When I was buying my last truck, the dealer said they've got a bunch of guys switching to the new gas over the Power Stroke. He said it's perfect for guys that don't tow heavy loads that often. It sounds like you might for that description
good luck
I was looking at '24s. Hopefully they got it together by then
Class leading 500 Horsepower on the 6.7 High Output Power Stroke as well. The interior is great and the ten speed tranny will really help out on the mileage.
Guys that buy for "class leading" numbers also drive around with their towing mirrors out. mtmuley
And they have a 6” piece of chrome muffler bolted to the end of their 3” exhaust pipe.
You should see all the red and yellow lights on the dash when I turn the key. It’s like Christmas.
LMAO!You should see all the red and yellow lights on the dash when I turn the key. It’s like Christmas.
My truck moans and groans more than I do.
Make sure those mirrors are extended. I'd like to know the percentage of people buying these big diesels that actually tow anything. mtmuley
Most guys that buy those would be better served with a 1/2 ton. But, they are a status symbol more than anything now.
They just like “rolling coal”
You forgot the part about the towing mirrors being nicely tucked in Right? LOL
Might be a certain kid at my house measuring it for flatbed, stacks and bodies.
I don't care. Don't tow anything. My truck gets me up the Montana mountains. For pulling and stuff, I use company rigs. And company fuel. mtmuley
How much gas can you buy with 10-12K?
Not being left stranded with the 5th wheel and having a DEF sensor or other emissions related issue is why I don't drive a diesel anymore.
I don’t know but my wife says that to me all the time
I mean I know I’m def sometimes talking to my wife but what is DEF?
This^^. I like new trucks as much as anyone but just can’t justify the cost, much less the lacking quality and durability.
It's pig piss
I agree, if it weren't for the fact that I got more for my old truck than I paid for it and got the Ford X plan on my new truck, which substantially cut my cost, I wouldn't have made the change. I definitely can't stand the DEF system and the EGR bull crap they put on all the newer trucks.This^^. I like new trucks as much as anyone but just can’t justify the cost, much less the lacking quality and durability.
I have a 03 and the LB7, 100% stock with 80k miles. Yeah, it won’t pull the house down like the new ones but that truck ain’t going nowhere before I’m dead. I’ve had things starting to go on it like seals, water pump, clutch fan etc. but don’t spend more than a grand each year to keep it on the road. Guys are paying that much each month just on payments.
I think about it from time to time but then I look at the cost of new ones and that thought goes away rather quick…Wanna sell it?
The 4:30 gears are nice w the 37s... but put 8lbs of boost through that 7.3 gas engine it turns into an animal.
It will satisfy your inner 16 year old for sure. My wife thinks it is the stupidest thing ever, which makes me like it more. 639hp to the wheels. But quiet and smooth and the hwy.
Procharger? I've been considering the Whipple once my warranty runs out. The Procharger kit doesn't work with the dual battery option from what I've seen.
Smart man!
I ordered a Ranger Raptor and it shipped on 4/1 but hasn't arrived yet. After looking at it more, I think the reduced payload, towing, and MPG is not quite what I want for a trail/hunting truck.
Nothing. They have a waiting list for Ranger Raptors and each dealer only gets one from the first run. I got it because of my relationship with the dealer, and could've flipped it for $5k+ but I told the dealer it was his to do what he wants with it. He'll make more money selling it to somebody else than he was going to sell it to me anyway. And now he'll take care of me on my next order. It's all good.
2500 custom gasser
I think they still have A/Z, X, & D plans.Ford use To have What They Called a Z Plan For Family & Friends!
Don't Know What They Call It These Days?
The BEND-OVER Plan Maybe?
The payload number on the Ranger Raptor is 1400 something pounds, same as the Gen 3 f150 Raptor. It is much better than I thought. That is about as much as you can stuff in that little truck, unless your starting with 4 dudes at 250lbs a pop. I can stuff my Gen3 Raptor with two weeks of professionally homeless gear, 2 150 qt coolers , grill etc along with 2 guys and it holds up well. I did do a small 3/4 inch rear spacer to help with high beaming everyone when loaded down. They will make plus 300/500 pound springs for the rear like they do for the F150 raptor also.
You drive around with the mirrors extended without a trailer?Picked my GMC AT4 last October before hunting season and have been happy with it. But it is diesel. One warning. If you pull over and sleep in the cab during a snow storm… be careful when you wake up in the dark and turn the cab light on. Make sure you hit the light switch and not the sun roof switch close to it. Ask me how I know.
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LMAO!Picked my GMC AT4 last October before hunting season and have been happy with it. But it is diesel. One warning. If you pull over and sleep in the cab during a snow storm… be careful when you wake up in the dark and turn the cab light on. Make sure you hit the light switch and not the sun roof switch close to it. Ask me how I know.
LMAO!
Did That Finish Waking You Up?
Nothing like 3” of fresh powder snow in your face to wake you up. Luckily it only opened about 4” before I stopped and reversed it.
Not yet, is that the cool thing to do??
Have
Actually being fresh dry snow it cleaned up quickly. Or maybe since it startled the crap out of me I was moving faster than I thought. Most landed on my pillow.You Treat The Interior Of All New Trucks Like That?
Actually being fresh dry snow it cleaned up quickly. Or maybe since it startled the crap out of me I was moving faster than I thought. Most landed on my pillow.
I was talking about the picture of it parked with no trailer attached, mirrors extended.Nothing like 3” of fresh powder snow in your face to wake you up. Luckily it only opened about 4” before I stopped and reversed it.
Not yet, is that the cool thing to do??
Have
eel, you sure about that?
I'm 75, I think it's time. I've never had one.
You most definitely deserve it….
Awesome. Did same thing a year earlier. Never owned new until the wife bought/approved me to get this one at 62 years old. Should last me until I'm in the ground. Only use it for hunting and camping and it pulls awesome. Love my new AT4 deisel.Picked my GMC AT4 last October before hunting season and have been happy with it. But it is diesel. One warning. If you pull over and sleep in the cab during a snow storm… be careful when you wake up in the dark and turn the cab light on. Make sure you hit the light switch and not the sun roof switch close to it. Ask me how I know.
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Rick, on a different note I'm getting ready to buy a Davis tent and I see you have one... I'm keep leaning back and forth between the 16'x20" and the 14'x20' what size is yours and do you wish you would've gone bigger? I am going with the rain fly and the porch extension... Any other options that you can think of that you would have done different? Thanks Rick, I've always been envious of your hunting camps...
