i have a 2007 f150 4x4 5.4 3.73
i have a issue itr the blender door or the motor wich controles it to repair it i would have to take the dash apart.... i am guessing at least 600$ or alot more to repair the problem no cool air blowing out cant evin cut the heat back alittle the fan and location **** still work like they should
whell i cary stuff in my truck tool bag for work and tool belt in floor i have a regular cab i like to keep the floor of the bed open the tool box i have is good just full volume not a huge ammount of weight so
i do pull a little with it mostly my 16ft trailer once pulled an 18, traile loaded with hay bales i felt it was ther i usualy dont with my trailer
my question is i have thought about a cap for dry space but dont realy want a cap the one i want is like 2500$ would get fiberglass with roof rack and tool boxes in the side..... so i am looking a atleast 3000$ or more so
i usualy have an extra jacket,coveralls ... in the cab in the winter....so usualy only i can ride in it wich its only me most of the time anyway...... should i spend the money and repair the blender door issue and get a cap????

should i trade it in on a quad cab are diesels more fuel mpg??
i saw a f350 quad cab dully diesel 6.0l i like its used i believe a 2006 i like it i think with the price for it if i trade in my current truck on it i would have about the same payment but a few years to the term how are dullys for every day trucks??? i drive dully f350 box truck at work sometimes 2 dif ones 10- 12' box , and one 12'-14' box i am used to long trucks
how are the 6.0 diesels

i currently live on a farm so.... are goose neck/ fifth wheel trailers better for towing ?
if i was to go into raising animals again in the future i would like to get a alumanum stock trailer say 16 ft...
any suggestions...... what would you do in my shoes thanks for your input

 

If I could afford to go to a Diesel, I would in a heart beat.
But wouldn't going from a F150 to a 350 be a big jump? I know a properly tuned F250, with the right exhaust, and other mods can get up to 22-25mpg. On stock tires and stock ride height.

Just be careful with the 6.0's in the 04-05 years. Thats when they had the most problems. The 6.0 is still a very reliable motor. And I wouldn't hesitate to get a 2006 6.0.

As far as the trailers goes, I would stick with a goose neck. The hidden goose necks are pretty nice. We have the hidden hitches on 2 of our trucks, It makes it really when you want to put something in the bed.

 

I'd love to own a diesel but not right now. Currently around here 87 octane is $3.21 and diesel is $3.81

 

if i could trade my f150 in for a diesel id do a f250!!!

 

I wouldn't touch a 6.0 with a 10 foot pole - ANY year. I'm a fan of the V-10 gasser, but it guzzles gas.

 

So what about dull rear wheels when towing better? How much better? Are the worth it?
What kind of mpg do the 6.0 f350 get?
Would you extend your payment to upgrade or fix the issues? I would like more cab space
But is it worth the extending?

 

A super cab over a regular cab is a nice change, as I'm sure the crew cab is over the super cab.
I would be really hard pressed to ever step back into a regular cab. Just the added comfort you get with the extra space is worth it. It takes a simple 3x5 cab space and turns it into a mini man cave. A place for the extra gear, some tools, better stereo equipment etc., places to put comfort accessories and personal belongings without stuff always being under foot or stuffed behind the seat.
I sure feels the move up was worth it.

Hell, I forgot the most important advantage of a super cab. A place for the dog ! Mine is with me all day, almost everyday and it's great to have him back there in his own space, he has 3 windows to stick his head out of and he's not up front taking up My space.

 

if you were in my shoes would you prefer to fix the issue? Get a cap wich I could deal with just prefer not to
Or extend you payment term and get a quad cab?

 

probably cheaper in the long run to just get the issue fixed. have you had a quote to get it fixed? $600 is a whole lot cheaper than buying another vehicle...

 

A few things on diesels: with the 6.0 you have to drop a good $1500 to correct the EGR cooler and oil cooler issues. After that, you will have to deal with the oil drainage issues with the variable geometry turbo, unless the truck is already outfitted with the latest revision turbo and drain pipes. FURTHERMORE, if you plan on ANY programming you will have to add head studs. If you don't know the history of the 2006 you are looking at and whether or not it was programmed, I would be very hesitant because the head gaskets could be gone or well on their way because of a lack of head studs. Also, this myth about diesels getting great mileage has to end at some point. With a manual transmission and no smog equipment, diesel trucks can easily hit over 20 MPG. 4x2 Cummins manual transmission trucks from the 94-98 years can average 22+ in mixed driving. That is NOT the case with an automatic transmission and smog equipment. All 6.0s have a cat and EGR system and good luck finding one with a manual. REALISTICALLY you will average about 16 MPG mixed.

 

I was just guessing on the repair price I hate to take it someware and it be the door and it cost me a lot more would you rather have 4 doors or a cap

 

The reason I was looking diesel is if for some chance I get back into animals better for towing and we run trucks at work we usualy get 100000 more miles out of the truck

 

I would prefer the 4 doors over a cap Any day. You have much more versatility with an open bed and if you install a nice weather tight bed cover you can still keep items in the truck bed safe and dry.
Everything in the bed of my truck stay nice and dry and in seconds, I can remove the hinged bed cover and I have a open truck bed for hauling something large. When I am done the cover goes right back on just as easily

 

id probably just fix your truck, or trade it in on a solid lower mileage super cab or super crew. these f150s are more solid than most make them out to be. aside from the 6.0 problems they still take a ton of oil, 2 batteries, more fuel filters, and so on.

 

Wouldn't. A crew cab be nice
Just not shure what to do I am also. Tired of stuff falling underfoot or dumping in the floor but just not shure if I will get back in to animals so goats...just won't pull ever week of month just don't want a underpower truck eather for say a 16ft gooseneck trailer in varous terain....