Ford F550 brush truck?...yes please!

[Wallygator]

I just want to know if I can this as a base truck, no fire fighting mods with a flatbed, tires, bumpers, suspension, and thats it. What a great platform. Check out the video.

https://www.tfltruck.com/2020/01/he...50-4x4-into-a-firefighting-brush-truck-video/

 

[Buliwyf]

Can't click the video. But most of our 550 brush trucks are nearly stock over here. Simple lift, giant MT's, DBL design front flares fenders and wheels..

Severe Duty Truck | DBL Design | Hurst

DBL Design specializes in truck conversions, wheels, and tires on the F450 and F550 series trucks. Our severe duty conversions and super single conversions are the most sought after in the world.

www.dbldesign.com

And special ordering a gas 550 CC, xl, 4X4, isn't as expensive as many think. Adding lockers is though.

 

[phsycle]

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

Can't click the video. But most of our 550 brush trucks are nearly stock over here. Simple lift, giant MT's, DBL design front flares fenders and wheels..

Severe Duty Truck | DBL Design | Hurst

DBL Design specializes in truck conversions, wheels, and tires on the F450 and F550 series trucks. Our severe duty conversions and super single conversions are the most sought after in the world.

www.dbldesign.com

And special ordering a gas 550 CC, xl, 4X4, isn't as expensive as many think. Adding lockers is though.

Agree on the cheaper than one might think, i have a 2020 5500 on order now

Where are you finding lockers for the 5500 period???

Thanks

 

[Buliwyf]

On a F550, any Dana 60 diff will work fine. A Yukon Grizzly locker would be a great choice up front.

Trutracs are available for the Dana s110 rear. Possibly even an air locker if you buy the whole drop out carrier from a junkyard with a scrapped freightliner. Not sure what axles are being slung into the newest CC's.

504038 Eaton Detroit Truetrac Limited Slip Dana S110 S110L 34 Spline

504038 Eaton Detroit Truetrac Limited Slip Dana S110 S110L 34 Spline<br /> APPLICATION: Dana S110 S110L - Chevrolet / Chevy C4500 (2004 - 2010) Dodge Dodge 4500 (2008 - 2010) Dodge Dodge 5500 (2008 - 2010) Ford E-550 (2005 - 2010) Ford F-450 Super Duty (1999 - 2013) Ford...

www.drivetrainamerica.com

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

On an F550, any Dana 60 diff will work fine. A Yukon Grizzly locker would be a great choice up front.

Trutrac and Detroit lockers are available for the Dana s110 rear. Possibly even an air locker. Not sure what axles are being slung into the newest CC's.

504038 Eaton Detroit Truetrac Limited Slip Dana S110 S110L 34 Spline

504038 Eaton Detroit Truetrac Limited Slip Dana S110 S110L 34 Spline<br /> APPLICATION: Dana S110 S110L - Chevrolet / Chevy C4500 (2004 - 2010) Dodge Dodge 4500 (2008 - 2010) Dodge Dodge 5500 (2008 - 2010) Ford E-550 (2005 - 2010) Ford F-450 Super Duty (1999 - 2013) Ford...

www.drivetrainamerica.com

ahhh.. misread your post..

No locker options for the Ram variant

 

[Buliwyf]

What are the Ram axles?

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

What are the Ram axles?

Don’t remember the sizes off hand but they are AAM.

2019+ went up in size and no lockers available yet

 

[fullofdays]

Insuring a cab and chassis does have its complications. Daniel is converting my 5500 next month. The 19 up rams don’t require a 2 inch lift like the f550s do.

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

Insuring a cab and chassis does have its complications. Daniel is converting my 5500 next month. The 19 up rams don’t require a 2 inch lift like the f550s do.

@fullofdays I just sent you a PM sir

 

[Buliwyf]

See if you can insure it as a motorcoach. You're permanently putting a box on it anyways.

I know some Merc Sprinter guys have done such to save costs with those very expensive rides.

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

See if you can insure it as a motorcoach. You're permanently putting a box on it anyways.

Mine will be registered and insured as an RV once the box and a few internals are done.

Its the interim thats gonna be a pain in the ********!