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10/16/2020 8:10pm
Currently driving a 2012 F-250 Super Duty 6.7 diesel, extended cab, long bed and it's been nothing but trouble. Most recently the fuel pump imploded on itself and sent metal particles into the injectors! Total nightmare.
Leaning towards the new 2020 F-250 Super Duty 7.3 gasser with the 10 speed trans. When you open the hood, you can actually see the valve covers, spark plugs and headers! I'll be giving up some torque, but I should be okay towing my 19' toy hauler?
Anyhow, I definitely need a crew cab, but can't decide between a standard bed or a long bed?
For the 2-3 times a month that it will be used to haul bikes, it would be nice to have a long bed.
But will I regret the long bed for the rest of the time that I'm not hauling bikes to the track?
I'd appreciate feedback from those who have a crew cab, long bed as their daily driver in the city.
As well as anyone out there who has switched from a Ford diesel, to the new 7.3 gasser?
Thank you!
Poll
I would get the gas version as well and save on both the upfront cost of the diesel motor, and price per gallon of diesel. These new diesel trucks do not get mileage like the old ones until you let them breathe and remove all the emissions crap, which is another expenditure.
It will haul your 19' toyhauler with no issues at all. I went from a diesel to a gasser and do not regret it one bit. Now, if I was towing +12k all the time, I would have got the diesel, but for the 2-3 times I tow a month, with our 8k lbs trailer, the gasser serves it's purpose well.
Oh, and regular maintenance is cheaper too.
Me personally don’t care for long beds because of where I live. Parking at the coast is just about impossible with a long bed crew cab. Back when I was hauling bikes around I used a tailgate extender and had no problems.
I use the standard bed for construction work and just load up the plywood/drywall and let it hang over the back. For long materials I have a 16’ utility trailer.
Pics when you purchase 👍
Close the tailgate and work on it when you need too.
The Shop
The smaller bed still fits 2 fullsize dirtbikes no problem, at most the tailgate has to be cracked open a touch. I know a few people that use these:
https://www.dgmtailgatesupport.com/product-category/tailgate-support/fo…
The larger bed fits 3+ easily though, with the tailgate up.
It does not have the airbag system though, so that made a bit of a difference with the 10k boat.
Should see it in 10 weeks.
I'll post photos when it arrives.
And it looks like Whipple Superchargers will have a kit for them soon! Do I dare?
https://readyramp.com/features/
Pit Row
Well dudes, my special ordered longbed 7.3L XLT FX4 arrived yesterday at the dealer and I picked it up today! So far I’m plenty satisfied! The wheels aren’t my favorite, but it was my only option with the package I ordered. We’ll see how this thing tows our toy hauler soon. Will report back with my thoughts!
Meanwhile, might have to do some window tint, wheel upgrade and a leveling kit? Electric door steps?
First is a longer loading ramp!
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