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Update: Front brakes won't disengage after rear brake job
A couple of weeks ago I had complete failure of my rear brakes. When tearing into them I found that the PO failed to install the lower return springs. First time I put a heavy loads behind the truck I fried the brakes. So anyway, between work, rain, cold, and waiting for parts this project...- HicksNthaStix
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Ford rust issues, looking for creative solutions
I've been racking my brain on this since I bought the truck. To fix it the "right" way I figure I'll spend more than the truck is worth, not an option. Truck is a 1993 F250 extended cab. The rise is at the bottom of the extended cab on both sides, otherwise the truck is solid. My original...- HicksNthaStix
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Trouble fueling up because of flatbed
When I fuel up I have issues with for spilling out the filling port. The filler hose runs across the top of a toolbox and is about 30" long before it takes a 90 degree turn into the tank. Undoubtedly, the long flat run of filler hose is the culprit but there is no way to route it differently or...- HicksNthaStix
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Bed rail do's and don'ts
Hello all, I need to build up some bed rails for my flat bed. I mainly haul firewood and logs on the bed. I'm thinking just a simple 2x8 would suffice. There are slots down the side of the bed for 2x4s, so it should be pretty simple. Just wanted to check to see if anyone had any cool ideas...- HicksNthaStix
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Electrical woes, short in right rear turn signal
Guys im about to pull my hair out, or what's left of it anyway. I knew this truck was going to need some work here and there, but these are the kind of things that make me regret taking it on. Go to use my truck to tow for the first time since I got it. Go hook up my trailer and plug in my...- HicksNthaStix
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Taking the fuel adjustment back to stock
Hello. I've been around diesel equipment and I have been issued diesel company trucks in the past. However, this is my first rodeo owning my own diesel. Truck is a 1993 f-250 7.3 idi with the factory turbo. The guy that I got it from said that the fuel had been turned up by a previous owner...- HicksNthaStix
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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New member intro
Hello. I'm the recent owner of a 1993 Ford F-250 7.3 idi with the factory Garrett turbo. Seems that there is little information on this setup out there, as it was only offered for a year and a half. Truck seems to be in decent shape for 25 years old and 250k miles. Has some small issues that...- HicksNthaStix
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