Hey guys, I am new here, obviously anyways I am in the market for a new truck. I am looking at 9th gen f150's and what a regular cab, short bed with the 4.9l I6 and a 5 speed manual. Not really looking for 4wd, but I wont say no. I just want to look around and get a little more info. I know quite a bit already, just technical stuff I need to know. I want to throw a mild lift on the truck, 4" and some 33" tires. and we'll go from there anyways here's the truck I am going to look at tomorrow.

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/ctd/1427007128.html

btw my name is tony if you haven't figured that out yet :P Good to be here.

 

Welcome. I had a 1996 4.9L (last year for them) that I put a 3 inch lift on and some 33x12.50x15 tires. I went with a 3.55 rear though, the 2.73 was to stiff for my liking, even though the big six pulled it just fine, I wanted to quit slipping the clutch so much on take off. I had that truck just before I got the 2001.

I don't know abut anyone else, but that truck was the best one I owned, better so far than my 01 supercrew. I didn't EVER have trouble with that truck, dunno why. I had coil issues with the 01 though already, no major issues though.

Don't plan on winning a race with it, but it WILL definitely work to pull trailers and haul stuff. Good luck and welcome to the site.

Justin

 

welcome to the site

 

and it so happens that the guy who owns the dealership this truck is my girlfriends grandpa, what a coinsedence huh? thanks for the welcome

 

Welcome.