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Hello Bonesfab, you and I spoke a while ago, I sold the original truck I wanted to put one on and now have the truck I am going to be keeping, 2000 Ford F350 7.3 crew cab dually 4x4, has a built towing transmission, air bags, 5th wheel hitch set up for hauling. We had talked shortly about a gear vendor, what are your thoughts? When I am not going to be towing in the future I drive on a 75 to 80mph road back and forth from Vegas to AZ and the truck runs at 2500rpm at 80 and I feel uncomfortable driving it at that rpm on long trips, I think you had mentioned that it may cut down about 500 or so rpms plus give me more range in gears between stock along with that extra stretch on the top end. PM your number and I can call you and discuss details on if, when, how much to get this done etc...Thanks for reaching out and letting me know it was you.
The gear vendor gives him the option to split gears when towing heavy loads. Taller tires will make it a dog.
I just put a new set on there or that would be the next step. I have 235/85/16's on my stock Alcoa's, I have always loved the Alcoa style so I want to keep the rims so the largest I could go from my research was a 285 but I would have to get spacers and I don't want spacers. Truck has all the power I want or need with the banks setup, now I just need to get the RPMs down when traveling 80 and larger tires to achieve a 500rpm drop would take away a lot of low end.
And make the brakes less effective and shorten the life span
Depends on the wheel base. Both of mine the carrier bearing stayed in place.
I have a longbed so I am guessing it would be staying. SO what part of the drive shaft has to be cut down front or rear section? I hate those bearings just another point of possible failure was hoping the GV would be eliminating it.
I dont think my truck has the E40D Trans, I am fairly sure it is the 4R100. I am going to triple check.
1910 to 1980rpm at 80 would be great, I could keep up with traffic on some of the 75mph roads without stress of higher rpms.
7.3's ramp up the fuel curve at 1850 for boost, you can definitely tell a difference in mpg from 1800 and 1900. Before my GV exploded I set my cruise control at 1750-1800 rpms not speed.
Good to know can help with the learning curve when I get it.
You have a 4R100 and a 271 or 273 transfer case. If I remember correctly, you have to remove the factory rear housing from the transfer case and install the gear vendor housing in addition to the gear vendors setup.
I dont have a GV but find this to be true with my 7.3s. If I keep it below 1800 rpm mileage can be 16-18 mpg. Above that, like 2200 rpm it can be 12-15 mpg. I know adding a shell, converting to 4wd, and cetane booster increases mileage.
If you want a good upgrade get a built transmission, if you don't have one already. It was the best mod I did to mine. Drivability is so much nicer. The other truck is still on the stock transmission and I know there is a bunch of power loss.
Yes mine's lifted 9" on 37's and yes it shuttered on takeoff, drove me nuts. Now with the GV and 1 piece shaft the takeoff shutter is gone completely
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On a previous F350 with 6” lift I had a shudder on takeoff that ended up being a bad carrier gearing. Replaced that and it was good to go, very smooth.
Thankfully I have a built transmission, I did not think I could tell the difference when driving but you positively can. I personally think that is one of F series weak points is the trans so an upgrade is a must for the higher mileage units again in my opinion and experience.
Great info, thanks.
Since I sold the 02 with 59k I pulled the shell of that one and put it on my 2000) Mine is stock height I was going to lift it but decided not to on the one I want for towing and driving possibly cross country on trips especially when I get a gearvendor.
Such a nice truck
I bought mine lifted as well, would rather it be stock too. But that means I'd have to regear so it's staying on 37's.
