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RiddlerGT
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Looking at picking up a used F250 and wanted to read up on them a little more. Anyone have any good sites?
Also any years to avoid in particular? I'm looking at a lot of 05/06's.
thanks
Nate
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Powerstroke.org is a good one
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norcalfiddy
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powerstrokenation and theres a norcaldieselforums.com but nobody really posts on there..
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Im on powerstroke.org. They have TONS of information. I have an Edge Juice Platinum with attitude for sale lol
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02angrybird
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Don't do it 6.0s are junk
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norcalfiddy
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Originally posted by 02angrybird:
Don't do it 6.0s are junk
7.3's FTMFW.
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Wildfire532FB
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I go to all the ones mentioned.
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RiddlerGT
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I don't really want that old of a truck to go with the 7.3 plus i like the way the newer front end looks on the 05 +
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Wildfire532FB
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Originally posted by RiddlerGT:
I don't really want that old of a truck to go with the 7.3 plus i like the way the newer front end looks on the 05 +
2003s are 7.3.
Mine has been vibrating lately from speeds of 35-25 normally more around 30mph. Just had the tires balanced and i rotated them so not sure what it is ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
Only does it in deceleration with or without braking, with or without being in neutral
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6.0 have a bad wrap. They are good trucks of you take carson of them.
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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
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Originally posted by RiddlerGT:
I don't really want that old of a truck to go with the 7.3 plus i like the way the newer front end looks on the 05 +
2003s are 7.3.
Mine has been vibrating lately from speeds of 35-25 normally more around 30mph. Just had the tires balanced and i rotated them so not sure what it is
Only does it in deceleration with or without braking, with or without being in neutral
Could be ball joints
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norcalfiddy
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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
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Originally posted by RiddlerGT:
I don't really want that old of a truck to go with the 7.3 plus i like the way the newer front end looks on the 05 +
2003s are 7.3.
Mine has been vibrating lately from speeds of 35-25 normally more around 30mph. Just had the tires balanced and i rotated them so not sure what it is
Only does it in deceleration with or without braking, with or without being in neutral
is it 4x4? could be ball joints or tierod ends?
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Originally posted by RiddlerGT:
I don't really want that old of a truck to go with the 7.3 plus i like the way the newer front end looks on the 05 +
you can switch the grille from a 05 to anything from 99-04. my friend has one on a 2000 7.3 and my dad has one on his 04.
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If you get a 6.0, just go into it knowing that you will likely have to do the Bulletproof diesel conversion at some point, injectors, ICP and a FICM. There will be other things, but once you spend 5-8k, it'll be a reliable truck, kinda ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
If you get a 6.0, just go into it knowing that you will likely have to do the Bulletproof diesel conversion at some point, injectors, ICP and a FICM. There will be other things, but once you spend 5-8k, it'll be a reliable truck, kinda
dont forget a heavy duty TC. lol ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
If you get a 6.0, just go into it knowing that you will likely have to do the Bulletproof diesel conversion at some point, injectors, ICP and a FICM. There will be other things, but once you spend 5-8k, it'll be a reliable truck, kinda
![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
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Wildfire532FB
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Originally posted by DEVERO2:
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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
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Originally posted by RiddlerGT:
I don't really want that old of a truck to go with the 7.3 plus i like the way the newer front end looks on the 05 +
2003s are 7.3.
Mine has been vibrating lately from speeds of 35-25 normally more around 30mph. Just had the tires balanced and i rotated them so not sure what it is
Only does it in deceleration with or without braking, with or without being in neutral
Could be ball joints
ball joints are brand new so i don't know what it could be, going to have my driveshaft checked out later tonight. Brand new bearings in my driveshaft too pretty much, i replaced everything when i bought the truck.
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70mach351
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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
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Originally posted by DEVERO2:
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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
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Originally posted by RiddlerGT:
I don't really want that old of a truck to go with the 7.3 plus i like the way the newer front end looks on the 05 +
2003s are 7.3.
Mine has been vibrating lately from speeds of 35-25 normally more around 30mph. Just had the tires balanced and i rotated them so not sure what it is
Only does it in deceleration with or without braking, with or without being in neutral
Could be ball joints
ball joints are brand new so i don't know what it could be, going to have my driveshaft checked out later tonight. Brand new bearings in my driveshaft too pretty much, i replaced everything when i bought the truck.
hey dana not ignoring you im on your ban list now. As for the post, my work has a whole fleet of ford diesel powered rigs that are pushed hard daily 24/7. 6.0 are junk, takes a ton of money to get them to run right, 6.4 are also problematic. id stick with 7.3 or new 6.7. our fleet manager told me and i quote, do not fucking buy a 6.0 unless they give it to you. was at orangevale diesel the other day, to do head studs, egr cooler, head gaskets, was 3k! i just got my 2001 with 63k on the clock for 19800 in utah.
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70 Mach 1 gettin a make over
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I dont think any shop would do head studs, egr/oil cooler upgrade etc for NEAR 3k.
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70mach351
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well that was the quote i heard them give, maybe im wrong. either way still seems pricy upgrade just to make it run right
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Wildfire532FB
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Originally posted by 70mach351:
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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
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Originally posted by DEVERO2:
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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
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Originally posted by RiddlerGT:
I don't really want that old of a truck to go with the 7.3 plus i like the way the newer front end looks on the 05 +
2003s are 7.3.
Mine has been vibrating lately from speeds of 35-25 normally more around 30mph. Just had the tires balanced and i rotated them so not sure what it is
Only does it in deceleration with or without braking, with or without being in neutral
Could be ball joints
ball joints are brand new so i don't know what it could be, going to have my driveshaft checked out later tonight. Brand new bearings in my driveshaft too pretty much, i replaced everything when i bought the truck.
hey dana not ignoring you im on your ban list now. As for the post, my work has a whole fleet of ford diesel powered rigs that are pushed hard daily 24/7. 6.0 are junk, takes a ton of money to get them to run right, 6.4 are also problematic. id stick with 7.3 or new 6.7. our fleet manager told me and i quote, do not fucking buy a 6.0 unless they give it to you. was at orangevale diesel the other day, to do head studs, egr cooler, head gaskets, was 3k! i just got my 2001 with 63k on the clock for 19800 in utah.
your on my ban list now?
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Originally posted by 70mach351:
well that was the quote i heard them give, maybe im wrong. either way still seems pricy upgrade just to make it run right
Physically impossible, parts at cost are more than that ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
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Originally posted by 70mach351:
well that was the quote i heard them give, maybe im wrong. either way still seems pricy upgrade just to make it run right
Physically impossible, parts at cost are more than that
Plus don't you have to take the cab off to do the head studs?
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maybe that was for labor, sorry for the bad info. Yes dana im banned
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maybe thats why im on everyones ban list for pm's random shit pops into my head that i believe is reality.
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