Canyon
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I didn't want a diesel either, until I drove one.
There's just a certain something about 800+ foot pounds of torque helping you up a hill.Canyon said:I didn't want a diesel either, until I drove one.
and the boat behind you that it doesn't even noticeWandering Sagebrush said:There's just a certain something about 800+ foot pounds of torque helping you up a hill.
I would not be afraid of the aluminum body of the Ford pickups. I am an aircraft mechanic for my day job, and aircraft are held together with steel bolts holding aluminum structures, there can be dissimilar metals corrosion or "galvanic action" but with proper precautions, such as primer on any exposed metal before bolting, and cadmium plating on bolts, things will last a very long time with no issues. There are also corrosion preventative compounds that can be applied anywhere dissimilar metals make contact which will preclude any undue wear or corrosion before it occurs. As with all things man made, proper preparation and execution usually leads to a very long service life of whatever you are dealing with.Happyjax said:Rusty,
Thanks for that info It sounds like HappiJac doesn't want to deal with the aluminum beds on the new Fords. Dissimilar metals is a bad thing and I am betting they are leery of lawsuits with the issues that could arise from that.
Don't Fastguns have a spring tension adjustment that could be set to give some for the Alaskan?
This issue is the main reason I have held off on buying a new truck because I really like the Ford but am afraid of bolting anything to the bed......
Maybe Alaskan is working on something....
Jacki, Ford has said the same thing about attaching camper tie downs to their steel bed trucks as well. A big camper can generate a lot of force when you're rocking and rolling in rough terrain. For our hard side camper, we went with Tork Lift frame mounts. Much stronger. For an aluminum bed truck, mounts that use the bed to frame bolts should be plenty strong for a popup.Happyjax said:Rusty,
Thanks for that info It sounds like HappiJac doesn't want to deal with the aluminum beds on the new Fords. Dissimilar metals is a bad thing and I am betting they are leery of lawsuits with the issues that could arise from that.
Don't Fastguns have a spring tension adjustment that could be set to give some for the Alaskan?
This issue is the main reason I have held off on buying a new truck because I really like the Ford but am afraid of bolting anything to the bed......
Maybe Alaskan is working on something....
How many days?Canyon said:Thanks everybody! Torklift tiedowns installed successfully on the truck last weekend (thanks to people who know what they are doing...). They fit perfectly around my extended running boards. Now I just need a camper to tie down!