Posted by 02XLT4X4 on June 27, 2008 at 13:40:04 from (69.63.98.126):
In Reply to: Need Some Truck Advice posted by Brian Jasper co. Ia on June 27, 2008 at 11:00:59:
Brian Jasper co. Ia said: (quoted from post at 11:00:59 06/27/08)Don't dismiss the old F-150. They'll haul more with the 300 six than with a 302. You could always swap in a 9inch rear and have whatever gear ratio you want.
8.8's (what is in the truck now) are stupid common just about everywhere, watch for someone parting out a wreck (preferably hit in the front) and nabb the rear axle. It has been hotly debated whether or not the 9 is stronger than the 8.8, for a truck the aftermarket doesn't really matter.
Common ratios are available everywhere for them for about $200, but the trick is getting someone to put them in, then you run into major $$ no matter what axle. Which is why I would shop for axle with the gearing already in it. If it is 4x4 you will need the front chunk as well to have functional 4x4.
I just got a '96 Explorer 8.8 3.73 gearing LS with springs for $100 for my Ranger, it is the same basic thing as an F-150 aside from being narrower with a different wheel boltpattern and disc brakes. Car had a blown engine, I found it on creigslist. New seals (which it didn't really need but since I had it on the floor, will never be easier to do), clutch packs and I am ready to go with under $200 invested counting the axle.
I really wouldn't be dropping a ton of money on a newer truck right now unless you really need it... and your S-10 would make a fine beater for when you don't need the half ton heft. Find used parts when it breaks (or a parts truck if you have room) at this point the resale value is about nil anyway.
This post was edited by 02XLT4X4 at 13:41:38 06/27/08 2 times.
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