carpenter1793
searchin for a PSD
Hi my name is Tyler and I'm from St. Louis Missouri. I am looking into buying a new truck and it will most definately be a ford superduty with the diesel engine. I have been looking around for a good used ford superduty diesel but havent found "The One" so Im buying new. My question(s) to you kind gentleman is first of all should I get a F-250 or an F-350? It will be a crewcab longbed with 4 wheel drive regardless. I dont haul alot but I work as a union carpenter and occasionaly (twice a month)m pull a 12K tandem axle trailer with which I currently use the company truck ('98 GMC 2500 gasser) but it would be so much nicer and easier to use my own truck to pull a trailer, so I wouldnt necessarily need a full on F-350 everyday but it would be nice if the need should arise.
Also would I be better off going with the 3.73 Limited Slip or the 3.55 Limited slip on the F-250 and I do believe the gears are the same on the F-350 single rear wheel as well. I definately dont need dual rear wheels and wont pull a fith wheel for a very long time so I dont think the towboss package is even in the debate.
Another option I am considering is the difference from the XL trim to the XLT or even Lariat trim. I usually work in a clean environment so I am rarely that dirty getting in my truck after work so carpet would be very nice to have and make the truck that much nicer inside, but the rubberized floor seems like a very nice feature for muddy boots or the wet and snowy season as you can just wipe it out with a wet rag.
Are there any options you guys feel are unnecessary or are absolute must haves? This is my first new truck since I was 16 so I want it to be a good truck and very dependable but last a long time as well. I was wondering about the upgraded radio, 4x4 off road package, snow plow prep package, stabilizer package, camper package, heavy service suspension. Do any of these offer anything to make everyday driving nicer or easier? I wont use the truck to plow snow, haul a camper or a fifth wheel so are any of these neccessary items to include in the must have list?
how about the dual alternators or the heavy duty alternator? How about the traction control is it actually useful or just added expense? I know I would like to have the 4x4 shift on the fly even though I have heard stories from several guys who have problems with them and go with a dynatrac free spin kit which still has its upsides I feel to (2 wheel drive low range when your hubs arent locked in for instance, really good for the boat ramp I have heard), the powerscope mirrors, rear sliding glass, roof clearance lights, all weather floor mats, and the upfitter switches (man do I have some plans for those
) but what about the rapid heat supplemental cab heater is it worth the cost as an option?
Basically what Im asking is if you had to buy your truck new allover again which options do you like and which do you hate. I am willing to wait on the guys over at Ford to custom build my truck to my specs. Which options are the ones you never thought you would want or need and didnt get right away and which ones did you get but really dont want.
Sorry for the long post and I appreciate any and all feedback you are willing to give me. I may only be buying one new truck for a very long time since the economy sucks and I want to make it as nice and enjoyable as I can. I already have some performance mods in my head, but I think I will be waiting until the waranty runs out before I so much as fart in the direction of the engine for fear of retribution from the dealer and a waranty denial.
Thanks again
Tyler
Also would I be better off going with the 3.73 Limited Slip or the 3.55 Limited slip on the F-250 and I do believe the gears are the same on the F-350 single rear wheel as well. I definately dont need dual rear wheels and wont pull a fith wheel for a very long time so I dont think the towboss package is even in the debate.
Another option I am considering is the difference from the XL trim to the XLT or even Lariat trim. I usually work in a clean environment so I am rarely that dirty getting in my truck after work so carpet would be very nice to have and make the truck that much nicer inside, but the rubberized floor seems like a very nice feature for muddy boots or the wet and snowy season as you can just wipe it out with a wet rag.
Are there any options you guys feel are unnecessary or are absolute must haves? This is my first new truck since I was 16 so I want it to be a good truck and very dependable but last a long time as well. I was wondering about the upgraded radio, 4x4 off road package, snow plow prep package, stabilizer package, camper package, heavy service suspension. Do any of these offer anything to make everyday driving nicer or easier? I wont use the truck to plow snow, haul a camper or a fifth wheel so are any of these neccessary items to include in the must have list?
how about the dual alternators or the heavy duty alternator? How about the traction control is it actually useful or just added expense? I know I would like to have the 4x4 shift on the fly even though I have heard stories from several guys who have problems with them and go with a dynatrac free spin kit which still has its upsides I feel to (2 wheel drive low range when your hubs arent locked in for instance, really good for the boat ramp I have heard), the powerscope mirrors, rear sliding glass, roof clearance lights, all weather floor mats, and the upfitter switches (man do I have some plans for those
) but what about the rapid heat supplemental cab heater is it worth the cost as an option?Basically what Im asking is if you had to buy your truck new allover again which options do you like and which do you hate. I am willing to wait on the guys over at Ford to custom build my truck to my specs. Which options are the ones you never thought you would want or need and didnt get right away and which ones did you get but really dont want.
Sorry for the long post and I appreciate any and all feedback you are willing to give me. I may only be buying one new truck for a very long time since the economy sucks and I want to make it as nice and enjoyable as I can. I already have some performance mods in my head, but I think I will be waiting until the waranty runs out before I so much as fart in the direction of the engine for fear of retribution from the dealer and a waranty denial.
Thanks again
Tyler
