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    Stock vs 160 vs 200 amp Alternator?

    Hey, I have an 2004 F250 (110 amp?)and am having issues with my plow having enough power. I bought two new batteries (they were replaced last year, but better safe then sorry) and ive ordered a 160 HD large case alternator. Did I make the right decision or should I have gone with the 200? The...
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    Firestone Ride Rite leak

    Hey, Got some Firestone Ride Rite airbags for the front of my F250 and on both sides there is an air leak at the push fitting where the air line goes in. The line is cut perfectly square and is pushed in all the way. What else can I do to make them not leak? Cheers Jeff
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    12V wiring question

    Hi, Quick question for you electrical gurus. Wiring up dual 55w halogen reverse lights. Can I put the switch on the negative (black) wire instead of the hots (2 in this case, red/white) and run them directly to the battery? I find it a pain to hook up the switches to the heavier gage wire as...
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    So whats up with my transmission?

    Hey Everyone, Bought my 04 last year with 80,000 KM. Ever since I bought it ive noticed one shift has been slow, 3rd to 4th. No clunking, lurching, rpm increases or banging noises, just a little bit of a slow shift, almost like its slipping a bit. I plowed with the truck a really heavy winter...
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    Plow weight on an 04 PSD

    Hey, Currently have an 04 F250 PSD, extended cab. Had a plow on last year that came in at about 750 lbs. I could plow no ballast no problem, less then an inch squat. Ive upgraded to a new blade thats about 1050 lbs. Am i going to have an issue both with suspension and front axle weight? My...
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    1999 F350

    1999 F350 Trailer wiring Hi, Have a friend with 1999 F350 needs to wire up his trailer plug receptical. Can some one give me the color matchup? We can't find it anywhere. Cheers Jeff
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    Unlock wont work, Need Diagrams!

    Hey, Got a wired problem. For some reason my "Unlock" button on both the drivers and passangers door will not unlock the doors. Neither will the remote on my remote start clicker. However the keypad on the door WILL unlock the doors. I took it back to the remote start people and they think it...
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    P1334 Unknown DTC?

    Hey, Bullydog PMT is giving me the code P1334 listed as an unknown DTC. Any idea what this is? Thanks Jeff
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    Upgrading the Tranny for power?

    Hi, Currently only have a Bullydog PMT. Ive noticed since I bought the truck 40,000 KM ago my 4th gear is a soft or slow shift. short delay. Im thinking about having it proactively rebuilt this summer when I have money and before next plow season. What can be done to give the tranny some...
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    P0278 Cylinder 6 contribution/balance

    Hi, Got this code on my bullydog PMT. My friend said it had to do with the very cold starting we have had. Is this a big problem? Could some one provide me with some more info? Thanks Jeff
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    Hesitation in shifting

    Hey, Every since ive owned my truck ive noticed that when shifting in to 4th gear it hesitates a bit, not long but there is definatly a hesitation. My mechanic also pointed it out just so I knew about it. What causes this? Is it something I need to worry about or does it just happen some...
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    Air Horns

    Hey, Looking for an airhorn to upgrade my wimpy stock horn. Im looking for a real good mack truck type sound but preferably tankless. Can anyone recommend a type/model, or some feedback on what you guys are currently using? I plan to mount between the grill and the rad. Cheers Jeff
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    Rear Dif on its way out?

    Hi, Had my speed sensor replaced today and when my mechanic took it out it had quite a bit of metal shavings on it. He said its most likely a bearing going and will need to be rebuilt soon. How long do you think I will get out of it? He asked if it started making noise, and I said it hasen't...
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    So why are programmers bad?

    Hey, Recently got a bullydog PMT for my truck. Ive read from many that a chip or programmer can ruin your engine. What exactly is it that will ruin your truck? I monitor and have defuel on my EGT and boost (1250* and 27 PSI) aswell as tranny and coolant temps. I find I hit nearly the same...
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    Transmission Grinding with 4WD low

    Hey, Was doing some cleanup plowing using 4WD low and whipped it in to neutral to shift back to 4WD high. I was dead stopped and went in to reverse and there was a grinding noise for about 5 seconds while I was rolling backwards. I immediatly stopped and shifted in to park. It stopped and...
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    Wheezing noise

    Hey, I noticed lately that a wheezing or whining noise has started possibly near the turbo. It almost sounds like an electric motor straining, its very faint and only heard on idle, or slightly above idle but once the engine revs up you can not hear it. Also seems to be more pronouned after...
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    Put in a chip, now I have crap radio reception?

    Hey, Just put in a Bullydog PMT (which is great!) but I noticed my radio reception has signifigantly decreased in qualty. Any idea what would cause this? Possibly the programmer its self? Its driving me nuts! Thanks Jeff
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    Safe Temps

    Hey, Just added a PMT to my truck mostly for the fuel economy but I didn't think it would pick the truck up as much as it has. Anyways what are safe EGT, Trans and Coolant temps to use for defueling? I mean what is considered "Safe" and what is starting to get in to trouble? Also what is a...
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    Weird Overheating

    Hey, Just got back in from a 30 KM trip. I was going up a hill doing about 120 Km/h and at the top I noticed the check guage light was on and my engine temp was on red. I immediatly pulled over and within 10 seconds of stopping the heat needle had dropped to half way between good and red. I...
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    Nitto Terra Grappler tires?

    Hey, Anyone use these? Im thinking of picking up a set for plowing mainly. Does anyone have any feedback they could give me on ice, snow and general driving? Thanks Jeff
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    Power issues

    Hey, Well just got back in from my first storm. I have a diesel 04 F250, dual battery single alternator. When I was at one place for a little while I noticed the lights started to dim, radio would shut off every time I operate the plow. I am just running the plow, heater, radio, and dual 55w...
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    Exide

    Hi, I think I need a couple new batteries for my 06 Diesel F250. Does anyone have experience with Exides? I can get a pretty good deal on 2 exide Subzero batteries. Any input would be great. Thanks Jeff
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    Bullydog

    Hey, Thinking about purchasing a bullydog tuner. My mechanic (ford tech at a dealership) highly recommends the downloader with outlook. Im not really in to all the performance mods, this is a work/plow truck and really id like to get some better milage out of it. If anyone had any...
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    Added a leaf and now I have a clunk?

    Hey, Got a leaf added to the front and the back of my 04 6.0L F250 and now I have a clunking sound from the passanger side floor board when I turn left. Doesn't always happen but more so when I turn the wheel faster. Any idea what it could be? Thanks Jeff
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    IsoPro gauges

    Hi, Im looking to purchase some isopro gauges online but Im having trouble finding them. Does anyone know where abouts id find them? If its a place in Canada or is friendly with shipping to Canada all the better. Thanks Jeff

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