RangerGuy Posted November 5, 2012 Report Posted November 5, 2012 Well, Looks like I'm shopping for a new tow vehicle. For the third and last time my old girl left me on the side of the road since July. This time she quite in front of a wreckers and that's where she stayed! Here's my summer / fall with her. All work done in my driveway or on the side of the road. 1) Blew front brake lines in an emergency stop situation late June with our new lund in tow, SCARY!! - So I replaced all brake lines and parts Master Cylinder included front to back - Front shocks - Front Right drive shaft - 4 brand new Goodyear Wranglers (265/75 R16) were put on in August (now for sale) 2) Battery and alt went on the way home august long weekend. Replaced both 3) I have no idea what was wrong this time, it just shut off.. no sputtering or coughing..just shut off and would only turn over. I got no error codes when I did a diagnostic on the side of the road Saturday. - I figure it's a coil or a fuel pump or something I think it was her way of telling me she was tired and just wanted to rest now... I'll miss you old girl..you were a beast!!! -6 years with 5 years trouble free service, guess I can't complain just bad timing. 1990 Chevy single cab 4X4 5.7 Litre 5-speed Rest in peace!
walleyemen Posted November 5, 2012 Report Posted November 5, 2012 What ya looking to get for the tires!
mercman Posted November 5, 2012 Report Posted November 5, 2012 She was a good truck.The best, and now live on with cherished memories. We have all been there and done that.
RangerGuy Posted November 5, 2012 Author Report Posted November 5, 2012 There is a new F-150 in my future I'm just deciding if I want to buy the truck with the options I REALLY WANT.. or do I buy the truck I need LOL! All I need really is Crew Cab & 4X4 but would like a Loaded FX4 hehe!
davey buoy Posted November 5, 2012 Report Posted November 5, 2012 There is a new F-150 in my future I'm just deciding if I want to buy the truck with the options I REALLY WANT.. or do I buy the truck I need LOL! All I need really is Crew Cab & 4X4 but would like a Loaded FX4 hehe! So would I ,but not in my near future. Good choice thou!!!
SirCranksalot Posted November 5, 2012 Report Posted November 5, 2012 (edited) "You forced my hand and now your gone" ----sounds like the title of a C & W song!! "You forced my hand and now you're gone"---sounds like the title of a C & W song. Edited November 5, 2012 by Knuguy
aplumma Posted November 6, 2012 Report Posted November 6, 2012 I decided on the eco boost 150 4x4 crew with the 6.5ft bed and 3.72 gear e locker and tow package. I wanted a tow vehicle that would hold all of my gear and haul a Ranger boat 12 hours at 75 mph with no issues. Since it is not a daily driver the last truck I had was traded in with 36,000 miles and 7 years old. I recovered over 65% of my purchase price. I have other vehicles to drive if I am not towing or need the room of the pick up. Try to get the truck that will make you happy the first time and if the budget gets a little stretched you can give up a bad habit or two or even pack lunches to make up the difference. Art
skeeter Posted November 6, 2012 Report Posted November 6, 2012 " I think it was her way of telling me she was tired and just wanted to rest now... " Or that you were out of gas..... :tease:
RangerGuy Posted November 6, 2012 Author Report Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) The truck will be a daily driver, but I'm hoping to take the train to work so I only will be driving 5-10 mins to the station so no point in owning 2 vehicles (small car & truck) for myself now. Yeh.. I'm gonna end my duck season early. I was so excited to get out way into December this year with a boat that can handle. Looks like her last trip this year will be a trip to Quinte then in for her 20 hour service and to bed until the spring... Crappy part is we just purchaced a 2012 Lund Alaskan this year .. The new truck was supposed to come in 2 - 3 years guess it will be here early. The wifes Grand Vitara can tow it and is rated for the weight but I don't want to tow with it every weekdend, we both own suzuki's and I've seen the quality and don't believe it will stand up. Nope she was full I just filled it up that morning Edited November 6, 2012 by RangerGuy
DRIFTER_016 Posted November 6, 2012 Report Posted November 6, 2012 Nope she was full I just filled it up that morning Super Siphon
Sinker Posted November 8, 2012 Report Posted November 8, 2012 That sucks dude! I just blew my lower unit on my outboard, so we're both screwed!! Lucky for the ducks!! Bummer!! S.
Harrison Posted November 8, 2012 Report Posted November 8, 2012 Yeh.. I'm gonna end my duck season early. I was so excited to get out way into December this year with a boat that can handle. Looks like her last trip this year will be a trip to Quinte then in for her 20 hour service and to bed until the spring... That sucks dude! I just blew my lower unit on my outboard, so we're both screwed!! Lucky for the ducks!! Bummer!! S. One has boat, one has tow vehicle, sounds like a great partnership to me! Is three company?
Sinker Posted November 9, 2012 Report Posted November 9, 2012 That might work if we didn't live so far away. I don't think me driving 1.5 hours in the opposite direction to pick up the boat is a good plan. You could store it at my place though :clapping: S.
RangerGuy Posted November 9, 2012 Author Report Posted November 9, 2012 JESUS!.. this is the worst duck season I've had in along time! hahhaha! Have somebody will'n to tow my boat and you live 1.5 hours away LOL!
aplumma Posted November 9, 2012 Report Posted November 9, 2012 If it makes you feel better I will tow your boat but I am 12 hours away. lol Art
Sinker Posted November 9, 2012 Report Posted November 9, 2012 JESUS!.. this is the worst duck season I've had in along time! hahhaha! Have somebody will'n to tow my boat and you live 1.5 hours away LOL! Take a tues or wed off, and maybe we can work something out S.
DRIFTER_016 Posted November 9, 2012 Report Posted November 9, 2012 If it makes you feel better I will tow your boat but I am 12 hours away. lol Art And I'll tow your boat but I'm 55 hours away!!!!!
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