02-20-2004, 09:24 PM
Icehole, you're the opposite of most. Most guys pull with their trucks only a handful of days out of a year. The other 350 days of the year they use that F-350 turbo diesel as an expensive commuter car. Just look at the freeways these days.
The original post asked about whether his existing F-150 would work. The answer is yes, though you won't be able to go 85 up Parley's or Daniel's Canyons on your annual Gorge/Strawberry trips. But the other 360 days of the year you'll be just fine.
Another point on trannys: after break-in change out the tranny fluid for 100% synthetic, like Amsoil. Your tranny will run much cooler and will therefore last longer.
The original post asked about whether his existing F-150 would work. The answer is yes, though you won't be able to go 85 up Parley's or Daniel's Canyons on your annual Gorge/Strawberry trips. But the other 360 days of the year you'll be just fine.
Another point on trannys: after break-in change out the tranny fluid for 100% synthetic, like Amsoil. Your tranny will run much cooler and will therefore last longer.