First Super Duty
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First Super Duty
Hi guys, first post from me here all the way down in Australia.......
Just brought myself my first super duty.....
2003 F250 7.3 Super Cab, Auto 4x4
Just wondering if there is anything in particular I should look out for in the line of known problems........
cheers
Harb
Just brought myself my first super duty.....
2003 F250 7.3 Super Cab, Auto 4x4
Just wondering if there is anything in particular I should look out for in the line of known problems........
cheers
Harb
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I would post down in the 7.3 area for engine problems although the 7.3 seems to be a stout engine. The trans should be serviced if it hasn't already, but that depends on mileage, and a quick tour through the front 4 x 4 works wouldn't be a bad idea, how many miles on your truck.
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Hello stranger!
Fancy finding you over here.
Congrats on the Superduty purchase too.
As mentioned, between this section and the 7.3 diesel section you should be able to find a lot of info.
Here's some other links too:-
http://www.intellidog.com/dieselmann/home.html
http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/ (check the coffee table books there)
For those that don't know, Harb is a regular on our 4wd action forum and has a wealth of knowledge in various motorsports and fabrication work. I'm guessing this truck will be a toy hauler, but if he starts tinkering with it, look out!
ps. I've got a pair of knuckle seals for your model (doesn't fit mine). If you ever replace ball joints or axle shafts you'll need them.
Fancy finding you over here.Congrats on the Superduty purchase too.
As mentioned, between this section and the 7.3 diesel section you should be able to find a lot of info.
Here's some other links too:-
http://www.intellidog.com/dieselmann/home.html
http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/ (check the coffee table books there)
For those that don't know, Harb is a regular on our 4wd action forum and has a wealth of knowledge in various motorsports and fabrication work. I'm guessing this truck will be a toy hauler, but if he starts tinkering with it, look out!
ps. I've got a pair of knuckle seals for your model (doesn't fit mine). If you ever replace ball joints or axle shafts you'll need them.
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Hi Guys !
and thanks for the wrap there Dave
I recon you are pretty right with regards to the toy hauler bit hahaha
But I did tell the Mrs that it was going to be a tourer so I could get the finances across the line
, so I guess it will get to see a bit of Australia first before the gas axe comes out hahaha
I am lucky that it had a heap of good stuff done to it already, so I am just adding my bits now..... nothing to radical.........for a few months anyway, then I will hook in and start the mods process.
Will get some pictures up as soon as I can....... I must say, out of all my trucks, I am really enjoying this one at the moment......... I just love turning that Key
and thanks for the wrap there Dave
I recon you are pretty right with regards to the toy hauler bit hahaha
But I did tell the Mrs that it was going to be a tourer so I could get the finances across the line
, so I guess it will get to see a bit of Australia first before the gas axe comes out hahahaI am lucky that it had a heap of good stuff done to it already, so I am just adding my bits now..... nothing to radical.........for a few months anyway, then I will hook in and start the mods process.
Will get some pictures up as soon as I can....... I must say, out of all my trucks, I am really enjoying this one at the moment......... I just love turning that Key
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Cheers Harb. Can't beat a V8 turbo diesel for aural pleasure and satisfaction.
Be sure to call by in your travels. You're welcome here any time.
Be sure to call by in your travels. You're welcome here any time.
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Thanks Dave.... I will be sure to do that ! and you the same of course.
Well Seeing as I am slowly starting to do more mods to my Ftruck I thought I had better post up the progress as I do it.
Today I Put the new Wheels on...... Mickey T rims and Tyres....38 inch MTZ's
Supose some current specs would be an idea......
Its a 2003 Super Duty F250 SuperCab.
7.3 Litre V8 Diesel
Turbo and Intercooled
Performance Chipped , adjustable for in the cab.
Diesel Gas
Twin 4" Exhaust system
Lots done to the Auto Gearbox..... A US Aftermarket one is fitted.... bigger everything.
Variable lockup Converter, adjustable from inside the cab.
Twin Air Lockers
Winch...... rear one to go in as well.
Upgraded Axles with warn kits etc bigger splines , bearings etc etc
Body modded and flares fitted
will add more later......
Well Seeing as I am slowly starting to do more mods to my Ftruck I thought I had better post up the progress as I do it.
Today I Put the new Wheels on...... Mickey T rims and Tyres....38 inch MTZ's
Supose some current specs would be an idea......
Its a 2003 Super Duty F250 SuperCab.
7.3 Litre V8 Diesel
Turbo and Intercooled
Performance Chipped , adjustable for in the cab.
Diesel Gas
Twin 4" Exhaust system
Lots done to the Auto Gearbox..... A US Aftermarket one is fitted.... bigger everything.
Variable lockup Converter, adjustable from inside the cab.
Twin Air Lockers
Winch...... rear one to go in as well.
Upgraded Axles with warn kits etc bigger splines , bearings etc etc
Body modded and flares fitted
will add more later......
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Very tidy rig Harb.
Just the right combination of lift and tyre size. Looks the way it should.
Making me doubt my choice of 35" tyres now?? I'm leaving room for 37" and I'm thinking I should have got that size to start with. Oh well, next set........
Us Aussies do a lot of high speed dirt road when outback touring. It's nothing to be going over 4" deep corrugations at 100kmh or more. Harbs set up is about right for just that. Not huge amounts of lift just for the sake of it.
Just the right combination of lift and tyre size. Looks the way it should.
Making me doubt my choice of 35" tyres now?? I'm leaving room for 37" and I'm thinking I should have got that size to start with. Oh well, next set........
Us Aussies do a lot of high speed dirt road when outback touring. It's nothing to be going over 4" deep corrugations at 100kmh or more. Harbs set up is about right for just that. Not huge amounts of lift just for the sake of it.
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Harb,
I must say I got physically aroused reading your specs. You have BIG $$$ in that rig and it sounds like you put it into performance instead of bling which I really respect. That is no hangar queen. THAT is a SUPERDUTY.
Congrats.
I must say I got physically aroused reading your specs. You have BIG $$$ in that rig and it sounds like you put it into performance instead of bling which I really respect. That is no hangar queen. THAT is a SUPERDUTY.
Congrats.
