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Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2000 10:44:35 -0700
From: "Mike Simpkins" nosc.mil>
Subject: Re: new F250...a couple questions
Get the F350... solid axle, much easier to lift. This is assuming the 2001
F250 still has the independent front.....
-mike '97 F250 Powerstroke
Bill McCall wrote:
> I am about to order a 2001 F250, V10, 4 speed auto, super-cab, short bed,
> limited slip 430 gear.
>
> I've gotten a bit of negative feedback on the V10 but it seems due to the
> mileage. I can deal with the mileage. Is there any other concerns with the
> V10?
>
> I want to lift this truck and run 35" tires (hence, the 4.30:1 gear choice).
> What does it take to do this and keep the computer happy and running tip
> top? Is there a better forum to discuss things like lifting these trucks?
> just point me and I'm there...
>
> very excited,
>
> --
> Bill McCall
> Simi Valley, CA USA
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From: "Bill McCall" earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: new F250...a couple questions
Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 10:53:29 -0700
Thanks for the reply...the new F250 is a solid axle. I know the lift will be
simple. I am concerned with the way the computer will react to the larger
tires...speed sensors, abs etc.
Bill
> Get the F350... solid axle, much easier to lift. This is assuming the
2001
> F250 still has the independent front.....
> > I am about to order a 2001 F250, V10, 4 speed auto, super-cab, short
bed,
> > limited slip 430 gear.
> > I want to lift this truck and run 35" tires (hence, the 4.30:1 gear
choice).
> > What does it take to do this and keep the computer happy and running tip
> > top?
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Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2000 10:58:29 -0700
From: johny netapp.com>
Subject: Re: new F250...a couple questions
Wrong assumption. :-).
Since 1999, the 4x4 SD's have solid axle's in front.
Dana 50's for the F250 and F350, and Dana 60's for the trucks
with DRW.
2x4's have modified IFS. (I don't know the specifics, as I have 4x4)
This site is excellent for Lift specifics. For V10 engine, try the 97-up list.
For SD truck specific, also see http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.ford -diesel. com
They specialize on the Power stroke engine, but have the best collection
of info on the SD truck.
-john
Mike Simpkins wrote:
> Get the F350... solid axle, much easier to lift. This is assuming the 2001
> F250 still has the independent front.....
>
> -mike '97 F250 Powerstroke
>
> Bill McCall wrote:
>
> > I am about to order a 2001 F250, V10, 4 speed auto, super-cab, short bed,
> > limited slip 430 gear.
> >
> > I've gotten a bit of negative feedback on the V10 but it seems due to the
> > mileage. I can deal with the mileage. Is there any other concerns with the
> > V10?
> >
> > I want to lift this truck and run 35" tires (hence, the 4.30:1 gear choice).
> > What does it take to do this and keep the computer happy and running tip
> > top? Is there a better forum to discuss things like lifting these trucks?
> > just point me and I'm there...
> >
> > very excited,
> >
> > --
> > Bill McCall
> > Simi Valley, CA USA
> >
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From: Rebel4dMan aol.com
Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 16:06:17 EDT
Subject: Re: new F250...a couple questions
Bill-
I've talked to a few people with the V10. Some claim it doesn't have
enough power and some say its just what they needed. I've heard that headers
on the V10's improve power, feel and fuel mileage by a substantial amount but
haven't seen anybody actually using them yet.....LOL. I would say for a good
torque and heavy work load, its a great engine. As for how the engine runs
with the bigger tires, that's what the computer is there for in the first
place. I doubt bigger tires were the goal of engineers when they built the
computer, but alterations such as in altitude, weight load, towing
conditions, etc. were. But no matter what, the computer will make necessary
adjustments for you. With a chip added, the computer will maximize the
efficiency of how it runs the electrical systems but is definitely not a
must, just an option. I would say a 35" tire is know problem for this engine >
and gear ratio. The same computer is used for all gear ratio options and
since a bigger tire is a lot like changing gear ratios, it shouldn't effect
how the engine runs at all. The computer also only knows the engine. It has
nothing to do with the transmission, rear end, front end or the radio as to
popular belief. Hope this helps.
-Brian Sack
'96 Ranger 4X4 4.0L/auto. 4" Superlift
'95 F-250 4X4 460/auto. and contemplating modifications or sell
'84 F-250 2X4 6.9L w/ an auto.
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From: Bogginf350 aol.com
Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 19:35:15 EDT
Subject: Re: new F250...a couple questions
the sound can only be heard when i am not accelerating and the gass pedal
is not pushed down. It's only when i'm coasting
Also, if i put the truck in neutral (it's a stickshift) the sound goes
away which leads me to believe it's something to do with the tranny.
Also, the truck shakes a real lot at about 70 - 75 mph as if it is out of
alignment, i'm not sure if that has anything to do with this specific
problem but i figured i'd mention it.
if anyone at all could help me in anyway in figuring out what is going on
i would greatly appreciate it. I am at work now (an hour away from
home) and i am scared to drive the thing home in fear that i might damage
some vital piece of my truck
thanks a ton
-Todd Staples
1990 F250 xlt
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( Todd Staples )
( Worcester Polytechnic Institute )
( EE/ECE Major )
( email: tstaples wpi.edu )
( work email: staples nexen.com )
( work tele: 978-929-3007 )
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On Mon, 5 Jun 2000, Dave Harmier wrote:
> Now that my sister drives the '92, she complains of, and shows a red place
> on her neck where the seatbelt rubs. Have any of ya'll ever moved the upper
> pivot point for the belt down a couple inches? And how?
> I'm thinking weld a new nut on (with plenty of protection!!!) or maybe a
> clip nut. I know it'll never look right, but what else is there to do?
>
> Almost all new stuff come with adjustable uppers, why didn't they think of
> that sooner?
>
> Dave H.
> Houston
> 90 F-350 Crew LWB 7.3/E4OD Knapheide Service Body and liftgate (The BEAST)
> 91 F-150 SC LWB 5.8/E4OD Crossbed toolbox and liftgate (Dads)
> 92 F-150 SC SWB 5.0/E4OD Crossbed toolbox (Sisters)
>
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>
> hello all,
>
> i have a strange problem with my 1990 F250 xlt that i was wondering if any
> of you could shed some light on..
>
> just the other day i noticed a strange whirring noise coming from what
> seems to be about midway back on the truck.. about the transmission back
> to the rear axle area.
>
> The noise kind of sounds like really nubby tires sound on pavement.. but i
> dont have nubby tires so that couldn't be it.
>
> After investigation.. i have found a few things
>
> the sound can only be heard when i am not accelerating and the gass pedal
> is not pushed down. It's only when i'm coasting
>
> Also, if i put the truck in neutral (it's a stickshift) the sound goes
> away which leads me to believe it's something to do with the tranny.
>
> Also, the truck shakes a real lot at about 70 - 75 mph as if it is out of
> alignment, i'm not sure if that has anything to do with this specific
> problem but i figured i'd mention it.
>
> if anyone at all could help me in anyway in figuring out what is going on....To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User
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