To me while an awesome motor, the premium paid for a decent 7.3 will pay to run the 8.1 for couple decades (figure extra cost of diesel fuel/maintenance and extra cost to get 7.3)! I get real 14-15mpg with 8.1, 4.10’s and 255/80-17’s (33”). And as stated, the 8.1 is hard to beat (stroked 454)...
I have an '06 2500 Suburban w/ 70k miles I recently acquired. Have had several (as well as Excursions) over the years, and concur with vtsoundman, when the reliability and fun weens d/t being unreliable, you have blown whatever trip/excursion/adventure to deal with repairs and added stress.
So...
I had a '14 F-350 SRW 4x4 and went with the 2" Icon leveling kit with remote res shocks and new front leveling springs, then added BDS castor correcting radius arms and adjustable track bar, and the (empty) ride greatly improved.
However, I would suggest contacting BDS and just purchase their...
I too have been a very active supporter of Ortho and Neurosuregeon Docs- rods/fusions/several joint replacements/spinal cord stimulator/etc. My stimulator is only 8 mo old and getting it dialed in can be a bit frustrating, but it can make a huge difference!!
We've tried most every scenario from...
Perhaps you should reread- “perfect shy cloth seats” which means it would be perfect if it had cloth seats. Love folks argueing when saying same thing….
Thanks for posting pics!! Was hoping a conversion to minimalist camper with interior motorcycle storage would be doable. Anything is possible obviously, and still ‘drawing options’.
Great rig for sure- well done! Thanks- I never did Dakar but was asked to drive support rig on couple occasions...
Ferrari did something similar many moons ago- but it was part of the purchase agreement. I believe it gave Ferrari first right of refusal at orig MSRP or some such structure…
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