Gramps new tow vehicle.

akman 02-10-2004, 7:34 AM

F250 Lariet, Super Crew Cab, 7.3 Turbo Powerstroke Diesel, 4x4, tow package, leather, all black, with a Banks kit. Towed with it for the first time this past weekend and all I can say is WOW.

(jeffr) · (jeffr) **Join Date: May 2002** 02-10-2004, 8:26 AM

Nice ride!

Black trucks sure look good when they are clean. I bet you can’t even tell your boat is back there when towing. Now only if it was a long bed you could fit your boat in the back and not worry about needing a trailer.

What… no pics with your boat behind your rig yet…??

Is it a daily driver… or just for towing?

swass 02-10-2004, 8:29 AM

What a heap o' dookie.

g3revenge 02-10-2004, 9:17 AM

oh contrare, dookie is good.

akman 02-10-2004, 9:21 AM

Swass, when your truck GROWS up it will have bigger tires and a banks kit too!

Just for towing, the daily ride is a 93' Jeep Wrangler.

fukenrude 02-10-2004, 9:47 AM

I see you have a tandem axle trailer, you might want to think about a drop hitch for your rig to get a more level towing attitude.

(fbroen) · (fbroen) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 02-10-2004, 10:07 AM

I like the look of that super crew cab. Seems like it would be comfortable for, say, out-of-towners in need of a ride in style...

Awesome looking truck! Congrats!

(mastercraft1995)

Nice ride Gramps.

I just purchased a 04, F350 XLT, PSD, Crew Cab, Long Bed, FX4, Dark Blue. I Love my new truck. More Power than I'll ever need.

Nice ride and Congratz.

(actiondcpd) · (actiondcpd) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 02-10-2004, 10:18 AM

Did you buy that new? My buddy has the same truck w/o the banks... although he is still kicking himself for not getting it. Did you look at the 6.0L diesel?

hockeyruss 02-10-2004, 11:42 AM

Gramps, whats a banks kit? nice truck, someone won the lotto eh? guess with my VLX and my Silverado I got me a GRAMPS STARTER KIT!!!!

akman 02-10-2004, 12:36 PM

Thanks guys! Bought used it's a 2002.

Banks kit = http://www.bankspower.com/app.cfm?appid=AF01

swass 02-10-2004, 12:52 PM

DOOKIE!

g3revenge 02-10-2004, 1:27 PM

dookie is as dookie does.

i think you have to get a f550 to get a real motor in a ford. can you say CAT.

gramps, check the ph of the coolant and add fs-15 if you have green coolant. keep a cam position sensor in the glove box. buy one at an IH dealer.

(Message edited by g3revenge on February 10, 2004)

swass 02-10-2004, 1:33 PM

Aki knows I have the same truck. I'm just yankin' his chain, because I'm jealous of his Banks kit.

(Message edited by swass on February 10, 2004)

(zigzagsd) · (zigzagsd) **Join Date: Dec 2002** 02-10-2004, 2:27 PM

congrats, aki! looks great. i'll be by sometime to check it out...

(auto) · (auto) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 02-10-2004, 2:42 PM

once ya own the diesel 3/4 ton rigs, towing with anything else, is well.....just not towing. I have the Banks monster exhaust along with a Superchips 80HP. Get those gauges if you don't have them. Nothing will ruin the day faster on a diesel than high EGT's.

swass 02-10-2004, 2:46 PM

He's got 'em. Bastard.

(redsupralaunch)

Nice Truck! What a great match for the boat. Thats a hellovalotstyle.

(blabel) · (blabel) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 02-10-2004, 4:01 PM

All I did was pull him out of the water on the ramp and park it and I was impressed.

I'm starting to realize why all those people that own them drive with a cocky look on their face. They can't help it, it's badass!

(slipknot) · (slipknot) **Join Date: Aug 2001** 02-10-2004, 4:59 PM

congrats on that ride Gramps! Banks even! Wow!

You should have told me, Mine is for sale. I could have saved you some $. Mine is listed for $27K but you could've got cheaper.

Does anyone know someone in the market for a F250 Lariat Crew Cab Longbed 4x4 loaded, lifted and immaculate for $27K?

(socalwakepunk) · (socalwakepunk) **Join Date: Dec 2002** 02-10-2004, 7:14 PM

Schweeet! Nice ride, Gramps! I bet that thing pulls like an ape!

wakelvr 02-10-2004, 7:48 PM

Gramps, VERY NICE!!!! Congrats! CAN'T WAIT TO DRIVE IT IN APRIL!!!

(wakejunky) · (wakejunky) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 02-11-2004, 4:17 AM

I'll tell you where to go to start getting info on all sorts of mods and information regarding your Powerstroke.
www.thedieselstop.com
I have an older model but, I've done enough mods to have more hp and torque than the new ones plus a bunch of other stuff.

Chris
Get the Grip you Deserve
www.wakejunky.com

ag4ever 02-11-2004, 7:19 AM

Don't go there, unless you want to know every good and bad thing about the PDS engine. I went there one day, and now I am addicted to that site. I also worry everytime I drive the truck that it is making the noises described there.

BTW, the truck doesn't even know when a trailer is behind it. Much better than my old '94 F150.

swass 02-11-2004, 7:25 AM

I'm about ready to kick mine to the curb.

It's going in for warranty work...again! This will be the fourth time.

(colorider) · (colorider) **Join Date: Jun 2001** 02-11-2004, 8:40 AM

Swass, told ya to buy the Gmc!! J/K. Mine is going in,,, again, 2nd heated seat coil fried. I tell ya, a golfcart is looking better and better for a daily driver

tlk 02-11-2004, 9:52 AM

mmmmmm 40K + on my Chevy 2500HD and no problem..Swass should've bought the Chevy..or maybe you should just stop hitting poor innocent white trash on thier way to work...oops was I suppose to mention that???

(pierce_bronkite)

Oh ya nice..Have one just like that except for the Banks kit. Its towing power is exceptional. I have a lot of people who compliment the interior space. I have neighbor who is 6'7" and fits in the back with ease.

swass 02-11-2004, 10:07 AM

My oil leaks, broken alternator and difficulty starting have nothing to do with my penchant for running over/into innocent white mullet trash, thank you very much!

(barry) · (barry) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 02-11-2004, 11:34 AM

Nice truck, Gramps.
I'm sure it would have no problem towing that pretty boat up to my lake this year.(hint)

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