B.Warning
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I'm beginning to think I need to start considering a medium duty truck. (Local dot says the same) I'm not going to spend huge money on a super truck or anything of that nature but finding a 99+ f650 crew cab. Frame length doesn't matter as I can cut it down or lengthen it for that matter.
Couple questions...
4x4... would I be better off to convert one or buy one already done. I see the 4500 and 5500 gm trucks just use a d70 steer axle yet Ford uses some monstrosity of a setup in there's.
Ride... why couldn't I remove some leaf springs to soften the ride yet still be fully capable of what I plan on using it for.
Gearing... Between the axles and trans gearing what's a comfortable cruising speed for these trucks.
Tires/wheels...Most likely I'd ditch the duals and run super singles with a aggressive 385/65/22.5 tire.
Bed... Of course it would have a flatbed of some sort.
Interior... I'd ditch whatever it had in favor of black leather.
Motor... The most common options are a 5.9 cummins or a little cat motor. I know all about the 5.9 but nothing about the little cat. Which one is better?
Couple questions...
4x4... would I be better off to convert one or buy one already done. I see the 4500 and 5500 gm trucks just use a d70 steer axle yet Ford uses some monstrosity of a setup in there's.
Ride... why couldn't I remove some leaf springs to soften the ride yet still be fully capable of what I plan on using it for.
Gearing... Between the axles and trans gearing what's a comfortable cruising speed for these trucks.
Tires/wheels...Most likely I'd ditch the duals and run super singles with a aggressive 385/65/22.5 tire.
Bed... Of course it would have a flatbed of some sort.
Interior... I'd ditch whatever it had in favor of black leather.
Motor... The most common options are a 5.9 cummins or a little cat motor. I know all about the 5.9 but nothing about the little cat. Which one is better?