strider3700
Adventurer
So after a few months hunting and a couple of collapsed deals I have a shiny (not really) new ( definitely not) F350 crew cab long box. It's effectively rust free, just a few minor scuffs needing touched up before the rust really sets in. It's got the 5.8L V8 and according to the owners manual the E4OD auto. Also according to the manual the front should be a dana 60 and the rear is a 10.25". Apparently a locker/limited slip is an option so I'll need to find out if I have either. I'm assuming the VIN will contain that info?
It has AC which is a first for me. I'd assume it's power steering and brakes other then that everything is good old fashioned manual windows, locks, mirrors,...
The test drive and quick inspection revealed the tailgate has seen better days but still works and the tires are so bald it's amazing they are holding any air and there is a crack in the windshield but it's out of the way so I've yet to decide if I'll live with it or replace it.
It has a class IV receiver and camper tie downs already installed. The previous owner used it just to haul his boat and camper but upgraded to a larger boat which forced him into a dually cummins due to the weigh.
It's only got 146,500 km on it, and the price was right so it came home with me.
On the 50 km drive home I noticed that the AC blows ice cold but either I haven't figured it out or the switch which changes where the air is going isn't working. It always goes onto the windshield even when I set it to floor. I've got to find a manual to see if this is a fuse, motor, cable,... whatever might be causing the vents not to move.
Since i need new tires, the ones on there are toyo's. I don't know if they are original or replaced once, I was at first thinking about going up a few sizes if they'll just magically fit. At this point however I have to hop up into the truck and my wife with a bum knee hasn't even managed to get into it so I'm wondering if I really need some extra height. The stock tires are 235/85 r16's, which is just shy of 32". I can't imagine my 90% on road 10% gravel road to minor trail driving would warrant going to a 33 or larger but maybe their is a more common size thats close that is cheaper rubber wise? I was thinking BFG TA/KO's. I like the look, a lot of people run them and they should be reasonable in the rain on the road with the occasional dirt and snow issues. If anyone else has suggestions I'm listening.
The spare is currently mounted in front of the grill on the front bumper. My wife commented she could hear the banjo's playing just looking at it so thats gotta go. It can ride in the bed or back under the bed for now.
The other thing I need to get on fairly quickly is either some sort of steps/nerf bars/ rock sliders... so that my wife can get into the truck. I found some nice looking smitty built nerd bars online but at $500 I'm thinking a great deal on the truck doesn't mean lets waste it on a couple steel tubes. I have access to a welder and have used it a bit. I'm not going to be rock crawling with this beast so how hard can it be. That's probably the kiss of death right there but can anyone point me to some tutorial web pages on making these things?
I'll take some pictures tomorrow.
It has AC which is a first for me. I'd assume it's power steering and brakes other then that everything is good old fashioned manual windows, locks, mirrors,...
The test drive and quick inspection revealed the tailgate has seen better days but still works and the tires are so bald it's amazing they are holding any air and there is a crack in the windshield but it's out of the way so I've yet to decide if I'll live with it or replace it.
It has a class IV receiver and camper tie downs already installed. The previous owner used it just to haul his boat and camper but upgraded to a larger boat which forced him into a dually cummins due to the weigh.
It's only got 146,500 km on it, and the price was right so it came home with me.
On the 50 km drive home I noticed that the AC blows ice cold but either I haven't figured it out or the switch which changes where the air is going isn't working. It always goes onto the windshield even when I set it to floor. I've got to find a manual to see if this is a fuse, motor, cable,... whatever might be causing the vents not to move.
Since i need new tires, the ones on there are toyo's. I don't know if they are original or replaced once, I was at first thinking about going up a few sizes if they'll just magically fit. At this point however I have to hop up into the truck and my wife with a bum knee hasn't even managed to get into it so I'm wondering if I really need some extra height. The stock tires are 235/85 r16's, which is just shy of 32". I can't imagine my 90% on road 10% gravel road to minor trail driving would warrant going to a 33 or larger but maybe their is a more common size thats close that is cheaper rubber wise? I was thinking BFG TA/KO's. I like the look, a lot of people run them and they should be reasonable in the rain on the road with the occasional dirt and snow issues. If anyone else has suggestions I'm listening.
The spare is currently mounted in front of the grill on the front bumper. My wife commented she could hear the banjo's playing just looking at it so thats gotta go. It can ride in the bed or back under the bed for now.
The other thing I need to get on fairly quickly is either some sort of steps/nerf bars/ rock sliders... so that my wife can get into the truck. I found some nice looking smitty built nerd bars online but at $500 I'm thinking a great deal on the truck doesn't mean lets waste it on a couple steel tubes. I have access to a welder and have used it a bit. I'm not going to be rock crawling with this beast so how hard can it be. That's probably the kiss of death right there but can anyone point me to some tutorial web pages on making these things?
I'll take some pictures tomorrow.
