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REX_308

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This is my 1984 F-250 XL 6.9 IDI paired with a T19 and a Dana 70. Came factory with A/C and cruise control. She's 2x4 at the moment, and supposedly has 110,000 miles. Everything is stock and in decent condition. I plan to do some cool things with this truck and its always a good thing to have access to people with more knowledge of these trucks than I have.

1984 F-250 Supercab XL 6.9 IDI, T19, D70, 2x4

Gary Lewis

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Welcome, Braden! Glad you joined.

So, what "cool things" do you have in mind?

And, where's home? I ask because we have a map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map in the menu) and we can add you with a city/state or zip.

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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

kramttocs

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Welcome!
Sharp truck

Scott
'Camano' 1986 F250 Supercab XLT Lariat 460/C6
'Chanute' 1980 F350 C&C 400/NP 435 - Gin Pole

But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio

grumpin

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Welcome!

Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona

REX_308

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Thank you Gary.

As of right now my "cool plans" consist of some body work, a performance build with the IDI, a flatbed, and as odd as it might sound, a long travel suspension kit.

As for where I'm at, I live in Leeds UT.

1984 F-250 Supercab XL 6.9 IDI, T19, D70, 2x4

Gary Lewis

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You are now on the map. And if I lived where you live I'd have a long travel suspension as well. I went from the D44 HD TTB's with leaf springs in front to a D60 solid axle and SuperDuty springs with a reverse shackle kit and got 4 times more travel and a much better ride.

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REX_308

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Awesome, thankyou. Also, your setup sounds pretty sweet.

1984 F-250 Supercab XL 6.9 IDI, T19, D70, 2x4

Gary Lewis

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I’m not a fan of the TTB/leaf spring combo. Rough ride and little articulation. The later solid axle/leaf spring combo is better, but combining that with longer SD springs and placing the shackle in the rear is even better.

But today there are people going with the even later solid axles and coil springs. If I had to do it again I’d consider that.

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REX_308

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Yeah, I've been trying to decide just how much money I want to put into the suspension. But I will do the 05+ axles at the very least.

1984 F-250 Supercab XL 6.9 IDI, T19, D70, 2x4

Gary Lewis

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My '95 axle and '05 SuperDuty springs worked out well using Sky Offroad's RSK.

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REX_308

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Thats awesome Gary, glad it worked well for you

1984 F-250 Supercab XL 6.9 IDI, T19, D70, 2x4