truckin88 104 #1 Posted April 28, 2015 (edited) A lot of you know I had a super duty, great truck loved it, but just had no use for a 3/4 ton. Plus it started needing things replaced and those trucks are $$$. I was looking at wranglers, while I like them, they don't fit my life style and I needed a truck. Shopped looked at rams and F150's got a pretty good deal on this new leftover 2014 F150, got a decent trade in too. The 5.5 bed left me needing a trailer and I sold my 6x12 last fall cause it took up to much room. I shopped at dealers for a 5x8 but their prices were crazy. I ended up at TSC with this 6x8 pipe top, I really like it and that it can fit big decks, but not take up a ton of room. TSC seems to have nicer trailers then lowes. Edited April 28, 2015 by truckin88 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,034 #2 Posted April 28, 2015 Very nice Will ! I actually like the truck and you bought the same exact trailer I have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #3 Posted April 28, 2015 That's spiffy looking combo platter ya got there truckin. They should serve you very well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,272 #4 Posted April 28, 2015 Nice! That will look great pulling a load of red down the road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truckin88 104 #5 Posted April 28, 2015 thanks guys here is the front The 5.0 motor is awesome, with 3.55s and a electronic locker in the rear. Good power/MPG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,114 #6 Posted April 29, 2015 I hear ya about the cost of the SuperDuty's, I just replaced both front hubs, rear brakes and now have to do the rear brake dust shields, have to have the kid delay a semester from college to pay for it Nice looking combo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truckin88 104 #7 Posted April 29, 2015 The thing with the SD it got book value trade in which was 2k less then I pa is for it 2 years ago with 25k leas miles...the dealer is actually asking more than I paid...when I bought it used at a different ford dealer in NJ...I would say they keep the value. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #8 Posted April 29, 2015 Nice looking combo...best of luck with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,328 #9 Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) I agree on the Super Duty. I got 350 with a 7.3 in it. Great truck but I cringe on just simple maintenance or if a repair is needed. Any of the big trucks no matter what brand take big money to keep them rolling. Edited April 30, 2015 by MalMac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #10 Posted April 29, 2015 Real nice combo Will and hey, you even got Stevebo's stamp of approval! I would try at all costs not to use your trailer on wet roads in the winter if they have been treated with the calcium they dump all over the roads. I got caught out in a little storm in Mass. while picking up my 420 and the roads were just treated. I was more concerned about that crap eatin my van alive (I don't normally drive it in the winter) but it was my trailer that went to poop real quick! Its like I came outside and didn't even recognize it one day it was all covered in rust. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #11 Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) Love my Superduty, but I also like your truck. That's a nice looking vehicle for sure! I'm interested in one of the new ones with the aluminum body is what I'm waiting to see. Walked up to one and knocked on the side panel it sounds like plastic! It will be interesting to see is how rust will effect the alum. body. One reason being is the 2016 Super Duty is supposed to be aluminum. Time will tell. Anyways great truck!!! Love my Ford!! Edited April 29, 2015 by Brrly1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truckin88 104 #12 Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) Agreed right now I would not touch the aluminum body, till they get to the 2nd or 3rd year. The deal on the left over was to good to ever think of the aluminum bodied 150's, but they are sharp looking. And don't get me wrong I love super dutys, solid front axle, locking hubs, I had the V10 which is a great motor, they run good and last, but when your best mpg is 11, and all you tow is a utility trailer, I just didn't need it. They are monsters in plowing too, but my driveway isn't great for a truck plow (of any brand) time to go back to the tractor setup. Edited April 29, 2015 by truckin88 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,034 #13 Posted April 29, 2015 I like it but..... it is still not a chevy.... Hopefully it will be able to pull that trailer with a little load on it. lol The pic with the RJ in the back looks like it is squatting a little too 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #15 Posted May 5, 2015 Good move! Mine is a 2010 and its surpassed every expectation. We logged 9500 miles last summer towing a 30'tt from NJ to MT, UT,TX through Nashville and eventually home. I was prepared to buy a new truck along the way had she blown up. The 6 speed trans is absolutely amazing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
