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GMC406 · 09-18-2009, 12:23 AM

So here's the story. had a 94 2x4 I-6 5 speed for awile, owned one in HS as well. Not too long ago my 94 had the e-brake cable break and run away down a hill and t-bone itself into a pole...exactly what i needed. Been looking for a 96 F-150 4x4 I6 5spd regular cab long box, seen to be hard to find and when I did they were pricy. Found this one 270 miles away, it needed a clutch so they shipped it to me for 2500 wich is lil under half of blue book. It is up on stands now to put the clutch in and I noticed the locking hubs dont work! But oh well I figure I put 200 dollar clucth/slave cylder job and a 120 dollar Warn hub set and I should be good to go. Still think I got a good price. These I6 5speeds are the only fords I will drive, and I am stoked to have a 4x4 one now. I have noticed many of us one this site own one of these trucks as well. Coincidence or do these apeal to the same kind of people aka us here at the 1947-present channel?

arm51 · 09-18-2009, 12:30 AM

sweet ride for a pretty good price now if i were u i would jack that baby up about 12 inches and put some 44's and do some mudd diggin

GMC406 · 09-18-2009, 12:35 AM

Ya I think I would like to see it al least 6 inches with at least 33s or something, just dont know how the I-6 5 speed would like those bigger tires. Was hoping to find input on that somewhere. The 6 should be bullet proof its the mazda 5 speed that I would think end up as the weak point. They do fine as stock just dont know enogh ford people to know if they can take a big tire.

arm51 · 09-19-2009, 09:43 PM

yeah that is a good point that you bring up
after i got my ford it seems like i found a pretty good ford fourm i think its ford-trucks.com but it is nothing close to this site

GMC406 · 09-20-2009, 10:07 AM

Ya I am a member of one-fortruckenthusiasts.com but as you said it wont compare to this site. You cant post pics in your threads and people dont seem near as friendly. This is the best automotive forum on the web IMO.

Rob H · 09-20-2009, 01:35 PM

I wonder about the appeal as well, I don't own one of these trucks, but have long thought I would like a 95 or 96 350 Powerstroke Crew 4x4. I almost bought one awhile back, I just wasn't able to negotiate the price to my liking. Nice trucks tho, congrats on the find !!

09-18-2009, 12:23 AM	#1
GMC406 Professional Grade Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hill City KS Posts: 366	New ride So here's the story. had a 94 2x4 I-6 5 speed for awile, owned one in HS as well. Not too long ago my 94 had the e-brake cable break and run away down a hill and t-bone itself into a pole...exactly what i needed. Been looking for a 96 F-150 4x4 I6 5spd regular cab long box, seen to be hard to find and when I did they were pricy. Found this one 270 miles away, it needed a clutch so they shipped it to me for 2500 wich is lil under half of blue book. It is up on stands now to put the clutch in and I noticed the locking hubs dont work! But oh well I figure I put 200 dollar clucth/slave cylder job and a 120 dollar Warn hub set and I should be good to go. Still think I got a good price. These I6 5speeds are the only fords I will drive, and I am stoked to have a 4x4 one now. I have noticed many of us one this site own one of these trucks as well. Coincidence or do these apeal to the same kind of people aka us here at the 1947-present channel? Attached Images __________________ 61 GMC 9' Step Someday it will be a build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3356828 67 C-30 Red Dale motorhome http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...31#post3845531 71 GMC Street performer in the works Waiting for warm weather http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341946 1990 GMC Sierra GT-sold 1983 chevy 4x4-project on hold maybe sell 1969 Triuph GT 6- sold 1996 Ford I-6 5 Speed 4x4 2004 Dodge Intrepid- milage maker 1959 Ford Fairlaine, factory a/c 292Yblock- sold 1982 Honda XL500R Always lookin for other old trucks!

09-18-2009, 12:30 AM	#2
arm51 beer me Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: west frankfort illinois Posts: 129	Re: New ride sweet ride for a pretty good price now if i were u i would jack that baby up about 12 inches and put some 44's and do some mudd diggin __________________ 1969 c10 currently on hold because of a darn f**d 1986 f150 1986 silverado-my dads truck that i'm fixin up ill keep my freedom my guns my money my religion and you can keep your CHANGE-hank williams jr

09-18-2009, 12:35 AM	#3
GMC406 Professional Grade Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hill City KS Posts: 366	Re: New ride Ya I think I would like to see it al least 6 inches with at least 33s or something, just dont know how the I-6 5 speed would like those bigger tires. Was hoping to find input on that somewhere. The 6 should be bullet proof its the mazda 5 speed that I would think end up as the weak point. They do fine as stock just dont know enogh ford people to know if they can take a big tire. __________________ 61 GMC 9' Step Someday it will be a build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3356828 67 C-30 Red Dale motorhome http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...31#post3845531 71 GMC Street performer in the works Waiting for warm weather http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341946 1990 GMC Sierra GT-sold 1983 chevy 4x4-project on hold maybe sell 1969 Triuph GT 6- sold 1996 Ford I-6 5 Speed 4x4 2004 Dodge Intrepid- milage maker 1959 Ford Fairlaine, factory a/c 292Yblock- sold 1982 Honda XL500R Always lookin for other old trucks!

09-19-2009, 09:43 PM	#4
arm51 beer me Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: west frankfort illinois Posts: 129	Re: New ride yeah that is a good point that you bring up after i got my ford it seems like i found a pretty good ford fourm i think its ford-trucks.com but it is nothing close to this site __________________ 1969 c10 currently on hold because of a darn f**d 1986 f150 1986 silverado-my dads truck that i'm fixin up ill keep my freedom my guns my money my religion and you can keep your CHANGE-hank williams jr

09-20-2009, 10:07 AM	#5
GMC406 Professional Grade Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hill City KS Posts: 366	Re: New ride Ya I am a member of one-fortruckenthusiasts.com but as you said it wont compare to this site. You cant post pics in your threads and people dont seem near as friendly. This is the best automotive forum on the web IMO. __________________ 61 GMC 9' Step Someday it will be a build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3356828 67 C-30 Red Dale motorhome http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...31#post3845531 71 GMC Street performer in the works Waiting for warm weather http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341946 1990 GMC Sierra GT-sold 1983 chevy 4x4-project on hold maybe sell 1969 Triuph GT 6- sold 1996 Ford I-6 5 Speed 4x4 2004 Dodge Intrepid- milage maker 1959 Ford Fairlaine, factory a/c 292Yblock- sold 1982 Honda XL500R Always lookin for other old trucks!

09-20-2009, 01:35 PM	#6
Rob H Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Soda Springs, ID Posts: 5	Re: New ride I wonder about the appeal as well, I don't own one of these trucks, but have long thought I would like a 95 or 96 350 Powerstroke Crew 4x4. I almost bought one awhile back, I just wasn't able to negotiate the price to my liking. Nice trucks tho, congrats on the find !!



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