Diesel for off-roading
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Diesel for off-roading
Im looking for a new work truck but also want to go off-road. I want a four door to haul around the crew and want the power for towing that the diesels have. Ive been looking into a 92 f350. I'd put on a lift, tires and what not, but would the weight and size be a big problem for trail use?
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The HumVee's may be diesel, but their undercarriage is also alot different. I just went off road with my F250 PSD 4Dr, and the desire to take it into the back country is gone now. I am going to use it as a method for getting my ATV into the bush and play with that instead.
The two biggest issues with the truck were it's lack of full undercarriage protections, and the length. THe length led to a lot of scraping on the shield under the fuel tank, as well as a tough time taking the tight turns.
As I was blazing a new logging road, I came down on a bolder that smashed the steering damper and broker the thing in two pieces. My friends were out there with bronco's and had a much better time getting around in the woods than I did.
All in all though I am glad I did it once. I know what the thing can do.
The two biggest issues with the truck were it's lack of full undercarriage protections, and the length. THe length led to a lot of scraping on the shield under the fuel tank, as well as a tough time taking the tight turns.
As I was blazing a new logging road, I came down on a bolder that smashed the steering damper and broker the thing in two pieces. My friends were out there with bronco's and had a much better time getting around in the woods than I did.
All in all though I am glad I did it once. I know what the thing can do.
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Originally Posted by cahook
The HumVee's may be diesel, but their undercarriage is also alot different. I just went off road with my F250 PSD 4Dr, and the desire to take it into the back country is gone now. I am going to use it as a method for getting my ATV into the bush and play with that instead.
The two biggest issues with the truck were it's lack of full undercarriage protections, and the length. THe length led to a lot of scraping on the shield under the fuel tank, as well as a tough time taking the tight turns.
The two biggest issues with the truck were it's lack of full undercarriage protections, and the length. THe length led to a lot of scraping on the shield under the fuel tank, as well as a tough time taking the tight turns.
/6.5 Turbo Diesels are also lighter than the T444E, by a few hundred pounds if memory serves. I've had my Supercab PSD in the mud on more than a few occasions and haven't had any big problems. Its been in holes deep enough to cake mud on the lower part of the transfer case, fuel tank, both axles, and even had the front bumper to get plugged up with mud once. My biggest complaint would be the lack of locking differentials; the 35" tires help alot.
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Like hunter... said - it depends on what you call off-roading and what you want to do with it...
I would not consider an F250 or Excursion an off-roader like my 4 or 5 jeeps where, but then I also didn't consider my Jeep 5.9 limited a true off-roader - even though it was "trail-tested" - it was too nice to take in the REALLY deep backwoods or HARD trails... It COULD have, but not of my choosing
Maybe that's why I got just under 10K for it when sold @ 125K miles
I would not consider an F250 or Excursion an off-roader like my 4 or 5 jeeps where, but then I also didn't consider my Jeep 5.9 limited a true off-roader - even though it was "trail-tested" - it was too nice to take in the REALLY deep backwoods or HARD trails... It COULD have, but not of my choosing
Maybe that's why I got just under 10K for it when sold @ 125K miles
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Hey thanks for the help guys. I think the kinda off roading I would be doing is driving the old logging trails outside the city but i'd probably still drive through the mud pits closer to home. (although people are getting tired of pulling my stock 2wd ranger out) I dont think id be driving through forrests or super tight trails. I like the sounds of putting some more armor under the truck, lockers on both ends and four wheel steering. Oh that would be fun...yet...expensive. Thanks again, it helps lots
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I take mine hunting and it is a crew cab long bed. No it won't as tight of a trail as a Bronco but I was able to squeeze mine in to some pretty tight trails. Also I wouldn't put too high of a lift on it becuse then you will be prunning trees with you roof. Get the truck and you will not be unhappy. You can always get a 4wheeler later on and go nuts!
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diesel to heavy to hit the mud seen it had a hellava time pullin them out been there I love a full size truck to mud but them heavy suckers can't do it
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The diesels are heavy. The few times I have seen some of my friends get stuck it was because the front end sank in the mud. Just because ya got 4X4 doesn't mean your driving a Hummer, they all have there limitations. Also remember you gotta have something big enough to pull it out if ya get stuck.
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Let's face it F250 = lots of weight and that is not good off road no matter how you slice it. Add the low revs and even more weight of the disel and it does not get better. No I am not saying anything against the motor or truck just saying that when you get stuck like I did, PSD w/ 6 speed you will just need 2 tow trucks to get you out. We were hunting and a friend in a short box F150 with the same tires went through no problem, I could not and it only cost $800 in tow fees to find out Hey it looked OK he went no problem.
Hey it looked OK he went no problem.
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Originally Posted by Motown Fire
The diesels are heavy. The few times I have seen some of my friends get stuck it was because the front end sank in the mud. Just because ya got 4X4 doesn't mean your driving a Hummer, they all have there limitations. Also remember you gotta have something big enough to pull it out if ya get stuck.
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Originally Posted by daimon1054
Let's face it F250 = lots of weight and that is not good off road no matter how you slice it. Add the low revs and even more weight of the disel and it does not get better. No I am not saying anything against the motor or truck just saying that when you get stuck like I did, PSD w/ 6 speed you will just need 2 tow trucks to get you out. We were hunting and a friend in a short box F150 with the same tires went through no problem, I could not and it only cost $800 in tow fees to find out Hey it looked OK he went no problem.
Hey it looked OK he went no problem.
Diesel
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I know these are a bit old. I'll get new ones up soon. Diesels are fine. I am locked on both ends. Turns are tough but difficult climbs are so easy in such a long wheelbase vehicle.