First Ford!
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From: Andover, MN
That’s nice! Has 3.31 E locking axle, 7000# GVWR, 1848 Payload and 36 gal tank. I think there’s some wiggle room on that price.
Do you need the 3.5 for towing? There’s a 17’ STX with a 2.7 6 speed, 16,000 mi, in NJ for a grand less but 3.55 locker, 6500#, 1500# and 23 gal. tank. I had a 17’ XL 2.7, 53,000 trouble free miles not even the leaky oil pan, now own a 20’ with 3.5. The 2.7 is a lot more fun to drive, if you’ve never driven one it’s a must do😋
Do you need the 3.5 for towing? There’s a 17’ STX with a 2.7 6 speed, 16,000 mi, in NJ for a grand less but 3.55 locker, 6500#, 1500# and 23 gal. tank. I had a 17’ XL 2.7, 53,000 trouble free miles not even the leaky oil pan, now own a 20’ with 3.5. The 2.7 is a lot more fun to drive, if you’ve never driven one it’s a must do😋
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From: PA
Hrm I don't see the 36ga tank tow package. Did I miss it?
Solid truck package, it looks like it has been rode hard.
Seats are stained, that can be covered.
I wonder about the wheels. There is a new tire and a couple rims appear scraped up
Maybe it's dirt or a poor picture. Needs new tires before next winter.
Everything else looks ok.
Solid truck package, it looks like it has been rode hard.
Seats are stained, that can be covered.
I wonder about the wheels. There is a new tire and a couple rims appear scraped up
Maybe it's dirt or a poor picture. Needs new tires before next winter.
Everything else looks ok.
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That was Gen 1, and usually only neglected engines. They had one single long chain that was vulnerable to “stretch” if oil wasn’t kept up on. Gen 2 doesn’t have this issue, they have 2 chains and stronger links. No 2.7s have this issue. I will add that the leaky oil pan thing was on the 2.7, specifically 15-17. Mine is a 17 2.7 though and it’s dry as a bone.
