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37 chief

09-10-2005 21:56:37

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About two months ago I bought a new ford F 150. Got tired buying other people's junk to get around. The problem I see in this new model is the height of the bed, I can't reach anything in the bed from the side, and almost need a step ladder to get in the cab, and bed. Seams like they don't make the standard pickup in the f 150 any more. I found a lowering kit to drop the rear 3in, and the front 2in. Has any one out there ever lowered the new F 150 truck? will this hinder the performance? I only use as a driver, and don,t pull anything. I have my trusty 1980 f 350 for that. I know I should have cheked it out more before I bought it, but I wanted a ford. Stan in calif

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I saw one!

09-12-2005 05:32:54

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Re: OT 2005 F 105 in reply to 37 chief, 09-10-2005 21:56:37

I came up behind one of those new Fords yesterday on I90 in southern MN, and may have seen how you can lower one. This fellow had a load of railroad ties heaped up to about the middle of his back window. His tailgate which was down was about a foot off the pavement, and he was traveling about 30 mph. Everytime he hit an expansion joint on the highway, that Ford would buck up like the clown car in a 4th of July parade.
I'm sure this will be the guy that will brag about how much his truck can haul!

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Pete - IN

09-11-2005 21:59:01

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Re: OT 2005 F 105 in reply to 37 chief, 09-10-2005 21:56:37

The 05 F150 4x4 I bought had running boards installed at the factory. They seem sufficienty solid. I never use them myself cause I'm 6'1". You might just check with the dealership for factory running boards. Can't advise on the bed height. I like the high bed myself but I can see where it could be a problem for the vertically challenged.

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37 chief

09-11-2005 22:36:42

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Re: OT 2005 F 105 in reply to Pete - IN, 09-11-2005 21:59:01

I am right at 6 ft. my self. I just got used to throwing 5 or 6 five gal. cans of fuel over the side of my other truck to refuel my tractor. No way can I do that with my new pickup. Stan

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Galen

09-11-2005 18:44:45

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Re: OT 2005 F 105 in reply to 37 chief, 09-10-2005 21:56:37

I kinda like the taller trucks and the high bed! 'Course - I'm 6'8". Don't much care for flatbeds - lose to much stuff, even if you tie it down, and it gets light in the rear end in mud/muck.

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nwb

09-11-2005 18:17:48

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Re: OT 2005 F 105 in reply to 37 chief, 09-10-2005 21:56:37

I got Luverne running boards on mine. They are two piece, one piece under the cab and one piece under the bed. They bolt right on the existing holes and frame work. I paid $550.00, hopefully you can get them cheaper. They bolt right on. My son installed them while I made a step to get in the back. These are nice trucks, they just take some getting use too.

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Redmud

09-11-2005 08:39:26

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Re: OT 2005 F 105 in reply to 37 chief, 09-10-2005 21:56:37

Chief, Everyone around these parts go with a flatbed. I understand what you mean about the tall bed, the designer on the Ford bed surely had to be a pro basketball player. Maybe they will assign him to another position, because I sure have been thinking about a F150 Supercrew.

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Coloken

09-11-2005 06:31:54

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Re: OT 2005 F 105 in reply to 37 chief, 09-10-2005 21:56:37

And, please get the little handle--hand hold thing that go on the passenger side up at the top so people like me can get in. Around here, all most all cow men have gone to the flat beds, (with goose neck bal). A good used flat bed is 500 to 1000 bucks.

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Coloken

09-11-2005 06:34:39

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Re: OT 2005 F 105 in reply to Coloken, 09-11-2005 06:31:54

I sure do like riding in my friend's 350 diesel, but more I think about it I am going to keep my 10 year old Dakota. Kennyp

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RustyFarmall

09-11-2005 05:31:27

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Re: OT 2005 F 105 in reply to 37 chief, 09-10-2005 21:56:37

Install a set of running boards on that gal. Make sure you get real running boards that you can actually stand on, not just the boards made for show. That's what I had to do with my one ton Chevy.

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Allan in NE

09-11-2005 05:41:27

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Re: OT 2005 F 105 in reply to RustyFarmall, 09-11-2005 05:31:27

Mornin' Rusty,

The darned things just aren't built for the country anymore like they used to be. Gotta have running boards to crawl in 'em, but that still leaves that tall box unaccessable.

Think they are built fer the Yuppies. :>)

Allan

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RustyFarmall

09-11-2005 14:09:24

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Re: OT 2005 F 105 in reply to Allan in NE, 09-11-2005 05:41:27

Allan, I installed full length boards, they are in two pieces, and extend from the front wheel to the rear wheel so I can stand on them and reach into the bed. Without the boards I couldn't even reach into the tool box, and my wife needed a step stool just to climb into the cab.

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Allan in NE

09-11-2005 05:09:54

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Re: OT 2005 F 105 in reply to 37 chief, 09-10-2005 21:56:37

Mornin' Stan,

I'm running into the same darned problem of sorts.

Brought this Powerstroke Lariat home yesterday �cause I need something that will handle a couple of gooseneck trailers out in the dirt.

Nice truck and all that, but it just isn't gonna work in the real world with that short wheelbase and short box.

So, I'm gonna take 'er back Monday and look a little closer at this tonner equipped with a rancher bed. Seems way more practicable to me if a guy is gonna work �er.

The flatbeds are sold separately out here all over the derned place. Now, I understand why; those tall standing pickups just don't cut it.

Allan

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WyoDave

09-11-2005 09:49:10

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Re: OT 2005 F 105 in reply to Allan in NE, 09-11-2005 05:09:54

Allan, I wouldn't buy that tonner untill they let you drive it in the mud. We thought that a one ton would be great around here for hauling. The first time it snowed it went to town. That thing was worthless in mud, and snow. It wasn't as good as a two wheel drive pickup. Maybe some people have better luck, or better roads, but in our clay a dually is not a good choice. I'd try to find a 3/4 ton regular cab long box. We've got two of them and they're tough trucks. By the way at the auction the gleaner M with pickup head and 6 row 30 corn head could have been had for 3300. Not perfect shape, but definately usable.
David
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John A.

09-11-2005 06:11:08

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Re: OT 2005 F 105 in reply to Allan in NE, 09-11-2005 05:09:54

Allan, Morning, Glad to see the new addition in the truck fleet at your house. I will add my 2 cents here. I personally like the pickup bed better. For these reasons. It always seems that there is always something light in my pickup. It will stay in and not blow out. I suggest getting a set of real full length running board made out od steel and expaned metal. like those made by Ranch Hand company at Borene, Texas. You local truck accessory shop can get them for you.
If you get that flatbed you will need $100 worth of tarp straps to keep stuff on that flatbed. I aquired a Hi-lift tractor jack one day that fell of of a fellows flatbed. This is from my personal experiences.
Next a tonner is a great truck, But unless you are pulling a lot, or Surenough extra heavy loads alot. Then in the gereral run of things single rears tires will work just fine. Most people don't do enouggh hauleing to warrent a dual wheel truck. it is just an extra 2 tires to have to buy at tire buying time.
BUT... If you have an idea of putting a hydraulic bale bed on so you an handle your hay one man style then I will conceed to the point of the tonner. No questions asked! A tonner 4x4, dually is the best choice for that application, not a single rear truck, when one is hauleing 2 bales at a time.
have fun on your selection. OBTW....Sure do like that Texas Aggie Maroon color on either. LOL
Later,
John A.

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RustyFarmall

09-11-2005 05:34:26

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Re: OT 2005 F 105 in reply to Allan in NE, 09-11-2005 05:09:54

Allan, definately go for the one ton, the ride will be somewhat rough but you will soon forgive it when you find how stable they are on the road with a heavy trailer.

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jfp

09-11-2005 04:44:12

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Re: OT 2005 F 105 in reply to 37 chief, 09-10-2005 21:56:37

My woman's truck is chopped down and it takes a curve in the road much better.I can't think of anything that would hurt the performance if it's done right. Maybe a rougher ride.

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