Truck Tow Vehicle

[Can0n11]

I have a 1st Gen Sequioa(4.7L) w/ 275k miles that pulls the FSH190 fine, is great for tight launches. I usually pull third row seating out for trips as we went from a 7 to 2-4 person vacation family. I also have a 5.7L Tundra that pulls it like downtown JB as the primary vehicle. And yes, I am a Toyota fanboy. The 5.7L gets 14-15mpg empty or loaded down ?‍.

 

[HangOutdoors]

I looked at leasing a new Sequoia, unfortunately to high. I want to max out no more than $500-$550 on a 2 or three year. SUV's don't appear to be in that range anywhere. I can't bring myself to even justifying $1,000+ dollars on leasing a vehicle. F-150's are just under $500. Putting some effort into working the family on their approval.

 

[Jim_in_Delaware]

I think you are just spinning your wheels thinking about a F-150, if seating for 6/7/8 as one of your basic criteria. With this passenger amount and having a vehicle that can tow, seems you are pretty much limited to just full size SUVs.

Jim

 

[HangOutdoors]

I think you are just spinning your wheels thinking about a F-150, if seating for 6/7/8 as one of your basic criteria. With this passenger amount and having a vehicle that can tow, seems you are pretty much limited to just full size SUVs.

Jim

May have to calve the children....

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

May have to calve the children....

Just sell them for medical experiments..

 

[HangOutdoors]

Well I have decided to keep my Expedition. Currently I am out in the Drive, taking a break right now, Replacing the Front and Rear Struts. Just finished up the Rears, and have the wheels off on the Front. Bought some nice KYB Strut Plus for all the way around. Everytime I hit a bump it throws people or sounds like the struts in front are going to fall off.

Fun Stuff. Pulling the boat out of storage late next month so I want to get the Tow Vehicle up to par.

 

[HangOutdoors]

Ok I give. Front upper control arm nut is now just spinning with the shaft and I can get it off. Any Idea?

 

[Bottom Bracket]

is there a hole in the end for an allen wrench?

 

[HangOutdoors]

No.

Wish there was. I got the nut down almost to the end then it froze. Impact just spins everything. Wondering what to do.

 

[Coult45]

trying to picture it, but I think I know which nut you mean. Check with local Napa or other parts store to see if they have a replacement, then cut that one off if you can get at the threaded section behind the bolt. maybe?

 

[Coult45]

and here's a Reddit thread on the same issue, with maybe some smarter input than mine...

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskMechanics/comments/tviol0

 

[Bottom Bracket]

Ya gotta jam a pry bar in there while spinning the nut.

 

[HangOutdoors]

trying to picture it, but I think I know which nut you mean. Check with local Napa or other parts store to see if they have a replacement, then cut that one off if you can get at the threaded section behind the bolt. maybe?

thanks, was just looking at them at AutoZone. Great Idea.

 

[HangOutdoors]

Ya gotta jam a pry bar in there while spinning the nut.

Tried that and put all my weight on it, no good.

 

[HangOutdoors]

and here's a Reddit thread on the same issue, with maybe some smarter input than mine...

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskMechanics/comments/tviol0

Yep, that is the problem I am having. Going to see if I can get a replacement control arm before I put the vice grips on it.

 

[HangOutdoors]

bought upper control arms

now I have another bolt that is stuck

 

[Bottom Bracket]

So I just did uppers and lowers on my 06 Town Car(104k). The torsion bar softs and links were toast.
No rust here, stuff comes apart as it should, I still clean threads with a welders wire toothbrush before disassembly.
The kyb's will sit high till the springs get happy.
Really nice having a tight front end.

 

[HangOutdoors]

So I just did uppers and lowers on my 06 Town Car. The torsion bar softs and links were toast.
No rust here, stuff comes apart as it should, I still clean threads with a welders wire toothbrush before disassembly.
The kyb's will sit high till the springs get happy.
Really nice having a tight front end.

I Have the two rears done and the front driver's side put back together. Had to knock off last night too cold. Doing in drive. Figured I would finish the front right today. Then see if I can get it in for a front end alignment.

 

[HangOutdoors]

Wow... finished. Will get a front end alignment, it is just off a bit. Drives like a new suv. The KYBs are fimer in ride , but like them so far on my test drive. Can't wait to hook up the boat and see how it feels towing.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Wow... finished. Will get a front end alignment, it is just off a bit. Drives like a new suv. The KYBs are fimer in ride , but like them so far on my test drive. Can't wait to hook up the boat and see how it feels towing.

Good job! That was tough! Sounds like the juice was worth the squeeze.