1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 2dr Regular Cab LB
Had numerous 4x4 P/U's.6-Chevy's, 2- Dodge's,and 1 other Ford.This truck is by far the closest to a perfect description of a truck. Carry load,2 tons gravel, no problem.Pull load, 32 ft 5th wheel w/21 ft boat in tandem, no problem.Bought 7.3 liter w/125 K,has chip and aftermarket turbo.265hp & 575lb torque.Can actually accelerate up steep hills loaded.13 mpg pulling load,and 16 mpg unloaded highway @ 65mph w/373 gears.4 whl disc have great stopping power.Lockers in front and rear great match for diesel.Ext cab great for short trips w/pass and extra luggage.Rides like a truck until loaded.All this from a vehicle w/130 K miles.Ford tran will outlast Dodge.
As stated above,gotta have 7.3 diesel, 4x4 w/lockers, extra cab space,4 whl disc.Chip and turbo package also have aftermarket gauges which helps monitor what's going on.SuperDuty frame is stiff, solid. IFS tons better than solid axle for ride and traction.Tie down points in bed nice.
Installed K&N air filter on front end,but could use bigger dia. exhaust. Diesel basically big air pumping machine that needs big breaths. Factory tires stink,tire up according to your individual needs,whether on road or off.Little quieter cab, not from motor so much as road noise.