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Xl experts?
Almost Done shopping soon il be arguing about what my truck cAn tow etc
So here are my 2 options. Remaining 10' are very hard to find been searching and this is all i can find
Both 5.4 standard trans 4x4
Truck 1
Snow plow pkg
Roof lights
125$ tires
Msrp 30215
Out the door 24898
Truck 2
Xl decor
Power equip
Snow plow pkg
Clearence lights
High bucket seats
Electric shift on fly
Msrp 31755
Out the door 25406
(out the door has about 1100$ in tax tags title in it)
Is the buckets worth 600? Does power equip get me cruise control?
What is the verdict on the electric shift on fly? Im trying to KISS And think i wojld rTher have a transfer case...
The deal on the higher price one seems better but im not sure about that fancey electric 4x4
So here are my 2 options. Remaining 10' are very hard to find been searching and this is all i can find
Both 5.4 standard trans 4x4
Truck 1
Snow plow pkg
Roof lights
125$ tires
Msrp 30215
Out the door 24898
Truck 2
Xl decor
Power equip
Snow plow pkg
Clearence lights
High bucket seats
Electric shift on fly
Msrp 31755
Out the door 25406
(out the door has about 1100$ in tax tags title in it)
Is the buckets worth 600? Does power equip get me cruise control?
What is the verdict on the electric shift on fly? Im trying to KISS And think i wojld rTher have a transfer case...
The deal on the higher price one seems better but im not sure about that fancey electric 4x4
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I've never had issues with the electric 4 wheel drive on any of my trucks and it's nice to open up the floor a bit, it's also easier to engage on the fly and still be able to see where you're going. 
For less than $1k I'd be all over truck #2.
For less than $1k I'd be all over truck #2.
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I'd go for truck #1.
Manual transmission and manual hubs means a far simpler truck. Automatic transmission problems (mostly 4R100 but even a few 5R110W problems) and ESOF problems by far outweigh manual transmission and manual hub problems.
Manual transmission and manual hubs means a far simpler truck. Automatic transmission problems (mostly 4R100 but even a few 5R110W problems) and ESOF problems by far outweigh manual transmission and manual hub problems.
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But you are probably still right.
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I have ESOF, but it is always better in my opinion to have the simplest setup on a vehicle.
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IMO, manual transfur case with a switch on the dash for the hubs, with them manual locking as a back up would be best.
You would have the best of both worlds. You could engage 4wd without getting out in the mud and if it broke you could still use it just like if it was manual.
As far as I know nobody has ever done a setup like that, but I have thought about doing it to my truck that has manual locking hubs now.
Sorry to go off topic. I would spend a little more and get truck number two for the bucket seats and power group.
You would have the best of both worlds. You could engage 4wd without getting out in the mud and if it broke you could still use it just like if it was manual.
As far as I know nobody has ever done a setup like that, but I have thought about doing it to my truck that has manual locking hubs now.
Sorry to go off topic. I would spend a little more and get truck number two for the bucket seats and power group.
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Hmm ithink ill try both types of seats and that will be the decider. On reg cab power windows dont really matter to me, and i dont use the key fob because its to big to cqrry around. Ill let yall know. The more basic truck is 400miles and the more expensive is 280. I neee to see if they are goig to truck themmor drive it here...
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IMO, manual transfur case with a switch on the dash for the hubs, with them manual locking as a back up would be best.
You would have the best of both worlds. You could engage 4wd without getting out in the mud and if it broke you could still use it just like if it was manual.
As far as I know nobody has ever done a setup like that, but I have thought about doing it to my truck that has manual locking hubs now.
Sorry to go off topic. I would spend a little more and get truck number two for the bucket seats and power group.
You would have the best of both worlds. You could engage 4wd without getting out in the mud and if it broke you could still use it just like if it was manual.
As far as I know nobody has ever done a setup like that, but I have thought about doing it to my truck that has manual locking hubs now.
Sorry to go off topic. I would spend a little more and get truck number two for the bucket seats and power group.
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You can try autrqder or the like but alit of those listings are out of date. What worked for me is i called a bunch of dealers and had them search for me. Try your local, 90minutes south, 90 minutes west etc that way they are searching different areas. It took me two weeks o find the right truck(s)
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Thanks. I am in the northwest, but I would be interested in what is available in your area. Transporting, it seems, is not too big of deal.
I have to have:
5.4, manual 6-speed, 4x4, 8' bed, gray interior.
Everything else is fair game.
I have to have:
5.4, manual 6-speed, 4x4, 8' bed, gray interior.
Everything else is fair game.
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I started a search process with my local dealer and I had the impression there is some sort of internal inventory database they can access. Here it was a $75 charge to get any truck transported from another dealer, although I don't know if they drove it over or shipped it.