I was looking to purchase a 1990-1999 Ford F550 with the 7.3L powerstroke diesel engine. I was looking into the crewcab models, with an 8 or so foot bed on it.
I drive my Dads 2004 6.0L F250 which is a crewcab and has an 8ft bed, so I cant imagine the 550 being any harder to drive. They would be the same length. I really like how the F-250 handles in town and on the highway. It is comfortable and handles exceptionally well for an 8400lb rig
To those who own the F550, is it a comfortable rig, how does it handle towing, at highway speeds?
What are the main differences between the F-250 and the F-550?
I imagine the 550 has heavier springs/chassis.
I know the 550 has Dana 135's rather than the D70/80's found on the 250/350
I was hoping to pick one up, and eventually swap my Detroit Diesel 6v53T into it. It should fit, I plan on making the hood tilt forward.
I do not know what the powerstroke 7.3L weighs, but my 320hp Detroit Screamer weighs 1540lbs dry
What kind of spring availability is there for the front end of these?
I imagine I would need to stiffen them up a bit to handle the extra weight.
I hope that the Dana 135 (4.88:1) axles will handle the 775lb/ft of torque my engine produces. The 7.3L powerstroke cant put down anywhere near as much torque, so I had my concerns.
A heady duty Eaton Fuller 10/13 speed is planned with heavy duty driveshafts.
Chris
I drive my Dads 2004 6.0L F250 which is a crewcab and has an 8ft bed, so I cant imagine the 550 being any harder to drive. They would be the same length. I really like how the F-250 handles in town and on the highway. It is comfortable and handles exceptionally well for an 8400lb rig
To those who own the F550, is it a comfortable rig, how does it handle towing, at highway speeds?
What are the main differences between the F-250 and the F-550?
I imagine the 550 has heavier springs/chassis.
I know the 550 has Dana 135's rather than the D70/80's found on the 250/350
I was hoping to pick one up, and eventually swap my Detroit Diesel 6v53T into it. It should fit, I plan on making the hood tilt forward.
I do not know what the powerstroke 7.3L weighs, but my 320hp Detroit Screamer weighs 1540lbs dry
What kind of spring availability is there for the front end of these?
I imagine I would need to stiffen them up a bit to handle the extra weight.
I hope that the Dana 135 (4.88:1) axles will handle the 775lb/ft of torque my engine produces. The 7.3L powerstroke cant put down anywhere near as much torque, so I had my concerns.
A heady duty Eaton Fuller 10/13 speed is planned with heavy duty driveshafts.
Chris