Recent content by pittman

I think it'd be a nice upgrade for sure.

Definitely looks like a differential problem. I suspect it was making some noise in the time leading up to the failure. Glad everyone is ok.

That's 0.8 faster than what's commonly reported for a powerboost. All stock?

I've had torsen LSDs on the front and back of various trucks. They're a nice product for mixed use but I don't think it'll make a world of difference in your case. Get better tires and the traction control should keep the power going to the wheels that need it. It still won't touch your Audi...

It depends on the weight of your truck and if you're towing or hauling. If you're running a tire with the same size and load rating as stock and not towing or hauling your door sticker is a good place to start. If the casing is different or the size is different you'll have to adjust the...

I rented a wagoneer with the lower spec i6. It's a nice motor. Very smooth with a nice linear increase in power. Good top end. It's tuned to keep the RPMs down and rely on it's good torque but that was a bit of a pain on windy mountain roads. Didn't feel quite as snappy as my 3.5L but maybe...

You won't commit to much will you. And you seem to have a preponderance towards gaslighting. What do you run your tires at? And my apologies. I assumed you still had your factory tires installed since you mentioned the 51psi written on those old tires.

So what's the significance of the 51psi written on the side of your tire? What does it mean to you?

What are you talking about? The max pressure on the side of a tire is to achieve maximum load. If you're not running maximum load then it makes no sense. The door sticker takes into account the vehicle weight and tire design. The reason the PB trucks specify higher pressures is because they...

The issue with Firestone tires wasn't solely due to tire inflation and heat. Multiple experts have weighed in over the years and pressure/heat was only identified as one factor amongst many. Certainly, Ford Explorers didn't come with LT tires and the design of the Firestone tires was a big part...

I think Ford's door sticker is a fantastic guideline for tire inflation. It takes into account the tire architecture and weight of the truck. Inflating to 80PSI because that's what's on the side of the tire does not.

I'm with you. Doesn't make any sense to run larger tires with stiffer sidewalls at a higher pressure. Tires have to conform to the road to generate a proper contact patch, absorb bumps and wear properly. The only indication for increased pressure is an increased load. I see so many folks with...

Sounds like you're trying to justify your 5.0L purchase and no amount of rationality will convince you otherwise. Come race my 3.5EB any time...

Why all the high PSI advice? LT tires can carry a higher load hence the higher max pressure on the side of the tire. That doesn't mean it's the right pressure for your truck. And you sure as heck don't have to fill it up to that number. It says maximum not minimum. The door sticker is...

Any more pictures of the new tires? Was thinking of the same for my Tremor.