Expert Answers about Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty

• Difference Between Edge Insight Gauge Displays EP84030 and EP84130
• The part # EP84130 is the touch screen version of the Edge Insight Gauge Display and the part # EP84030 has buttons on the side of the display that you use for navigation. The touchscreen version also gives you a bigger screen too since there doesn't need to be room for buttons.
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• Differences Between # RB06-070 and # RG06-090 Grease Seals
• The two grease seals share the same 3.376 outer diameter, but the # RG06-070 has a 2.25 inside diameter and the # RG06-090 has a 2.125 inside diameter. To determine which one you need, use a digital caliper to check the diameter of your spindle where the grease seal rides. The diagram I provided will show you where to measure. Either seal would be compatible with a 5200 lb axle.
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• Front Axle Air Spring Kit for Lifted 2004 Ford F-250 4WD
• Timbren front axle kits # TFF350SD4 and # TFF350SD4B that fit the stock 2004 F-250 4WD are both considered standard capacity but part # TFF350SD4B does have slightly taller and stiffer springs. Otherwise they are essentially identical no-drill replacement bump stops. But neither of these can work on your truck with 6-inch lift. No Timbren front axle kits are safe to use on a truck with 6-inches of suspension lift. I did call Timbren to confirm this is the case. It may be possible to install...
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• Comparing Above Bed 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Install Kits for a 2008 Ford F-350 Long Bed
• For above the bed 5th wheel rail kits for your 2008 Ford F-350 long bed it boils down to 3 possible categories: custom, semi-custom, and universal. The main difference between these is the amount of drilling into the truck frame required for installation. Custom kits generally require no frame drilling at all. Semi-custom kits will require some drilling. And universal kits require the most drilling. Because custom kits do not require drilling into the frame (for most options) they also...
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• Why Does Driver Side LED Trailer Tail Light 271575 Cost More than the Matching Passenger Side
• The driver side trailer tail light # 271575 has an additional function, the license plate light. So it and the right side, # 271574, are not the same. I have included a picture that shows the license plate light at the bottom of the driver side light.
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• Advantage of Double Lip Grease Seals Versus Single Lip
• A double lip seal is an upgrade over the single lip that uses a reinforcing spring behind the lip that does a better job of retaining the grease inside the hub and excluding water and road grime. It is perfectly acceptable to use a double lip seal for non-ez lube spindles.
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• Timbren Suspension Enhancement Versus Firestone Ride-Rite for 2004 Ford F250 Towing Fifth Wheel
• One of my co-workers did a comparison test on similar Timbren and Firestone Ride-Rite springs on his Dodge Ram. He found that all-around, the Timbren performed better but that when the truck was not heavily loaded, the Firestone system provided a better ride. So, if you only pull your fifth wheel occasionally, the Firestone # F2550 would probably be a better choice for you. If you will be towing frequently, or will have the bed of the truck heavily loaded on a frequent basis the Timbren...
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• Are Air Springs or Rubber Springs Better For Sag When Towing a 5th Wheel With a 2008 Ford F-250
• The decision between an air ride system or helper springs should be made based on how you will be using your 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty. Air bags are a good option if you tow your fifth wheel trailer occasionally and do a lot of hauling with varying load weights. I would recommend using the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs, # F2550, as these air bags will work with a fifth hitch installed in your truck bed. Air springs should be manually adjusted for each load using an air compressor....
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• Is the Functionality Different Between The Tekonsha Prodigy P2 and P3
• The functionality of the Prodigy P2 and P3 is basically the same with the difference in the controllers being the LCD display in the P3. Both controllers can be used with both electric brakes and electric over hydraulic brakes however with the P3 all you have to do is toggle between the two functions whereas on the P2 you have go through a process to change modes. The P3 LCD screen also uses actual words for setup and troubleshooting versus the P2 which displays codes that you have...
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• 5th Wheel Hitch Comparisons for a 2012 Ford F-250 Short Bed
• The biggest difference between the different Reese hitches that you referenced will be the jaw design and the slider design. The jaw designs range from the standard double jaw which will offer a quieter ride and the premium single-hook jaw that will offer the quietest ride. And then for the slider design there are square tube sliders and round tube sliders. The square-tube sliders work well, but the round-tube ones have a tendency to roll easier due to the shape of the tubes as well as...
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• Difference Between B&W # BWRVK3400 and # BWRVK3400-5W
• There is no difference between the # BWRVK3400-5W and the # BWRVK3400, other than the fact that we offer the # BWRVK3400-5W as a 5th wheel hitch and # BWRVK3400 as a Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Hitch Adapter. It's the exact same sliding fifth wheel hitch that's designed to fit into a B&W Turnover Ball Gooseneck Hitch. We do this so it will run through our fitguide. If you don't already have a 7-way trailer connector installed in the bed of your Ford, you can easily install one using part # 41157.
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• Comparison Between Draw-Tite # 65022 and Curt # 31114 Front Mount Receivers for 1999 Ford F250
• The primary difference between the Draw-Tite # 65022 and the Curt # 31114 is that they're manufactured by two different companies. The hitches are nearly identical in appearance, have the same weight ratings and would install in the same manner. Because of this, you can choose the less expensive Draw-Tite model, and not feel that you sacrificed anything. If you click the provided link, you can see an install video for the Draw-Tite model.
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• Punch Stainless Grille Insert Availability for a 2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty
• Yes, we have the Putco Punch Stainless Steel Grille Insert with Side Vents for Ford Super Duty, item # P84155, that will fit on the 2007 Ford F-350 SuperDuty.
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• Comparing 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kits for a 2001 Ford F-350 Short Bed
• The main difference between 5th wheel installation kits # RP50082-58 and # 50043-6008 is the bracket design. While both sets of brackets fit your truck, the 50082 brackets fit more Ford trucks than do the 50043 brackets. Also we have a tech note stating that for the 50043 brackets there is one hole on the truck frame that will need to be enlarged. I have included links to the installation instructions and a link to a video showing a typical installation of the RP50082-58 kit for you. I...
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• Comparing Gooseneck Trailer Hitches for Reese Elite Series Prep Package on a 2011 Ford F-250
• If you have the factory installed 5th wheel trailer hitch prep package that includes the pop in ball for a gooseneck trailer, it would be best to use it instead of the above bed gooseneck hitch # RP30845. The pop in ball is directly attached to the base rails which are attached to the truck frame which is a more ideal connection than the above bed hitch. But, if you wanted to or needed to use the Reese Elite Series Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch, # RP30845, it will fit in the pucks...
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• Can Curt Reducer Sleeve be Used with Weight Distribution
• The 7028700 reducer is a Reese Towpower product which we don't carry. The Curt reducer, part # C45405, is a similar product. I've reached out to and they definitely assured me that the # C45405 reducer is rated for weight distribution. The 7028700 is not. From my research and some feedback from customers the Reese Towpower products are actually labeled that they're not to be used with weight distribution systems.
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• Comparing 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Jaw Designs for a Hitch on a 2012 Ford F-250 Short Bed
• There are a few different jaw types on a 5th wheel hitch. A slide bar can be found on the less expensive hitches like a Pro Series PS30094. A slide bar, while secure, is going to provide the least snug fit and you will notice the king pin making some noise. Next are double jaws and are much more secure and cut down quite a bit on the movement and noise of the king pin. Many Reese, Curt, and other brand mid-level and higher end hitches have the double locking jaw design like # RP30075. The...
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit for a 2009 Ford F-250 Short Bed
• Reese custom installation kit # RP56005-53 for your 2009 Ford F-250 short bed uses different rails and brackets like you said. They are longer so that the frame brackets all install on the outboard sides of the frame making it much easier to install which takes less time. This is the kit I would go with if I was putting one in a truck. The installation of custom kit # RP50082-58 does require some work on the inboard sides of the frame so installation is not quite as easy but there is no...
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• Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter Height Comparison
• Approximately 1.5". The Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter for Standard 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP30156 is made from 2.5" square tubing. Installation does not cause this to set flush against the bed, there will be minimal gap between bed and rail. This measurement will be approximately 0.25", max 0.50". You should expect the top of the rail set at just under three inches from surface of truck bed. The bed rails you identify as currently using should be approximately 1.5"...
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• What Is The Difference Between The Two Hopkins Backup Cameras
• There are a couple differences between the Hopkins part # HM60195VA and the # HM50002. The # HM60195VA has a 2-1/2 inch LCD monitor, while the # HM50002 has a 3-1/2 inch monitor. The # HM50002 also has Hitch Mode and Everyday Mode options. Hitch Mode is used when you are wanting to hook up a trailer by displaying horizontal colored lines that show you how close the trailer is to the hitch ball. In Everyday Mode the display changes to a grid that shows the distance of objects behind...
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