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06-18-2020, 08:15 PM #41
The 2020 Supra SE550 is a heavy girl!
[QUOTE=Shoebox;353624]If I could find an Ecoboost setup
Found this..... https://www.ebay.com/i/383523353963?...EaAg7kEALw_wcBLast edited by larry_arizona; 06-18-2020 at 08:17 PM.
2021 Supra SA 400
2018 Supra SA 400 (SOLD)
Michigan
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06-18-2020, 08:34 PM #42
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06-19-2020, 08:16 AM #43
I second this. Granted I've never been a car driver and have driven trucks my entire life, pre-COVID I would daily my '17 F250. No stink and no clatter....I took my mom for a drive once (remote started while we were in house) and she didn't even know it was running it was so quiet once we got in. Adding DEF happens so infrequently it's not that big of a deal.
The older leaf-sprung SuperDuty's did ride a little rougher but I think in 2012 or 2013 they started putting coil springs up front and the handling became much better.
I have broken IFS half shafts in 1/2 ton trucks before, made the switch to 3/4 ton with solid front axle and haven't looked back.
If my wife wasn't up for a new ride this year I'd trade in my '17 for a '20 with the Tremor package...serious beast.
All the hand wringing about the OEM F-150 hitches not matching truck capacity is a bummer but I hardly ever see F-150s towing large loads...kinda like how I rarely see dirty Raptors.
I'm not giving Ford a pass because the hitch rating should match the truck. I'm guessing the beancounters decided the heavy 1/2 ton drivers were in the small minority and would be versed enough to read labels.
I don't think you have the best selling truck line for 32 years without knowing your customers and how the vast majority will use the vehicles.
I've heard nothing but good things about the 7.3L Godzilla gasser so you could easily build a stout 3/4 ton DD without swallowing the $10K upcharge for the PSD.2017 Moomba Craz Surf Edition
Flow 2.0 Surf System w/ AutoWake™
5,600 Lbs Ballast - Enzos + Lead + Sumo
Wet Sounds REV10s + REVO12-XXX
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06-19-2020, 08:24 AM #44
Towing the heavier wake boats (Supras, bu’s,Centurion,Nautique, MC)with a 1/2ton is truly a unique territory.
Doable, but check your gear is all.
I am due for a new truck next spring, I will take a look at the F250, maybe I am being unfair in my 3/4 ton critique. I have owned 2 3/4 tons before and maybe left a bad taste.
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2018 Supra SA 400 (SOLD)
Michigan
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06-19-2020, 12:19 PM #45Senior Member
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My daily is a lifted F250 diesel. Bought it new in ‘15 just the way I wanted it and just rolled 100k on the clock. When it was time for tires at 65k I considered trading for a new one but MAN these things are expensive! I decided to keep it and have not regretted it.
2 years ago to get a new lariat like I have now was just a tick over $70k. Today they’re a tick over $75k. I remember buying my first new diesel in 2004 was around $40k....hate to think of what it’s going to cost in 5 more years
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06-19-2020, 02:11 PM #46
The 2020 Supra SE550 is a heavy girl!
A large portion of that cost increase is rate of inflation, $40k in 2004 is the same as $55k in 2020, the additional $20k is increased content, how much HP and torque increase from 2004 to 2020? Not to mention overall increase in comfort, luxury, performance and the often forgotten safety.
1/2 tons from 2004 to 2020 are really about the same price when adjusted for inflation and a 2020 come with far more content and performance for the $$$.
If your rate of income does not outpace rate of inflation, then yes trucks are more expensive as your buying power is losing to inflation.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLast edited by larry_arizona; 06-19-2020 at 02:14 PM.
2021 Supra SA 400
2018 Supra SA 400 (SOLD)
Michigan
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06-27-2020, 01:48 PM #47
OK, so I've been doing some research on the meaning of the weight limits In our trucks and trailer hitches. How they achieve the weight capacities they do. I looked at my hitch again and it states 6k# trailer weight and 600 # tongue weight. Which increases to 13200# trailer and ~ 1200# tougue with the use of a weight distribution hitch. And its all a story about leverage and torque.
I looked at several videos and articles and this video provided the best explanation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCgRiVNaXFc
The important take away after all my research is that the WDH DOES NOT reduce the trailer toungue weight. What it does is apply torque to distribute downward force onto the front axles. But the tongue weight remains THE SAME!
The concern is not about hitch failure, its about lifting the front of the truck and loosing traction at the front wheels which becomes a safety issue with higher speed sharper turns such as an evasive maneuver. There is also uneven wear of the brakes and other axle components due to the uneven distribution of weight.
This makes sense since the WDH is not attached at any point of the vehicles frame. So it cannot possibly take weight off the hitch. Physically not possible, unless you suspend the laws of physics on your truck.
So there, I am not worried about my hitch failing, but I am worried about other component wear and failure and loss of control of the truck.
Not sure that makes it any better.
The other problem is, as I see it, the WDH is designed to fit the triangular front of the camper trailer whereas our trailers have a long tongue. So, unless there is one designed for our trailers that I could not find, we do not have the option of a WDH.2020 Supra SL 400
2015 Moomba Mojo(Sold)
2018 Yamaha Waverunner(Just to fool around)
2018 F150 Lariat
sport edition, 3.5lt ecoboost
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06-27-2020, 03:40 PM #48
Most WDH don’t allow for backing up.
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2018 Supra SA 400 (SOLD)
Michigan
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06-27-2020, 03:55 PM #49
I would cut away the factory Class III tow package and install all class IV hitch, draw bar and ball. That is what I did to my F150. https://forum.moomba.com/showthread....Vehicle/page30
2019 Moomba Max "MOOMBAE"
Mods: Wakemakers upgrade + 500 lbs of lead
2016 Yamaha AR192 - sold
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06-27-2020, 04:50 PM #50
Will the factory hitch work, yes.
WDH is not a boat trailer option.
Is $200 and 30-45 min worth peace of mind towing a $150k boat? yes
Will insurance cover a failed factory hitch knowingly over the hitch tag limit? UNKNOWN
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2018 Supra SA 400 (SOLD)
Michigan