1995 or 1999

[Travis91]

I'm looking to purchase one of two trucks.. the first is a 1995 f250 2 wheel drive extended can was e40d but has been converted to zf5 swap looks like a really good job. 200,000 miles 2nd owners never had a gooseneck or 5th wheel.

Secound is a 1999 f350 single can srw... 230,000 miles 4x4 with a auto trans. Trans was rebuilt by previous owner but no paperwork. Was a repo type tow truck then it was painted and sold I belive the 3rd owner has it now. It has a 70hp superchip and a gooseneck.

Which truck would be the better truck.. it will. Be a daily driver and tow a 4 horse gooseneck and the occasional flatbed. Are the 1999 autos any decent?

 

[Travis91]

Both trucks are priced the same at 4500

 

[lotzagoodstuff]

If you don't value the 4wd, I'd definitely go with the older 2wd F250. ZFs are pretty bullet proof (especially after a solid flywheel and kevlar input bushing), better on fuel and if push comes to shove you can pull the trans and put a clutch in it in your driveway. I'm not a fan of high mileage automatics, and when you bolt one to a 4WD transfer case, yarding it out of there in your driveway is a completely different animal. Also keep in mind that parts are way cheap and plentiful on the OBS truck. Keep in mind: how many OBS fenders and doors are there out there between 1992-1997 F150/250/350s? How about the old style 8 lug wheels versus the new metric bolt pattern(s)?

At the same price, I think it a no brainer, but you know what they say about opinions...............

Good luck whichever way you go

 

[Travis91]

I have access to a lift so that's not a problem the auto matic is what I was worried about

 

[79jasper]

If it's the 4r100 (I think that's right) it's a good one. But something to consider, it was definitely being worked HARD as a tow truck, plus the chip.

Personally I like the old body style.

 

[lotzagoodstuff]

Last question: do you care about fuel mileage?

 

[79jasper]

Last question: do you care about fuel mileage?

Do you really think the mileages will be that much different?

In theory the newer truck would get a better mileage with a tune.
But I've also heard the single shot injectors provide the best mileage.

It would be good to know if the 95 is a CA truck, and also if the 99 is a early or late model.

 

[lotzagoodstuff]

Do you really think the mileages will be that much different?QUOTE]

Yep, spinning a transfer case is never beneficial for mileage. Totally agree with you on the CA version question, as well as the single shot injectors.

 

[79jasper]

Well I know the transfer case will take away some, but would it even be noticeable?
I would think the extra weight of the solid front axle, transfer case, front driveshaft, and extra wheels/tires is what would make the notable difference.
With all that, versus a 350 srw 2wd, maybe 1k - 1.5k lb difference at most?

My 94 is a cab and chassis, weighs a metric ****-ton and by comparison to my 88, gets better highway mileage, but the 88 gets better city.

 

[Russ]

Early or late 99? Where's the powerstroke emblem(fender or door)? If it's an early 99, pass on it and buy the 95. The early 99's are kind of a ******* child in the front axle assembly(hubs and brakes)

 

[Maverick1701]

how about some pics?!?!?!?

 

[Travis91]

No pics because the 1999 owner was kinda a **** on the phone when I started asking questions and the 1995 was rusted in the fenders and needed a lot of attention here and there. I found a 1994 I am going to look at today