The BFG A/Ts that came stock on mine aren't half bad for OEM tires anyway. You usually get cr@p tires like the Conti's or Firestones, but these BFG's do OK in deep and compact snow.

Not too wild about the ice traction, but I can't have everything.

 

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AXLE - FINAL DRIVE RATIO - SINGLE SPEED

</TD><TR bgColor=#ffffdd><TD>EGAJB </TD><TD>3.73 FINAL DRIVE RATIO </TD><TD><INPUT id=chk20 onclick='javascriptpener.parent.fraTop.buildfeat ("EGAJB","3.73 FINAL DRIVE RATIO ",checked)' type=checkbox name=chk20></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#ffffdd><TD>EGA01 </TD><TD>ALL SINGLE SPD FINAL DR RATIOS </TD><TD><INPUT id=chk21 onclick='javascriptpener.parent.fraTop.buildfeat ("EGA01","ALL SINGLE SPD FINAL DR RATIOS ",checked)' type=checkbox name=chk21></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#dddddd><TD colSpan=2>AXLE - REAR AXLE PACKAGE </TD><TR bgColor=#ffffdd><TD>DZNAA </TD><TD>LESS REAR AXLE PACKAGE </TD><TD><INPUT id=chk23 onclick='javascriptpener.parent.fraTop.buildfeat ("DZNAA","LESS REAR AXLE PACKAGE ",checked)' type=checkbox name=chk23></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#dddddd><TD colSpan=2>AXLE DIFFERENTIAL - REAR </TD><TR bgColor=#ffffdd><TD>EGJAC </TD><TD>LIMITED SLIP REAR AXLE </TD><TD><INPUT id=chk25 onclick='javascriptpener.parent.fraTop.buildfeat ("EGJAC","LIMITED SLIP REAR AXLE ",checked)' type=checkbox name=chk25></TD></TR><TR bgColor=#dddddd><TD colSpan=2></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>


You Do in Fact have a LSD. ANything els i can do for you?

 

VIN: 1FTNX21F5YEE40309
MODEL YEAR: 2000 VEHICLE MOD/TYPE: F250 SUPER CAB PICK-UP 4X4
BUILD DATE: 06/28/00
PAINT COLOR: KQ DEEP WEDGEWOOD BLUE W/B
PAINT TUTONE:
INTERIOR TRIM: 32 MED GRAPHITE
WHEEL BASE (RPO): 158
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT: 08800
AC/HEAT MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER

AXLES
RATIO

HUB ELECTR TRANS CASE & AUTO HUBS


BRAKES
BUMPERS
FRONT CHROME - (CLFAE)
REAR CHROME STEP WITH BUMPER
CHARGING
ALT F81U-10300-E*
COOLING
RAD ID F81HE
COOLING
HOSE UP F81A-8B274-C*
HOSE LOW F81A-8B273-C*
DSO 13 R
DRIVLINE
REAR ID F81W-4A376-MA
FRONT ID F81W-4A376-MA
COUPLING
EMISSION
CALIB
PROC ID NVK5
ENGINE NAVISTAR 7.3L OHV DI TC V8 DSL
TAG ID AE002AD
FUELSYS
TANK MIDSHIP TANK
SEND MID
FUELSYS
SEND AFT
GLASS PRIVACY GLASS
SLIDING REAR WINDOW
GRILLE BRIGHT CHROME GRIL LE (BLADE)
INSTRUMT
CLSTR ID XC3F-10849-C*
LIGHTS ROOF MARKER/CLEARANCE LTS-CONV
LIGHTS

MIRRORS F
MOULDING BLACK

OPTIONS ANTI-THEFT OPTION N/A ** CAMPER PACKAGE
ELECTRONIC ENTRY OPTION N/A HEAVY DUTY OPTION N/A
NAUTICAL GROUP OPTION N/A ** POWER EQUIPMENT GROUP
OPTIONS RUNNING BOARDS OPTION N/A SUN ROOF OPTION N/A
** TRAILER TOW PREP PACK
RESTRANT AIR BAG RESTRAINT-PASS
SEATS AUX SEAT ARRANGE N/A ** SECOND ROW BENCH SEAT (3 PA
3RD SEAT ARRANGE N/A 4TH SEAT ARRANGE N/A
5TH SEAT ARRANGE N/A
POWER DRIVER SEAT N/A ** POWER 6-WAY DRIVER SEAT ADJ
REAR JUMP SEATS N/A CHILD RESTRAINT N/A
SOUNDSYS ELETR PREM STRO/CSTE/DISC/CLK

SPEEDO
TIRE SZE LT265/75R-16E A-T BSW
STEERING
TILT TILT STEERING WHEEL
ASSMB ID YC3C-3504-A*
PIT MAN YC35-3590-A*
STEERING
LINK F81A-3B008-E*
SHAFT ID
STRIPES
SUSPENSN




Sorry, i didn't Get alot its to old to tell me weather or not its a LSD, you'll have to find out by 1. Reading the Axle Tab and seeing if there is a "L" on the Tag or 2. Get the Axl code off the VIN sticker. I'm sure teh Truck has 3.73 and it will take about 3.5 Quarts of 75w-140. If you have anyother questions message me.

 

Ccerniglia,


Thank you so much for the info. So my truck has everything on that list? Problem is, I don't have the listed sunroof or electronic entry (I assume that is the touch pad on the door). I hope I have everthing else though. What is the nautical group option?
I have tried to read the axle code off of the door but I don't believe there is anything listed under axle. There is RC-13 right above axle.

Is there any way for me to get a build sheet?

Thanks Again for all of you help.

Neil

 

Wow I just came in to post how bad my truck sucks in the snow and see this thread.

I just got stuck in my driveway.

Is it ok to leave the hubs locked for the winter?

 

Yeah, you can leave the hubs locked.....you will get slightly worse mpg though.


Personally, I would just lock them when you are expecting snow....that's all I ever did when I would drive my 01 in the winter with manual hubs.

 

That is probably the best tire ford put on a truck (save the BFG AT on the ranger), and overall a very good tire IMO. I've had them on a few trucks and can't complain.

 

I had BFG Rugged Trail T/A's and hated them. The Cooper Discoverer M&S is an awesome winter tire. Probably the most popular winter tire I've seen in Alaska and for good reason. We've had them before and if I had stock truck it'd have them on it as well.

http://coopertire.com/Flash/index.aspx

 

go with bfg allterrains! best tire I have ever had in the snow!

 

I have had BFG AT on my last two trucks and have been happy with them!! Been in all kinds of ice and snow from here in NNY to Alaska..and let me tell you there is more than just a little bit of ice adn snow in Alaska!!! took a 9,000 trip from Fairbanks, AK to Niceville, FL in NOV 2003!!! Took 5 days to make it out of Canada..glare ice the whole way and a bunch of snow on fifth day in lower B.C. before we hit Washington...everyone was off in the ditch and we just kept creeping along on the BFG in 4x4

 

I agree tires make all the difference, however, the LSD in my truck is worthless. I don't see how in any way it limits the amount of slip I have. In the rain, if I am pulling making a right turn I better not have cut anyone off. The right tire will spin till tom. The diff is probably my only real complaint with this truck.

 

They are worthless in snow/ice, in the rain, on dry pavement, when sittin' still....

 

The more I use the truck off road, in snow or mud, the less I like the factory LSD.

 

Factory tires are hard, wear along time, and are generally worthless for anything worse than the grocery store parking lot in summer with a light load. I can't believe how many people run tires like these after the originals wear out. The make a fine trailer tire. Go out and buy tires like Coopers, Wild Country, Bfg, Mickeys, Procomp or the like in an MT tread. Most AT are just a poor compromise for me but some people like 'em.

 

Same here! I LOVE these tires! Only had to lock it in 4WD once last year...and that was to pull my friend out of the ditch. And where the hell did you fin'd them for $110 ea?? And most importantly...what size? I paid $700 monuted and ballanced for my 285's.