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06-20-2014, 03:01 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Chatsworth
Posts: 471
M.O.C. #10933
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BOX RAIL DAMAGE
We finally got our rig out for a 3 day jaunt to beautiful Georgian Bay(part of Lake Huron). We have a new-to-us 2011 F350 LB with the old SuperGlide hitch from our 2005 F350SB. While pulling out turning right from a fuel station I jumped the curb and down came the corner of the 5r on the drivers side rail at the rear, damaging it. These F350s are too high at the rear due to the 4" axle blocks. On the 2005 I had these blocks changed to the F250 blocks which are 2" high and had no problem so that will be done on this 2011. Today I'm getting an estimate and will let the forum know how much a curb-jump costs me. As annoying as this is, we keep in mind that others have far worse problems on the road and give a prayer of thanks for many thousands of safe miles and another prayer in support of those who have real problems.
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Gayle and John Devall
2017 Legacy 3720 IS and Disc brakes
1120 watts solar panels and 300 AH lithium batteries
2011 Ford f350 srw long box Lariat with B&W Patriot hitch. Residential Fridge.
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06-20-2014, 06:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,366
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Please post what it cost to have the 4" blocks replaced with 2" on the new truck. I did the same on my '07 F350, but the dealer did it at no cost to me (after much argument) since I specifically told the salesman I would be towing a 5th wheel and Ford had a TSB at the time advising that some F250/350 4x4 may be too high in the rear for a 5th wheel. Salesman never told me about the TSB.
I have considered, but not pursued, having it done on my 2012 F350. I really better liked the way the '07 sat with the 2" blocks than the 4" blocks.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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06-20-2014, 12:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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That has been a problem for some folks.
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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06-20-2014, 12:50 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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It won't cost any more than what your deductible is. Don't ask how I know this...
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06-20-2014, 02:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
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If it was me, I'd get it done ASAP. I'm thinking the cost would be less than paying for the damage after the fact, IMHO. Good luck to you no matter what you decide to do.
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quote:Originally posted by BB_TX
Please post what it cost to have the 4" blocks replaced with 2" on the new truck. I did the same on my '07 F350, but the dealer did it at no cost to me (after much argument) since I specifically told the salesman I would be towing a 5th wheel and Ford had a TSB at the time advising that some F250/350 4x4 may be too high in the rear for a 5th wheel. Salesman never told me about the TSB.
I have considered, but not pursued, having it done on my 2012 F350. I really better liked the way the '07 sat with the 2" blocks than the 4" blocks.
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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06-20-2014, 03:28 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 1,284
M.O.C. #11675
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Really sorry that happened John. I have to say I really admire your positive outlook on it though - perspective is everything. I know I wouldn't have been able to take it in stride so well.
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06-21-2014, 10:00 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Chatsworth
Posts: 471
M.O.C. #10933
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Got an estimate yesterday and guess what?- $1000.00 which is my deductible amount. Cost of changing blocks in 2007 on my last truck was $80.00, blocks and all at a spring shop. This time I'll do the job myself as I have the skills, the tools, and the time.
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Gayle and John Devall
2017 Legacy 3720 IS and Disc brakes
1120 watts solar panels and 300 AH lithium batteries
2011 Ford f350 srw long box Lariat with B&W Patriot hitch. Residential Fridge.
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