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Originally Posted by RCFlyn
My dad has an E-350 7.3 that he uses for passangers mainly. Some Hauling, some towing.
He just had balljoints replaced not too long ago, I think a tie rod, and some other misc. parts replaced. He's got Bridgestone Blizzak snow tires on it right now, and these tires are extremely soft, so his tires are getting some wear on them. But nothing severe.
Mainly, are you keeping your tires rotated? There's a LOT of weight being carried on the front tires with these vans. Is the front End TIGHT??? No loose components, Balljoints, tie rods.... ANY Amount of play on those will throw your alignment out...
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Dear RCFlyn,
thanks for posting. It's good to know i wasn't the only one that opted for a diesel engine in my passenger van.
Good call on the rotation - i definately have not been scheduled on that. Ask your dad how much air pressure he keeps in his tires - most of the tires can go as high as 80lbs but the specs for the van are far less - what does he do?
Also - I have had to replace my front end components 2 times now and am looking at a
3rd time now. Something just doesnt seem right about having to do that. Ask if his experience would help explain what i am facing.
thanks for your help
Bob