Posted by Doug Higgins on Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 23:56:26:
In Reply to: Diesel Ford W/6spd manual posted by Bill Wincapaw on Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 18:53:32:
I purchased the 4 door model 4X4 with the short bed. I raised the front end so the truck would be level. My payloads will not be that much, I'm only concerned for the pulling weight. Then I got the largest diameter tire that would fit to increase my gearing. I really love it. No complaints. I could not imagine pulling a heavy load with an automatic. With the stick, I have DIRECT control of the Ford. The granny gear is excellent to start and then it simply kicks ass. With the low rear end, I top at about 80 MPH. At least that as high as I want to take my diesel. That is around 2200RPM. I have no regrets and I would do it again.