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  1. Strut61

    I TRADED!!!

    Jus bustin on ya..........the boys gotta feel a fine Ford under his feet too! My 8 year old son wants to drive mine already.........He jus a little short in the pooper yet!
  2. Strut61

    I TRADED!!!

    Nice Loaner Red.......lol:sweet Was the kid a loaner too?????:roflmao Just to make the shot look real???:tounge
  3. Strut61

    got my 2008 f250!!!!

    Welcome aboard............lots of info and opinions here, just ask and someone will spank you for sure. :sly Best of luck with the new toy...:thumbs
  4. Strut61

    milage

    my previous 1999 7.3 with 3:73's was turning about 2000 @ 65. 4X4, crew, long box and got about 15.5 back and forth to work and up to about 17.5 highway. It wasn't half the truck this 450 is......for only having alittle over 900 miles on it, I'm ok with 11 avg mpg
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    milage

    2000 @ 55 2200 @ 60 2400 @ 65 There abouts
  6. Strut61

    Gas Mileage and Axle Ratios

    Sorry but first off you cannot buy an 08 F450 with 4:10's, they only come equipped with 4:30 or 4:88's. Mine has 4:88's and here is the mileage I'm seeing so far: Realize these numbers are a combination of rural and highway driving (NO towing). Also, this reflects majority of the driving...
  7. Strut61

    milage

    I'm the proud owner of an 08 F450 w/4:88's and here are my numbers. Realize these numbers are a combination of rural and highway driving (NO towing). Also, this reflects majority of the driving between 55 and 70 mph (I did run on cruise at 75 for about 60 mi on one tank). No short trips (start -...
  8. Strut61

    Pic of 08

    Thanks, absolutely love it so far......Not sure about an Alarm with a fancy blinking light??? I haven't seen anything flashing.
  9. Strut61

    Pic of 08

    My previous truck was a 1999 F250 7.3 auto w/3:73's. Pinnacle Power Exhaust Turbo back, Super Chipped and Firestone riderites. That truck was a Hoss and I loved it, But, my current 5th wheel was about 1500# to much for it (although it work it just fine). Current plans have us looking at...
  10. Strut61

    Pic of 08

    Here are more pic's......BTW very 1st tank full of fuel pencil figured to 10.6 mpg. This is an F450 w/4:88's and 4X4. I'm sure this will increase as I only have alittle over 300 miles on the odometer.
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    Pic of 08

  12. Strut61

    Pic of 08

    below are a few pic's of my new F450.........Rec'd 3-2-07, Ordered 12-20-06 Love the 60/40 split bench seat...The "Console" is plenty big enuf for my extra junk!
  13. Strut61

    2008 born on date.....

    How do you get the date it was built??? Mine was ordered 12/22 and SUPPOSED to be at the Dealer 2-19, haven't seen it yet! Anyway, how do ya get the built date?
  14. Strut61

    2008 F250 on Extreme 4x4

    Sounds good :thumbs , just wish I could have heard it idle alittle bit more....:D
  15. Strut61

    I just sat in one

    White and Gold...............HEY THAT's MINE!:D Whatcha mean they delivered it to Texas instead of Pennsylvania:( :roflmao
  16. Strut61

    2008 Superduty Order Guide

    F350/F450/F550 Dimensions and Capacities Fuel capacity 40-gal tank standard; auxilliary 19-gallon tank optional
  17. Strut61

    2008 Superduty Order Guide

    Ahhhhh Dunno! Marketing?? Maybe to make the F450 a more attractive alternative ???? Most often if you need lower gears you "Tow"
  18. Strut61

    2008 Superduty Order Guide

    W43 F450 4X4 CRW PU 172" WHEELBASE Z1 OXFORD WHITE CC 2-TONE PAINT - PUBELO GOLD 8 LTHR 40/20/40 C CAMEL 678A PREF EQUIP PKG .LARIAT TRIM...
  19. Strut61

    2008 Superduty Order Guide

    Good news here! Spoke to my Dealer this afternoon and he provided my assigned BUILD date and expected delivery!! Also a FULL VIN number! My F450 is to be built the week of Feb 12th, which I'm told takes 3 days. Meaning this truck will be completed either that Wednesday, ,Thursday or Friday...
  20. Strut61

    More Diesel Woes for Ford?

    Posted in an RV thread is the following.....This was posted in the Chicago tribune Friday morning edition, per the article!!!! A contract dispute between Ford Motor Co. and Navistar International Corp. became public Thursday when the automaker sued Navistar in state court in Michigan for...
  21. Strut61

    ulsd hurting powerstrokes

    The only thing I've heard negative concerning ULSD is that during combustion it produces less BTU's (Less energy) than LSD. This is all regardless of additives for things such as lubrication and "Winter Blends". As stated form a local Fuel dealer, the USLD should have no ill effects on any...
  22. Strut61

    2008 Superduty Order Guide

    I'm truely counting on all the previous errors made in the 6.0 will be a thing of the past. My current 7.3 (which is for sale) is a sweetheart of a ride. I tweeked it with a Super Tuner and 4" exhaust. If the 6.4 works any near as well, I'll be a happy Camper!!!! I've read that by the time of...
  23. Strut61

    Production Begins...

    Ordered a 450 12-28-06.........Lariat, 4x4 14,500# GVRW Package, most other options Except the tailgate step (just another rust hole). No navigation syst or rear DVD No Trade, Taxes, Transfer tags out the door $51,900

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