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Topic: Want your O'pin on this Truck
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 12811
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA 1968 Fastback & 1995 Vert MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-06-2001 07:40 PM
   
Jason would like y'all O'pin on this F-150..his old Blazer is on her last leg and he's looking to replace it....I just hope a step ladder comes with this one,my old Butt has a problem climbing up into that dang Cheby  http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/vdetail.jtmpl?car_id=77676801&dealer_id=&max_price=&start_year=1992&end_year=1992&address=23664&search_type=used&make=FORD&model=F150PICKUP&min_p rice=&distance=50&advcd_on=n&advanced=n&car_year=1992&ac_afflt=none sam
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine MCA # 47773
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-06-2001 08:21 PM
Looks nice. I'd check the price though, seems high for a '92.Be sure to stock up on wheel bearings and U-joints.  ------------------
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67stang
Gearhead Posts: 923
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Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-06-2001 09:14 PM
Ain't worth it unless they regeared.But then again, you always needed new gears
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 2033
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-06-2001 11:22 PM
I think I'd stay away,even though I like big trucks. Half tons really can't take tires that big. Wheel bearings,U-joints,radius arms,and on and on just aren't strong enough. I'd say 33's are max on an F-150. You also don't want to get into someone else's mickeymouse job on the lift,especially at 9". look for big blocks on the rear axle,{a big NO} and drop brackets on the front radius arms and TTB. What are the lift laws in your state? You may not even be able to drive it legally. Some go by bumper,headlight,or frame height,assigned to a specific GVWR range. In Maine,it's 28" to the bumpers up to 6000#,and no mods at all with ABS.
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tomslo
Gearhead Posts: 185
From: Jefferson City, MO
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 11-07-2001 08:40 AM
I would take a good look at it in person. Pricewise it isn't bad, and it looks pretty good. I did notice in the picture that the fenders have been trimmed, might not be a big deal to Jason. Definitely drive the truck. Sometimes the big tires can be hard to handle. It might ride too rough for your liking, might not have the performance you are looking for, etc. I drove a lifted F150 on 36s or 35's for 5-6 years. I never had any trouble with it. It had a Rancho 4" lift with a 3" body lift. I think in the 110,000 miles I put on it, U-joints were only replaced twice. Good luck! Tom
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 12811
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA 1968 Fastback & 1995 Vert MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-07-2001 05:48 PM
Thanks Guys
I'll have Jason look at the thread..as for height the Blazer higher that that truck by maybe 2-3 inches..speaking of a rough ride..no matter where I go in it I got pee when I get there I have check the price out onLine and it seens inline, trade-in value is $5200 and retail runs around $7000 haven't spoke to the Credit Union yet.Will look at it Fri as Jason and I are both off... This is the 3rd week stright he draged me out looking at truck
sam
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 2033
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-07-2001 08:44 PM
Do you have lift and headlight laws in VA?
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TomP
Moderator Posts: 3051
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 11-08-2001 02:18 AM
i had a 73 Bronco with 39's ...it was lotsa fun, i broke the Dana 44 front gears (4.88's)a lot ...i bought more gears for it in 2 years than Sam will buy if he lives another 10,000 years!  As for the rest of it, driving style should be adjusted, it's not a sports car, it's a top heavy truck with enough tire grip to bust spindles and bend axles if driven foolishly. 
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 12811
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA 1968 Fastback & 1995 Vert MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-09-2001 09:28 AM
Mike in Va if your running "regular" Va Plates it 27 inches bumper height..note cars are the same...However the height law are vague and one can get around most of them.. For Hire tag you can go 37 inches TS tage..extra cost no limit but must have valid reason for use..Towing ,Contruction..ect Problem is he love that dang Blazer and won't part with it..paid $2400 several years ago and I know he had beat the heck out of it..not to mention the 383 motor in it..350 with a 400 crank..cam,headers,intake ect...LOL....dfang hot rod turck. This is a ricer killer..exhaust is set up to point right into a ricer window so no matter how loud the music you only hear Flowmasters sam
I'll have to get a pic of this thing...redneck 4x4 for sure
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67stang
Gearhead Posts: 923
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posted 11-10-2001 10:13 PM
I've got a bronco with an exhaust like that!
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