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11-27-2009, 02:48 PM
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05 f250
I have an 05 F250 that just hit 60 thousand miles. It is due to go in for service on Tuesday, what are some of the things I should be asking them to check? I plan on putting a plow on it within a month or so. Any help would be great.
Thank you
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11-27-2009, 08:46 PM
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anyone ????
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11-27-2009, 10:10 PM
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get transmission/torque converter flushed and refilled with new fluid...you want to check all your suspension components ie. sway bar links, shocks, tie-rods, balljoints...plows are hell on front ends you always want the front end in tip top shape to deal with a plow..have the u joints in the front end looked at, if they are the non-greasable kind, they prolly need done... i have an 04 and put about 1000.00 in the front end this fall (i did the easy stuff myself, hired the hard stuff)..also u may want newer batter and have the alternator checked since the plow will draw off that..good luck
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11-27-2009, 10:16 PM
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Everything he said, plus brakes, brake and fuel lines, and your exhaust system.
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11-27-2009, 11:18 PM
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change both fuel filters a lot of people only change the under hood one. I'm guessing its a diesel.
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11-28-2009, 12:25 AM
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If your putting a plow on it have them go over the suspension and the trans
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11-28-2009, 10:10 AM
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Thanks guys.. Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving.
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11-28-2009, 05:42 PM
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No its gas.
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