Recent content by Rick3

Think the rear hangers/bushings When body lifted the rubber is collapsed enough to almost see thu. Truck always aligned, front tire wear perfect. Squeak spacers snd some clips in spring stack see gone or worn out too. Is this an indicator of ?

Good advice, 9% of the time no or little load. Wear is pretty even but less on sides. When loaded bed weight 4-5k long horse trailer when loaded 14,500 lbs. I’ll lower pressure as new tires on now. Going to put truck in the shop and start with siuspension stuff. I have my old 93 Ford 150...

Tried 55 and mostly 65

Thanks for the info. Pretty happy with the power, tranny is a worry. Also think suspension bushings very bad or something else. Rear dual tires wear 2x faster than the front, gotta find that problem….

Decision time Anyone done a “complete” primarily power train/suspension on one of these? I’m old school, had truck a long time. Good shop, tools skills etc. acquired at 69. Question is it realistic to check engine 5.9, upgrade/overhaul tranny 48RE, bushings, lines, etc. no rust. $10-15k budget...