Going to look at a 1995 F-250 w/ 7.3

[Diamondpilot]

I really like my 04 F-250 Diesel and my 06 F-350 SRW Diesel but there was something about my 99 F-350 SRW Diesel. Just had the right stance. One tough truck until a deer did it in.

Chris

 

[RobertN]

About $1000, depending on your differential, for a 4x4(~$500/axle).

A ring, pinion, and installation kit can run $150-300, installation was running about $250/axle when I had mine done.

Differentials vary; my '89 F250 had the Ford/Stirling rear axle. Nice axle. I was able to swap from 3.55 to 4.11 without changing the differential itself. The solid axle I got for the front already had 4.11's in it.

Others may require a different sized differential to hold a larger ring gear. For instance, the Dana 44 in my old Jeep CJ5, required a different differential for gears lower than 3.73; when swapping to 4.11, 4.27, 4.88, it required a new diff.

If you need a new diff, they can run $150-1000 depending on if it is an open diff, limited slip, posi, locker, air locker...

For a shop to do, it takes a couple hours an axle.

You really have to identify what axle and differential you have. If you keep your diff's, it is not too expensive. If you have to get new diff's, the $$$ pop up.

If, you went to a junk yard for a front or rear end, you could easily pay $1k or more an axle, especially for Dana 60's and Dana 70's.

This does not involve the transfer case at all.

Just what is involved in going to 4:11?

Go to junk yard and get 4:11 rear end and front end? How about transfer case?

Thanks,
Joel

 

[Bill_C]

The 95's and 96 F250's had the Sterling 10.25 inch rear end, and the Dana 50 front end, which is a glorified Dana 44.

 

[RobertN]

Rear can got to 4.11 with just a ring and pinion. That Dana 50 may need a larger diff(for the larger ring gear). Have to call a shop to confirm that. If it is a "glorified Dana 44", then it probably will need a new diff....

The 95's and 96 F250's had the Sterling 10.25 inch rear end, and the Dana 50 front end, which is a glorified Dana 44.

 

[Bama67]

Well, I went and looked at the truck yesterday. It was in decent shape, but I don't think I could ride it everyday. It had the solid front axle and leaf springs, and rode like a wagon. It had good power, auto tranny shifted nice, and the 4x4 worked well, also seemed to be geared very low. But it had what looked like a rear seal leaking though. It was also so loud, that I had to turn the stereo all the way up to hear it. I just don't think I would like that, as much as i would be driving it. I guess my expectations were to high. The search continues.

 

[QueBota]

If you change your mind make sure to pick up a ICM (injector control module) or IDM (injector drive module) and stick it in the glove box. I think that is standard procedure for the early to middle Powestrokes.Lots of PS owners carry one and the tools necessary to swap one out. Doesn't' take long but will leave you sitting on the side of the road.

Dave

 

[JoelD]

My first thought would be to check with junk yard to see if I could get front and rear complete axles, or even consider a doaner vehicle.

I'm thinking that 3:73's maybe a good compromise seeing how I have a 3 speed auto.

The 3:55's are just a little to high I think.

Joel

 

[Bill_C]

Even with my mods, my truck's not very loud in the cab. That one may have had a leaking exhaust up-pipe donut (a common occurrence evidently) or perhaps a loose exhaust manifold (possible broken exhaust manifold bolt). Or the truck had an aftermarket downpipe installed which wound up hitting the cab (you're supposed to massage the firewall a tad to give enough clearance).

The XL version, with a vinyl floormat, supposedly is just a tad louder than the XLT which has carpet on the floor.

 

[tallyho8]

I have a 1995 F250 XLT LWB Supercab with a 7.3 with twin I beam and coil springs. I did not even know that any F250s came with leaf springs in front.

Mine is at 99,950 miles and I only use it to tow my trailers or for big loads so when it works, it works hard. Besides oil and filter changes and tires and batteries, I have changed my alternator, water pump, vacuum pump, fan belt and front brake discs. Last week I bought brake shoes for the back, took off the wheels to inspect and they were like new so now I have a new set of shoes to install in about 15 more years.

It looks like new, drives like new, and I would not sell it for $10,000. I get 24 mpg on the highway with no trailer but a 4000 pound load in the bed.

The only thing I worry about is that someone will run into it and total it and the insurance company will try to give me $2000.

I am thinking of changing my transmission fluid at 100,000 miles but am afraid that someone will mess up my perfectly good transmission doing it.

 

[Duffster]

Thou shall not covet thy neighbors truck.

Thou shall not covet thy neighbors truck.

Thou shall not covet thy neighbors truck.

Thou shall not covet thy neighbors truck.

Thou shall not covet thy neighbors truck.

Thou shall not covet thy neighbors truck.

I give up.

Awesome truck!!!!!!!!!!