- #1057 of 1181
-
Purchasing a F250
by mjcawood
-
Jun 08, 2008 (7:33 am)
-
|
|
I currently have a F150 supercab which I use to pull a 28' fiftwheel. I does ok on flat level roads, but can tell it is a strain on it. Want to be able to pull in the mountains, so looking at a F250, 5.4 V8 with the 4.10 rear axle. I read that it is capible of pulling 10,800 lbs. Would you recommend going this route? My fifthwheel loaded, is around 9000 lbs. Of course I know the larger engines would be best, but also concerned about fuel cost. This is my only truck and use it all the time.
|
- #1058 of 1181
-
Re: Purchasing a F250 [mjcawood]
by lzrdking98
-
Jun 08, 2008 (10:55 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: mjcawood (Jun 08, 2008 7:33 am)
I would immediately stop pulling your fifthwheel with your current set up. It is unsafe and your tranny, truck and engine are not set up for that weight. As for your next purchase. I would forego the gas motor and purchase a diesel. Also, a 3:73 rear end is fine. You don't need a 4:10 especially if it's your only truck and your going to be bopping around in it. Don't worry about fuel costs. Your safety and the safety of your family should be first. No one tows a 9000lb rig with a gas motor. Spend the extra cash and do it right. I have a 2006 f250 diesel 3:73 and I pull an 8500lb travel trailer like it's not even there. Good luck
Troy
|
- #1059 of 1181
-
Re: Purchasing a F250 [lzrdking98]
by davegr1
-
Jun 08, 2008 (1:39 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: lzrdking98 (Jun 08, 2008 10:55 am)
I had the same setup. My fifth was loaded to 8500#. I had a F250 , 5.4 with the 3.73 gears. Would do okay on the flats, but up hill was murder. I got around 8 mpg towing. 2 weeks ago I came across a SD PSD , 04 model. It pulls the rig along like my 4 wheeler trailer on my old truck. Like lzdking stated above, The fuel cost is nothing compared to the saftey of your loved ones. I will never go back to gas.....
|
- #1060 of 1181
-
Front End Vibration
by otisthedog
-
Jun 25, 2008 (4:58 am)
-
|
|
I have a 2002 f250 4wd with 75000 miles on it. I get a bad vibration on acceleration from about 1700 rpms. If I step on the accelerator pedal, I get the vibration, when I release it goes away. I needed new tires, and actually put new tires and rims on, and it is still there. Any ideas?
|
- #1061 of 1181
-
Re: Front End Vibration [otisthedog]
by lzrdking98
-
Jun 25, 2008 (8:11 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: otisthedog (Jun 25, 2008 4:58 am)
If your front end is alligned and the rims and tires are dialed in. I would be more inclined to say it could be a worn or bad motor mount. Because of the torque with these engines and the way you describe it. Have your mounts checked to be sure they are not worn or loose. Good luck to you.
Troy
|
- #1062 of 1181
-
not tires
by okko1
-
Jun 25, 2008 (3:28 pm)
-
|
|
vibration from tires would be speed specific not rpm. if it is an auto trans. that may be the problem. the motor mount thing is a good possability also.
|
- #1063 of 1181
-
Re: not tires [okko1]
by willyd88
-
Jun 25, 2008 (4:36 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: okko1 (Jun 25, 2008 3:28 pm)
I agree with motor mount or a bad U-joint. I have had both of these cause me vibration problems during acceleration.
|
- #1064 of 1181
-
intakes
by crap1
-
Jul 05, 2008 (8:17 pm)
-
|
|
Is their a full intake kit out for 2008 f-250 5.4L,or any good ways to retro a k&n or other type from intake to air box ? also Jet makes mass air flow replacement is it worth while ? thanx
|
- #1065 of 1181
-
Re: intakes [crap1]
by willyd88
-
Jul 05, 2008 (11:26 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: crap1 (Jul 05, 2008 8:17 pm)
I have a K & N on my 6.5, and it was easy to do, it also replaced my existing airbox and all lines connected.
|
- #1066 of 1181
-
Re: New F250 Owner [davegr1]
by lynard007
-
Jul 06, 2008 (5:16 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: davegr1 (May 30, 2008 7:34 pm)
be careful, watch your water temp gage if you see it going up a little back off on it mine has the same setup and I already blew my head gasket pulling a camper. I need those other gages exhaust temps and psi its easy to over heat with the extra power going up a big hill I do plan on getting the gage setup but the water temp is all you have now mine is an 2003 6.0 you should have your fuel filter changed every 15000 miles also i just got some trash in mine and drained it out right under drivers door on the inside of the frame if you have a 4x4 like i do its tuff not to get some on you because of the front drive shaft
|
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
Pickups 
