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BradW
Explorer II
Feb 26, 2018

Ordered a new truck to haul TC today

2018 XLT F350 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Bed

Supposed to be here in 6-8 wks.

Going to add Torklift tiedowns.

Going to use the factory 3" hitch and fabricate an extension.

Got 5th wheel prep package and plan on using the factory installed bed plug.

Not going with adjustable Rancho 9000 shocks this time. I got them last time and they worked great on my first two srw trucks, but they were a huge improvement on our last drw truck.

No air bags this time, may try stable loads or go with Timbrens again this time.

Our 2006 F350 did a great job hauling our Lance. I can't believe we've had that truck 12 years.

BradW
  • Buzzcut1 wrote:
    gas or diesel?


    Diesel. If I could have gotten a V10 gasser, 4.30 gears and a 6spd manual tranny, I would have likely done that.
  • jefe 4x4 wrote:
    So, Brad, you finally, kicking and screaming have abandoned the manual transmission forever, have you?
    jefe


    That's why I hung on to this one for 12 years. This is painfull.
  • Surprised you didn’t go for a F450 to get the bigger differential, tires and that shorter turning radius.
  • So, Brad, you finally, kicking and screaming have abandoned the manual transmission forever, have you?
    jefe
  • Awesome, and congratulations!

    Too bad the Torklift tiedowns I took off my 2010 F450 won’t work on your new truck. I’d give them to you just to get rid of them.

    You’re going to love your new truck!

    :):)