Thank you for taking the time to continually upgrade this thread. Your skill and craftsmanship is admirable!! That flatbed is a thing of beauty well done!
I have a 2014 F250 with the 6.2, 3.73 gears sitting on 32’s. I carry a 2001 Lance 815 (about as light as you can get dry is 1700). I get between 9 and 11 depending on driving habits and terrain). The 6.2’s are very reliable just thirsty. To save on fuel I’d recommend less miles and enjoy each...
I agree with this 100%. This is the tire size I will be running when my current tires wear out. Load capacity buffer is important when running heavy on bad roads.
What HD Bilsteins are you thinking of running? I need new shocks in the worst type of way and cant bring myself to buy fancy external reservoir custom shocks…. I am lighter than you but not by much.
I’d take a 6.2 gas super duty or a 7.3 gas super duty. Quite reliable and easy to maintain. Newer trucks have a lot of advantages in better brakes, transmissions, etc. Worth doing the math on the break even point between maintenance and fuel efficiency economy savings. I love old diesels but...
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