My WD bars arent long enough for some of these FEMA trailers because of the placement of the gas bottles. THis is a common problem. Is there a company that makes longer WD bars that I could possibly use with my exsisting setup?
Dunno, I've yanked a bunch down there and don't use the bars. Don't seem to be an issue as they are balanced pretty good..........
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05 Expedition 5.4 3 valve. (It does better in the mileage catagory on the interstate than my 6.0 EVER did!!!!)
GONE!!!!!!2003 F250 CC 4x4 <font color="red"> 6.0 PSD</font> 6 Speed, 3.73 XLT Dark Shadow Gray ,Moonroof, Camper Package, Skid plates ect. (Gutless PIG from idle to 1800) May 12th 03 build week. 122,000 miles as of 01/01/07......... 4" exhaust and AFE intake b&w turnover ball.
Flashed 6 times, EGR cooler replaced, VVRT solenoid replaced, Turbo Ped Replaced, EGR valve replaced 2X NO LEAKS!!! 8 new injectors, new fuel pump, new FICM, new ball joints, Exaust manifold gaskets, both front wheel bearing assy's, The list goes on and on!!!
Former trucks:
89 F250 2wd 7.3 5spd with 256K when sold
94 F250 4X4 IDI Turbo 7.3 5 spd 160K when sold
95 F250 S/C 4x4 PSD 5 spd with 146K when sold
00 F250 C/C 4X4 PSD 6 Spd with 126K when sold (160K now)
None of these trucks EVER spent a day in the shop!!!!
With your truck being a dually you really don't need the bars on a FEMA trailer. Most of them only weigh between 4,500 and 6,500 pounds. I don't use my bars until trailer weight gets up to around 8,500 to 9,000 pounds. Actually, I have problems with the bars making the rear of my truck squirrely (how do ya spell that?) with a lighter trailer so I just don't use them unless I'm pulling a bigger trailer.
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"Early" '99, 4-98, F350 2WD CC DRW Lariat, Diablo tuner, Swamps 20* HPOP, 4" turbo back straight pipe & a 5" tip, S&B 12" open element air filter, CCV mod, EBV gutted, Vedder's built 4R100 with triple disk convertor, 6.0 trans cooler, Dfuser T/C lockup mod, DieselSite coolant filter, DieselSite TurboMaster, ITP reg fuel return, 4:10 gear w/lmtd slip,Centramatics, Western Diesel gauges, AIC, Ride Rite air bags & onboard compressor kit, Super-Vu convex mirrors, R.D.S. 91 gal. diamond plate aux fuel tank & toolbox combo, B&W gooseneck & 18K companion 5th wheel setup, Rhino lined, Drawtite 1,000lb leveler bars, Drawtite Activator II, Brown's Welding shop (New Braunfels,Tx)full grill/bumper/headlight guard, TurboNet V-Gate.
The Monaco's i hauled down there are in the neighborhood of 8K Part of the issue may be the route taken. I will under NO CIRCUMSTANCES go through Illinois to 55 as 55 will beat the piss out of you the truck and the trailer. I go 65 to 59 to 12 It is 42 miles longer but i make it there about 1 hour sooner than going down 55.............
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05 Expedition 5.4 3 valve. (It does better in the mileage catagory on the interstate than my 6.0 EVER did!!!!)
GONE!!!!!!2003 F250 CC 4x4 <font color="red"> 6.0 PSD</font> 6 Speed, 3.73 XLT Dark Shadow Gray ,Moonroof, Camper Package, Skid plates ect. (Gutless PIG from idle to 1800) May 12th 03 build week. 122,000 miles as of 01/01/07......... 4" exhaust and AFE intake b&w turnover ball.
Flashed 6 times, EGR cooler replaced, VVRT solenoid replaced, Turbo Ped Replaced, EGR valve replaced 2X NO LEAKS!!! 8 new injectors, new fuel pump, new FICM, new ball joints, Exaust manifold gaskets, both front wheel bearing assy's, The list goes on and on!!!
Former trucks:
89 F250 2wd 7.3 5spd with 256K when sold
94 F250 4X4 IDI Turbo 7.3 5 spd 160K when sold
95 F250 S/C 4x4 PSD 5 spd with 146K when sold
00 F250 C/C 4X4 PSD 6 Spd with 126K when sold (160K now)
None of these trucks EVER spent a day in the shop!!!!
My truck will pull the trailers with no problem, but the WD bars make for a safer and better ride. Im only pulling local runs, usually only 200 miles max but would rather use the bars if possible.
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Actually, I have problems with the bars making the rear of my truck squirrely (how do ya spell that?) with a lighter trailer so I just don't use them unless I'm pulling a bigger trailer.
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That's because you aren't using the right bars [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]
They come in weight ratings and their stiffness varies according to their rating. They need to be matched to tongue weight to do it "right" [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]
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