2000 Off-Road package?
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Tuned
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2000 Off-Road package?
I just bought a used F250. It is a diesel crew-cab, automatic trans. I didn't notice that it includes the "Off-Road" package until afterwards, although this wouldn't have had a big influence on me either way. I think I am happier not to have the leather seats of a Lariat package.
Anyway, the full details of an Off-Road option on a truck from 8 years ago are a little hard to track down on the internet. I'm thinking there are some skid plates to protect the gas tank under there...what else?
The wheel wells seem a little extra large too.
I don't quite get the point of purchasing a crew-cab off-road, especially for a 'corporate fleet' ownership as CarFax reports, but that's the way it is. I do use four-wheel at work on occasion, so maybe these options will save my bacon some day. But taking a truck this big and heavy into extreme off-road situations seems a little bit silly.
Anyway, the full details of an Off-Road option on a truck from 8 years ago are a little hard to track down on the internet. I'm thinking there are some skid plates to protect the gas tank under there...what else?
The wheel wells seem a little extra large too.
I don't quite get the point of purchasing a crew-cab off-road, especially for a 'corporate fleet' ownership as CarFax reports, but that's the way it is. I do use four-wheel at work on occasion, so maybe these options will save my bacon some day. But taking a truck this big and heavy into extreme off-road situations seems a little bit silly.
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Yours are garbage for sure by now. Off road package obviously includes 4x4. The reason for this is it is rather embarassing having a truck that can haul all ours can only to be stuck in 2 inches of snow, or minor off roading at the farm, or in the dirt at the construction site after it has rained and gotten muddy. These trucks weigh about 8,000lbs.
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oh, yes, I only shopped for 4x4. I run a tree planting crew and mud is a big part of that equation. but taking 8K lbs into skid-plate-required terrain still seems silly, especially with a cab full of crew, but to each original purchaser their own dreams I guess.
I can probably live with crappy shocks for a while yet. The ride has seemed fine so far. Any thoughts on what to replace them with? Again, just for normal use, say 85% on pavement, 13% on dirt but public roads, and 2% on job-site adventures. I do, though, plan to take definite advantage of the longevity of the 7.3, so when I replace something I will go for the long-term.
I can probably live with crappy shocks for a while yet. The ride has seemed fine so far. Any thoughts on what to replace them with? Again, just for normal use, say 85% on pavement, 13% on dirt but public roads, and 2% on job-site adventures. I do, though, plan to take definite advantage of the longevity of the 7.3, so when I replace something I will go for the long-term.
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Agreed! get the HD Bilstiens, about $65 each, look here http://www.eshocks.com/bil_Ind.asp?V...ubChar=Q&Spec=
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Agreed! get the HD Bilstiens, about $65 each, look here Bilstein Shocks: 99-04 F350 Superduty Single rear wheel (Incl. FX4) (Non-Utility) - eShocks.com:
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I'm not sure but I don't think so. Good shocks. Decently priced these days too.
Look them up on any site or even Auto Zone which is where I got mine.
Look them up on any site or even Auto Zone which is where I got mine.
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The "Rancho" shocks didnt come out til 03 when Ford changed from the Off Road package to the FX4 package.
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Yeah, my 02 Lariat 4x4 was equipped as a 4x4 OFF ROAD truck.
I removed the decals and swapped them for FX4 decals and installed new Rancho RS9000 Adjustable shocks with the incab controller
Rancho RS5000 are what they probably came with, but they suck!
either get the upgrade to RS9000 user adjustable or Bilsteins!
The Off-raod package did include skid plates, i think. The FX4 def included them!
they were available on XLT and Lariat editions!
I removed the decals and swapped them for FX4 decals and installed new Rancho RS9000 Adjustable shocks with the incab controller
Rancho RS5000 are what they probably came with, but they suck!
either get the upgrade to RS9000 user adjustable or Bilsteins!
The Off-raod package did include skid plates, i think. The FX4 def included them!
they were available on XLT and Lariat editions!
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Yes there is, it's the way the front anf rear shocks mount. The rear shocks on a 2wd bolt directly to the body via two bolts at the top. Whereas the bottom uses a single bolt through the mounting bracket on the axle. I forget how the front works, but it's different.
On 4wd trucks, a single bolt (top and bottom) through the proper mounting bracket is all it takes.