Looking for a Truck

"TheD0k_2many toys 2little time" (thed0ck)
05/21/2015 at 13:26 • Filed to: Truck life

I have found two options so far. Im looking for a diesel truck for mpg and towing stuff. I prefer fords but dont really care. This is what i have found so far

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Truck #1 has 248,000 miles on it. Never been programmed and has an exhaust. No recent service. It seems to be in a bit better condition.

Truck #2 has 270,000 miles. Had tranny rebuild 2 years ago. Has a flatbed (really doesnt matter to me) Looks a little more rusty.

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Opinions? I wanna stick with a 7.3 b/c I have a friend who redid an OBS 7.3 in his garage and he has 4 freinds that own 7.3’s and are diesel mechanics. Also the 7.3 is damn near unkillable.

DISCUSSION (8)

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
05/21/2015 at 13:37

Truck #2 with the stake bed looks pretty rough. Plus, if the 4x4 works on truck #1 that’s a nice bonus

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated!
05/21/2015 at 13:43

Yea thats what i was thinking

I believe they are both 4x4 tho

shop-teacher > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
05/21/2015 at 14:11

I bet that bed liner on the bottom of truck #1 is hiding more rust. I think #2 is a strong contender given the recent tranny rebuild, new rakes and axle, not to mention it’s nearly 20% cheaper. I’d go take a look at both in person, if I were you.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > shop-teacher
05/21/2015 at 14:12

yea michigan trucks = rust no matter what

shop-teacher > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
05/21/2015 at 14:15

Yep, same here in Illinois. I’ve got a bit starting to pop on my ‘06 Sierra.

John_Harbinson > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
05/21/2015 at 14:17

As a 7.3 driver (dad’s company plow truck that I drive when I need a pickup during the summer for work/towing) they are AWESOME. An absolute tank that will soldier on through any snow, mud, alien war on the face of the sun, stop and shop parking lot, with ease. This one has 268k and still runs like a top, three of their shop trucks are 7.3’s aside from the plow and they all have 275k+ miles. Only thing you need to watch out for is the oil pan, which tends to rust and is an engine-out job. That might be limited to new england area trucks though, as the salt they put down just eats everything away.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > shop-teacher
05/21/2015 at 14:18

I was actually looking at trucks in illinois

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > John_Harbinson
05/21/2015 at 14:22

Well im in Michigan so i have heard about the pan rust. I know many people with 7.3’s by me and a few of them are diesel mechanics and they love them. Thats why im leaning towards them