I personally wish they would make a "PreRunner" like Toyotas and Nissans do.........A 2wd that has an appearance of a 4wd... The 2wd are just too low for me.Therefore i have a 4x4

 

For installing a leveling kit whats the difficulty rating out of 10 to install one?...sounds like something I want to do to my 2wd

I found this on the web, is this what I will need to lift my front end to level it with the rear?
It also states: Truck will need aftermarket camber eccentric to be alligned properly. Can someone take a few and explain it to me please and thank you.

 

Both the 2 and 4 wheel drives look like this. Its set up this way so that when you load the truck it sits level.

 

I bought my first new vehicle ever in 06. A 05 F250 CC 2WD 5.4 Black Super Duty. Free lifetime oil changes, 12,000 off MSRP and the dealership is 2 minutes from my work. I tow a enclosed trailer with a 4WD Yamaha Rhino inside and all our vacation related stuff from California to our Property in Idaho twice a year. This past September I bought a T-Rac Pro and put a 12 foot Gregor aluminum boat on top that I planned to keep in Idaho, the boat trailer got dissasembled and put in the bed along with the boat motor and everything that came with the boat. I took a different route to Idaho and ended up going through Hells Canyon From Baker City, Oregon to Cambridge, Idaho. That road is the steepest , highest elevation paved road I have ever been on, let alone towing a trailer and had the truck loaded down. If anyone has ever traveled that road Im sure they know what Im talking about. This truck has been absolutely flawless in performing for what I bought it for. Since I have had the truck I have never got stuck even off road, but a man has to know his limitations. This truck doesnt even have limited slip. I have spun the tire in the mud while going uphill but just briefly. I always wanted the 4WD diesel and still do but to tell you the truth I have done just fine with this 2WD. If I were to live in the country then I would really look into upgrading to 4WD and that time may come, sooner rather than later I hope. Right now I live in between the city and the Country you might say. Then again I went from driving a 1964 Chevrolet Impala Convertible with electrical problems and was forced to drive with a bath towel over my knees when it was raining cause it leaked so much to driving this Super Duty. Yes, Im very happy with my 2WD.

 

Wow lifetime? I have a 5.4 with over 250k miles on it, they better be careful what they say cause people can make it stand. Be sure to change your oil every 3k miles then, don't let it go over. Usually I go over because I don't have time or money, sometimes both.

 

Most of the time I bring it in with less than 3000 on it and they have no problem changing the oil for me.

 

Orng1, so with the mileage I have on my truck(236,000 km / 146,000 miles) you suggest oil change intervals every 3000km? What oil would you suggest? I use 5W-20 Quaker State right now...

 

I did a UOA on on 6.8l MC 5w-20 blend MC filter 5 months 20 days time on it and 3k miles. The oil was in good shape yet with a TBN of 4.6. Oil could easily go to 4k miles.

For the $$$ its hard to beat MC syn blend oil. I use MC oil in the warm months then go to a full synthetic during the winter.

 

I've lived in Michigan all my life, I have Michelin's all around on my 2wd F350, go hunting in the Marquette in the U-P. Not uncommon to get a foot of lake affect snow or more overnight. Have never got stuck, but I believe it's all up to what you use you truck for. I have helped my son work on his 4wd on his F350 crew cab and he basically never uses it. To us it just isn't a needed necessity.

 

With the temps that low I'd definately go with a synthetic. I use AmsOil and love it, extended oil changes are no problem for me. I still usually change the oil around 4-5k miles but I could go longer if I needed to or wanted to. I just prefer to change it out sooner.

Also I was telling him to change the oil at 3k miles because I know dealers usually use cheaper oil. Though they usually have some of the best filters.

 

Finally bought a new PSD F-250. I found one for $6000 (cash price). It's a 1995 F-250 PSD, 4x4, NO rust/accidents, Super Cab, Long Bed, red/white paint, 211K miles (not bad for the legendary 7.3). Went and picked it up from the dealer and got 22 mpg on the way home (highway). The mileage (211K) didn't scare me at all on this one. I see people all the time with their 1990's era PSDs with 350k+ miles on them. I appreciate everyone's help. I'll try to post pics soon.

 

I would prefer a 4WD truck but the cost was a huge factor in buying a 2WD. 2 years ago I literally paid half the amount for my 2000 2WD 7.3L as a similar 4WD. But I also have the side benefit of owning a 4WD Cherokee for winter driving.

I have found a few upsides to 2WD. I get better mileage and don't have to spend money maintaining a 4WD drivetrain. The bed height is much lower and easier to load (that's my favorite thing). My wife appreciates how easy it is to get into the truck, and we all know that a happy wife = happy husband (Well, maybe that's my favorite thing). Handling while towing is better because CG is lower and the hitch is in-line with the receiver.

But, yes, I have been stuck in a sandy gravel driveway trying to pull a trailer uphill. Just didn't have enough traction and spun both back tires. And I leave it parked whenever the roads are slick. But honestly, I don't want to drive a diesel in winter anyway. The warmup cycle is way too long for the short trips I drive.

 

How is your bed any lower? The block is the same (2" for 250, 4" for 350) regardless of the front drivetrain, right? Did the PO remove the block? All that should change is the nose should point down a lot more on a 2wd, there shouldn't be an affect on the rear end suspension or the center of gravity on the truck at all.

 

Living in CT I would always advocate a 4wd. You need to decide what the truck is being used for, the climate your in and the reduction in mileage is worth it.

 

I went with 2wd, the miles were low and it was cheap. Not to mention you get better fuel mileage (I get 19+ city) and don't need to worry about transfer case repairs or anything.