Need a Cheapie Puller

coalnewbie · Post by **coalnewbie** » Tue. Sep. 23, 2014 4:21 am

I need to add another trailer pulling truck that won't kill me on maintenance costs that will pull 10,000# on a goose neck. Fuel mileage is not my main problem so opinions on this one? Looks to be very clean indeed.

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Post by **Rob R.** » Tue. Sep. 23, 2014 5:22 am

Exhaust manifolds like to break, but otherwise it should be a reliable truck. Compared to your 7.3 diesel it will feel like a dog, but it will get the job done.

6 mpg towing, but no 50k invoice on the window.

hotblast1357 · Post by **hotblast1357** » Tue. Sep. 23, 2014 6:27 am

Sounds a like good, but seems to be to much truck for just a cheap puller, id be lookin for a short reg cab, with that long of a truck your drive shaft will be the weak link always putting u joints in it and its a dually so that's two extra tires

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Tue. Sep. 23, 2014 7:22 am

PLUS---it looks like ya get a free towel with it--I'd do it:)

coalnewbie · Post by **coalnewbie** » Tue. Sep. 23, 2014 7:42 am

Question of the week:

How many U joint replacements equals the cost of a 6.4 overhaul+truck depreciation?

FF, I am glad you are really bored this morning. It means you are feeling full of pep this morning but a rats nest under the towel could in fact be the deal breaker for me.

When someone does not quote a price it usually denotes a dreamer but as the truck photo was taken in the snow, it means he has been dreaming a long time. It's down the road so what the hell. New trucks scare me and the last time I was at a ford dealer I fell down in a dead faint at the truck invoice costs. Money HAS to be pulled from somewhere, I am down to my last three base heaters. Times are tough.

hotblast1357 · Post by **hotblast1357** » Tue. Sep. 23, 2014 7:50 am

I'm not saying to buy a new truck, just that there might b better ones that this, seeings he said wants something that won't kill him on maintenance cost

samhill · Post by **samhill** » Tue. Sep. 23, 2014 7:59 am

It could be like my previous F-in Ls truck & he only used it to pull a 5th wheel camper a few times a year & then it sat in the garage except for hauling lumber & such. He was thinking of selling that & getting something more useful after selling the camper. Try & find out what the person pulled with it.

waldo lemieux · Post by **waldo lemieux** » Tue. Sep. 23, 2014 8:12 am

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Note this opinion is rated R does not nes-a-celery reflect the views of the management of this station

Rick 386 · Post by **Rick 386** » Tue. Sep. 23, 2014 8:50 am

An '88 truck from NY state with no rust ????

I'll believe that when I see it !!!!!!

And the clear "wore off." Nope that is the typical clear coat failure. Common cause was the use of cheap clear without the proper UV inhibitors in it. And that leads to clear cot breakdown. But the finish does not affect the performance.

Friend of mine from Maine found his truck down in North or South Carolina. You may want to look south for your next purchase. If I was looking for another for myself, that is where I would be looking.

Rick

coalnewbie · Post by **coalnewbie** » Tue. Sep. 23, 2014 8:51 am

95% of all Chevys are still on the road today. The other 5% made it home.

SMITTY · Post by **SMITTY** » Tue. Sep. 23, 2014 9:19 am

Sorry I'm late. My '07 Silverado just turned over 71k miles, so I was busy ordering a 4x4 switch that failed, upper control arms with bushings & upper ball joints, and the hub bearing that failed this weekend ....

That truck is SWEET! The deal breaker for me would be the dually - here in MA, ALL duallies have to be registered commercial, carry chock-blocks, AND a fire extinguisher .... because what homeowner would ever need the carrying capacity of a dually! You must be making money under the table!

If that were a 2wd regular-cab long-bed, I'd jump in a heartbeat. Lack of 4x4 components and the extra doors makes for increased towing capacity. Plus a truck that size with the 460 would be LOTS of fun driving around empty. I'd be doing J-hooks out of every parking space ...

coalnewbie · Post by **coalnewbie** » Tue. Sep. 23, 2014 10:10 am

Words from the master, thank you. If you have ever towed 10,000# without a dual wheel you know why the dually. I demand stability in my towing truck and women - one out of two aint bad. 4x2 is a deal killer in most trucks for most but not for me in this application. It's gotta be cheap and that is where I am sure the deal dies but I will try.

Post by **Rob R.** » Tue. Sep. 23, 2014 8:24 pm

hotblast1357 wrote:Sounds a like good, but seems to be to much truck for just a cheap puller, id be lookin for a short reg cab, with that long of a truck your drive shaft will be the weak link always putting u joints in it and its a dually so that's two extra tires

Can you explain to me how a longer wheelbase increases wear/tear on the universal joints? It requires an additional universal joint and a carrier bearing, but I don't see why the lifespan of the universals would be any different. The regular cab trucks actually have more of an angle on the front and rear universal.

coalnewbie wrote:How many U joint replacements equals the cost of a 6.4 overhaul+truck depreciation?

Good point. I replaced the u-joints in my F350 when I got it, I think the premium ones from NAPA were about $30 each. I prefer the greaseable ones and use a calcium or aluminum complex grease, but if you don't like crawling under the truck just get the sealed ones.

hotblast1357 · Post by **hotblast1357** » Wed. Sep. 24, 2014 6:21 am

The longer drive shaft is weaker under torque, that's just one more u joint and carrier bearing that "could" fail, and its better for the u joints to have a angle on them, if its straight you will tear them out, I'm not saying its a bad truck or long trucks are junk, I'm just giving my opinion to his statement, he wanted a truck that wont kill him on maintenance, well the facts are if you have a truck with more of something your gonna have more maintenance.

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Wed. Sep. 24, 2014 6:37 am

Sounds like you could do some tradin Simon if you're interested in the truck. I know you got something layin around the old homestead he might be interested in:)