I agree, doesn't make a whole lotta sense but that's what they say. I've also heard the 'beat up spare' explanation because it's under the truck and often poorly maintained ??‍♂️ though it's not baking in the sun or climbing over rocks or rashing curbs or anything the main tires do so I'm not...
It's so you don't damage the drivetrain. It's not because "oh it's a spare wheel etc etc" if you look at the manual regarding spares or it may be in the 4x4 section it talks about how if you were to put a fourth wheel that's essentially brand new on with three that are worn you're introducing a...
You can seriously do Diffs and Transfer case yourself with relative ease (assuming this is a pre-late 22 that has a rear diff drain plug???) all you need is the fluid, a pump, a 3/8 ratchet, a catch basin, and some thread sealer (not locker!) and that'll likely save you about a thousand dollars...
What would be included? If I remember correctly the trans service is about $700 by itself at a dealership. Differentials are easy to do yourself but tend to run about $300 a piece at a dealership or shop, same with a transfer case. Brake fluid is a little more work but I'm sure with dealership...
The instructions for the Performance bumpers say it stays in and there's NO way it fits. I cut mine so it would fit for about a year, just removed it, making room for the winch, which also negates it.
Wife and I will be going to her mom's place. I like my in laws and with my health I'm thankful for the time to spend with them.
Give your loved ones a hug you never know if it's the last Christmas gathering you'll get to attend. Life changes in an instant.
Rock Auto for parts
Leavittown Ford for parts
RCI Metalworks for armor and bed racks
Ford Accessories for front bumper, they still have Ford Performance bumpers for 500
I could go on and on, should just export my Chrome bookmarks ?
Apologies to anyone in the biz...
Having said that, I hate car salesman. Almost as much as lawyers, they're one step above but a close second. Two professions that when given the chance will gladly screw you out of thousands of dollars if you're dumb enough, naive enough, not educated enough...
Further, you can enable Dark Mode which is a menu option, when enabled will disable interior lights, exterior puddles, headlights, parking flashes, etc on entry/exit of the vehicle.
I hate that. Especially if you thought about it ahead of time but you were like "Nah, it'll be fine, I just need light for a second to turn this bolt/plug/whatever" and then it happens...
Thought when I did the critical speed math it was like 110mph with 3:73 gearing not 90mph, which is where the limiter is already.
Then again @Colo_Ranger wheels so hard he's regeared his whip so his critical speed is probably like 55mph...
Somebody call Sammy Hagar