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  1. ak_cowboy

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    My truck is nearing 90k and is starting to need some work.

    Torque converter is slipping like crazy. Still have 1 year under Ford warranty so that'll be free. (unless someone can suggest a better non-stock one)

    Missing at full throttle, guessing it's the spark plugs. I don't have a shop or shed, so I'm going to pony up the $450 for Ford to do it. With a no-charge for breaking plugs guarantee.

    Power steering. Messed it up the first winter I got it. Hopefully fix it this summer. around $500

    Anything else I should plan on taking care of for the big 100k tuneup?
     
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    maybe a complete fluid change
     
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    yep^ im at 97k miles and im gonna replace my front and rear diff fluid once it warms up a little. probably tranny fluid as well
     
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    I did the rear diff not too long ago, around 60k. Has anyone done the front themselves? I'm not sure how to get into it
     
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    Just remembered I have to do my brakes too :facepalm: I think they're still original.

    Who would you go with for rotors and pads?

    sent from my igloo
     
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    Roush PSD Interceptor 7.3L Straight Piped Diesel

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    Most every over the counter parts brake rotors are made in China.
    Baer, Brembo, SSBC, PowerSlot, EBC, are gonna cost a lot more
    but aren't the made in China rotors.
    I bought mine years ago before the flood of China
    imports for the Ranger and F250.

    I've always heard good things about Hawk but never tried them.
     
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    what Joe said. I like hawk brake pads.
     
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    Are Hawk Chinese too? I was looking at EBC before and it wouldn't be too bad. The big issue is my 7 lug rotors...

    sent from my igloo
     
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    idk never really looked.
     

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