dual vs heavy
Elder User
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 932
Likes: 4
From: Edmond, OK
Below is from the "Whats new for 2008" commercial order guide.
I have meant to see if the Job 2 with single alternator really have vacuum brakes as it seems the following indicates. Might be a reason to get dual alternator if you prefer the Hydro Boost.
I have meant to see if the Job 2 with single alternator really have vacuum brakes as it seems the following indicates. Might be a reason to get dual alternator if you prefer the Hydro Boost.
Vacuum Brakes (Late Availability)
• Provided on all SRW diesel engine models,
except dual alternator installations.
• Dual alternator option continues to use Hydro
Boost brakes.
• Same system as used on SRW gasoline engine
models.
• Includes a vacuum pump on the front accessory
drive of the diesel engine.
• Hydro-Boost will be available as a limited production
option (LPO) with SRW for those who
require an open front accessory drive location.
except dual alternator installations.
• Dual alternator option continues to use Hydro
Boost brakes.
• Same system as used on SRW gasoline engine
models.
• Includes a vacuum pump on the front accessory
drive of the diesel engine.
• Hydro-Boost will be available as a limited production
option (LPO) with SRW for those who
require an open front accessory drive location.
Postmaster
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,077
Likes: 1
From: None of your business
I'd definitely go with the twins. However, the 01 and 02 trucks I used to plow with only had the singles and we didn't have many problems with them. I burned an alternator one year, but that's not all that bad. I think that's the only one to go out.
These trucks had a pretty heavy electrical load to. Liftgates, strobes, and 8ft Western snowplows that got worked a lot. They are public works truck that plow the city streets.
Mike
These trucks had a pretty heavy electrical load to. Liftgates, strobes, and 8ft Western snowplows that got worked a lot. They are public works truck that plow the city streets.
Mike
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 449
Likes: 0
as far as i know, all diesels use the hydroboost brakes. alternaters are neally the most reliable thing on vehicles tody. in 47 years of big truck experience, i never lost an alternater in one of my trucks.
Trending Topics
Postmaster
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 4,196
Likes: 10
From: Arizona
Originally Posted by redford
So, if you have dual alternators you can't have hydroboost brakes, you need vacuum brakes?
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 23,174
Likes: 1,678
From: Stephensville WI
Originally Posted by blackhat620
Just the opposite, PSD with dual alternators will continue to use Hydroboost brakes, PSD with single alternators will get Vacuum Boost brakes.