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    Talk Me Out of an OBS as a budget overlanding rig!

    I have a 97 f350 with a 460. Forget about mileage, they drink (10-12 empty). Put a camper on them and that goes down to single digits. Cost of these trucks with diesels are going stupid. Flip side, with the diesel, 11-12 with a camper in real world conditions is do-able. 7.3’s arent hard...
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    $5k SUV Showdown: '91 Burb,' 01 Burb, V10 Excursion

    the ford v10 is a solid motor. much like a ford 460 v8, itll tow all day and not break a sweat. youll pay at pump. the 350 will get similar mileage loaded and or towing. th transmission is the 4r100r, its not a bad tranny, needs to be set up for what your doing to keep it alive for 100's of...
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    Mid travel suspension vs long travel

    almost forgot, speed unlimited in orange county. good friends and i can vouch for the quality of their work. jareds red ranger is a great machine and works the way it should
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    Mid travel suspension vs long travel

    there are cantilever kits out there. they are not hard to build or install. its the best of both worlds imo. i have a few buddies who have them on rangers and explorers. bed cages are the wrong way to go in small trucks or any truck unless it is a dedicated prerunner and bedspace isnt needed...
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    Gigantor - a 2000 Ford Expedition 4x4 build

    great rig to camp and travel in. expo's are great rigs. the 5.4 is a 300k motor if you take care of it. if you have the tow package its got the 4r100 trans which can last if you keep it mellow on tire size. mine has 33s on stock 3.73s and its just turned 251k. still stock engine and tranny...
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