I decided we need a crew cab, I went a couple years with an extended cab and my kids need the crew cab for their growing bodies.I have an 04' Chevy 2500HD LT with 4.10 rear and 6.0 motor with 94k miles, tires are getting thin and I am about to hit the 100k tuneup period.The new contender is a 2009 F250 XLT 4x4 crew with 60k miles new tires, with a V-10 and unknown rear.When I towed with my Chevy I was at 14900# for total TT and Truck weight and my GCWR max is 16000# so we only have 1100# for passengers.I assume I maybe close on GCWR?The TT I have is a Heartland Trail Runner 30usbh that weighs 8580# without full water.Does this look like a good matchup? I assume I will have to get the GVWR off the door tag in the truck to get a better idea. I assume I maybe close on GVWR once I add a 1500# tongue weight and family.....man I hope I have some wiggle room.

Yep... thats the top dog Ford IMHO for that year. That V10 and the five speed auto are awesome tow vehicles. Thirsty.. but awesome.FWIW... My v10 got about 10.5 MPG EMPTY mixed highway and city. But you can't kill them!Thanks!Jeremiah

mojoroo wrote:I decided we need a crew cab, I went a couple years with an extended cab and my kids need the crew cab for their growing bodies.I have an 04' Chevy 2500HD LT with 4.10 rear and 6.0 motor with 94k miles, tires are getting thin and I am about to hit the 100k tuneup period.The new contender is a 2009 F250 XLT crew with 60k miles new tires, with a V-10 and unknown rear.When I towed with my Chevy I was at 14900# for total TT and Truck weight and my GCWR max is 16000# so we only have 1100# for passengers.The TT I have is a Heartland Trail Runner 30usbh that weighs 8580# without full water.Does this look like a good matchup? I assume I will have to get the GCWR off the door tag in the truck to get a better idea.According to THIS, the GCWR is 21,000#, tow rating 12,500#, and the only rear axle available was 4.10. The 4.30s were only available in an F350 SRW.

If your happy with your 6.0 then 75 or so more lb/ft and an extra gear should widen your grin

jerem0621 wrote:Yep... thats the top dog Ford IMHO for that year. That V10 and the five speed auto are awesome tow vehicles. Thirsty.. but awesome.FWIW... My v10 got about 10.5 MPG EMPTY mixed highway and city. But you can't kill them!Thanks!JeremiahI have heard they are a durable engine!! Which is good because I don't plan on getting a replacement for quite awhile.

2009 F-250 CC 6.8L 4x2 specsVehicle Name: Super Duty F-250 Pickup Body Style: Crew Cab 6-3/4' Body Code: 156" WB ENGINEEngine Order Code 99Y Engine Type Gas V10 Displacement 6.8L/415 Fuel System SMPI SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 362 @ 4750 SAE Net Torque @ RPM 457 @ 3250 Gross Axle Wt Rating -Front 5250 Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear 6100 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap 9400Gross Combined Weight Rating 21000It will serve you well. I am averaging 12.5 mpg around town mixed driving.

My 04' 2500HD with 6.0 vs 2009 Ford F250 V10. Update!

carringb
Explorer
May 17, 2014
Sport45 wrote:
It'd be a great time to add shorty headers. Too bad you didn't already have a set...

I'm not sure they would would help anything on the 3-valve V10. Its manifold is much freer flowing than the 2-valve's.
Sport45
Explorer II
May 17, 2014
It'd be a great time to add shorty headers. Too bad you didn't already have a set...
mojoroo
Explorer
May 17, 2014
Yes they are owned by the same people. They have 11 to 18 hours into the repair.
minnow
Explorer
May 16, 2014
mojoroo wrote:
Update. I got the truck back on Monday. They had to pull the engine to get all the bolts and had to wait a day or two for the stereo to come in. The parts list show 2 manifold assy, 4 gaskets, 20 studs, 20 hex nuts, 4 studs, 6 nuts, 12 gaskets, plug, tube oil, oil and filter motorcraft, filter asy and antfreeze. Not sure if this was all used or what it means but I didn't have to pay for it and the ticking noises are gone. It drives well and is quiet and so far I love this truck.

Let's hope the dealer you bought this from and tghe dealer that fixed it are good friends cause this sounds like a 2 grand repair bill.
ib516
Explorer II
May 15, 2014
FishOnOne wrote:
ib516 wrote:
I wish I could arrange a comparison between GM's 8.1L, Ford's 3v V10, and the 6.4L Hemi :W

8.1L was highest rated at 340hp/455tq (then later dropped to 330 or 320 hp I think) and had a 5 speed Aliison behind it
6.8L V10 was 362hp/457tq got the 5 speed torqshift
6.4L Hemi 410hp/429tq has a 6 speed 66RFE

Hmmm.....Bench racing anyone? :B

Here's a comparison of the 2014 gas truck 0-60 times.

Yes, I've seen that one. 3.73 vs 3.73 vs 4.10 :(
FishOnOne
Nomad
May 15, 2014
ib516 wrote:
I wish I could arrange a comparison between GM's 8.1L, Ford's 3v V10, and the 6.4L Hemi :W

8.1L was highest rated at 340hp/455tq (then later dropped to 330 or 320 hp I think) and had a 5 speed Aliison behind it
6.8L V10 was 362hp/457tq got the 5 speed torqshift
6.4L Hemi 410hp/429tq has a 6 speed 66RFE

Hmmm.....Bench racing anyone? :B

Here's a comparison of the 2014 gas truck 0-60 times.
ib516
Explorer II
May 14, 2014
Sounds like they got you all fixed up! :)
mojoroo
Explorer
May 14, 2014
Update. I got the truck back on Monday. They had to pull the engine to get all the bolts and had to wait a day or two for the stereo to come in. The parts list show 2 manifold assy, 4 gaskets, 20 studs, 20 hex nuts, 4 studs, 6 nuts, 12 gaskets, plug, tube oil, oil and filter motorcraft, filter asy and antfreeze. Not sure if this was all used or what it means but I didn't have to pay for it and the ticking noises are gone. It drives well and is quiet and so far I love this truck.
dodge_guy
Explorer II
May 06, 2014
The replacement bolts are supposed to be stainless. yes it was somewhat of a defect, being that they would rust and break. although I don`t know about stainless? because if they break again they will be near impossible to drill out and remove.
mudfuel07
Explorer
May 06, 2014
I think they have the upgraded studs, but they'll still rot. A lot of guys have switched to bolts to try and prevent it.