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Well....
When I bought my truck I thought "No i'd never ever use 4 wheel drive, no point in buying a truck with it" Now that I buy a truck I want to go offroading BAD! and i'm probably going to be moving up north where it would be in my best interest to have it. 
And I thought "On the I-6 will be enough, i'm just gonna go back and forth, and haul crap a couple times a month". But now that I have been here ya'll have turned me into a speed freak!!!
So i've had it for like 2.5 months and 1.5 months into having it I alredy want something different. Oh why oh why have ya'll one this to me? And most importantly WHAT TO DO!!!!
And I thought "On the I-6 will be enough, i'm just gonna go back and forth, and haul crap a couple times a month". But now that I have been here ya'll have turned me into a speed freak!!!
So i've had it for like 2.5 months and 1.5 months into having it I alredy want something different. Oh why oh why have ya'll one this to me? And most importantly WHAT TO DO!!!!
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Topsfield, MA
Well....
I ran into the SAME exact problem. I was about to convert my old 2wd to 4x4, it can easily be done on a ford because the parts all interchange (unlike chevy or dodge) from 2wd-4wd. I was about to buy parts and got smashed into.
Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds
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Check out my Gallery for a look-see.
Then theres:
99' Mustang GT 4.6L
88' F-250 Heavyduty 4x4 351/c6
95' Mercury Cougar 4.6L V-8
80' E-350 300/6 with a
3 spd column shifter. Weighs around 7,000lbs w. 65mph top speed, who wants to race me!
Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds
.Check out my Gallery for a look-see.
Then theres:
99' Mustang GT 4.6L
88' F-250 Heavyduty 4x4 351/c6
95' Mercury Cougar 4.6L V-8
80' E-350 300/6 with a
3 spd column shifter. Weighs around 7,000lbs w. 65mph top speed, who wants to race me!
Fleet Owner
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Drummonds, TN USA
Well....
I tend to support personal satisfaction.
IE: One way or another, you now need a 4X4.
How to get it? Hmm...
Trade it
Build it
Have it built
And from my recent experiences, you should shop out the price tag on all of the options above.
Go with the most bang for the buck.
Ahh!!!
Now that we have that settled nicely -
*Grabs a beer*
IE: One way or another, you now need a 4X4.
How to get it? Hmm...
Trade it
Build it
Have it built
And from my recent experiences, you should shop out the price tag on all of the options above.
Go with the most bang for the buck.
Ahh!!!
Now that we have that settled nicely -
*Grabs a beer*
Postmaster
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Baileyton, TN
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I think I must be a bit odd - I can see no point in getting a pickup without four wheel drive. You need to remedy your lack thereof quickly, so you too can jump out in cold weather to lock the hubs......
Wm
'96 F450 White with Grey interior Crew Cab. Banks Turbo, Intercooler and Exhaust,
Power pack Chip, shift kit, Auxiliary transmission, electronic enhanced transmission control,
16 forward and 4 reverse ratios. 340hp 660ft lb 4 wheel drive, 4.10 gears, 12,ooo# winch
Wm
'96 F450 White with Grey interior Crew Cab. Banks Turbo, Intercooler and Exhaust,
Power pack Chip, shift kit, Auxiliary transmission, electronic enhanced transmission control,
16 forward and 4 reverse ratios. 340hp 660ft lb 4 wheel drive, 4.10 gears, 12,ooo# winch
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 470
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From: Mount Prospect, IL
Well....
ummmm hey somebody better tell the preacher that these new fangled 4X4's will make ya real lazy....dont even have to get out to lock the hubs....its an option...electronic baby...
Drew
Drew
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Topsfield, MA
Well....
I prefer manual much more, stronger and you know it's not going to fail you when you need it.
Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds .
Check out my Gallery for a look-see.
Then theres:
99' Mustang GT 4.6L
88' F-250 Heavyduty 4x4 351/c6
95' Mercury Cougar 4.6L V-8
80' E-350 300/6 with a
3 spd column shifter. Weighs around 7,000lbs w. 65mph top speed, who wants to race me!
Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds
.Check out my Gallery for a look-see.
Then theres:
99' Mustang GT 4.6L
88' F-250 Heavyduty 4x4 351/c6
95' Mercury Cougar 4.6L V-8
80' E-350 300/6 with a
3 spd column shifter. Weighs around 7,000lbs w. 65mph top speed, who wants to race me!
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Elder User
Joined: Apr 2002
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Well....
Damn you all stop it!
Ok i'm gonna do it, but it's gonna be a couple months before I do it. I gotta put new tires/shocks on it first and put about a grand into the loan, thats gonna run me dry for a while.
Now if I could only get someone to buy that darn camper top!
Ok i'm gonna do it, but it's gonna be a couple months before I do it. I gotta put new tires/shocks on it first and put about a grand into the loan, thats gonna run me dry for a while.
Now if I could only get someone to buy that darn camper top!
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Admom
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Silver Springs
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Fiend - I think I have your solution - Move down here to the deep south. It's so built up that there's no place left to go 4 wheeling, dirt biking, camping or anything else. You'll get so tired of getting kicked out of places and fined that you will discover that you don't really need a 4x4 to run around in the asphalt jungle.
If that doesn't sound appealing, maybe you should stay where you're at and get what you want.
Good luck on your search and have fun (as I'm sure you will).
Carlene
If that doesn't sound appealing, maybe you should stay where you're at and get what you want.
Good luck on your search and have fun (as I'm sure you will).
Carlene
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Laughing Gas
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From: Elon, NC
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I'm havin the opposite problem fiend. I have my 4x4 and wanna build a hot rod truck. Right now I'm looking for a mid 60's to early 70's F100. But then again, I'd never be without my 4x4 either. Then I like my vette for Saturday night cruisin........and my 280Z for everday drivin cause it gets good gas mileage and looks nice. Then I want a 69 Mach 1.........
I need a bigger driveway!!!
Ron
I need a bigger driveway!!!
Ron
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: South Sioux City, NE USA
Well....
I know what you are going through. On some of the guitar BB's that I go to, it is known as GAS - Gear Acquisition Syndrome. It never fails, someone will post about new stuff and everyone starts drooling over it.
I'm jonesing for a new guitar, and the one I want won't be available for a couple of more months. So, I feel your pain.
Roger Lane
I'm jonesing for a new guitar, and the one I want won't be available for a couple of more months. So, I feel your pain.
Roger Lane
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From: Bryan/College Station
Well....
>I think I must be a bit odd - I can see no point in getting
>a pickup without four wheel drive. You need to remedy your
>lack thereof quickly, so you too can jump out in cold
>weather to lock the hubs......
>
>
>Wm
Theo
stop typing stuff like that. You made me spit coke all over the keyboard
BROKEBRONCO
84 Bronco 351HO/C-6/208/10.25 Rear/D44TTB Soon to have D60 Front/NP435
86 F250 351HO/C6/10.25 Soon to have a front axle and the ZF tranny
>a pickup without four wheel drive. You need to remedy your
>lack thereof quickly, so you too can jump out in cold
>weather to lock the hubs......
>
>
>Wm
Theo
stop typing stuff like that. You made me spit coke all over the keyboard
BROKEBRONCO
84 Bronco 351HO/C-6/208/10.25 Rear/D44TTB Soon to have D60 Front/NP435
86 F250 351HO/C6/10.25 Soon to have a front axle and the ZF tranny
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