Looking at new SD, some equipment questions >

[cdraayer]

I'm about to buy a truck, but as I price them online I'm presented with a few options that I don't quite understand. Can one of you shed some light on these?

What is body side molding?
Why do you need more than one (or a heavy duty) alternator?
Is the 12.5K Ford Hitch the one I’m going to need?
What is the transmission power take off provision?

TIA everyone

 

[BIG JOE]

I'm about to buy a truck, but as I price them online I'm presented with a few options that I don't quite understand. Can one of you shed some light on these?

What is body side molding?
Why do you need more than one (or a heavy duty) alternator?
Is the 12.5K Ford Hitch the one I’m going to need?
What is the transmission power take off provision?

TIA everyone

Body side molding is a trim strip, usualy vinyl, between two paint colors, or to just add a little Pizzaz to the trucks looks.

The 2 alternator option is for extra heavy electical needs, like an Ambulance or Tow/Service Truck.

The hitch options are/will be based on YOUR needs. What yer guna do with the truck.

The PTO (Power Take Off) provision means: the transmission has a plate on the side that can be removed and a PTO can be installed without any modifications to the tranny.

Hope this helps....

JOE

 

[cdraayer]

It does, thanks. It seems I should have been more clear: is the 12.5 hitch necessary for typical tow needs, like towing a 8000lb trailer (it seems pretty hardcore)? Would something like a generator for airbags reqire a second alternator? And what is a PTO?

Sorry for my ignorance

 

[BIG JOE]

It does, thanks. It seems I should have been more clear: is the 12.5 hitch necessary for typical tow needs, like towing a 8000lb trailer (it seems pretty hardcore)? Would something like a generator for airbags reqire a second alternator? And what is a PTO?

Sorry for my ignorance

A 12.5 K hitch would be enough for your 8K trailor. (Sounds like the standard SD bumper hitch.) a 12.5K hitch is: it's rated to tow a trailor weighing up 12,500 lbs.

>>> NORMALY<<< the second ALT. is not needed, unless YOU KNOW yer guna need it or want it.... Based on some real heavy 12v power requirements. Airbags are normaly powered by a 12v pump. the single Alt. will handle that, no problem.

A PTO is a mechanical means of provideing power for auxilery things, like a hydrolic pump for a snow plow..... and so on. Takes Power Off of yer trucks transmission to provide that power.

 

[cdraayer]

Ah, perfectly clear now. Thanks!

 

[ranger boy]

i must say that i would vouch for this truck ANYDAY...i love the 05 soo much (06 is the same). hope you love it as much as i love mine!

 

[FLRin29]

So what truck did you get??

 

[cdraayer]

So what truck did you get??

Lol, well, I didn't. It turned out that I was moving to San Francisco, not Utah (where I had planned to need a truck), and I didn't think the truck would work so well here. I'm still kinda uncertain how I'll pull my race car, but one thing at a time I guess!

 

[DaveBen]

The "City" is not the place for a truck. It is impossible to park in a garage. I will not even work in the City. Get a small Ricer.

Dave

 

[Puddle Pirate]

I'm about to buy a truck, but as I price them online I'm presented with a few options that I don't quite understand. Can one of you shed some light on these?

What is body side molding?
Why do you need more than one (or a heavy duty) alternator?
Is the 12.5K Ford Hitch the one I’m going to need?
What is the transmission power take off provision?

TIA everyone

I always thought it was odd that body side moldings are not an option with a dually. I had to add the Ford factory moldings to mine. What? People don't open their car doors into a dually????