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Wow its been a long time since I logged into this forum.. definitely glad to be back! Anyway, recently purchased the Lexus with 97K miles (106 now) and meticulous maintenance history. Put Fox 2.0 coil overs, (and air bag trick for the rear) as well as the 285/70-17 BFG's.. For anyone...

A heavy duty truck with a long lasting diesel motor (7.3), and a dana 60 (or 50) solid front axle vs an IFS chevy suburban for forestry work? Someone was misinformed, lied, or didn't know WHAT they were talking about. A 7.3 diesel 4x4 excursion is in a league of its own in durability...

What he said. ............is complete nonsense. The Excursion is based on the F250 chassis, and is one mean beast. It is huge and heavy like a diesel super duty, but it is what it is. Its a big a** truck. A well maintained 7.3 (!!!!!!!) excursion will be one of the most reliable rigs...

Yikes.. the van is awesome. BUT.. 18k is way too much money for that van with over 300K miles. (like.. 5k or 6K too much in my opinion)

True, with exceptions... (relating to new EPA laws and regulations mostly) 100K miles for a diesel 6.0 (without a major, or at least EXPENSIVE failure) is a milestone, in my mind. I think that's true for the newer 6.4's, as well. Any old abused 7.3 will run past 100K miles without any...

The cab does not need to be removed to R & R the engine on any 7.3 diesel, up to and including my 2003 split year 7.3. I personally believe the ford is a more solid truck from a tranny, chassis, body and overall quality standpoint, but the only new diesel truck I would consider purchasing would...

Just to clarify, my 2003 F250 (7.3 auto, Crew Cab, 4X4, manual hubs and manual transfer case) has the Dana 60 front axle, and the rear overload springs. (will take pics, if need be)

The fords of that era (7.3's) have a great interior, HUGE interior, solid suspension/solid axles and a GREAT engine. I was just searching for the same thing, looked at a few Dodges and Fords, but went with my 2003 F250 7.3. I felt it had a great overall package. The 4R100 is a solid trans if...

Thanks for the replies.. I have had the truck a week now, and it sure runs great. Fires up cold RIGHT away. Sure seems healthy. I purchased 4 gallons of Rotella, and a new filter the other night. Plan on changing the oil and flushing the high pressure oil pump to keep the injectors healthy...

Just picked up this 2003 F250 XLT crew cab, short bed, 7.3 diesel, 107K miles, dana 60 front axle, manual transfer case. Truck has 4" turbo back exhaust, tripple gauge pod, (trans temp, boost, exhaust temp), cold air intake, and a 30 gallon drop feed tank/tool box in the bed. I plan on...

Nice Scout.. on a side note, how do you like your 03 with the 7.3? I am about to pull a trigger on the same truck... (had a 2001 7.3 in the past.. had to sell it)

When we had our 1999 4X4 expedition (listed in sig below), I frequently referenced the website below. http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum27/

Hey there TXH3T, where in AZ was that second picture taken? (If it was AZ) I am down the road in Prescott Valley. Looks like a nice place to go. (the pic)

reverse? In my truck, (black crew cab shown in previous post) I never back up in drive through's. The rear tire just steps up onto the curb. Not a huge deal.

I wheel this long wheel base badboy and she does great. With its long wheelbase, solid axles, high ground clearance and 35"s, it does great. She crawls over huge obstacles and terrain that my old Toyota's could only dream about. (90, and 91 Toyota 4X4 pickups.. great trucks in their own right)

Exactly my point.. cars from the 90's hardly had computers. Sure... they were fuel injected, so they did have an ECU, but its very simple by today's standards. In today's super modern vehicles, everything you do from activate the headlights, roll down the windows, shift into gear, etc...

That's because people are drive more, commuting more, and accumulating miles FASTER. What I am talking about is AGE. Modern lubricants allow engines to run many miles, but age still occurs. How are those electronics going to hold up when they are 20 years old? I'm not talking about simple...

These trucks are getting SOOOO... "foofy" and super super duper complex. All those color screen displays and rotary shift knob... holy moly. How are these trucks going to be holding up with truck use and abuse that spans 2,3,4 decades. When I see a 1st generation Dodge Ram Cummins, or a 70's...

It was an excellent platform for what we did with it. Those tires were 305-70/17's. Here (below) are a couple pictures from when I did run the 315's. They just robbed too much power.

Welcome to the forum. The Expedition is a good truck to take the family and all your crap to some very remote places. We had a 99 5.4 4X4, and it took my kids and I all over northern Arizona chasing freight trains. I took great care of it, and it took great care of us. It never broke, Never ever...