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Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-18-2021, 07:43 PM
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Posted By dznf0g
Ya know why?

Ya know why?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-18-2021, 06:54 PM
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Posted By dznf0g
I retired so I really have an aversion to paying...

I retired so I really have an aversion to paying attention, but i thought the 8 speed was still used as standard on the work truck trim and G van.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-06-2021, 07:01 AM
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Posted By dznf0g
I have found the, not only installing bilstein...

I have found the, not only installing bilstein shocks helped, but slightly adjusting WD eliminated what you are talking about. What I discovered is that, depending on how the AS and truck is loaded,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-25-2019, 09:06 AM
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Posted By dznf0g
Nope, up to to 2 gallon variation, depending upon...

Nope, up to to 2 gallon variation, depending upon truck attitude, particular pump shutoff variation, and a much larger expansion volume provision in the returnless fuel delivery system instituted...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-24-2019, 08:26 AM
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Posted By dznf0g
I believe you would find it it be more than that...

I believe you would find it it be more than that since returnless fuel delivery systems came about.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-20-2018, 06:43 AM
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Posted By dznf0g
I am told by the dealer where I found mine, that...

I am told by the dealer where I found mine, that the 6.2L MaxTow is popular with the horse community....so search those areas first. Kinda makes sense.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-10-2018, 08:40 PM
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Posted By dznf0g
Mine is a double cab, regular bed, LTZ...payload...

Mine is a double cab, regular bed, LTZ...payload 2034.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-10-2018, 06:15 PM
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Posted By dznf0g
Mine is pretty much a dedicated tow vehicle....

Mine is pretty much a dedicated tow vehicle. Lifetime mileage is 13.1.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-10-2018, 08:15 AM
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Posted By dznf0g
No wind= 12.4 pretty consistently Strong...

No wind= 12.4 pretty consistently
Strong headwind or quartering headwind = 10 - 10.5
Tailwind or quartering tailwind = 13 - 13.5.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-05-2018, 10:15 PM
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Posted By dznf0g
Oh, and trans temp was mostly 198* with one spike...

Oh, and trans temp was mostly 198* with one spike to 208* for a brief steeper climb.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-05-2018, 10:10 PM
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Posted By dznf0g
So, my first Rocky Mountain test with the 6.2l...

So, my first Rocky Mountain test with the 6.2l maxtow 1500 and a 9500lb loaded with water and about 250lb in the bed. Left RMNP Aspen Glen CG, went over the top at 12k feet, down the other side and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-14-2018, 07:18 AM
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Posted By dznf0g
Not yet. Full specs should be available any day....

Not yet. Full specs should be available any day. I'm not holding my breath on larger tank, but I do think we're getting more payload.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-02-2018, 10:25 AM
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Posted By dznf0g
Correct.

Correct.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-01-2018, 07:10 AM
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Posted By dznf0g
26 gallon for 2018 and back. Specs not released...

26 gallon for 2018 and back. Specs not released for all new 2019 yet...couple weeks.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-14-2017, 03:17 PM
Replies: 436
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Posted By dznf0g
10.5 is "moderate" in my book, but it is a turbo....

10.5 is "moderate" in my book, but it is a turbo. Rules are different than naturally aspirated, as combustion pressures are much more highly variable.

Don't have to &*@! any money away. Can't...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-14-2017, 08:30 AM
Replies: 436
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Posted By dznf0g
OK, I did a quick Google check, and I know some...

OK, I did a quick Google check, and I know some of these compression ratios do change periodically (like the 3.5 Ecoboost going from 10:1 to 10.5:1), but I would not consider the Ford 6.2L to be high...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-14-2017, 05:52 AM
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Posted By dznf0g
Is it a high compression engine? Does Ford...

Is it a high compression engine? Does Ford recommend premium, like the ecoboost?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-10-2017, 09:13 PM
Replies: 436
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Posted By dznf0g
I should add that my tests were with 87, 89, and...

I should add that my tests were with 87, 89, and 91 octane. Sometimes I find 93, but 91 is very fine for towing. It is important to use TopTier fuel, most especially for any and all direct injected...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-10-2017, 06:25 AM
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Posted By dznf0g
I got an Access soft, inside the rail tonneau....

I got an Access soft, inside the rail tonneau. There are trade-offs with each style. I needed to be able to have it open for bulky items while travelling, and closed after the scooter comes out. I...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-19-2017, 12:21 PM
Replies: 436
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Posted By dznf0g
That seems more like Denali numbers. My Chevy LTZ...

That seems more like Denali numbers. My Chevy LTZ (pretty loaded) DOUBLE CAB regular bed is at 2034#s. You don't say, but is that a crew cab number? If so, I believe you would come in at about 1850...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-18-2017, 11:48 AM
Replies: 436
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Posted By dznf0g
Never noticed...I thought the brightness would...

Never noticed...I thought the brightness would dim if you turn down the dash lights brightness wheel left of the steering wheel. My truck isn't here right now to try it.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-11-2017, 08:01 AM
Replies: 436
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Posted By dznf0g
That's all true, but it's more about space and...

That's all true, but it's more about space and overall weight. Again, this would only be when we start extended travelling after retirement in a year or two. When we go for months at a time, I will...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-20-2017, 01:56 PM
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Posted By dznf0g
I have made a study of the shifting of this trans...

I have made a study of the shifting of this trans and have inquired internally about it. Here's what I have found.

1) when brand new, there is an initial "learn" programmed into the trans for...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-19-2017, 06:01 AM
Replies: 436
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Posted By dznf0g
I should have added, I drive 65 on interstate and...

I should have added, I drive 65 on interstate and 60 on 2 lanes, when possible.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-18-2017, 10:12 AM
Replies: 436
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Posted By dznf0g
For me, the exception on the low end is 10 mpg....

For me, the exception on the low end is 10 mpg. The exception on the high end is 14mpg. The norm and a good average expectation is 12 to 12.4mpg. That's towing a 9000 lb, 30' Classic.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-22-2017, 09:48 PM
Replies: 436
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Posted By dznf0g
The G80 Eaton locker DOES lock in reverse.

The G80 Eaton locker DOES lock in reverse.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-22-2017, 12:49 PM
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Posted By dznf0g
Larry, dealers have a tendency to stock based...

Larry, dealers have a tendency to stock based upon popular demand as reported in their area by the manufacturer delivery and registration data. By far and away, that means crew cab, regular bed,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-17-2017, 09:36 AM
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Posted By dznf0g
Boy Pat, that's a really hard loaded question...

Boy Pat, that's a really hard loaded question because it just depends on the configuration and option content of your desired non-Denali 2500. Really the best thing to do is cruise the lot and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-16-2017, 07:17 PM
Replies: 436
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Posted By dznf0g
MaxTow isn't applicable to 2500s, only 1500s.

MaxTow isn't applicable to 2500s, only 1500s.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-14-2017, 07:05 PM
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Posted By dznf0g
And as I said, the seat removal would only be...

And as I said, the seat removal would only be when I am taking all the toys for snow birding, when I need space for the items that need to be out of the weather. A cap or closed tonneau is not...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-14-2017, 06:03 AM
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Posted By dznf0g
...and double cab/regular bed gets you about 200#...

...and double cab/regular bed gets you about 200# more payload than crew/regular bed. crew/short bed gets you back about 100# of the "crew penalty". I chose double/regular bed, as I rarely have...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-13-2017, 11:25 AM
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Posted By dznf0g
Yes, I have. I had a 2015 Sierra demo 6.2L, 8...

Yes, I have. I had a 2015 Sierra demo 6.2L, 8 speed, 3.23 gear , non-maxtow. It was OK....much better than a 5.3L, but noticeably less spunky towing than my personal 6.2L Maxtow Silverado.

But...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-03-2017, 05:37 AM
Replies: 436
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Posted By dznf0g
Decision was based on towing and touring only. It...

Decision was based on towing and touring only. It is pretty much a dedicated tow vehicle. 14 months old and only 7400 miles on it, if that gives you any indication. The only non-performance trait...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-02-2017, 08:22 PM
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Posted By dznf0g
Again, I had the opportunity to tow with many...

Again, I had the opportunity to tow with many varients of 2500's and 1500 suvs and PUs as company demos. I chose the 1500 MaxTow when I spent my money. I have a 30 classic. Do I need to say more?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-02-2017, 03:45 PM
Replies: 436
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Posted By dznf0g
Well NHT gets you a larger rear axle, heavier...

Well NHT gets you a larger rear axle, heavier rear springs and 400 pounds more payload. That make sense and puts you at 1850-1900 available payload. MaxTow has gvwr at 7600 pounds. It also gets you a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-02-2017, 03:04 PM
Replies: 436
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Posted By dznf0g
Boy, I'm not sure what all it has that my LTZ...

Boy, I'm not sure what all it has that my LTZ Chevy doesn't have that can make it 500ish less than mine. Was this a crew cab long bed? You say sunroof, which I don't have...did it have factory...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-02-2017, 02:58 PM
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Posted By dznf0g
3950 front. 4300 rear.

3950 front. 4300 rear.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-02-2017, 11:34 AM
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Posted By dznf0g
With Chevrolet, you can get it in a double cab as...

With Chevrolet, you can get it in a double cab as well as crew.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-31-2016, 06:34 AM
Replies: 436
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Posted By dznf0g
Correct, but minimum isn't very "minimum ". I...

Correct, but minimum isn't very "minimum ". I would have preferred that 6.2 MaxTow be available in an LT with a cloth bench and have a couple hundred extra pounds payload. That said, now that I...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-30-2016, 09:41 AM
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Posted By dznf0g
Footnote 3 require MaxTow. It will include just...

Footnote 3 require MaxTow. It will include just base options....but remember, in order to get the 6.2L w/Maxtow you have to get an SLT or LTZ "base truck"...which are pretty loaded. I am not as...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-29-2016, 11:36 AM
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Posted By dznf0g
Good point. I assumed he was accounting for...

Good point. I assumed he was accounting for MaxTow, but he didn't specify that.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-29-2016, 09:18 AM
Replies: 436
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Posted By dznf0g
That's got to be fully loaded. Again, mine is a...

That's got to be fully loaded. Again, mine is a double cab, LT1 package, LTZ. 1690 would be about right for a crew, completely loaded, including sunroof and all options. You quote a 340# difference....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-29-2016, 08:03 AM
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Posted By dznf0g
I didn't want a sunroof. 50# penalty, cost a lot,...

I didn't want a sunroof. 50# penalty, cost a lot, and I just end up rarely using them.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-29-2016, 07:38 AM
Replies: 436
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Posted By dznf0g
Mine is a loaded double cab, 6.5' bed and it's...

Mine is a loaded double cab, 6.5' bed and it's payload is 2034. A crew will drop it about 200 pounds with a 6.5' bed.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-06-2016, 08:27 AM
Replies: 436
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Posted By dznf0g
Assuming a non- Maxtow has HD towing package, you...

Assuming a non- Maxtow has HD towing package, you will lose:

1) Rear Spring rating (Maxtow has heavier rear springs)
2) Heavier 9.73" rear axle with beefier housing
3) Maxtow has 3.42 gear;...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-24-2016, 12:09 PM
Replies: 436
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Posted By dznf0g
That's partially true. An all aluminum block is...

That's partially true. An all aluminum block is not for HEAVY grunt work....like towing a backhoe off-road in uneven terrain and pullin' stumps. That's why the 6.2 isn't available in a 2500. It is...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-20-2016, 06:33 AM
Replies: 436
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Posted By dznf0g
Yes, the low 1, 2 and 3rd gears make a huge...

Yes, the low 1, 2 and 3rd gears make a huge difference in low speed grunt work.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-18-2016, 04:57 PM
Replies: 436
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Posted By dznf0g
Yes, you will find it outperforms both of your...

Yes, you will find it outperforms both of your current vehicles
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-13-2016, 06:53 AM
Replies: 436
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Posted By dznf0g
There is also more than one trailer mirror. One...

There is also more than one trailer mirror. One is manual and all black. The optional is chrome and black, power folding, has turn signal lighting in the housing and glass, and most cool, is the led...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-13-2016, 06:50 AM
Replies: 436
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Posted By dznf0g
They do "automatically " come with...

They do "automatically " come with buckets....that's standard....or automatic in the order process. They have to "force" the bench option, which will also drive other content changes.
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