Had to take my F150 in for repairs yesterday.

It was dead in the driveway on Sunday.
Kicked over no problem, but not even a hint of trying to run.
I suspected the fuel pump.

Got a call with good news this a.m.
Fuel pump OK, it was just a corroded connection behind the fuse block.
It was due for brakes so I had them check them while it was in.

an hour later got a call.....
-needs front rotors & calipers & rear drums

"...OK go ahead."

an hour later got a call.....
- when we got in there we found one bad tie rod.

"...OK go ahead."

an hour later got a call.....
- when we did the tie rod we found that the upper ***** where completely done, they have to be replaced.

"...OK go ahead."


...good thing I've known this guy for almost 20 years


Bottom line ~ $1,600 in repairs & good bye modding for a while

 

Ouch Sounds like a few of my bills on my 97 Z71, I guess these things will catch up with us on these go anywhere rides.
That Ford is your workhorse.

I'm sure you will still have a few mods to keep you busy during the next few weeks.

 

Yeah... no complaints overall.
This thing has a TON of miles, which really helps with the G.

hehehe... yeah i still have a few things on the shelf to install.

 

Hard to keep a good man down. As I recall, you've got deep shelves too.

 

...still have something looking for a home on your car.
We have to get to that one day soon.

 

Selling your spacers should help a tad with the bills

 

That sucks man, I just had to do brakes on my wintermobile. 98 chevy astro Pimpin' hard all winter long.

 

Can't fault you for trying Ian. It'll happen when it does. No worries.

 

Sam, what do you do for a living? You're always up nice and early!

I need a full time job

Your car would look so good with some spacers

 

FORD...found on road dead.....livin' up to the moniquer?????


J/K...she's served you well Ian. A little TLC here and there and she won't be asking for help for a while...

 

Yeah, can't complain.
Pushing 400,000 km on it & still running like a top.
With the new suspension bits, it was like driving a new truck to work today.

 

^ I guess you shouldn't have any complaints. 400K!

I believe you that it drives like a new one now after parts being so worn out.

 

If I can get another 200K w/o it falling apart I'll be happy

 

wow 400k, impressive.

i'm curious, what year is it?

 

It's an '00