New to me!!
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
From: Anchorage, Alaska
New to me!!
Well, I was able to pick up a "new to me" truck. Got a 2012 F-250 Lariat Crew Cab 4x4 long bed with the 6.2 gasser. Had the 6.2 in the last truck I had. Used it to pull a rather heavy 24' enclosed trailer from Missouri to Alaska and was very impressed with it. That truck had 4.10's so that helped. The new truck is fitted with 3.73's which should suffice for me now!! Other than putting some studs and a block heater on it, it should be ready to go! I think it has most everything I should ever need!! I may not get much use out of the cooled seats being in Alaska, though!!
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
From: Anchorage, Alaska
Actually, up north in Fairbanks will see 80's and maybe 90's. Here in Anchorage, if it hits the mid 70's, we are dying!!
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 235
Likes: 0
I lived at eielson afb up by Fairbanks Alaska and never worried about studs. But if that's what you want more power to ya
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
From: Anchorage, Alaska
I've run studs since first moving up here 12 years ago. If I didn't go out of town as much as I do, I wouldn't worry about it but since I do, studs do add to the piece of mind a bit.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
New User
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: Alaska
Studs are nice to have in Fairbanks, as we encounter lots of ice that sticks around all year. Best thing to do is wait for somebody to sell their studded tires/wheels leftover from a vehicle sale. Usually you can get a nice set with little miles for 50% or less of retail.
With the extra set of rims, it's an easy change over twice a year that doesn't cost you a thing and it will feel like you get twice as many miles out of your summer tires.
Congrats and best of luck to you down in Anchorage. You can complain all you want about your miserable 70 degrees. I will keep you in mind when we hit -40.
With the extra set of rims, it's an easy change over twice a year that doesn't cost you a thing and it will feel like you get twice as many miles out of your summer tires.
Congrats and best of luck to you down in Anchorage. You can complain all you want about your miserable 70 degrees. I will keep you in mind when we hit -40.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post