huntsonora
Explorer
Here is the dilemma. I own an awesome 12 valve Dodge that runs like a champion. Its an incredible truck and I have tabbed the KDP (dowel pin) and upgraded the 5th gear nut in the tranny. I have replaced every seal from the rear main back and have Amsoil front to back. I found out today that my front end may need a complete overhaul and may cost upwards of $3000. Thats obviously worst case scanario but one of my knuckles may be fouled up and I may need to replace the entire axle housing as well as ball joints, tie rod ends, track bar upgrade and steering box brace.
The dilemma is that my best friends dad is selling his 97 F-350 SRW Crew Cab that has 126k on it and is in PRISTINE condition. It really is as clean of a 97 as you'll ever find.
What would you guys do, sell the Dodge to my buddy thats been begging me for it and buy the Ford for $9500 or fix up the Dodge that I really do love?
Pros for the Dodge
12 valve reliability is hard to beat
I'm a front end away from a well built truck
Its shorter than the Ford and can turn it around in tight places
22mpg on the hwy and I am rarely under 20mpg at any time
Cons for the Dodge
Its a single cab and I would like to have more cab room
I guide hunts out of my Dodge and the extra room in the cab would be a HUGE plus but I get by with the Dodge without much complaining. Most of my hunts are 1 on 1 anyway.
What are yalls thou8ghts and why? I would love to hear em
I'll try to post pics asap
The dilemma is that my best friends dad is selling his 97 F-350 SRW Crew Cab that has 126k on it and is in PRISTINE condition. It really is as clean of a 97 as you'll ever find.
What would you guys do, sell the Dodge to my buddy thats been begging me for it and buy the Ford for $9500 or fix up the Dodge that I really do love?
Pros for the Dodge
12 valve reliability is hard to beat
I'm a front end away from a well built truck
Its shorter than the Ford and can turn it around in tight places
22mpg on the hwy and I am rarely under 20mpg at any time
Cons for the Dodge
Its a single cab and I would like to have more cab room
I guide hunts out of my Dodge and the extra room in the cab would be a HUGE plus but I get by with the Dodge without much complaining. Most of my hunts are 1 on 1 anyway.
What are yalls thou8ghts and why? I would love to hear em
I'll try to post pics asap