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Old 02-14-2010, 11:53 AM   #1
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Ok, I have been just looking at the possibility of getting a 1999-2002 F-250 Super Duty 4X4 and had some questions. I know that Diesel engines last a long time but how many miles should I stay under? This truck would become my DD and I would get rid of the F150. Also upon needing a rebuild about how much would I be looking at spending? Any insight into the diesel world would be appreciated.
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Old 02-14-2010, 12:04 PM   #2
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Ok, I have been just looking at the possibility of getting a 1999-2002 F-250 Super Duty 4X4 and had some questions. I know that Diesel engines last a long time but how many miles should I stay under? This truck would become my DD and I would get rid of the F150. Also upon needing a rebuild about how much would I be looking at spending? Any insight into the diesel world would be appreciated.
I think Jeff had 300k on one with no issues. It still didn't burn any oil.
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Old 02-14-2010, 12:21 PM   #3
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Adam is getting a real truck Yeah we could plan some Off Road adventures the only thing I know about the Fords is they have notoriously bad transmissions which can be rebuilt for 1800 to 2200 other than that your good.
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I think you should get a stick Adam, then you wouldn't have to worry about the tranny so much. With as much torque as those trucks have, a stick would be VERY easy to drive.
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I've seen up to 200,000 miles with out issue.
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I would trust the motor for 300,000 miles or more, However i wouldn't trust the rest of the truck past 100,000 :P
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Old 02-15-2010, 11:39 PM   #7
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I think you should get a stick Adam, then you wouldn't have to worry about the tranny so much. With as much torque as those trucks have, a stick would be VERY easy to drive.
I really do not want a stick for both of my vehicles. It may be nice but if I blow a tranny then I have an excuse to build it bigger! Also if I remember correctly Ryan said the clutch in that hing is pretty stiff, any I remembering right?
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Old 02-16-2010, 07:56 PM   #8
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Get a stick 2WD std cab short bed lower it and make it a drag diesel.
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I wouldn't want a stick for offroad use. TC were made to slip, clutches burn to slip.
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Get a stick 2WD std cab short bed lower it and make it a drag diesel.
Already got the drag vehicle. Looking for the go anywhere vehicle.
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