MGolden Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 The oem's only last 40-50k on our SD trucks. The replacements are hd moogs and last till we get rid of them at 300k. Only takes a few pumps of grease every oil change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron W. Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 It's an easy fix, when the OEM ball joints wear out, replace them with aftermarket ones. Most of the quality aftermarket ball joints have zerk fittings. The oem's only last 40-50k on our SD trucks. The replacements are hd moogs and last till we get rid of them at 300k. Only takes a few pumps of grease every oil change. Which begs the question, why did Ford go to non-greaseable ball joints ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Which begs the question, why did Ford go to non-greaseable ball joints ? It sounds like they outlast the warranty and I'm sure they are cheaper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 (edited) While eliminating grease points at service time is an advantage on cars and light trucks, it's definitely a backward step and false economy on Super Duty.- cannot believe Ford does this. Edited September 28, 2015 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGolden Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 NVH is probably the reason. Those plastic lined oem's absorb a lot. With the HD Moog units, you can feel a cricket through the steering wheel when you run it over.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe771476 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 All I know is that front grille/nose treatment I saw in the USA Today has to go! Terrible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 All I know is that front grille/nose treatment I saw in the USA Today has to go! Terrible! Joe-my first reaction too-but that is probably the "Platinum" version- "Seeburg Jukebox"-yeah I'm dating myself but that is what it looks like. the plain janes look much better IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 For once, the XLT grille looks better than Lariat/Platinum with the LED surround. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 For once, the XLT grille looks better than Lariat/Platinum with the LED surround. No doubt...."less is more! This makes me think when the original Taurus came out- for all practical purpose, it had .."no grille"- a purely functional air opening in the front sheet metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I think Ford's market research suggests that people who buy a $70k pickup truck are not interested in "subtle" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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94bronco Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Sounds like the Torqshift G transmission (borrowed from F150) is F250 SRW only, 350 SRW 6.2 will still have the real torqshift. Finally some separation between 250 and 350 and still allowing us to get the torqshift if you prefer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94bronco Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Well, obviously. The tranny in the Super Duty has to be built to handle more HP, torque, and sustained loads. I'm fine with that. I mean, what's the point in putting in a tranny capable of handling 1000 ft-lbs of torque if it only needs to handle 500. All it does is cost more and hurt fuel economy. I have less than fond memories and experiences with E4OD's & 4R100's which were shared between light and heavy duties to want to see the bulletproof torqshift get taken away. A few years of heavy plowing is very rough on the transmission and I want as much durability as possible. Hmmm, I missed that. Maybe we do get IFS? I haven't seen any pictures underneath yet. I would find it hard to believe they would do away with the hubs with the manual override on SFA. I was mostly referring to not having any revolutionary changes in the suspensions. Just updates to handle more load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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