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Oct 31, 2013 | 02:47 PM

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Apocalypse

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Sounds like I'm set then

I was actually hoping this would be the case so good news

Oct 31, 2013 | 04:28 PM

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Sounds like I'm set then

I was actually hoping this would be the case so good news

Happy for your decision, go fill the Jar!

Nov 1, 2013 | 08:47 AM

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F350BOSS

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Is it worth changing gears? Like 3.73 to 4.10?

Nov 1, 2013 | 08:51 AM

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No but 3.73s to 4.30s or lower is worth it

Nov 1, 2013 | 09:06 AM

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So for daily driving or pulling 12,000 pounds with 4.30 is better? What about mpg? And how much would it cost for 4x4 gears to be changed?

Nov 1, 2013 | 12:25 PM

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Apocalypse

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Well since you bring up gears... how do I tell which ones I have?

Nov 1, 2013 | 12:54 PM

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Bigpipes 35

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Well since you bring up gears... how do I tell which ones I have?

Door tag will say axle code then look in the manual..

Nov 1, 2013 | 01:33 PM

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Well since you bring up gears... how do I tell which ones I have?

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Door tag will say axle code then look in the manual..

If not there, check on the pumpkin itself for a tag

By the way, put at least $200 in the Jar for even thinking of this mod

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Nov 1, 2013 | 02:12 PM

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Still saving up to buy the jar

Nov 1, 2013 | 03:54 PM

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Bigpipes 35

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Still saving up to buy the jar

Your going to need a 55 gallon drum If you want to purchase and maintain a diesel..

Nov 4, 2013 | 07:54 AM

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'99 5.4L DUTY

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If you are looking for a towing truck by all means buy a jar and start filling it for a diesel. other than that i personally would prefer a gas truck. theyre easy to work on, and with decent gears they wind up like crazy. 5.4s are a great motor for a mud or sand toy. my stock 5.4 dominated the sand dunes when there were many similar diesels with mods that couldn't make it up test hill at silver lake sand dunes.

Nov 4, 2013 | 11:06 AM

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Apocalypse

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Nope, no towing (on a regular basis) but I just want it to be a little less sluggish and a little more "truckly" without just gutting the cat and running 5 inch pipes and a rebel flag (the South lost, get over it) on a pole off the rear bumper.

Nov 4, 2013 | 11:46 AM

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Still saving up to buy the jar

Apocalypse, pm me your name and address... I will help you get this started.

You can get Stewarts blessing, I'm not a creep... Although I enjoy that song

Nov 4, 2013 | 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Apocalypse

Nope, no towing (on a regular basis) but I just want it to be a little less sluggish and a little more "truckly"

Then you need 4.10 gears, it'll give you the truckly less sluggish feel. Either that or 4.30 gears...

Nov 4, 2013 | 12:13 PM

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'99 5.4L DUTY

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i have 4.10s with a 5 speed and i love it. plus with the lightnings there are actually alot of after market for these 2v motors. it is not cheap so you its all about what you want out of your truck.

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