what to do is the question ?
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what to do is the question ?
okay,heres my trouble, my 91 f-350 is going down hill,needs alot of work exhaust,body work,front end work , my trouble is i need heavy duty for my plow and easydump. are older trucks worth the money to fix up or should i try to find something newer and get someone elses troubles. i know what mine needs what to do???? figure on exhaust from the manifolds back,patching holesin the body,king pins,seals ,bearings need some advice is it worth fixing.Thanks FFF.....
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i would fix the truck you have
body isnt a necessity as long as its still there in my eyes.
exhaust shouldnt be hard or expensive.
being a 350 it has the well liked dana 60 parts are easy to get and shouldnt really be that much.
why buy the other truck and end up putting money in it?
id stick with this truck and fix it up if it was me
body isnt a necessity as long as its still there in my eyes.
exhaust shouldnt be hard or expensive.
being a 350 it has the well liked dana 60 parts are easy to get and shouldnt really be that much.
why buy the other truck and end up putting money in it?
id stick with this truck and fix it up if it was me
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These issues you speak of are rather easy to replace on the cheap if you do everything itself. As you already answered your question, it's better to stick with the truck you have as you know what it needs. Plus, it's already titled, registered, insured...?
Exhuast - easiest. Do it yourself or send to a muffler shop.
Body - bondo or buy rust-free body parts (if you think that would be worth it).
King pins - new ones & a BFH.
A '91 F350 is as heavy as you can get without going up to heavy-duty commerical trucks. It will plow without trouble.
Exhuast - easiest. Do it yourself or send to a muffler shop.
Body - bondo or buy rust-free body parts (if you think that would be worth it).
King pins - new ones & a BFH.
A '91 F350 is as heavy as you can get without going up to heavy-duty commerical trucks. It will plow without trouble.
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KEEP IT!!!!! These older trucks are just as tough, if not tougher than some of the new ones, and if they do break down, parts & labor are ALWAYS cheaper than doing the same thing on a new truck.
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i'd say fix it. here are some body parts.
Repair Panels-Ford - 1987-1996 F150/F250 & 1997-98 F250/F350 HD
if the frame and running gear are solid go for it.
Repair Panels-Ford - 1987-1996 F150/F250 & 1997-98 F250/F350 HD
if the frame and running gear are solid go for it.
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thanks for the replys, does anyone know how much exhaust would cost from the manifolds back, and would it be necessary to have a cat on the truck.for now it has no cat and dual exhaust.Ill try to post some pics of the truck and see what you all think, thanks FFF.....
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If you don't have emmisions inspections in your area, forget the cat. A '91 won't have any sensors behind it, you won't have any problems.
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She's not going dpwn hill, she has character. She's a keeper. After you fix her, try to be diligent about chasing those pesky little problems before they become an issue in the future. My two pennies worth. It's what's kept my old '88 runnin' smooth and lookin' good.
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thanks for the replys, does anyone know how much exhaust would cost from the manifolds back, and would it be necessary to have a cat on the truck.for now it has no cat and dual exhaust.Ill try to post some pics of the truck and see what you all think, thanks FFF.....
Check the truck's original specs. It's very possible a '91 never came with cats from factory. I know my old '89 E350 didn't.
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you can just dump the exhaust after the cab if it's just a plow truck or run it out infront of the back wheels for dirt cheap i think i did mine like that temporary for $30 including the muffler with napa exhaust parts.
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Cats depend on where you live. If you have emission testing, than yes you need a cat on it. Other wise, no you dont. The truck does not need a cat on it to run properly. As far as prices go, i spent 400 here in WI getting true dual 45* out the back. Thats with LT headers, and i supplied my own mufflers. Got the nice shiney 4" tips though!!!