What tow truck?

jwilson645 · Oct 22, 2014

mikemounlio said:
So the f150 is 1/2 and i guess the f250 is 3/4 or 1 ton? Something like that.

Yes

F150= 1/2 ton
F250= 3/4 ton
F350= 1 ton

Chevy & Dodge
1500= 1/2 ton
2500= 3/4 ton
3500= 1 ton

mikemounlio · Oct 22, 2014

looks like dodge 2500 and or f250 go for pretty cheap. Would they be a good fit?

TacomaJD · Oct 22, 2014

I'm just trying to figure out why you have a buggy and don't know any of the differences between 1/2, 3/4, and 1 ton trucks :wtflol:

Did you just buy a buggy recently and are about to start wheeling for the first time or something? Not making fun, just don't see a lot of that. Usually if someone has a buggy, they are usually at least somewhat versed in the automotive world.

mikemounlio · Oct 22, 2014

I am not new to axles and or wheeling just trucks. I was trying to ask if the 3/4 ton trucks have different frames and motors or is it just a different axle choice that makes the difference.

I get that i sound pretty stupid at this point but-I just asked a stupid question.

TacomaJD · Oct 22, 2014

mikemounlio said:
I am not new to axles and or wheeling just trucks. I was trying to ask if the 3/4 ton trucks have different frames and motors or is it just a different axle choice that makes the difference.

I get that i sound pretty stupid at this point but-I just asked a stupid question.

No worries, I was just overly curious of the circumstances. I've asked my share of dumber questions on here. :****:

And I am with you on keeping a truck bed. I couldn't do with just having an SUV. I would still keep my current truck if I ever bought an old 454 Burban, or sell it and buy a truck that gets better fuel mileage, like a Tacoma or regular cab z71

twizt3dfuc · Oct 22, 2014

Re: Re: Re: What tow truck?

TacomaJD said:
That is EXACTLY why I want one. I have a crew cab 2500HD with the 6.0 gasser in it, and have contemplated a camper shell, but I want access to heat, a/c, radio, and just the cab in general.

Sawzall and accordion boot.... done it in 3 spl truck builds so far.

onepieceatatime · Oct 23, 2014

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: What tow truck?

twizt3dfuc said:
Sawzall and accordion boot.... done it in 3 spl truck builds so far.

Pics?

twizt3dfuc · Oct 23, 2014

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: What tow truck?

onepieceatatime said:
Pics?

It really doesn't look like more than an suv but it's an 88 Silverado. Cut directly at the b pillar. And accordion boot with enclosure

And it goes all the way to almost tailgate. But it sealed off amazing. Not necessarily practical for a daily. Basically transform truck to suv.

twizt3dfuc · Oct 23, 2014

Re: Re: What tow truck?

85toyo · Oct 23, 2014

You can seal a camper shell to your cab if you have a sliding rear window. Installed a few that way for people that would be sleeping in the bed of their trucks.

Nuts · Oct 23, 2014

$3500, 1 ton crew cab with 138,000 miles. it has a 454 and T400, will pull anything you need anywhere you need to go as long as there are enough gas stations along the way! The old man visor is gone and just FIY I'm not the one that did the shity paint job