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Old 01-19-2012, 02:32 PM   #15
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Well, with 3700 lbs of pin weight the Ford will have its work cut out!!!
I figure some Firestone Ride Rite's will take care of that...I mean, don't airbags increase payload?! hahaaaa!

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I figure some Firestone Ride Rite's will take care of that...I mean, don't airbags increase payload?! hahaaaa!
Leave the air bags out. That way we can see you at night when the bumper is dragging on the ground. We can get out of the way.

Congrats on the new rig.

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Well, with 3700 lbs of pin weight the Ford will have its work cut out!!!

Just weighed our little L33GKE on our last pull and pin was 3890 lbs.....bet the Wild Child will be more.....maybe....
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Just weighed our little L33GKE on our last pull and pin was 3890 lbs.....bet the Wild Child will be more.....maybe....
Guess I'll just have to put some toys in the garage to lighten it up a little...wait, I think I just came up with a good excuse to buy a new toy! Now just have to convince the wife .
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Guess I'll just have to put some toys in the garage to lighten it up a little...wait, I think I just came up with a good excuse to buy a new toy! Now just have to convince the wife .
Come on Timmy....let's get PC.....like "lovely bride"!!! You have a better chance with that than with your old TX ways!!! Besides...I've met your lovely Traci!!! rockin'
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Come on Timmy....let's get PC.....like "lovely bride"!!! You have a better chance with that than with your old TX ways!!! Besides...I've met your lovely Traci!!! rockin'
haha, ya, guess I'll have to do a better job at shmoozing her .
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haha, ya, guess I'll have to do a better job at shmoozing her .
Listen to us "old timers".....it would behoove you!! rockin'

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