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Tosa93F250 · #1 09-30-2012, 02:26 PM

Just picked up my 2012 F-250 last Monday. Traded in my 2008 F-150 for it after having that for 4 years. Also traded in my 1993 F-250 since I no longer have time for plowing.

This is how my F-150 sat the morning I took it in for trade:

This is what the F-250 looked like the day I took delivery. From the factory it had 245/70/17 BFG Rugged Trail A/T on it. I had the dealer swap those for my 285/70/17 Goodyear Duratracs. The tires are only about 2 years old with 15k miles on them. For what they cost I couldn't give them up and buy a new set.

Tosa93F250 · #2 09-30-2012, 02:27 PM

Since then I've painted the stock wheels and chrome bumpers, and added a Tailgate Assist shock.

Going to be getting a Westin HDX Grille Guard, Truxedo Lo Pro QT Tonneau Cover, Line-X Premium, and 20% tint on all but the windshield. Also going to be removing the FlexFuel badge from the tailgate. After that it should be all done for a while. No plowing for this one. had to step out of plowing because I finally got a job as an OTR truck driver. Plans are to pick up a ~30ft Travel Trailer/Toy Hauler to drag around behind it.

Depending on how the painted wheels hold up I may just keep them. They look much better than expected. I also like how the chrome caps tie in with the Headlights and emblems.

mercer_me · #3 09-30-2012, 03:23 PM

Nice looking truck. I like the whay the wheels look black alot more than when they was grey.

thelettuceman · #4 09-30-2012, 07:33 PM

Nice truck .... What is a tailgate assist shock? ... and what's under the hood?

mercer_me · #5 09-30-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by thelettuceman

Nice truck .... What is a tailgate assist shock? ... and what's under the hood?

I'm not sure if it's the same as the Tundra but, the Tundra comes stock with a shock that let's the tailgate down easy so it doesn't just slam down if you let go of it and it assist you when you pick it up to close it. This video shows it well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6nzlDowHEs

Tosa93F250 · #6 09-30-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by thelettuceman

Nice truck .... What is a tailgate assist shock? ... and what's under the hood?

Kinda like what Mercer posted a link to. It keeps the tailgate from slamming down when opened. With it I can just pop the handle and the tailgate slowly falls until it gets all the way down. It has pressure pushing against closing the tailgate though so you can't even tell it's there. Ford's built in tailgate assist spring inside makes closing it with one hand easy.

Has the 6.2L gas engine under the hood. Tons more power than my old 4.6L. The diesel just wasn't worth it for me to spend the extra $8k along with higher fuel prices. I'm only planning on towing a 10-12K travel trailer. The truck also spends most of it's time just sitting in a parking lot. Wouldn't be all that great for a diesel so I had to pass on it this time.

SullivanSeptic · #7 09-30-2012, 09:26 PM

You said you're looking for a car hauler trailer. I have a 34 ft enclosed fifth wheel trail for sale really cheap. Its an Intertate brand with triaxles. 26ft box with 8ft attic.

Tosa93F250 · #8 09-30-2012, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SullivanSeptic

You said you're looking for a car hauler trailer. I have a 34 ft enclosed fifth wheel trail for sale really cheap. Its an Intertate brand with triaxles. 26ft box with 8ft attic.

Got some pictures and a price you could PM with?

unhcp · #9 10-01-2012, 10:54 AM

nice truck man, I heard that new 6.2 is a beast

Glenn Lawn Care · #10 10-01-2012, 11:06 AM

Nice truck!

Holland · #11 10-01-2012, 11:10 AM

Sheeeeeeesss Looooooonnnnngggggg man! haha, looks good!

SullivanSeptic · #12 10-01-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Tosa93F250

Got some pictures and a price you could PM with?

Yeah. I'll send them over later today.

Banksy · #13 10-01-2012, 11:24 AM

Very nice. You'll like it. I love mine!

IC-Smoke · #14 10-01-2012, 12:08 PM

good looking truck!!!

defiantly needs window tint and a black toolbox!

durafish · #15 10-01-2012, 12:54 PM

nice looking truck. Is the bumpers plasti diped?

Tosa93F250 · #16 10-01-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by unhcp

nice truck man, I heard that new 6.2 is a beast

Thanks. The 6.2 hauls this thing around with ease. Can spin the tires easily if I stomp on it.

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Originally Posted by Glenn Lawn Care

Nice truck!

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Holland

Sheeeeeeesss Looooooonnnnngggggg man! haha, looks good!

Yea it's long. The distance between the wheels is about the same as the distance from the steer axle to the first drive axle on my OTR tractor at work.

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Originally Posted by Banksy

Very nice. You'll like it. I love mine!

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by IC-Smoke

good looking truck!!!

defiantly needs window tint and a black toolbox!

Thanks, Tint is in the plans. 20% all around. Not going for a tool box though, I don't really have a use for one. I'm going to get a TruXedo Lo Pro cover for it instead.

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Originally Posted by durafish

nice looking truck. Is the bumpers plasti diped?

Yep, bumpers and wheels were done with the spray cans of PlastiDip. Was about $6 a can at Home Depot. Took 1 can per wheel, 1 can per bumper piece on the back, and another 3 cans to do the front. I still have a few spots that aren't quite fully covered that I need to touch up.