Going to need a tow/haul rig

Duck Vader · Post by **Duck Vader** » Thu Jul 28, 2022 4:51 pm

I just don't know what kind of resale I would be looking at either, and that is a BIG truck.

Duck Vader · Post by **Duck Vader** » Thu Jul 28, 2022 5:14 pm

https://www.hondaofsalem.com/used/Ford/ ... 2f4950.htm

More than I want to spend though.

DCIV · Post by **DCIV** » Thu Jul 28, 2022 6:23 pm

Are those the v10’s that had rear cyl issues?

Coop

Chris GTO TT · Post by **Chris GTO TT** » Thu Jul 28, 2022 6:26 pm

Nah they are pretty solid, especially the 3V version like that one should be.

Duck Vader · Post by **Duck Vader** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 3:55 pm

Keep going back to that 02 white 8.1. Asking 9k obo. Wife will be in the area tomorrow. Wonder if she would go look at it for me.

Duck Vader · Post by **Duck Vader** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 4:09 pm

My biggest concern is parts availability for the 8.1. Much easier to find for 6.0, but that Allison tranny is so much better than the 4l80e

Chris GTO TT · Post by **Chris GTO TT** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 4:11 pm

It's not a common engine but I can't imagine it's that hard to get parts for. If she's there might as well see if she can swing by and look

DCIV · Post by **DCIV** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 7:03 pm

Parts are harder but as long as you arnt running to autozone to fix it then you should be okay. I would think. Or….just don’t keep it long enough to find out. Lol

Coop

aaronatstate · Post by **aaronatstate** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 7:47 pm

They made a crap ton of 8.1s for things like motorhomes. Parts won't be that hard to find.

vr4 · Post by **vr4** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 9:46 pm

Few years ago I needed a cam sensor for one. Got one of the last 2 in the country. GM parts guy said parts are problematic for them.

Duck Vader · Post by **Duck Vader** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 10:01 pm

That's my concern. Allison vs easiness of 6.0

Chris GTO TT · Post by **Chris GTO TT** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 3:33 am

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... tory_share

Duck Vader · Post by **Duck Vader** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 3:22 pm

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... e5641e4df9

Duck Vader · Post by **Duck Vader** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 3:24 pm

Keep looking at the red dmax as well. Something about it keeps drawing me to it, but I know I should avoid diesel if I can.

Chris GTO TT · Post by **Chris GTO TT** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 3:45 pm

[quote=""Duck Vader""]Keep looking at the red dmax as well. Something about it keeps drawing me to it, but I know I should avoid diesel if I can.[/quote]

That's seems suspiciously cheaper for 99 power stroke truck

vr4 · Post by **vr4** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 5:06 pm

[quote=""Chris GTO TT""]That's seems suspiciously cheaper for 99 power stroke truck[/quote]
2wd.

Still seems cheap but more believable. If the seller has a clean title in his name I wouldn't be concerned. If he's flipping it...I would do the transaction at the DMV only.

Duck Vader · Post by **Duck Vader** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 5:13 pm

I still think I will go gasser though in the end.

The more I think about it the more I am leaning towards the 2500 6.0/4l80e to the simplicity of it.

Towing capacity and payload are the same, biggest difference is mountain driving with a load it seems. Allison wins hands down, but not like I will be doing max load all the time.

Don't know enough about fords, but anything similar to the reliability of the 6.0/4l80e combo that can be had for under $10k?

Duck Vader · Post by **Duck Vader** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 10:55 pm

Need to rent a trailer in the next couple of weeks. Trying to think if I want to do open or enclosed utility. Same price from uhaul.

Duck Vader · Post by **Duck Vader** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 4:47 pm

I also keep going back and looking at that old 96 F250 with the 7.3.

I hate myself.

ChargerX3 · Post by **ChargerX3** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 5:03 pm

Do you still require this truck now that the business is on hold?

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