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I'm looking at 97 F250 HD 7.3 diesel crew cab short bed 4x4 with about 255k miles. As far as cosmetics, trucks in good shape except for minor wear. No problem there. I'm more concerned with pricey mechanical issues (whether current or future). Seller has already done some upgrades:
Both Front Leaf springs (Triple springs vs the original dual springs) and hangers/hardware
New wheels
New Tires-Toyo Open Country (295/75R16)
New shocks
Alignment
Brakes, front and rear (Complete on the rear, drums, shoes, wheel cylinders, springs, adjusters, etc)
Headlights
Tailgate
Two Batteries
Alternator
Glow plugs-Harness Gasket, glow plugs, etc.
Belt
Idler pulley
Both front door panels
Both rear window motors
Locking hubs
Carrier Bearing
Shift arm and bushing
Other than obvious leaks and burning fluid smells, anything else I should be cautious of when checking it out. Any advice from you kind folks is much appreciated.
Both Front Leaf springs (Triple springs vs the original dual springs) and hangers/hardware
New wheels
New Tires-Toyo Open Country (295/75R16)
New shocks
Alignment
Brakes, front and rear (Complete on the rear, drums, shoes, wheel cylinders, springs, adjusters, etc)
Headlights
Tailgate
Two Batteries
Alternator
Glow plugs-Harness Gasket, glow plugs, etc.
Belt
Idler pulley
Both front door panels
Both rear window motors
Locking hubs
Carrier Bearing
Shift arm and bushing
Other than obvious leaks and burning fluid smells, anything else I should be cautious of when checking it out. Any advice from you kind folks is much appreciated.
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