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Aug 5, 2006 | 05:50 PM

Shovelhead 93

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I am looking to buy 97-03 150 4x4 probably extend cab,what shouild I look for with these years I want auto trans

Aug 5, 2006 | 06:23 PM

AzBlueWolf

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gotta have a 5.4L!! git r done

Aug 5, 2006 | 06:33 PM

G'sRed99F150

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Got to have the 5.4 like Blue Wolf states, if you're looking for a six, stay away from the 97/98 years, and don't plan on towing much. I have the 4.2, and it will run, but my foot is steady in it's $%#@. The 4.6 is OK, but the 5.4 is the only way to go, the MPG isn't all that different. XLT,Heritage, and run it with an auto.Great Trucks!

Aug 6, 2006 | 10:47 AM

LxMan1

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99-03 have more power and a few other updates. I agree with the 5.4L. and at least 3.55 gears if not 3.73's.

Aug 6, 2006 | 02:33 PM

ATC Crazy

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Yup...get the latest model you can with the 5.4, and try to get the 3.73's too.

Aug 6, 2006 | 04:38 PM

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if you plan to haul people more than cargo i would get the supercrew, if they had a true flareside i would have gotten one!

3.73LS is better if you plan on getting larger tires.
Stay true to what you like best...YOU have to drive it!