My Ford F450 with upgrades! Regrets, Recommendations, and Updates!
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- Опубліковано 16 лип 2022
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As for myself; the best bang for the buck I received for towing my trailer was the addition of rear air bags & Bilstein's.
1) for your light get a back rack or magnum rack
2) the best floor liner is to order a new ford with the “premium vinyl flooring”. Probably the best option to order a new truck with
Great information JD! You were right, you answered most of my questions. Going to proceed with the Solastic shackles for the unloaded ride and Timbrins to reduce squat. Will also look into the Billstein shocks. Anything I can do to smooth out the ride will be a bit help.
We had the centramatic on a Semi trying to eliminate a shake that ended up coming from a rear suspension issue. I don’t know how long they were on the truck but the came off because the beads inside turned to powder. They did help till then. After the rear suspension issue was found the centramatics weren’t replaced.
Hey JD, I just wanted to say thanks for you informative videos. I have a 2020 6.7 PS and this month makes it two years old. I just had to replace my batteries because one started going bad and I noticed the truck was starting a little slower than normal. I remember watching your Walmart battery video a while back and watched it again yesterday. You sold me on this ever start batteries and I’m glad I went with them. Most places were charging the same or more for flooded lead batteries with 2 year warranties. The ever start AGM batteries were $169 each with 4 year warranty, kinda hard to beat that. Without your video I would have never known and wasted money for a “name brand” battery, so thank you!
I have the tires on every trailer I own balanced, I’ve actually had tire dealers tell me I was wasting money but I tow trailers a lot and I can tell you from personal experience that it makes a huge difference.
Good stuff, I was wondering about the bumpers and how well the paint held up! Thanks for the vid!
I love the rv/trailer and truck content. Keep the roots of the channel.
I have had my duramax for 15 years. Never had a problem or repair. Just change oil and fuel filters as recommended, . it has been awesome.
I’ve actually been wanting to trade for a 2022 Silverado 3500 dually but I’ve seen so many horror stories about people CONSTANTLY having to replace injector connectors and sometimes injectors. I’d love for BTBRV or JB Reviews to do a video on the long term reliability of a modern duramax.
If you’re ever passing through “Idaho” we will take good care of you at Kendall Ford in Meridian. Thanks for all the great videos over the years.
Great video at the right time. I just picked up my f350 yesterday.
Thanks for the info.
You do a great job explaining things.
Man I’m loving mine! I have a 2017 F450 black! Just turned over 250,329 miles as I speak! Delivered Thursday morning in Salem Oregon on my way back home to Michigan. And still the best thing I ever did on this truck was by those central medic wheel bouncers!!! And I still thank you very much for that tip! I put new tires on this would’ve had 188,000 miles and they still have 80% tread left on them because of those balancers!
188,000 miles on tires? What brand? (I’m a skeptic btw)
@@Presleydc1989 That was a typo I put the new tires on when I was at 188,000 miles. I’m now at 250,000 miles.
@@jamesstumpf75 oh ok lol. I mean I’ve seen tires hit 120k highway miles before losing DOT compliance.
Thank for the updates. I recall some backup cameras and dash cams and was hoping to see if you had any follow up on those products. Have a great day.
Oh yes and I also had problems with my factory Ford batteries I went to my local Walmart purchase the same batteries and have not had an issue at all and I’ve had these batteries in here for at least 40,000 miles I would say if not more and have not had any issues with the middle winter or summer heat
Great video.
Sounds like you going to get a new truck JD. Thanks for the input
Hi. Thanks for your video on f450. Just bought a f350 diesel, dually. We do have air bags. A little off subject question- what do you think of independent suspension for fifth wheel? Looking morryde independent suspensions for our Jayco Pinnacle 38 FLSA. The trailer weighs in at 15,950.
The new 7500 bags have jounce bumpers in them.
what was the part number for the rear Bilsten shock and what was the bushing used. Thanks
Easiest front ride quality improvement? Just lower the tire pressure 5psi, for example. Just make sure the front axle isn’t loaded to near it’s max weight rating
I’ve got a 1977 F250 with a fairly hopped up 460 that is putting out well north of 400 hp that does that good!! There’s give and take with those Eco-boost motors. You start trying to squeeze that much power out of some itty-bitty motor you are going to pay for it somewhere.
I would love to see you go to a 5500 ram for the channel and build it as you go mean as the bed and accessories throughout the build. Maybe a series for that
Lots of great info. Food for thought - this type of video could make good use of topic time stamps.
What would put a ride right system on a half ton? Or just go with bilstein 5100’s?
put a Hellwig upgraded rear sway bar on f350 with slide in camper, tremendous improvement.
JD, do you know of a floor mat that will divert salt and water away and past the door kick panel. Myself and every other person who has a Super Duty who plow snow and salt lots have issues with saltwater getting down into the flat area where the door sill cover is and absolutely cakes the entire area with salt. My 19 F350 was full of salt from the kick panel where the hood latch is all the way back to the middle of the rear door. I needed to literally remove all the plastic trim and shop vac it out. Ive tried putting a old beach towel to try to absorb everything and change it out every couple storms but that didnt even help. Im sure my new F450 will be the same so Im removing all the trim in that and wrapping the entire wire pack from front to back in 3M super 88 2" electrical tape in hopes salt wont disintegrate the wiring in a couple years.
Which mud flaps would you recommend for 1/2 ton GMC Sierra 2021?
Any thoughts or regrets going with the King Ranch trim over the Lariat or Platinum? Seems every time I go through the build sheets optioned the way I want the price always ends up the about the same whether I go with Lariat, King Ranch, or Platinum. Any particular reason you chose the King Ranch?
King Ranch offers everything the Platinum has except for standard adaptic steering and the LED lights. I added those features because I like the interior of the King Ranch.
What is the brand of window rain guards that you recommended way back when? They were not Weathertech...I think they were the stick-on kind but I can't remember the brand.
What are your thoughts about your air bags? Just got a 2022 Chevy 3500 dually. And was wondering if you feel that they are must?
Ordered a ‘23 f450 platinum. Should I get the airbags?
Have you ever had any issues with the intercooler pipe blowing out, Im hearing they are
Do you have any content on how to get a truck re-rated for payload, GVWR, etc. Given how new and used HD pickup prices have skyrocketed and new availability is scarce, maybe this is a more economical and feasible option than it was a few years ago.
This truck is nice. However i still say the two tone f350 before this one was the the aesthetically pleasing.
Sounds like you've had good luck with your upgrades and that's Always nice.
I have been thinking about going to Alcoa wheels on my 2019 F350 SUPERDUTY. Are they rated for more weight handling then most stock wheels Ford pickups come with from the factory?
My 1990 GMC DUEALY has Alcoa wheels and I really like the looks of them compared to the wheels on my Ford. Also my F350 is a Single rear wheel truck and that versus a Duealy much be a significant factor.
A 19.5 will be rated a lot more than your 350 17” wheels. Plus, the tires are rated a lot higher too.
Question: I see that Airlift has added the bump stop to the 7500 XL. My question is was the stainless steel hardware on the 5000 part of the decision or was it just the bump stop? TIA!
Can you do a video where you build a new F450 DRW on the Ford website. I’m looking to order one to pull a large 5th wheel, but they have a lot of options for towing and other bells and whistles it’s a little overwhelming to be honest. Thank you if you do! Love the channel been watching for about 6 months now!
I'll see if I can put one together
Would love to see something like that where you give your opinion on all the different options available. When ordering my Porsche Nick Murray on his UA-cam channel went over every option and I found it very helpful.
I ordered a F450 back last October… nothing. I got nothing. The dealer and Ford themselves won’t tell me anything but maybe I’ll see it next year…..
You mentioned swapping out the bushing on the rear Bilstein, so they could fit...do you have any specs on these...or covered in another video? Thinking of doing the same setup. Thanks in advance
Following, I’m also thinking of changing the rear shocks of my f-450 6.7 2017 2wd but I want to know if I have to do any modifications on the rear in order to fit the shocks ?
The factory wheels are showing signs of corrosion. Where did you get the Alco wheels. How much did you pay?
Please modify Your 5th wheel with another axle and 2 wheels and place them at the back of the trailer frame: tthen go and get that truck You wanted (except You were told not to buy!). The storage will be vast!
The tire scrub would be horrible
Love to see torture test on floor mats
I have a few towing questions. 1/2 pulling small camper.
Questions:
1. When setting up weight distribution hitch, Do you measure the actual body of trailer to make sure level? Only i ask is because seemed like when I did, the tongue was very slightly nose up/down when body was level. Dumb question I know.
2. Roadmaster active suspension (RAS) vs Airbags? I have 2 people I talked to that say airbags. But their prev experience was bump-stop improvements (Timbren style)...so yea. Opinions? Unless your full fury.
1. You want to be on level ground, then measure the frame to make it level. If you need help, consider watching a tutorial on the setup of the system you have. You could also take the combination into an RV dealer and have them do it for you.
2. I put airbags on my Suburban. You said you have a half ton. Is it leaf spring or coil spring suspension in the rear? I'm pretty sure Roadmaster Active Suspension is only for leaf spring setups. It also depends on what you want to use the truck for the most. Do some research and comparisons, but both options should be reliable. If you go airbag, I would recommend airlift. Others have had good success with the Goodyear systems, too.
Have you ever thought about getting traction bars for the rear of the truck?
Those are usually used to control axle hop. He doesn't appear to be having any issues with that.
Quick question. Anyone can response. Bought a F350 2016 platinum with wide track frt axle for better turning radius and 4:30 rear axle. When I brake on certain roads the 5th wheel starts bouncing at the hitch , sometimes really bad. I’ve only hauled the 5th wheel about 6x now. Averaging from an hour each way to about 3hrs each way. I pull the trailer brake controller and let off the gas and vehicle brake and it’ll stop bouncing. (To an extent) Any ideas what’s causing it???? Worn rear shocks???
Probably warped rear brake rotors, and only notice when braking hard/with weight
Probably not enough gain or too much gain. Play around with it. If it is truly bouncing at the hitch, it is usually not enough gain. If it is bouncing at the axles, it is too much gain. Next time it happens, see if the trailer wheels are locking up or going into an ABS event. Then adjust accordingly.
Besides what has been suggested, the fifth wheel may need to be adjusted fit the kingpin better. On a semi it’s a threaded rod on the front, not sure about yours.
@@ebels3 I have it set at 4.5 gain on 17,000lbs , 39ft toy hauler. At the very end of the last trip I did adjust it up too 5. But never got into aggressive braking.
We need to have a conversation about everything I need to put on a 450 to pull a fifth wheel
Recommendations- keep it. Regrets- trying to get rid of it
Letting the mini try to destroy a product would be a good watch. Just don't destroy the mini attempting it.
I did the rings. They actually made my 450 worse in actuality. Where did you get your wheels and tires by the way and the specs on them? I want to do the same to my 450
Hey
Yeah they need too go back too V-8 I don’t care what anybody says the V-6 just doesn’t do it plan and simple
Have you always had Ford?
The biggest regret would probably paying 60 Grand for a pick up truck.
$60K? Try $100K
Any diesel truck in the market.. obvious to be up sleep in about 10 years do not invest on any diesel that is my recommendation
obvious to be up sleep?
Wut
Too repetitive, get to the point.
Most people are just getting into trucks/RV’s so it’s good to be clear and concise with this type of info