New (to me) truck

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  1. tim keck

    tim keck truckdrivintrailertrash

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    Sold the Dodge Cummins to get this. Loved the Cummins but really needed the 4x4. I'm sure it won't pull as well as a diesel and it won't even get close to the fuel economy of the Cummins, but for no more than I'll use it the gas job is cheaper to maintain in the long run. Plus it's my 2nd favorite body style truck:D Here's the specs;
    '92 F350 4x4
    460 efi
    ZF 5speed
    4.10 gears
    Gonna go up to a 285 or 33 in tire as soon as a deal pops up. These stock tires look like space savers on there! Gonna spring for headers & 2.5 or 3" exhaust too, should be good for a few hps and a couple mpgs.
     

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    Gees what a torque monster. Not that thing wont pull.

    Those trucks up here are so rotten now. Was a nice body style and drove well for what it was.
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    Makes me miss my 89 Lariat, it had the 7.5 as well :(
     
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    tim keck truckdrivintrailertrash

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    Wow. I hate to say it, but this truck was one of the biggest auto dissapointments ever. Looked tough (I found a set of 16.5x10 aluminum wheels and 33x12.50s & put on it), drove good and the truck itself could handle any load I threw at it. But it got about 6-7 mpg (I expected 9-10) and I honestly believe my little 300 six would pull with it out on the highway. So, before I threw more money at it(because there HAD to be something wrong with a 460 that pulls as slow as a 300 six), I sold it. And then, luckily I was able to buy back my old Dodge Cummins. I'm a Ford kinda guy, but I'm glad to have that Dodge back. Live and learn....
     
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    Yeh the cummins is very impressive. Especially the older less fussy ones.
     

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