trucks

[Bareback Jack]

Lets go easy on the 6.0. I absolutely love mine (04 F250, XL, EX Cab, LB, 6 Speed, 4X4, oh yeah!!) I got back two hours ago from TN (1200 miles each way in one shot) and it runs like a champ!! I'd love to get another exactly like it to work with. The DT466 is a super good motor, I expect you would be very happy with it. I have one in my 4700 and I like it.

As far as the pupose of this thread, I'm curious too. I've been contemplating a flat bed but I think I'd get better use out of a utility box. Right now my jobox and crossover toolbox are filled up to the brim and I still have stuff piled up in the cab. The utility box would be pretty handy for that. However, the ease of loading and versitility of a flat bed is unparalelled. What do ya'll think?

[MintSScout]

Lets go easy on the 6.0. I absolutely love mine (04 F250, XL, EX Cab, LB, 6 Speed, 4X4, oh yeah!!) I got back two hours ago from TN (1200 miles each way in one shot) and it runs like a champ!! I'd love to get another exactly like it to work with. The DT466 is a super good motor, I expect you would be very happy with it. I have one in my 4700 and I like it.

As far as the pupose of this thread, I'm curious too. I've been contemplating a flat bed but I think I'd get better use out of a utility box. Right now my jobox and crossover toolbox are filled up to the brim and I still have stuff piled up in the cab. The utility box would be pretty handy for that. However, the ease of loading and versitility of a flat bed is unparalelled. What do ya'll think?

The 6.0 is a great motor if you can get one that isn't problematic. If I can find one that doesn't have the big problems I would love to have it.

[Eric Carroll]

I bought a 06' gmc 5500 in nov. and I really like it.I hate diesel but I had to step up from my 04 f-350 with the v-10.I have 10,000 miles on my truck and the only complaint is it vibrates to much on the interstate.I bought this truck over a f-550 because I liked the turning radius (very tight)and the bigger cab.I know lots of people that have all brands of trucks and they all have their quirks.

[HMW]

I would wait on getting any new Chevys. My brother has already replaced all of the ball joints on 7or8 2007 Chevy trucks that only had a couple of hundred miles on them and Chevy didn't warrent the balljoints cause they a perishable item. I don't know anyone that is actually happywith there Dmaxes.
I don't knew anyone that had to replace the injectors on there 6.0. (They always wanted bigger injectors.)

I think we are talking about 2 different trucks. The trucks we have with the Dura-max are 5500 series trucks[19,500 GVW] not pickups. They do not have ball joints, they have king pins on a straight front axle. As far as people wanting "bigger" injectors for the 6.0 ford I dont think that is possible. The electronic injector that is in there will do more than is programmed into the factory ECM. Most people I know get different programs [a chip] that changes fuel delivery and boost parameters. As far as replacing the injectors on 6.0 we changed a bunch. I still think the Ford performs well, it runs good, very strong. But I would not buy one because of the 6.0 maintenance cost. Not knocking anyone that has one, but we have lots of both trucks so its easy for me to make a realitsic comparising. I said before I think Ford and Chevy make great trucks. They [Ford]even have a new program out now, from the dealer, that cycles the injectors when you shut the engine off, funny clicking sound when shut off.

[HMW]

HMW,

Have you had any dealings with the new exhaust scrubbers and the whole auto/manual soot burn off procedures? Just curious how those contraptions are working in the real world now that they have been out a few months. SSS

No dealings yet Steve. We did not buy any vehicles in 06' [no diesels] so I have no experience yet. I just know they are coming. My area has about 45 new vehicles on order for this year 07' with about 30 of them diesel, so we should get some. Oh, I forgot to mention, the utility I work for has a fleet of over 1800 vehicles. My region ,[there are 4 regions] which i am responsible for has a 448 vehicles with 98 of them being bucket trucks. We have 11 mechanics and do our own warranty work for GM and Ford. Our service territory is all of the Eastern shore of Maryland and Virginia and half of Delaware. Just a little back ground info on me.

[MintSScout]

I think we are talking about 2 different trucks. The trucks we have with the Dura-max are 5500 series trucks[19,500 GVW] not pickups. They do not have ball joints, they have king pins on a straight front axle. As far as people wanting "bigger" injectors for the 6.0 ford I dont think that is possible. The electronic injector that is in there will do more than is programmed into the factory ECM. Most people I know get different programs [a chip] that changes fuel delivery and boost parameters. As far as replacing the injectors on 6.0 we changed a bunch. I still think the Ford performs well, it runs good, very strong. But I would not buy one because of the 6.0 maintenance cost. Not knocking anyone that has one, but we have lots of both trucks so its easy for me to make a realitsic comparising. I said before I think Ford and Chevy make great trucks. They [Ford]even have a new program out now, from the dealer, that cycles the injectors when you shut the engine off, funny clicking sound when shut off.

I think we were talking about 2 different vehicles. The only complaints i've heard about them is the normal stuff and poorly placed items.

[MetalCrafter]

Thanks for all the good info. I'm still out there lookiing for the best price right know. I have decided to go with a utility body, I feel it's more feasible for me. I've been looking at F350 and GMC 3500 gas 2wdrive with limited slip axal and tow hitch, trying to keep the cost low, but **** those ford's are overpriced!!!!!!!

Darmik,

Great work on the bodies could you send me some more pics. and what is the charge for a body like that with the gas compartment?

[HMW]

Thanks for all the good info. I'm still out there lookiing for the best price right know. I have decided to go with a utility body, I feel it's more feasible for me. I've been looking at F350 and GMC 3500 gas 2wdrive with limited slip axal and tow hitch, trying to keep the cost low, but **** those ford's are overpriced!!!!!!!

Darmik,

Great work on the bodies could you send me some more pics. and what is the charge for a body like that with the gas compartment?

I don't think you'll go wrong with a gas engine, unless you do alot of towing. As far as I know New Jersey is like here, sorta flat. Gas is Cheaper than diesel fuel and less operating costs. Good luck finding one
scott

[HMW]

I think we were talking about 2 different vehicles. The only complaints i've heard about them is the normal stuff and poorly placed items.

You said your brother works on them. Where does he work? A Dealer?

[MintSScout]

You said your brother works on them. Where does he work? A Dealer?

It's just a small shop. But he works everything from BMW's and Chryslers to Freightliners and Macs. The shop has a good reputation since it's been there since the 70's and still the original owner.

[HMW]

It's just a small shop. But he works everything from BMW's and Chryslers to Freightliners and Macs. The shop has a good reputation since it's been there since the 70's and still the original owner.

Thats cool. independent shops are often more difficult to work at,then dealers [not taking anything away from dealer mechanics] in that you never know what your going to be working on next. I ahve worked in both Fleets and dealers, Most dealer techs, work in one area mostly and usually on the same brand of vehicle. While todays equipment/ vehicles is very challenging to the dealer tech, he at least knows what brand it will be. Good luck to your brother!

[MintSScout]

Thats cool. independent shops are often more difficult to work at,then dealers [not taking anything away from dealer mechanics] in that you never know what your going to be working on next. I ahve worked in both Fleets and dealers, Most dealer techs, work in one area mostly and usually on the same brand of vehicle. While todays equipment/ vehicles is very challenging to the dealer tech, he at least knows what brand it will be. Good luck to your brother!

He loves it there other than when he gets Chryslers and most Chevys exspecialy the Kodiak. (Nothing is in a good place.) The bad thing is the owner is going to close the shop down in three years.