71 f-250
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davyhyde Welcome to FTE and the Bumpside forum
Sorry dude a very bad econo purchase choice. All these old Fords are ***** at the pumps, but a 3/4 ton heavy duty 4X4 sucks it big time.
Don't know how long you have had the truck, how in love you are with it or whether you need 4X4 but a 2wd F100 will be some better.
Now if you have a heavy wagon to pull up into some rough terrain, it's a good choice.
John
Sorry dude a very bad econo purchase choice. All these old Fords are ***** at the pumps, but a 3/4 ton heavy duty 4X4 sucks it big time.
Don't know how long you have had the truck, how in love you are with it or whether you need 4X4 but a 2wd F100 will be some better.
Now if you have a heavy wagon to pull up into some rough terrain, it's a good choice.
John
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Thanks and I've had the truck for about 3 months now. I am more of a 4x4 guy. Plus growing up we had a 72 high boy for a farm Truck that I always wanted to fix up, so when I saw the truck I fell in love. It's not my everyday vehicle, just more of something to play around with. It just would be nice if I could drive it on the highway without people cussing me for going 45 mph.
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I was thinking of changing the gears, but I didn't know if it'd help that much being the tranny is geared so low.
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Thanks and I've had the truck for about 3 months now. I am more of a 4x4 guy. Plus growing up we had a 72 high boy for a farm Truck that I always wanted to fix up, so when I saw the truck I fell in love. It's not my everyday vehicle, just more of something to play around with. It just would be nice if I could drive it on the highway without people cussing me for going 45 mph.
Edit.... Just reread my post and thought I would also add that in my truck I have a 4 speed trans it is an NP 435 with a dana24 TC these should be similar to what you have in your truck. My tire diameter is close to a 7.50 x 16. Tire diameter is close to 31 inches.
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