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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 09:39 PM
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Suggestions for new trucks (Comments requested)

Well beings I have obviously too much time on my hands while I try and find a wiring diagram for a Ford radio. Here are my thoughts for what a truck should be:

Model LT 35
3,500 GVWR
Full Time AWD Only
10F/2R
1st 6.50:1
2nd 5.90:1
3rd 5.40:1
4rth 5.00:1
5th 4.60:1

Low Range 1:1
High Range .50:1

This truck is an attempt to crack into the off road market. It is availiable in a short box, regular cab configuraton only. Engine is a 346 C.I. Straight 6. This model comes with 5.00 gear ratio in the diff. Lockers are standard.
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Model 500
5,000 GVWR
4X2 only
4F/1R

1st 2.20:1
2nd 1:50:1
3rd 1.15:1
OD 0.60:1


This truck is a strip down model with no frills. It is offered as a cheaper alternative for those looking to buy a new truck. Engine is a 298 C.I. Straight 6. This model comes with 3.50:1 Gear ratio in the diff.
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Model 600
6,000 GVWR
4X2 or 4X4
6F/1R
1st 5.25:1
2nd 3.00:1
3rd 2.60:1
4rth 2.20:1
5th 1.80:1
6th 1.30:1
This package comes with 5.00:1 Gear ratio in the diff. ( 3.50:1 optional)


This is just a basic truck. Not realy much to say.
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Model 600 HD
7,000 GVWR
4X2 or 4X4
6F/1R
Low 5.00:1
1st 2.50:1
2nd 2.05:1
3rd 1.60:1
4rth 1.00:1
OD 0.80:1
This package comes with 5.00:1 Gear ratio in the diff. ( 3.50:1 optional)

This truck is designed as a heavier version of the Model 600
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Model 800
7,500 or 8,000 GVWR
4X2 or 4X4
7F/1R
Low 6.70:1
1st 3.80:1
2nd 3.50:1
3rd 2.90:1
4rth 2.30:1
5th 1.50:1
6th 1:1
This package comes with 5.00:1 Gear ratio in the diff. ( 4.10:1 optional)

This truck is designed as a truck for those who do alot of hauling or pulling.
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Model 800 Ag Special
7,500 or 8,000 GVWR
4X4 Only
12F/1R
1st 7.50:1
2nd 7.10:1
3rd 6.70:1
4rth 6.30:1
5th 6.00:1
6th 5.60:1
Low Range 1:1
High Range 0.25:1
Reverse locks out in High Range.

This package comes with 5.00:1 gear ratio in the diff. (6.75:1 Optional)
This truck marketed towards farmers, and indutrial customers. On board hydraulics are standard. 540RPM PTO is optional.
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Model 800 Heavy Ag
8,500 GVWR
28F/2R
1st 8.50:1
2nd 8.10:1
3rd 7.80:1
4rth 7.30:1
5th 6.75:1
6th 6.30:1
High 5.70:1

A Range 2.50:1
B Range 2.00:1
C Range 1.50:1
D Range 1:1
Reverse locks out in C and D ranges
This package comes with 6.75:1 Gear ratio in the diff.

This truck is a heavier version of the Ag Special. On board 3 channel hydrualics and 540 PTO is standard. 1000 PTO is optional. Aux. lighting is standard. 325/65R18 tires are standard. Creeper range is also an option.
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Model 1200
12,000 GVWR
6X4 or 6X6
21F/2R
1st 8.25:1
2nd 7.75:1
3rd 7.15:1
4rth 6.80:1
5th 6.35:1
6th 6.10:1
High 5.40:1

A Range 2:1
B Range 1:1
C Range .50:1
Reverse locks out in C range
This package comes with 6.75:1 gear ratio in the diff. (5.00:1 ratio optional)

Designed as as a heavy duty truck for use by fire departments, US Military, Goverments or other applications requiring a heavy duty truck with a high degree of manuveribility
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Model 1500
15,000 GVWR
6X4 only
28F/2R
1st 8.50:1
2nd 8.10:1
3rd 7.80:1
4rth 7.30:1
5th 6.75:1
6th 6.30:1
High 5.70:1

A Range 2.50:1
B Range 2.00:1
C Range 1.50:1
D Range 1:1
Reverse locks out in C and D ranges
This package comes with 6.75:1 Gear ratio in the diff.

Designed as heavy duty truck suitable for heavy duty commercial applications ranging from service, towing and recovery to light mine work.
 

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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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One more thing the Model 800 Heavy Ag is my pet idea. Imagine a 8.50:1 first gear, a 2.50:1 first range and a 6.75:1 gear ratio in the diff. on a truck the that only has a GVWR of 8,500Lbs. That sucker would be just about unstoppable. Hey Ford management are you listening?
 
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