Well just got back from a 1000 mile 4 day trip from PA to ME with the 550 and horses. I can sum it up with 4 words.....
I LOVE THIS TRUCK !
What a difference from the 350. Even bone stock the 550 is just wonderful! Now for all the fuel questions, beats me, I didn't buy an economy vehicle, I bought a towing vehicle, and it sure does tow. Off the top of my head, just rough estimate, I would say in the 12 mpg range. Even running over that recap on Mass pike at 65 and ripping off the left side brake wires, with the monster brakes on the 550 I didn't even notice any difference until I got home. No smells, no drips, no squeeks, just some awsome pulling AND stopping power. I will say one thing, I can see where some people get concerned about the RPM and using the tow mode, just don't feel comfortable seeing those RPM jump like that, but it sure does slow the truck down. Truck born on 03/05 (sticker on door) so the program worked just fine for me, no problems/complaints at all.
Thanks for letting me brag, but just dammed pleased with this truck, good job FORD ! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
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NEW 05 F550 4X4 Born 03/05, CC DRW pickup, kelderman air, 4.88 LSD, all stock for now!
Pics of new truck ; http://community.webshots.com/user/dave1958007
Tow 38' 3 horse LQ Sundowner. AERC member.
Old, SOLD 99 F350 4X4 DRW XCab, XLE4, 4.10LS, man hubs, auto, K/N air, 2 pod A-pillar, tranny temp/pyro, DynoMAX CAT back, WD Turbo Chip, TC lock switch, blue/silver, Reese goose.
Went to a good home in MO !!
1965 Galaxie 500, 4 dr, Thunderbird 352 4V SPCL 8 (fresh rebuild, purchased 9-28-65 for $2858.75 (still have original receipt and window sticker.
64 Ford pickup second owner, new project!
Alright!! Good to hear you liked the truck and the way it handled the load. Just wondering,how much # did you have hooked to the 550? Now i gotta come down and see that BEAST [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img]
__________________ Y2K,F350,DRW,CC,6-spd,3.73,4x4,LariatDI4 pos,homemadeTymar,
Autometer boost & EGT,CCV bipass,DIY Xbrake,HXmod,PS2000,WalkerBTM,LUK clutch,
IH Jasper reman.w/forged rods,ATScomp.shroud W/W
Psycho Pump on order, or maybe not
----------------------------------- New 05 is here, and im luvin it!
05 F350,DRW,CC,FX4,Lariat,4:10 gears,Torqueshift,4x4,
AutoMeter Cobalts,pyro/trans above the r/v mirror
popup g/n hitch,CCV reroute,MotorGuard M30 bypass filter,Muffler delete,Sirius,
Not a single engine perf. mod,i dont think it needs any!
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June 2004 F350 6.0L, 4 Door Supercab XLT SRwd Short Bed, Automatic, Deluxe Aluminum wheels, Class V Trailer hitch receiver, 3.73 standard rear end. Line-X bed liner, 5th wheel hitch, Brakesmart trailer brake control and powerlock starter interlock.
Well best guess for # is 16,000+ on trailer and then the truck so I would say 22 or 23,000 combined. Didn't get a chance to roll across the scales, but our next race is in mountains of WVA so I'm going to make a trip to the scales on the run down there. Don't have to be scared of them anymore!
Anytime you want Jombi, just give a shout, you know where I am.
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NEW 05 F550 4X4 Born 03/05, CC DRW pickup, kelderman air, 4.88 LSD, all stock for now!
Pics of new truck ; http://community.webshots.com/user/dave1958007
Tow 38' 3 horse LQ Sundowner. AERC member.
Old, SOLD 99 F350 4X4 DRW XCab, XLE4, 4.10LS, man hubs, auto, K/N air, 2 pod A-pillar, tranny temp/pyro, DynoMAX CAT back, WD Turbo Chip, TC lock switch, blue/silver, Reese goose.
Went to a good home in MO !!
1965 Galaxie 500, 4 dr, Thunderbird 352 4V SPCL 8 (fresh rebuild, purchased 9-28-65 for $2858.75 (still have original receipt and window sticker.
64 Ford pickup second owner, new project!
Congrats on the nice rig [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]. I keep on watering my 350 hoping it'll grow [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]. But one day I'll have to get a real truck. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
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-------------------------------------------------- 2000 F350 SD 4X4 CC LB Lariat
4"DPPI Turbo back
aFe Magnum
50/80/110 Bill's flip chip W/PMT1,and a DP 120
A-Pillar Autolites Trans/EGT/Boost-GOS Racing
APCM(AIC)
Boost Bleed off
4" Lift W/315's
Dual alt's.
ATS housing
Wicked Wheel
Banks 1.0 A/R housing
ISSPRO TTM
Warn Premium Hubs
J/S IDM
Racor 4500 CCV
ARG SuperPump and Gear
GOS Racing-Head Light Harness 2004 Sprinter 292FWRLS SOLD: 97 F250HD CC SB 4X4 7.3L E4OD 4.10
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NEW 05 F550 4X4 Born 03/05, CC DRW pickup, kelderman air, 4.88 LSD, all stock for now!
Pics of new truck ; http://community.webshots.com/user/dave1958007
Tow 38' 3 horse LQ Sundowner. AERC member.
Old, SOLD 99 F350 4X4 DRW XCab, XLE4, 4.10LS, man hubs, auto, K/N air, 2 pod A-pillar, tranny temp/pyro, DynoMAX CAT back, WD Turbo Chip, TC lock switch, blue/silver, Reese goose.
Went to a good home in MO !!
1965 Galaxie 500, 4 dr, Thunderbird 352 4V SPCL 8 (fresh rebuild, purchased 9-28-65 for $2858.75 (still have original receipt and window sticker.
64 Ford pickup second owner, new project!
I have a 550 six speed as well, gross out at 23k as well. What a truck! Everything about it is extra heavy duty. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img]
I had an air hitch from TrailerSaver on a 2003 Fl-60, and loved it. I plan on getting one for my new 450 also. I am curious as to how you like the Kelderman also?
Love the Kelderman. Was up in the back roads of Maine running empty, well with 60 gallons of water in the back, and had a good chance to play with it. I do know if you do crank it up to high empty you can get some strange sounds out of the suspension! As for the ride, think the wife said it best, truck rides as good as the Buick. Going across the wash boards in the dirt road truck jumped across but then every thing I drove did that. Only complaint I have on it, is takes some time to fill up the bags in the back, could have been a bigger compressor, but overall so far I am impressed with it. Chariot installed it when they put the pickup bed on the back.
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NEW 05 F550 4X4 Born 03/05, CC DRW pickup, kelderman air, 4.88 LSD, all stock for now!
Pics of new truck ; http://community.webshots.com/user/dave1958007
Tow 38' 3 horse LQ Sundowner. AERC member.
Old, SOLD 99 F350 4X4 DRW XCab, XLE4, 4.10LS, man hubs, auto, K/N air, 2 pod A-pillar, tranny temp/pyro, DynoMAX CAT back, WD Turbo Chip, TC lock switch, blue/silver, Reese goose.
Went to a good home in MO !!
1965 Galaxie 500, 4 dr, Thunderbird 352 4V SPCL 8 (fresh rebuild, purchased 9-28-65 for $2858.75 (still have original receipt and window sticker.
64 Ford pickup second owner, new project!
Kelderman air ride, holly crap! I just called for prices and about fell out of my chair! Wow, what a nice system, anyone want to donate one to a guy who's 350 could use more payload? ;-)
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