finally got the truck

[H20 Toie]

After using my friends trucks (and even my ex) for what seems like forever the truck is finally here, i can't believe how nice it rides, it's the first ford i have ever bought so we will see how it goes, i like the seats in the chevy a lot better but i have had it with the IFS suspension maybe someday when the can build a better suspension i'll get another one again.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/2573truck.JPG

[piper]

Nice truck. I know what you mean about the IFS on the Chevy's though. I'm tired of that suspension and it's limits.

[JetBoatRich]

Looks good :D Congratulations :D

[cc322]

Nice rig :smile:

[LUVNLIFE]

Looks good Dan. :cool:

[INSman]

Damn that is a nice lookin boat !!!! Not a big fan of the FORD's, especially after a buddy blew his turbo (brand new 2005 King Ranch), then he talked Ford into buying it back and then the RECALL, time will tell :eek:
Congrats :D

[dicudmore]

congrats Dan... good-looking combo :D

[INSman]

congrats Dan... good-looking combo :D
Quit kissin' ass Cudmore, you know you hate Fords !!! :lightsabe :boxingguy

[HocusPocus]

getting a new truck is always nice.. my Dodge is two months old now and ready for its first oil change.
nice looking setup.

[SummitKarl]

Damn that is a nice lookin boat !!!! Not a big fan of the FORD's, especially after a buddy blew his turbo (brand new 2005 King Ranch), then he talked Ford into buying it back and then the RECALL, time will tell :eek:
Congrats :D
man Iam going to have my painter put a great big BLUE OVAL in your garage :devil:

[SummitKarl]

After using my friends trucks (and even my ex) for what seems like forever the truck is finally here, i can't believe how nice it rides, it's the first ford i have ever bought so we will see how it goes, i like the seats in the chevy a lot better but i have had it with the IFS suspension maybe someday when the can build a better suspension i'll get another one again.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/2573truck.JPG
congrats!!!!!! and welcome to the wonderful world of FORD trucks, you won't be sorry, it just so happens that my Ford truck is celibrating it's 10th birthday today and last week after 96k mi it finaly coughed up it's first part under the hood (a $35 clutch fan) 10yrs today and I am just as happy as the day I drove out of the dealership.

[INSman]

man Iam going to have my painter put a great big BLUE OVAL in your garage :devil:
As long as you EPOXY the whole garage, I just might be okay with that !! :eek:

[BeetleJuice]

If you need a real work horse, pulling big boats and heavy loads, Ford Super Duty's are the only way to go.

[upsman105]

that is a very nice set up...not to stir it up though.. :D ...but it seems like that boat is slamming that "ford suspension" pretty hard.

[H20 Toie]

that is a very nice set up...not to stir it up though.. :D ...but it seems like that boat is slamming that "ford suspension" pretty hard.
The truck sits level without the boat instead of high in the back like it did before the lift so with the boat it sags but not enough to get to the overloads, I may put airbags on but have not decided yet, i did order the Fabtech traction bars hopefully they will be in next week.

[INSman]

If you need a real work horse, pulling big boats and heavy loads, Ford Super Duty's are the only way to go.
My buddy who bought a brand new 2005 that has already blown up a turbo that the dealer just can't seem to fix and has since got Ford to "buy-back" the truck until the first 2006's come off the line could possibly disagree with you.
Have you not heard of the massive recall ?? :220v: :D
I am sure your particular truck is great Greg :cool:

[a catered life]

very nice rig there my friend :D

[riverroyal]

gotta tell someone,,,my new 6.0 diesel,5000 miles made a very bad turbo noise yesterday,drove staight to dealership,never made the sound again,they cant get it in til next week so they said drive it,if no engine lights came on dont worry,there are sensors on the turbo now that will shut the engine down if its having troubles.So the truck goes in need week,,,,,but in the mean time if you see a white F250 crew cab 4x4 long bed,no lift,on the side of th eroad between here and havasu,stop by say hi

[BeetleJuice]

My buddy who bought a brand new 2005 that has already blown up a turbo that the dealer just can't seem to fix and has since got Ford to "buy-back" the truck until the first 2006's come off the line could possibly disagree with you.
Have you not heard of the massive recall ?? :220v: :D
I am sure your particular truck is great Greg :cool:
I have heard of the recall and my '05 ID# was built after the cutoff of the recall. I believe the recall is on a tranny leak problem? I have not had one problem and am very happy with it, comfortable, solid and very safe and stable feeling when I tow. Incredible braking ability. I pull over 12,000lbs boat and trailer, plus all our gear, water and beer and six people in the cab over 65 MPH up either the Baker grade, Cajon pass or Chiraco summit, A/C full blast and the truck doesn't even feel like it is straining and the temperature gauges barely rise over normal operating levels. I even pass up on these grades trucks and Suburbans pulling much smaller boats. And my F350 Crew Cab Dually Power Stroke 6.0 Diesel sits totally flat all hooked up and loaded up, never sagging. My new truck exceeds everything I want out of it!

[Adolph]

Nice set up.
My old tow rig has 198,000 miles on it....
http://www.stingrayboats.com/MyStingray/ppost/data/500/7307RSBurl003.jpg

[Liquid Courage]

Hey Dan, we're running out of Channel Islands Sat. July 2nd if you're around and want to come out. Schulte's putting his Gun in, we're putting our Gun in and there will be a Tiger and a 38 Scarab. Sorry to hijack your thread :D I'll PM you with my # if you're interested....Nice set up by the way...I would've stayed with Chevy/GM though! :p :D :D

[H20 Toie]

Nice set up.
My old tow rig has 198,000 miles on it....
and how many times have you replaced the tie rods and idler arms?
My 88 crewcab was great i put 160k on it and had to replace the water pump at 120k and a cat at 150k and that was it but the new ones just don't seem to hold up, i know any truck can have problems but when my95 3/4 ton truckand 99 3/4 ton suburban and 03 h2 all have the same issues with the front end i just had enough, besides the ford rides alot better than the Chevys but the seats suck in the ford.

[H20 Toie]

Hey Dan, we're running out of Channel Islands Sat. July 2nd if you're around and want to come out. Schulte's putting his Gun in, we're putting our Gun in and there will be a Tiger and a 38 Scarab. Sorry to hijack your thread :D I'll PM you with my # if you're interested....Nice set up by the way...I would've stayed with Chevy/GM though! :p :D :D
Sure i didn't have plans, i'll see if i can find someone who wants to go. :)

[Liquid Courage]

Sure i didn't have plans, i'll see if i can find someone who wants to go. :)
9 a.m. @ the Channel Islands ramp. Hope to see ya there.
Tank

[riverroyal]

just wondering,if you dont mind me asking,what did your house cost?Its really nice,Im always amazed at how overpriced it is here.thanks

[JB in so cal]

just wondering,if you dont mind me asking,what did your house cost?Its really nice,Im always amazed at how overpriced it is here.thanks
good lord!!

[OutCole'd]

good lord!!
lmao...Do you follow that guy around?? :D

[riverroyal]

im not moving,just wondering!Holy crap I should have stayed at the bar

[JB in so cal]

lmao...Do you follow that guy around?? :D
he owes me money

[OutCole'd]

he owes me money
Well, now that the guy can email, maybe you can get him to email you a check?

[riverroyal]

great idea

[JB in so cal]

Well, now that the guy can email, maybe you can get him to email you a check?
I think his 5 year old taught him :boxed:

[INSman]

Hey Dan, we're running out of Channel Islands Sat. July 2nd if you're around and want to come out. Schulte's putting his Gun in, we're putting our Gun in and there will be a Tiger and a 38 Scarab. Sorry to hijack your thread :D I'll PM you with my # if you're interested....Nice set up by the way...I would've stayed with Chevy/GM though! :p :D :D
I would've stayed with Chevy/GM though!
Coudn't agree more, where do you guys launch at in Channel Islands ?? I used to live down there in Mandalay Bay, had a dock in my back yard and really miss it. Would like to run with you guys sometime !! :D

[H20 Toie]

Blane check your pm

[Adolph]

and how many times have you replaced the tie rods and idler arms?
My 88 crewcab was great i put 160k on it and had to replace the water pump at 120k and a cat at 150k and that was it but the new ones just don't seem to hold up, i know any truck can have problems but when my95 3/4 ton truckand 99 3/4 ton suburban and 03 h2 all have the same issues with the front end i just had enough, besides the ford rides alot better than the Chevys but the seats suck in the ford.
No front end work at all....
Rebuilt the tranny at 195,000.... but this truck has towed all its life. It does not owe me a penny
I am sure you like your Ford....

[Adolph]

just wondering,if you dont mind me asking,what did your house cost?Its really nice,Im always amazed at how overpriced it is here.thanks
A lot less than you think :eek:
PM me if you want to discuss pricing