Buliwyf
Viking with a Hammer
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Hopefully that pic shows up. I got a quote for rust repair on my 2008, which also needs a brake master cylinder, mirrors, taillights, front bumper repainted again, and a few other odds and ends. Sadly the body repair quote was insanely high from 2 different body shops. Rust never sleeps. So I traded it in, the repair #'s didn't add up very well, and when the rust returns, the truck will be pretty much worthless. With the 2018's out, a decent tuck is under $39,000.
F250 XL, CC, shortbed this time, FX4, 3.73 with the E locker.
The good:
+CC is huge. Back seat is like being in a limo. Some might consider the extended cab instead, the CC might actually be too big.
+Way cheaper than a Suburban if you need to seat 5 adults and a kid. 4 adults and 2 kids is more realistic though.
+Steering is much MUCH improved. Smaller wheel as well. It's like driving a little 2015 Nissan Titan, even though it's obvious still a big truck.
+Engine is twice as peppy as my 5.4 ever was. Very nice, but I knew that going in. My work truck has a 6.2L and it's a beast.
+They went back to the old 2008 turn signal stalk!!! I've been complaining about the 2015 stalk and giant steering wheel for a while, Ford listened!
+Oversized lights, windows, and mirrors make the truck look smaller than it is. A neat trick, I wonder who's idea that was?
+Ride isn't bad, but stiff. Might be the snow plow package? If I level it, I'll pick out a softer front spring.
+Finally a telescopic steering adjustment!
+Rubber floors
+Skid plates actually look tough, I'll take a closer look in the morn.
+The tailgate locks when you lock the doors.
+The 250 transmission does feel more lively than the 350 trans. A little more light footed and eager to shift up or down.
+Ride height seems high for a 250.
+Hill decent assist.
The bad:
-3.73 gear. This one was priced right with features I wanted. I suppose I'll regear it if I ever go larger than a 36" tire. But I'll likely stick to a 285 or 295. I'll give the 3.73 gears a chance. If I regear, I'll put a Truetrac in the front diff. Truck feels fine, but with bigger tires I'll bet it'll need more gear.
-Any wider tires are going to need flares. I think I'll add Bushwacker Extra wide Flares.
http://www.stage3motorsports.com/BW...nd-a-Fender-Extra-Wide-Fender-Flares-4pc.html
-It's a major PITA to climb in and out of. A step rail or the auto retracting steps are in my future. Ford even offers a retracting step. Hopefully it's not too much $$$.
-The tailgate is locked if you forget to unlock the doors before hopping out.
-The overhead light button is fun to find in the dark
-Not even a plastic bed liner. I'll have to use furniture blankets to keep from tearing up the paint in the bed until I can Monstaliner the bed in the spiring.
-Why don't steel wheels ever come in black?
-Rancho shocks. Seem to work well enough. But will be toast before 40k miles are on the truck. Getting some Bilstein 5100's.
-Headlights are a bit bright (hardly a complaint, but GM and Ford are getting a bit carried away). Be careful when you weigh the truck down. They'll be aimed high and blind/melt oncoming traffic.
-It's painful wheeling a truck with no scratches. Maybe I'll wrap the bottom half of the truck?
-Ford VVT is still noisy.
In other news. A gas Lariat is as expensive as a diesel XL. Regular cabs were only $2000 less than CC's.
Hopefully that pic shows up. I got a quote for rust repair on my 2008, which also needs a brake master cylinder, mirrors, taillights, front bumper repainted again, and a few other odds and ends. Sadly the body repair quote was insanely high from 2 different body shops. Rust never sleeps. So I traded it in, the repair #'s didn't add up very well, and when the rust returns, the truck will be pretty much worthless. With the 2018's out, a decent tuck is under $39,000.
F250 XL, CC, shortbed this time, FX4, 3.73 with the E locker.
The good:
+CC is huge. Back seat is like being in a limo. Some might consider the extended cab instead, the CC might actually be too big.
+Way cheaper than a Suburban if you need to seat 5 adults and a kid. 4 adults and 2 kids is more realistic though.
+Steering is much MUCH improved. Smaller wheel as well. It's like driving a little 2015 Nissan Titan, even though it's obvious still a big truck.
+Engine is twice as peppy as my 5.4 ever was. Very nice, but I knew that going in. My work truck has a 6.2L and it's a beast.
+They went back to the old 2008 turn signal stalk!!! I've been complaining about the 2015 stalk and giant steering wheel for a while, Ford listened!
+Oversized lights, windows, and mirrors make the truck look smaller than it is. A neat trick, I wonder who's idea that was?
+Ride isn't bad, but stiff. Might be the snow plow package? If I level it, I'll pick out a softer front spring.
+Finally a telescopic steering adjustment!
+Rubber floors
+Skid plates actually look tough, I'll take a closer look in the morn.
+The tailgate locks when you lock the doors.
+The 250 transmission does feel more lively than the 350 trans. A little more light footed and eager to shift up or down.
+Ride height seems high for a 250.
+Hill decent assist.
The bad:
-3.73 gear. This one was priced right with features I wanted. I suppose I'll regear it if I ever go larger than a 36" tire. But I'll likely stick to a 285 or 295. I'll give the 3.73 gears a chance. If I regear, I'll put a Truetrac in the front diff. Truck feels fine, but with bigger tires I'll bet it'll need more gear.
-Any wider tires are going to need flares. I think I'll add Bushwacker Extra wide Flares.
http://www.stage3motorsports.com/BW...nd-a-Fender-Extra-Wide-Fender-Flares-4pc.html
-It's a major PITA to climb in and out of. A step rail or the auto retracting steps are in my future. Ford even offers a retracting step. Hopefully it's not too much $$$.
-The tailgate is locked if you forget to unlock the doors before hopping out.
-The overhead light button is fun to find in the dark
-Not even a plastic bed liner. I'll have to use furniture blankets to keep from tearing up the paint in the bed until I can Monstaliner the bed in the spiring.
-Why don't steel wheels ever come in black?
-Rancho shocks. Seem to work well enough. But will be toast before 40k miles are on the truck. Getting some Bilstein 5100's.
-Headlights are a bit bright (hardly a complaint, but GM and Ford are getting a bit carried away). Be careful when you weigh the truck down. They'll be aimed high and blind/melt oncoming traffic.
-It's painful wheeling a truck with no scratches. Maybe I'll wrap the bottom half of the truck?
-Ford VVT is still noisy.
In other news. A gas Lariat is as expensive as a diesel XL. Regular cabs were only $2000 less than CC's.
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The vinyl looked brand new when I sold the truck.