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Re: Still missing the transmission braking my truck came with in '04
I think most of those that complained were not people that used their Superdutys for towing heavy trailers. First time I towed with my truck up through PA, NY, NH, and Maine I could not be happier with the engine/transmission performance. With Tow/Haul selected, coming down a steep incline, all I had to do was touch the brake pedal. The transmission would downshift, converter locked, allowing the truck/trailer to gently slow down and maintain safe speed. Another tap, and again another downshift, converter locked. So much easier on the brakes and my nerves. After the recall, no more confident smile on my face. Same trip following year, much more brake application. Soon after, front rotors replaced due to warpage. I blame that on the neutered Tow/haul. Some guys want their MTV, I want my Tow/haul. I almost bought a '06 F-550 to tow our Teton. Without true grade braking and not being able to fit an exhaust brake, I dropped the truck from my choices of tow vehicles.
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2008 F-450 Lariat Dark Stone Metallic over Pueblo Gold 4x4(manual shift transfer case, manual hubs), High capacity tow 4:88s, Off Road, Camper packages, Sirius Sat, Upfitter switches, DVD entertainment, tailgate step, traction control, Audiophile 6-disc, PTC Supplemental heat and heated seats(warm buns), rear sensors, traction control, tailgate step. Built May 8, delivered May 24
Reese Signature Series 24k fiver hitch, I installed it myself, best hitch I have found yet
Line-X bedliner, heavy duty floor mats
2003 Sunline F281SR(weekend getaways)
Sea Ray 240 Sundeck
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