Magilla82
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Looking into a turbo diesel and slide in for my next rig (possibly as soon as next summer). I have it narrowed down to a 98 12v Cummins or a 96-97 Power Stroke... Now, i know everyone has their own truck preference so i'll take all advice with a grain of salt lol. Right now, its me my fiance, our 1.5 yr old daughter, and our 100 lb pooch name Zeus. This is my current rig, great for just me, but not so great for the family.
I love it, i really do... But it is only a regular cab, so only room for 2... And its a 400 gas motor...
Pros for the Dodge: 12v Cummins (need i say more?), big fan of the interior compared to the Ford, coil front suspension, can fit 6 people if needed.
Cons for the Dodge: Extended cab, hard to find, auto tranny will need beefed up or swapped out for manual (would prefer this option)
Pros for Ford: True crew cab, 7.3 is very reliable, easier to find, 6 full sized people fit
Cons for Ford: Gas mileage? Leaf Springs up front, computer programmer for tuning
Either truck will be 4wd, with an 8ft bed, not sure on DRW or SRW yet? I'll most likely be getting a Big Foot (or other full fiberglass slide in). This rig will be used for many road trips, adventures with motorcycles, snowboarding, and normal stuff a pickup is used for so fuel mileage is a factor to me (How does the 7.3 compare to the Cummins mileage wise?). I am not planning on any hardcore wheeling, but we do go out in all seasons and places where 4wd is needed. I love the Dodge for easy working/massaging more power, all mechanical, front suspension... But i love the Ford for being a true crew cab, as our family will not outgrow it... I know i just need to go check them both out side by side and see what works best for us, but figured i would ask your thoughts? At what age would children (we are planning on having more) outgrow an extended cab Dodge? I haven't been in one for quite some time, so i forget how much room is back there. Whichever route we go needs to be reliable as i would like it to last/stay in the family for 10-15 years.
Yes, ideally i would just pick up a crew cab Power Stroke, and throw a Cummins in it... But after searching what that swap would cost, its just not feasible or reasonable. For everyone that has stayed on track and given input, thank you i appreciate it :smiley_drive:
I love it, i really do... But it is only a regular cab, so only room for 2... And its a 400 gas motor...
Pros for the Dodge: 12v Cummins (need i say more?), big fan of the interior compared to the Ford, coil front suspension, can fit 6 people if needed.
Cons for the Dodge: Extended cab, hard to find, auto tranny will need beefed up or swapped out for manual (would prefer this option)
Pros for Ford: True crew cab, 7.3 is very reliable, easier to find, 6 full sized people fit
Cons for Ford: Gas mileage? Leaf Springs up front, computer programmer for tuning
Either truck will be 4wd, with an 8ft bed, not sure on DRW or SRW yet? I'll most likely be getting a Big Foot (or other full fiberglass slide in). This rig will be used for many road trips, adventures with motorcycles, snowboarding, and normal stuff a pickup is used for so fuel mileage is a factor to me (How does the 7.3 compare to the Cummins mileage wise?). I am not planning on any hardcore wheeling, but we do go out in all seasons and places where 4wd is needed. I love the Dodge for easy working/massaging more power, all mechanical, front suspension... But i love the Ford for being a true crew cab, as our family will not outgrow it... I know i just need to go check them both out side by side and see what works best for us, but figured i would ask your thoughts? At what age would children (we are planning on having more) outgrow an extended cab Dodge? I haven't been in one for quite some time, so i forget how much room is back there. Whichever route we go needs to be reliable as i would like it to last/stay in the family for 10-15 years.
Yes, ideally i would just pick up a crew cab Power Stroke, and throw a Cummins in it... But after searching what that swap would cost, its just not feasible or reasonable. For everyone that has stayed on track and given input, thank you i appreciate it :smiley_drive: