2002 F350 Lariat with 7.3L Diesel
We have heard from our trusted mechanic that if you want the best diesel in a TV, go with the 7.3L in the F-350 from 1999-2003. We have found one in great shape, only 75K miles and sweet price. Our in...
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suse1023 wrote:LostinAZ wrote:suse1023 wrote:
i'm told that with some modifications my 2001 7.3 dually 4x4 crew can pull (or more importantly--STOP!!) upwards of it's rating--any one know which mods are going to achieve this?
i don't want to walk into a diesel performance shop and be completely ignorant!!
After all the mods you still are going to have a truck with the same GVWR.
this is where i get confused---so many here (and on the horse boards) rave about these trucks, and many pull much over the weight limit---i want to do it well, not on the edge-so am trying to figure out if we should trade in the 7.3 dually 4x4 for maybe a newer 550 in order to be as safe as possible, or if that's just crazy talk and this truck (under 50k riginal miles!) is plenty big for the rig we're looking for.
(under 36ft with a few slides for full timing)
still thinking on it...your responses both help and give me more to think about!!!!
What is the loaded weight of the RV you are referring to?
