BUYING A 7.3 IDI

Who is Governor Springs? And should we be bringing politics into this?......

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Oh I have no doubt an IDI, even a lifted 2WDer, might do fine in Baja. They could even start a whole competitor class devoted to lifted 2WD diesel pickups. It's just of little to no meaning in the real world of IDI ownership. I'm sure the truck in question is a fine $1K-ish truck. But it's a 2WD automatic. That needs tires. And work. Nothing wrong with throwing all that info into a $1000-1200 offer.

towcat said:

there is a member here who has taken his truck on the baja 1000. As a chase truck. Not only did he have to make it, he carried the parts to fix the race vehicle.

EVERYONE!!!!!! FOR THE LAST TIME.....BE NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Well I meant in the actual race. Good for them and I don't mean to start anything but I feel everyone's been pretty nice. Just my opinion though.

Read up on steering geometry, death wobble, and give the FAQ's and tech forum a look before you go look at it. Watch a few videos on death wobble to see what a bad setup can do and just how quick it can get out of hand.

Anytime I look at buying a used vehicle I generally estimate that I'll be putting at least the purchase price into it to bring it up to my standards. Everything has to be working and I have to feel comfortable driving it cross country tomorrow. There are probably better options out there and more may pop up in the future but if you decide to buy this one at least you're going into it with various opinions from those more well-versed. Good luck with it and share some pictures of it. Especially the front suspension.

Back on actual topic, let us know when you get a chance to look at closer, the more pictures (or even videos) you can put on here, the better we can help you get an idea of what needs to be replaced and repaired, looks like you're looking at a real big project but I'm just glad you're motivated enough to tackle it, wish more people your age had an interest in these old trucks! Hope the surgery goes well...

Fordfan90 said:

Well I meant in the actual race. Good for them and I don't mean to start anything but I feel everyone's been pretty nice. Just my opinion though.

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i wanna drive the chase truck.

tell me these trucks aren't serious. I know the Sulaco dreams of being one of them

Thewespaul said:

Back on actual topic, let us know when you get a chance to look at closer, the more pictures (or even videos) you can put on here, the better we can help you get an idea of what needs to be replaced and repaired, looks like you're looking at a real big project but I'm just glad you're motivated enough to tackle it, wish more people your age had an interest in these old trucks! Hope the surgery goes well...

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thanks man, i didnt get it today cause i had to go get a custom fit knee brace, but i should be able to go soon after the surgery, wont be able to test drive it though

towcat said:

i wanna drive the chase truck.

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tell me these trucks aren't serious. I know the Sulaco dreams of being one of them

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Damn those things are cool

CheckYourBuffer said:

thanks man, i didnt get it today cause i had to go get a custom fit knee brace, but i should be able to go soon after the surgery, wont be able to test drive it though

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Have your dad test drive it. Or you can test drive it use your other foot. Just kidding don't try that it can be dangerous

Look how about this...take a whole bunch of good pics of so called lift and the steering for us please...allow us a with some exp a chance to see it before u spend momey.

We can offer advice and sugfestions...

Most of us are ...and I am saying the colletive mindset are concerned for your safety and others and steering is no area to hodge podge...you came asking we are responding...show some understanding to our concerns...perhaps some of us have lost a person due to some hodvlge podge work on some vehicle ...

Please...listen...it isnt we do not want to see you in an idi and proud...we want to see you safe and everyone else safe.

Just because it iz driving does not meam it is safe...the seller will tell u what u need to hear to get yer $$$ if he thinks he can get it.

Based on description...600 bucks

I bought a 4x f250 ex cab c6 7.3 w turbo and exhauat brake 2 great tyres 650 bucks....its taken ***** ton work....look at big blue ox build...but it its a runner...

JM7.3CW Eh!

Fordfan90 said:

Have your dad test drive it. Or you can test drive it use your other foot. Just kidding don't try that it can be dangerous

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hahahaha ill figure out something.

CheckYourBuffer said:

hahahaha ill figure out something.

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Hope everything works out with it you'll have to post it here once you get it. But I had one question for you. I don't get how it starts right up if the glow plug harness needs replaced........ unless it's plugged in all the time?

I hope you get some good physical therapy post-surgery--it made a big difference in my recovery. Plus you might get lucky and end up with a cute female therapist working on your leg--that never hurts!

MtnHaul said:

I hope you get some good physical therapy post-surgery--it made a big difference in my recovery. Plus you might get lucky and end up with a cute female therapist working on your leg--that never hurts!

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hahahah hopefully!

Fordfan90 said:

Hope everything works out with it you'll have to post it here once you get it. But I had one question for you. I don't get how it starts right up if the glow plug harness needs replaced........ unless it's plugged in all the time?

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You all are gonna hate the truck more, but he used starter spray like once a day or so. Im against it aswell but aslong as it did no damage it should be fine, and i wont be doing that, im doing the glow plug wiring at home and until thats done, i can plug it in