Search results

@blackdmax15, or perhaps @Bayou Boy can chime in on this: Is it true that the 3500 front end sits ~1" higher than that of a stock 2500? I've heard some aftermarket vendors claim that (Thuren I think) but I never got a tape measure out to confirm it. If that's the case, is a 1.75" Thuren lift...

That truck, with that mileage, at that price is insane. I could see a decently-built up rig fetching that much...but w/ a 3" bilstein lift and some bigger tires that price doesn't make sense. I hope the buyer gets a good amount of enjoyment out of it.

I wonder if adding weight to the front end (bumper, winch) will bring it down a little bit. It's interesting that Thuren offers some aftermarket leaves. I hadn't seen them previously on the website. Does the Carli add-a-leaf pack work with Thuren's suspension?

Some would argue that the factory rake, while perhaps not cool-looking, serves an important purpose in that the rear end will sit somewhat level (rather than sagging) when under load. I'd prefer to have a factory rake rather have to deal with headlights titled towards the sky when towing or...

Why are you getting so aggressive about this? If I admit that the DRW 11.8" is basically the same as the SRW 11.5", will you admit that the DRW axle has a higher weight rating than the SRW? We both misspoke, and this isn't even the main issue I was bringing up. In fact, I've been arguing...

The 5.0l is reliable, but I doubt it will be around for much longer. Even with all the little tricks that Ford and other OEM's use to try and regain efficiency, it's going to be hard-pressed to meet EPA efficiency standards of the near future. The 3.5l ecoboost offers some advantages in that...

Well, the DRW axle does in fact have a higher rear axle weight rating (9750lbs for the DRW vs 7000lbs for the SRW). So that part is not false. I don't know if the DRW's higher axle weight rating is attributed to having 4 tires, or having a more robust axle and larger ring and pinion, or both...

Yep, but when you consistently parade your views and off-topic pictures on these threads, people get a little sick of it. The thread is about the diesel F-150. If you don't like and don't want to buy it, say so and move on so that other people can discuss the original topic.

DRW holds 2 tires per side, whereas the SRW doesn't. How are they the same? Are axle shafts and all the internal components shared between the 11.8 and 11.5 rear axles?

Okay, you're entitled to your version of the "truth." Have fun riding your bike.

Hhmmm...well what does that leave for skid plate options then? Have you heard of any other vendors selling stuff? Well for all the woes/issues they've had in years past with their HD trucks, and considering how big their global presence is, they damn well should have a better-built truck. I...

Except that if someone was going to buy a higher trim regardless (which plenty of people will), the diesel engine is only a $3k option. If you want a lower trim F-150 with a diesel, wait for Ford to make the option available (which they likely will at some point) or buy a used fleet truck. Or...

That's a distinction I made early on. The Power Wagon very likely has additional payload to be gained by adjusting the suspension because the underlying platform is mostly the same as what's used for the 2500/3500's with higher GVWR's. Now I'm not necessarily saying its wise to exceed the...

No one is forcing you to buy anything. If you're not going to buy a diesel, why do you even complain about the price?

No...for reasons you and I have already highlighted. GAWR needs to have a higher rating than GVWR for reasons of COG/rollover mitigation and cycling of suspension (or 'dynamic loads' as @RoyJ referred to it). You can exceed your GVWR to some degree and it is very reasonable to assume that...

Why wouldn't the asfir skid plates fit a US-spec truck? Are the overseas trucks all that different from the US versions?

That's a good question for the manufacturers of those commercial vehicles. I'd imagine the average operator has a better understanding of vehicle payload is constrained by a different set of reg's. The OEM's indicate what the axles can take in terms of payload and the operators are expected to...

Well, to be perfectly frank with you, I don't think overlanders should be so cavalier about changing out major components in their rigs. After all, some of those components you mention (tires, suspension) are a big determining factor in the OEM's GVWR. And there are plenty of horror stories of...

All weapons are designed for killing living things....that's why we refer to them as 'weapons.' The fabricated distinction between so-called "assault weapons" and the other firearm types is insanely trivial and moronic. All modern firearms, to include semi-automatic handguns, pump-action...

I think you and I have more in common than either of us care to admit.