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Old May 11, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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I currently drive a 95 f-150 that's on the fritz. I m looking to step up to a 1999-2002/04 F-250 (whenever the 7.3 was last manufactured)7.3 powerstroke. I've come across a few good candidates, but one was a clearly a plow truck. I'm not looking to inflict that kind of pain on a truck. Curious as what to look for that has been replaced or will need to be if I were to purchase a previous plow truck. Thanks for any advice on this!
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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definitely check all u-joints, tie-rods
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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the one ad says it has a new tranny which somewhat of a relief i guess.
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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check for rust at the top of the rear fender wells, check the oil pan, back corners of the cab also tend to be problem areas.
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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acording to ford the 7.3 is not suposed to have a plow on it (dosnt stop anybody from doing it through) from what I have seen you need to counter balance suposed to be nose heavy I guess . I work for a guy that has 3 of them but they all have large salters in the back and 9 ft. boss v blades
 
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My personal opinion only---I would never buy a used plow truck.

I would keep looking.

(unless the plow truck was from florida )
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by brwolfjr
check for rust at the top of the rear fender wells, check the oil pan, back corners of the cab also tend to be problem areas.
not allways look at my truck 6years a plow truck 82k in michigan(lots of salt)
 
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