I WANT HEAD STUDS!!

[Crystal Creek]

I live in Northern New Jersey. About twenty minutes from NYC. I can't find a dealership that is willing to install head studs. Not even if I pay them? Where do you guys around here go for this? I have even offered cash to several techs, but still nothing. Is there any speed shops that can do this in my area. I want to do this before I have a problem. Please help me. Thank You.

[2005F250]

Originally Posted by Crystal Creek

I live in Northern New Jersey. About twenty minutes from NYC. I can't find a dealership that is willing to install head studs. Not even if I pay them? Where do you guys around here go for this? I have even offered cash to several techs, but still nothing. Is there any speed shops that can do this in my area. I want to do this before I have a problem. Please help me. Thank You.

Don't do it until you have an issue.

[scotty2280]

Originally Posted by 2005F250

Don't do it until you have an issue.

why not do before he could have a problem, its good insurance

[2005F250]

Originally Posted by scotty2280

why not do before he could have a problem, its good insurance

No point in fixing something that isn't broke. I guess what I should have said is don't do studs untill the HG's go or you have the oppertunity. What if he gets the studs pay's $2500 for the job and he really didn't need them. Okay he's got the studs and 2 weeks later the truck gets rearended and totalled or catches on fire? He didn't need studs and now he would be out $2500. Probably won't happen but what if? Or you can have the situation I had. EGR cooler broke. Asked for about studs and they said that would be fine. Well I supplied the studs and now I have a studded motor. I thought I would never have studs but things happened and now I do.

[scotty2280]

yes but hes an 04 his warranty is nearly done, i guess i dont get your on not doing it and totaling the truck 2 weeks later, couldn't you say that for any mod if you lived on that theory ?

crystal creek, are you looking to get it under warranty, or just looking to get it done out of pocket

[2005F250]

Originally Posted by scotty2280

yes but hes an 04 his warranty is nearly done, i guess i dont get your on not doing it and totaling the truck 2 weeks later, couldn't you say that for any mod if you lived on that theory ?

crystal creek, are you looking to get it under warranty, or just looking to get it done out of pocket

Not necessarly. Headstuds are pricey if not warranty and are stuck in the motor if the truck is totalled. Now wheels, stereo's, programmers, gauges can simply be removed if the truck is totalled.

[03f250stroke]

i went to causeway ford in manhawkin exit 63 i believe..rt 72. they did mine, no problems at all. I didnt actually have stretched head bolts but since my cooler was bad they just replaced anyways. try them. dont drop my name though. i had a not so nice words with the head tech over an sct and a banks.

[Diesel Freak]

Originally Posted by 2005F250

No point in fixing something that isn't broke. I guess what I should have said is don't do studs untill the HG's go or you have the oppertunity. What if he gets the studs pay's $2500 for the job and he really didn't need them. Okay he's got the studs and 2 weeks later the truck gets rearended and totalled or catches on fire? He didn't need studs and now he would be out $2500. Probably won't happen but what if? Or you can have the situation I had. EGR cooler broke. Asked for about studs and they said that would be fine. Well I supplied the studs and now I have a studded motor. I thought I would never have studs but things happened and now I do.

Ease Up Dad!! Don't worry!! Kids are kids and it's his hard earned money.
Haven't most of us done mods we really didn't need
I Like The added Insurance Also!! Think Dad....... It could cost ya more later! Warped or Cracked Heads Maybe
Not beating on ya pop ....... Be Cool ...... Be Happy ...... Life is Too Short

[Crystal Creek]

Originally Posted by 2005F250

No point in fixing something that isn't broke. I guess what I should have said is don't do studs untill the HG's go or you have the oppertunity. What if he gets the studs pay's $2500 for the job and he really didn't need them. Okay he's got the studs and 2 weeks later the truck gets rearended and totalled or catches on fire? He didn't need studs and now he would be out $2500. Probably won't happen but what if? Or you can have the situation I had. EGR cooler broke. Asked for about studs and they said that would be fine. Well I supplied the studs and now I have a studded motor. I thought I would never have studs but things happened and now I do.

I'm close to crying after reading this. I love my truck and hope nothing you mentioned ever happens I want the studs as preventitive insurance. I tow VERY heavy loads up the thruway and dont want a problem. I am willing to pay out of pocket. Truck runs great, but as my warrenty runs to an end, there are things that need to be taken care of. After studs, EGR needs a one way ticket out of town.

[Crystal Creek]

Originally Posted by scotty2280

yes but hes an 04 his warranty is nearly done, i guess i dont get your on not doing it and totaling the truck 2 weeks later, couldn't you say that for any mod if you lived on that theory ?

crystal creek, are you looking to get it under warranty, or just looking to get it done out of pocket

Warranty would be great, but I'm willing to pay. I just need to find a place. I really wanted ford to do it as they are experienced with cab lifting and the engines them selves.