School me on F150's...
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School me on F150's...
Well I'm looking into upgrading to a full size truck with 4 full doors and 4x4. I was liking the looks of the 04-08 style F150's but will be looking into 1500's as well. And don't say GM sucks because I don't care for that, each truck has its ups and downs over each other.
So school me on 04-08 F150's, whats good? Whats not? What to avoid? What are some common problems? Really anything you know, let me know.
I don't want to make a mistake like I did with my Ranger and the 3.0.
So school me on 04-08 F150's, whats good? Whats not? What to avoid? What are some common problems? Really anything you know, let me know.
I don't want to make a mistake like I did with my Ranger and the 3.0.
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avoid 04s its a new year model so some have issues
avoid the 4.6 it is a little under powered for a 4 door 4x4
watch what gears are in it, either 3.55 or 3.73s, 3.73s will show more power and provide better towing
if it was me i would avoid cloth seats, i dislike mine
dont get wrapped up in wanting an fx4, it is nearly the same as all the other models just over priced
id get 18" wheels, looks better than 17s and isnt over priced like 20s.
im sure i could come up with more.
avoid the 4.6 it is a little under powered for a 4 door 4x4
watch what gears are in it, either 3.55 or 3.73s, 3.73s will show more power and provide better towing
if it was me i would avoid cloth seats, i dislike mine
dont get wrapped up in wanting an fx4, it is nearly the same as all the other models just over priced
id get 18" wheels, looks better than 17s and isnt over priced like 20s.
im sure i could come up with more.
#3
just a couple off the top of my head
-get the 5.4
-if you are wanting the F-150 for the cab space, dont eff around with the extended cab and get the supercrew.
-leather, leather, leather!
-get the towing package even if you dont plan to tow much with it because it comes with the larger trans cooler among other things.
-get the 5.4
-if you are wanting the F-150 for the cab space, dont eff around with the extended cab and get the supercrew.
-leather, leather, leather!
-get the towing package even if you dont plan to tow much with it because it comes with the larger trans cooler among other things.
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Leather, 5.4L, 3.73 gears, tow package and crew cab are the things to get. The supercab isn't that bad but I really like the super crew. I wanted an FX4 partially for painted bumpers, but primarily the interior. Otherwise you don't gain much with the FX4, a few skid plates, normally 3.73 limited slip.
I would also generally go for 2006 or newer.
Oh and just for fun, GM sucks.
I would also generally go for 2006 or newer.
Oh and just for fun, GM sucks.
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My cloth seats already have a tear in it from getting in and out
Listen to what everyone else is saying they know from experience!
I'd look for an 06-08. If your heart is set on a supercrew 06+ is when they came out with the 6.5ft bed option, otherwise the 5.5' bed is standard. The supercabs have the same backseat as the supercrews, but about 6-8" more inches of legroom in the rear.
Listen to what everyone else is saying they know from experience!
I'd look for an 06-08. If your heart is set on a supercrew 06+ is when they came out with the 6.5ft bed option, otherwise the 5.5' bed is standard. The supercabs have the same backseat as the supercrews, but about 6-8" more inches of legroom in the rear.
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I don't mind the seats that much, and they are holding up fine so far. I just like the leather in them a lot more that's all.
I have 35s and 3.73s and it is tolerable but not ideal. It hasn't been any issue in the past 16 months but if I were towing or driving in the mountains I would be going crazy. I should be re-gearing in the coming weeks here, but the point is with 3.73s you can deal with it until you spend the money to re-gear.
I have 35s and 3.73s and it is tolerable but not ideal. It hasn't been any issue in the past 16 months but if I were towing or driving in the mountains I would be going crazy. I should be re-gearing in the coming weeks here, but the point is with 3.73s you can deal with it until you spend the money to re-gear.
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yeah its def gonna cost more to fill up but you wont be filling up as often. at least for me, my F-150 gets nearly the same mileage that my ranger gets so it works out. instead of filling up weekly like i do with my ranger, i fill up every week and a half or two weeks.
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