[RockcrawlingTJ]

I currently have a '97 CC PSD dual rear wheel, 2wd truck. I am looking for a 4x4 Superduty, only willing to spend up to $20k as that is all I can afford at the moment. I have been doing some reasearch, but figured I'd get some words of wisdome directly from you guys.

I want a crew cab, 4x4, and a PSD. For the most part those are the only requirements. I love the dually, but figure a SRW is more logical at this time for me. What would you recommend though? The 250 or 350? Why? Only difference the towing capacity? I currently use my PSD to tow a single vehicle trailer with my jeep on it, but plan to have a two car hauler at some point to haul two jeeps, bumper or 5th wheel.

What do I need to look for in these trucks? I know some trucks have issues with the brakes wearing wrong or continuously making noises. Plus I know the unit-bearings on that d50 go out if you put any type of lift on the truck. (I've replaced a few for friends) What mileage should I look to stay under? Any bugs I should be aware of?

Typical mileage? I only get about 15 mpg unloaded from my truck now, would love better mileage if possible.

Regards,
Justin

 

[wandrews]

I'd go for the latest model possible. The 01's and 02's have more upgrades than the 99's.

Check closely for ball joint play and any tranny problems, especially if near 100K miles.

 

[RockcrawlingTJ]

What types of "upgrades" are you talking about?

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp?tracktype=usedcc&searchType=22&paId=131151091&pageNumber=0&numResultsPerPage=50&largeNumResultsPerPage=0&sortorder=ascending&sortfield=PRICE+ascending&certifiedOnly=false&recnum=2&leadExists=true&criteria=K-%7CE-ALL%7CM-_14_%7CH-%7CD-_182_%7CN-N%7CR-30%7CI-1%7CP-PRICE+ascending%7CQ-ascending%7CY-_2001_%7CX-popular%7CZ-80020&aff=denver

I personally don't like that color, but it's within the price range... thoughts on something like that?

JB

 

[cdsonsini]

You said you wanted a psd, but the truck in the link is a V-10.. I dont know if you knew that or not, not trying to burst your bubble.
Chris

 

[MarvinVR]

There is an 01 350 fully decked out DRW with extras in the Portland Oregonian for 24,000 and it has only 30,000 miles on it.

 

[RockcrawlingTJ]

My mistake, I must have copied the incorrect link. There were two trucks nearly identical...