replace bench with dual buckets?

    Is it possible to get a dual bucket + center console going on in my 97 single cab which currently sports the bench seat? I've never even imagined it might be possible before, but suddenly I'm thinking ... wow, wouldnt that be awesome.
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    Is this where I ask about tires?

    Hey guys, long time no see. :) I'm finally getting back to tires after procrastinating wayyy too long. Ok, so do you think this setup would work. These would be BFG Mud-Terrain T/A KM: front: 285/75/16 dual rear: 255/85/16 Front tire height = 32.83" Rear tire height = 33.07"...
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    in-cabin assist handles for 97 F350?

    Actually is there any reason why I wouldnt be able to just get a couple metal handles from home depot or somewhere and just screw them in with long sheet metal screws?
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    in-cabin assist handles for 97 F350?

    I want to get entry-assist pull handles that install on the inside of the cabin - I am thinking pretty much right next to the retracted seatbelt behind the outside shoulder of the driver/passenger. Someone at a truck parts shop gave me some line about how you could only do exterior handles on a...
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    Is this where I ask about tires?

    I don't even know if these wheels use studs or bolts, but do I need longer ones on the rear with the wider setup? And if so, where can I get them?
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    Is this where I ask about tires?

    Hell ya - THATs what I'm talking about. Can I rock wider tires in front so the front is more like 2/3 the width of a dual rear instead of 1/2? Does anyone recommend any specific brands/models? Stock rims afaik - 16" I think right?
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    Anyone done a power lock updrade on older SDs with manual door locks?

    Hmm, I probably will do a whole alarm kit, but thanks for mentioning it. :)
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    Anyone done a power lock updrade on older SDs with manual door locks?

    oh cool - i didnt know it would be that easy. thanks :)
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    Is this where I ask about tires?

    ok cool -- i have done a few of those online things but i dont think any of them made it clear if they were giving suggestions for a dually or a srw
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    Yet Another XOC Question: Can steering be improved?

    It does look like a shock. I havent taken a really good look under there at all that might be going on. The diff needs to be resealed, so maybe there are a few things to tighten up under there as well.
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    Anyone done a power lock updrade on older SDs with manual door locks?

    97 single cab with manual windows ands locks. It would be nice to be able to remotely lock/unlock both doors. No one remembers to lock the passenger side of anything anymore. -mad Can it be done?
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    Is this where I ask about tires?

    I have a 4x4 dually with stock rims. I don't mind keeping the rims, but I'd like a fatter tire -- higher profile more grip taller. I cannot recall seeing duallies with nice aggressive tires -- am I out of luck or can I do it?
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    Would like an anatomy lesson

    That's what the dude I bought this truck from was told. The story he got was that the original owner wanted a 4x4 dually superduty and they didnt make 4x4s as duallies in 97, so he "ordered it custom" with an F250 front end, 7.3l td, and 1-ton rear.:whah
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    Question about stacks

    My truck is loud as as all hell but it's hard for me to say if the stacks really make it that much louder than it already is. Sounds like a freight truck at idle, and mashing on the gas e.g. to get from 70 to 75 kind of increases the overall sound from a loud roar to a very disturbing bellowing...
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    Yet Another XOC Question: Can steering be improved?

    Ok sweet. Are the Rancho shocks worth the extra $ over the Bilsteins? And also - (and ok please dont laugh to hard my ignorance) but so, the front does have a horizontal strut type of thing between the front wheels - but it looks old and not very beefy. Is this what a steering stabilizer...
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    Yet Another XOC Question: Can steering be improved?

    Sweet - lots of great suggestions in here. Hmm, I wonder if anyone makes an adjustable shock heavy duty enough for 1-ton usage. Guess there's another thing I will be researching. Thanks guys! :thanks
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    Would like an anatomy lesson

    My truck says "Super Duty" on the side of it. When you guys say super duty, do you mean the newer ones only, or am I in the wrong sub-forum? I think I got it on the tranny. On the EGT - from the underside of the truck - that's probably all I should need to locate the right section comparing...
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    Yet Another XOC Question: Can steering be improved?

    I know it's not a race car, and I do not expect it to feel or drive or respond like one, but the steering on my truck is so loosy-goosy that I am constantly correcting and countercorrecting when I am driving at highway speeds. Are there any inexpensive mods I can do to make the steering more...
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    Would like an anatomy lesson

    of my engine I mean (unless anyone here is a female ;)) ANNyyyway, I am getting ready to see about installing guages - the typical egt, boost and tranny temp trio. I found the excellent page at thedieseltop.com and it answers most of my questions, but being new to trucks, new to Fords, new to...
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    New guy from San Diego

    8' isn't short on a SD? :confused: I can tell you this. It is an 8' bed, and I've seen several for sale with that same general body style that had a much longer bed. So, what lengths are available, and what do you usually call them? Ok and another point of confusion. You guys are...
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    Need a basic reference

    Cool, thanks for the input. Yea no manual replaces experienced information, but there is no need to ask basic stuff I can simply look up in a manual.
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    Need a basic reference

    Is there a certain repair guide (Chilton, Bentley, etc) that is particularly good for my truck? 97 F350SD. I have a Bentley for my car and, while it doesn't make me an expert mechanic, it sure does help a lot.
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    New guy from San Diego

    Hey guys and gals - I should have done this 20 years ago, but I finally got myself a pickup last week. I've driven 4x4 SUVs even somewhat offroad for years, but I finally got what I really need, a real truck. My newest set of wheels is a white 1997 F-350 Superduty, single cab, short bed...
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