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Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2022 4:51 pm
by Duck Vader
I just don't know what kind of resale I would be looking at either, and that is a BIG truck.
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2022 5:14 pm
by Duck Vader
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2022 6:23 pm
by DCIV
Are those the v10’s that had rear cyl issues?
Coop
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2022 6:26 pm
by Chris GTO TT
Nah they are pretty solid, especially the 3V version like that one should be.
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2022 3:55 pm
by Duck Vader
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.
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2022 4:09 pm
by Duck Vader
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
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2022 4:11 pm
by Chris GTO TT
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
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2022 7:03 pm
by DCIV
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
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2022 7:47 pm
by aaronatstate
They made a crap ton of 8.1s for things like motorhomes. Parts won't be that hard to find.
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2022 9:46 pm
by vr4
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.
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2022 10:01 pm
by Duck Vader
That's my concern. Allison vs easiness of 6.0
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2022 3:33 am
by Chris GTO TT
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2022 3:22 pm
by Duck Vader
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2022 3:24 pm
by 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.
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2022 3:45 pm
by Chris GTO TT
[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
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2022 5:06 pm
by vr4
[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.
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2022 5:13 pm
by Duck Vader
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?
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2022 10:55 pm
by Duck Vader
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.
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2022 4:47 pm
by Duck Vader
I also keep going back and looking at that old 96 F250 with the 7.3.
I hate myself.
Re: Going to need a tow/haul rig
Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2022 5:03 pm
by ChargerX3
Do you still require this truck now that the business is on hold?