I Tested the 2024 Ford Superduty Gas and Diesel Trucks and Fixed my Datsun!

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  • čas přidán 30. 03. 2024
  • Episode 290 of Mike Finnegan's Garage has something for everyone. First off, I had to take care of the shifter in my 1970 Datsun 510 because every time I reached for Second Gear, the shifter punched the dashboard and I smashed my knuckles. I ended up fixing it with fire! Then, I pulled my 13,000 original mile 1998 GMC Sierra short bed truck into the garage to measure it for new wheels and tires and a better suspension. Finally, I headed to Lithia Springs Ford to test drive two different 2024 Ford F250 Superduty trucks while towing my 28 foot ATC RoM 550 trailer. Not a lot of dealers will let the customer hook up their race trailer to a truck like that just for a test drive but I was determined to find out which was going to work better for my needs; the 7.3L Godzilla gas engine or the 6.7L high-output diesel engine.
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    Thanks for watching!
    -Finnegan
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Komentáře • 924

  • @straymoneyman
    @straymoneyman Před měsícem +284

    As a Ford dealer technician, the powerstroke MPH limit is due to either break-in or transport mode or the mykey function is programmed with the key your using that programmed to limit vehicle speed. Both can be removed to raise speed.

    • @MegaRich1981
      @MegaRich1981 Před měsícem +27

      The salesman is obsolete

    • @davidfriedline7525
      @davidfriedline7525 Před měsícem +2

      I know the person that has brain washed you ! You know it voids warrenty adding super charger or turbo ! Diesel, Cummings ( Dodge ) lamo ! But you have been Raptorfied! Happy Easter ! Peace and Love !

    • @AtlXJ
      @AtlXJ Před měsícem +14

      @@MegaRich1981that’s true. I’ve dealt with that guy in person before and I wasn’t impressed. He’s been there forever and needs to retire. He’s super cocky too, but they might have been that it came up in conversation that I have worked in the car biz for years. I try not to mention it when buying cars for that reason.

    • @anthonyjones657
      @anthonyjones657 Před měsícem +9

      My thoughts too. As far as new trucks go the ford is superior. Back in the 6.0 powerstroke days I’d say Chevy was the king on the road

    • @JViello
      @JViello Před měsícem +4

      Makes sense, I was thinking it was possibly in regen. God knows the weird sh*t my 6.4 would do for no apparent reason, especially during regen...well, that's when it didn't cut power by 90% during a freeway merge towing my 18 foot work trailer because some menial sensor took a crap...or it had me on the side of the road draining diesel from the separator for the 4th time in 5 minutes because it wouldn't drive and kept saying "drain water separator". etc etc
      I had more trouble with my 2010 6.4 for the 104K miles I babied it, it was damn near criminal. A couple months after I paid it off, the turbo's let go, the engine ate metal...mechanical salvage. Worst purchase ever.

  • @guest6423
    @guest6423 Před měsícem +61

    Mike, there's a round rubber boot missing over your shifter mechanism. It keeps grit from getting down into the ball cup, and farther into the mechanism. If the dirt remains, it will wear out the keyways that control the left/right action, and you could eventually lose the ability to access reverse. (ask me how I know this) I suggest you find part# 32862-E9300

  • @michaelhutin5451
    @michaelhutin5451 Před měsícem +117

    Big shout-out to the salesman for being so patient, what a star.
    Please say hello to whomever he is from the U.K.

  • @brianlafollette7530
    @brianlafollette7530 Před měsícem +3

    That is how the representative of the dealership should be! Good on him.

  • @robertrusso877
    @robertrusso877 Před měsícem +75

    Well that was fun and informative. Nice of the dealership to let you “real world” test the truck.

    • @FinnegansGarage
      @FinnegansGarage  Před měsícem +36

      they were super cool!

    • @leftyo9589
      @leftyo9589 Před měsícem +10

      most dealerships will do just about anything if they think you are seriously going to buy an 80-100,000 dollar truck. imagine the commission a salesturd gets for a truck that sells for over 100K.

    • @brandonlins7204
      @brandonlins7204 Před měsícem +2

      You only hit your knuckles on the dash because you're suppose to shift it like this🤌

    • @BrianWilliams009
      @BrianWilliams009 Před měsícem

      Hi, ​@@FinnegansGarage, sent you an email on the possibility of buying the engine and transmission in the GMC.

    • @cerberus50caldawg
      @cerberus50caldawg Před měsícem

      @@brandonlins7204 yes.. 👍
      you need to palm and cup the ball gently from underneath.. 🤌
      a good young lady could even do it easily like that with great results.
      👉Perfecto.👌
      Proper! 🤙🥸🤘

  • @JeffreyPerrault-hk6xe
    @JeffreyPerrault-hk6xe Před měsícem +22

    Mike the boost cut is only during break in,once you hit 500miles that will go away.

  • @matthewkrahn3
    @matthewkrahn3 Před měsícem +14

    Brother works for a local John Deere dealer group. They've been replacing their diesel Ford service trucks with gas units. Emission issues were causing so many problems and costing a fortune

  • @bobbyborba6460
    @bobbyborba6460 Před měsícem +113

    Happy Easter everyone

  • @jerrymarcum4684
    @jerrymarcum4684 Před měsícem +29

    Sunday morning ritual....coffee and Finnegan's new video 🤘

    • @FinnegansGarage
      @FinnegansGarage  Před měsícem +11

      Thanks for watching!

    • @MilesPrestwood
      @MilesPrestwood Před měsícem

      @FinnegansGarage I would love to change your mind about RAM 2500s. I daily it, tow a 28 steel trailer with our race car in it, and the whole family.
      Also a local resident in a neighboring city. We could hook your trailer up and take it around some of these fun hills on the hwy.

  • @380.motorsports
    @380.motorsports Před měsícem +3

    Whichever truck you decide on another towing upgrade is adding a good wireless rear view camera to the back of your trailer. After towing my enclosed car hauler for years without one adding this to my rig is life changing. It’s much safer being able to see what all the knucklehead drivers are doing in the lanes behind you. And, such a help when backing up the trailer.

  • @joekane6725
    @joekane6725 Před 5 dny

    I own a Tremor, tow with it, daily drive it, and wheel it. I recently towed a 61 Bonneville from the top of Washington to San Fran Bay Area, that truck will cease to amaze me. You will be much happier with the Tremor than the standard truck. That hill decent control button he told about is not what he said, it it Trail Control, a cruise control for trail riding.

  • @duaneradecke4651
    @duaneradecke4651 Před měsícem +30

    As an owner of a 2021 F350 diesel I cannot imagine the pulling power the 2024s have with the 1200 ft lbs of torque. I pull a 35ft fifth wheel camper and the 2021 is a pulling beast

    • @commonsenseisdeadin2024
      @commonsenseisdeadin2024 Před měsícem +1

      2021.... You're still stock? 😂

    • @Starzz62
      @Starzz62 Před měsícem +1

      Just tune your truck bro you won’t have to imagine it lol

    • @prozz5664
      @prozz5664 Před měsícem

      It's honestly not that much better. You got a good truck, all these newer ones have all kinds of stupid issues.

  • @JT-kr3dg
    @JT-kr3dg Před měsícem +3

    I ain't no expert, what I've learned from years of DIY, watching Roadkill etc, never trust the salesman. Rock on 😎

  • @mattforstrom4122
    @mattforstrom4122 Před měsícem +11

    As a long term owner of both a 6.7 and a 23 with the 7.3 gas. I'd never own another diesel after having the 7.3. The 7.3 does everything my 6.7 did at a fraction of the costs. Diesel= better MPG but more expensive fuel and significantly higher maintenance costs. Gas= slightly lower MPG but cheapee fuel and way lower maintenance costs. It never pencils out that the diesel is better unless you tow 90+% of the time. The 7.3 with 4.30 gears is an animal.

    • @mitchrd2004
      @mitchrd2004 Před měsícem

      Maybe if you stay stock. Any mods to the diesel will kick up the MPGs and the hauling even more. Ford left way to much on the table when tunning the deisel trucks.

    • @cerberus50caldawg
      @cerberus50caldawg Před měsícem

      I haven't bought a new off the lot vehicle since I started driving at 14 and don't ever plan to, so what that's worth to you before I start this rant! LOL
      I'm just a person and this is just my humble opinion as it were.
      They (as in the gov enviro non mentalists) have been on the road of trying to kill diesel dead for a while now with emissions and regulations and pricing diesel fuel completely out of the market but they really want it off the table for the average consumer.
      Remember the days a work horse truck that was going to be nothing but abused it was a no brainer to get a diesel.
      Cheaper easier to work on.
      (Way before emissions 💩and 3 or 4 different radiators electric ignition and pumps and wiring and hoses and computers with all the extra spaghetti for all the advanced tech was all ever a thing of course.)
      Much cheaper fuel than unleaded back then and it was just that a workhorse.
      Straight hauler? You needed diesel all the way.
      Cold weather high water go near anywhere and get the job done.
      Military uses the KISS method. Diesel.
      But everything I am talking about was back in the days when a "Truck" was not the average cushy 4 door family highway wagon with way too many cup holders and a luxury car price tag to go with it though.
      Back to the present.
      They have really been forcing the motor corps to jump through more and more flaming hoops to produce diesels these last few years and that only appears to be ramping up.
      All which adds up to higher prices all the way around.
      Ford just seems to have wholeheartedly embraced the mentality of screw it if your willing to pay the crazy money to have the diesel then you can afford to fix it with the poor R&D engineering flaws we left in.
      We don't care!
      Enjoy!!!
      So they will sell them till they aren't allowed any longer and to hell with trying to make them good or even make them a viable option that makes sense anymore.
      Because there are still enough people to milk who still just want the option and are willing to pay crazy money for it.
      Some people need it. Not many. Not enough.
      And who needs the added headaches, expenses and complete disregard by the dealership when things do go wrong???
      Not the average consumer.
      Not these days.
      It just doesn't add up.

  • @robertsloane1268
    @robertsloane1268 Před měsícem +15

    It self governing at 70
    Is most likely because truck is new and not broke in.
    Mt f250 will blow right through 90.

  • @colinmoorhead3299
    @colinmoorhead3299 Před měsícem +8

    The 6.7 is my fav diesel motor ever, they haul ass. Even my 2011. They just get up and go. If you do get one I would HIGHLY recommend you put a S&S disaster prevention kit on it as these trucks still use the Bosch cp4.2 and all it takes is one bad tank of fuel, wreck the entire fuel system. Filter kit will catch all the debris. This goes for the standard output and the high output.
    1 point also taken into consideration between the standard output and high output, the high output trucks use a lot more def standard output trucks, standard output is still like 450 horse and 1050 torque

  • @peterpower0495
    @peterpower0495 Před měsícem +59

    Hey Finnegan, if you decide to buy a Ford super duty as your next truck. If you get the 6.7 diesel just make sure to take a note that the High pressure fuel pump in those are super sensitive to Fuel contamination, or loss of fuel pressure. And when the pump goes it takes out the Injectors with it and sends metal all the way back to the tank. There is an aftermarket Filter available to prevent metal going into the rest of the lines. Just something to keep in mind since your shopping around.

    • @FinnegansGarage
      @FinnegansGarage  Před měsícem +23

      thanks for the tip.

    • @commonsenseisdeadin2024
      @commonsenseisdeadin2024 Před měsícem +1

      I'm going on a limb here but if he buys it brand new then he isn't going to need to worry about that.... I know in the past that Ford didn't want to cover it under warranty but you know just as well as I that HE won't ever have to deal with anything like that....... But pretty sure that's no longer an issue with anyone by now though but either way, the rules don't apply to him.
      Just do the maintenance, yes there's been failure's HOWEVER there is tenfold more that haven't been any issue at all. There really is no definitive cause but there's a lot of different opinions out there being passed off as facts.... Welcome to the age where misinformation and worse yet, disinformation is thriving!
      IMO I think there was a defective batch that was hit or miss and it's been over exaggerated (just like the 6.0 tainted reputation) 95% of the problems you hear are from people who don't even have any first hand knowledge nor actual experience with the product and since everyone ALWAYS does their due diligence and research before they say anything to anyone........... (Of course that wasn't sarcasm at all....nope....)
      Not to mention if he were to keep it past warranty, I'm sure he will do a "colab" with a shop that will certainly address the cp4 issue.

    • @hunterstillinger5267
      @hunterstillinger5267 Před měsícem +3

      @@FinnegansGarage hate to say it but the new gm interior and functionality is amazing in the hd trucks and the 6.6 gas is not a bad choice but would be cool to see you do the same with the other competitors. The Cummins is the best off the shelf reliable diesel, I believe, from my experience they have a better engine than the v8 diesels but I personally prefer my duramax trucks. But they are always tuned and deleted, I think stock for stock hard to say the best.

    • @jmaxx211
      @jmaxx211 Před měsícem +3

      I wouldnt buy one of those fords at all. Ik someone that has bought 3 6.7s for their business and all 3 have had transmission issues. The cp4 issue is a crap shoot. Sometimes ford will cover it sometimes they won’t even if the truck is within mileage or time.

    • @dustintesky9621
      @dustintesky9621 Před měsícem +6

      All the top 3 diesels ford dodge and chevy use the Bosch cp4 high pressure fuel pump

  • @scottbrown3674
    @scottbrown3674 Před měsícem +4

    That hill on I 20 is what us truck guys call the walk of shame. I live in Euharlee GA drive by your shop all the time. Cut my knee with big chain saw two years ago took a year to get back to normal. I feel your pain!. I'm a 70 C10 guy. Hope they let you start walking again.

  • @cannibalchainsaw
    @cannibalchainsaw Před měsícem +7

    I went the other way with my pulling truck. I have a 97 Chevrolet K3500 crew cab with a Vortec 454 and a 5 speed NV4500. I hauled in my 85 Cadillac Eldorado on my car trailer and it did really well.

  • @michaelpeace716
    @michaelpeace716 Před měsícem +7

    I have a 2017 F-250 Lariat 6.7 diesel. I absolutely love it. It pulls like a beast. I bet the 2024 are outstanding.

  • @stevecoppock7855
    @stevecoppock7855 Před měsícem +21

    I have a 2022 F250 Tremor (standard) diesel. Best truck I’ve owned. Pulls like a freight train, 10 speed is great, comfortable, maneuverable, I drive it every day. All of these big trucks are good (I’ve owned them all) but I like this Ford the best so far.

    • @Deadgoat865
      @Deadgoat865 Před měsícem

      How many miles are on it? I've heard a lot of bad stuff about the 10 speed transmissions, both Ford and chevy's versions.

    • @stevecoppock7855
      @stevecoppock7855 Před měsícem +1

      My truck has 33,000 miles on it

    • @420WEED69
      @420WEED69 Před měsícem

      MINE HAS 276,000 ITS A 1997 VAN 😂

    • @willvaughan5734
      @willvaughan5734 Před měsícem

      @@Deadgoat865I use one for hotshot trucking (f450). It’s regularly got anywhere from 20,000-32,000 lbs behind it and it hasn’t had an issue. Bought it new in 2021 I just rolled over 270k miles. Best truck I’ve ever owned, and I’ve had them all.

  • @e.lan.s
    @e.lan.s Před měsícem +4

    Rubber duck shaking the trailer seemed like a happy puppy going for a ride! Haha

  • @ngtflyer
    @ngtflyer Před měsícem +1

    I used to live in Powder Springs, so 20 to Thornton Rd was my daily commute.
    Great episode, good luck finding the perfect jack of all trades truck!

  • @therileyobrien
    @therileyobrien Před měsícem +11

    Cool to see Ben Hobson in the video.

  • @lilorbielilorbie2496
    @lilorbielilorbie2496 Před měsícem +17

    Being born and raised in Orange County, CA. I grew up with Del Taco. Sadly where I live now. There are none anywhere near to where me. Thanks Mike.

    • @TheTulerie
      @TheTulerie Před měsícem +4

      As soon as he said Del Taco, I immediately thought "tell me you're from Southern California, without actually telling me you're from Southern California"

    • @MichaelFraracciovanzwilder
      @MichaelFraracciovanzwilder Před měsícem

      same dude. absolute same@@TheTulerie

    • @lilorbielilorbie2496
      @lilorbielilorbie2496 Před měsícem +1

      @@TheTulerie The only way it could have been worse .Is if Mike said they where going to In- N- Out- Burger.

    • @FinnegansGarage
      @FinnegansGarage  Před měsícem +7

      we have just 1 near me. so thankful! lol

    • @TheTulerie
      @TheTulerie Před měsícem

      @@FinnegansGarage I have one not too far here in East Idaho & I agree. Their crinkle fries are the best!

  • @michaelzimmerman635
    @michaelzimmerman635 Před měsícem +5

    Love that 510.

  • @kennethnielsen3864
    @kennethnielsen3864 Před měsícem +1

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @markhavens2319
    @markhavens2319 Před měsícem +1

    Thanks for taking us along on the test drive. Whatever you buy, make sure it has the 360 degree camera option. Must have for parking these beasts.

  • @baddaddybrady2
    @baddaddybrady2 Před měsícem +3

    Great stuff!! Keep Hooping ❤

  • @2wheelzdown180
    @2wheelzdown180 Před měsícem +5

    Great video 👍 crazy to think all the older gas/diesels 2500 -3500 with their 250ish hp towing is now 100 hp less than a f150 or tundra . What a lucky time to be alive lol

    • @scottywhittaker287
      @scottywhittaker287 Před měsícem

      They weren't trying to tow 30k plus back in the day lol. I think the 7.3 powerstroke was the first diesel engine for trucks to offer over 500 ft lbs of torque. Alot has changed indeed for the last 25 years.

  • @427fomoco
    @427fomoco Před měsícem

    Love the 510!! I have a 1970 510, had a few even since they were new.

  • @ojbarberena7090
    @ojbarberena7090 Před měsícem +2

    Great test drive

  • @hicksvilleshick
    @hicksvilleshick Před měsícem +14

    Taint chillers are key!

    • @williamstamper442
      @williamstamper442 Před měsícem +1

      Taint heaters for the win in Michigan winters

    • @chriskeiser5809
      @chriskeiser5809 Před měsícem

      Gotta have the gooch vent. Miss it like hell on my old 4Runner

    • @parentsbasement7734
      @parentsbasement7734 Před měsícem

      A few years back I jumped in my bosses brand new Chevy pickup to run parts to one of our other branches out of town about 250 miles it was middle of summer and hot, leather seats were warm air conditioning worked great about a hour into drive boss txts hey if your gooch is warm hit the seat chiller, I figured out how to turn on and oh my what a great option. By end of summer I had traded in my perfectly good truck for newer model just for the option. Heck I was a naysayer of heated seats till I had back surgery and my wife's new SUV had the option and one cold morning and back was a little angry after surgery and I turned it on no longer a naysayer

  • @malcolmmarsh2710
    @malcolmmarsh2710 Před měsícem +3

    Love that CRX. Wish you would call about Ft Leonard Wood offer.

  • @justinwatch
    @justinwatch Před měsícem +2

    Before checking out Finnegan's latest, I was watching the Bill Murray scene in Caddyshack where Carl was eating the Baby Ruth from the bottom of the pool and couldn't stop laughing. 😂
    Good morning Mike!

  • @Friscorockhead
    @Friscorockhead Před měsícem +2

    The Super Duty is what I'd get if I needed a heavy duty pickup. The thought of daily driving one sounds terrible to me, though. My F150 is awkward enough in parking lots. I would need a little runabout car for errands if I had a heavy duty truck. I drive my mom's escape a few times a year and it's such a joy to park compared to a pickup.

  • @stephaneauger1036
    @stephaneauger1036 Před měsícem +5

    Your back !
    Am back !
    We are here !
    Datsun #1 😐 some time 😂

  • @jimt9661
    @jimt9661 Před měsícem +10

    gas vs diesel. I'm sorry to say, as a diesel mechanic, I wouldn't touch a diesel truck made since 2008 with a 10 foot pole. I routinely see bone stock diesels come apart under 200,000 miles. By the time you factor in the additional purchase price, extra cost of maintenance, def, additional cost of fuel per gallon, the batshit high cost of repairs, it doesn't work. Many companies are now running away from diesels are going back to gas engines on medium duty trucks.

    • @70centurian
      @70centurian Před měsícem +1

      Agree 100%. Last 2 companies lve worked for, Have Dumped Diesels. Repairs and DEf and Fuel cost and Idiots, puttin DEF in the Fuel tanks. Gas 7.3. Like he said, Its NOT gonna have a load, 90% of the time.

    • @299charles
      @299charles Před měsícem

      Cummins and delete at 100k or a soon as warranty stops……

    • @jimt9661
      @jimt9661 Před měsícem

      @@299charles spend $12K additional for the engine, them go 100k miles, spend the money for a delete, And I've seen plenty of blown deleted engines. Not saving 12K in fuel in 100,000 miles. To each their own, but it's just not worth it.

  • @ACasill01
    @ACasill01 Před měsícem +2

    That white fender prerunner comment hit me right in the feels… have had the glass on/replaced for some time and still white 🤣🤣🤣

  • @John_Conner222
    @John_Conner222 Před měsícem +2

    Thank you for this. Was always curious and have wanted to do this test myself. I can't believe they actually allowed you to hook up a fully loaded trailer on a test drive. I am super impressed. I'll be honest I have never had a good experience with a Ford dealer and I have been in several all across Georgia. Last time I was in one I had to call the cops, they took my car and wouldn't give it back and they sold the car I wanted and tried to upsell me another one after I called to reserve one and drove 2 hours across town to get it. Once the manager realized I had 911 on the phone and was filling out a stolen vehicle report and asking for officer assistance on site, they finally came to their senses. I will never go to a Ford dealership ever again (too many bad experiences with dealership repairs and lemon law vehicles) but this dealer seemed to be pretty cool with you. I'm guessing your expensive and fully loaded trailer plus a large camera crew gave them the peace of mind to let you do this.

  • @PatrickSBellSr
    @PatrickSBellSr Před měsícem +3

    Yep - that extra 2" of suspension gives the Tremor package a much better ride - it's more 'compliant'. Great video!😎👍

  • @Strange_Tony
    @Strange_Tony Před měsícem +4

    You guys are too timid lol my 21 Tundra Nightshade bone stock towed around a 35 ft travel trailer full of stuff for years at 70 on the freeway with zero issues. Slap a weight distribution hitch on and send it lol

  • @theglitch99
    @theglitch99 Před měsícem +1

    I like the load gage on the reciver! Neat, didn't know they had that for 4 wheelers!

  • @RenderedInept
    @RenderedInept Před měsícem

    On my 77 Datsun 620 I cut the shifter shaft low, drilled, tapped it and used a piece of all thread to mount the knob...worked great!

  • @HardNorthOutdoors
    @HardNorthOutdoors Před měsícem +7

    the gasser was great but as he mentioned, 90% of the time its not towing. jumping to a diesel for a 90% unloaded is a big decision considering the current truck prices.
    personally id of loved to see the gasser with a supercharger doing work.

    • @mcmoffat93
      @mcmoffat93 Před měsícem

      I'm fairly sure harrop make a charger for the 7.3, that is if it's the Godzilla motor

  • @Jackm117
    @Jackm117 Před měsícem +3

    Gotta have those comfy seats while you're waiting for the tow truck

    • @matthewschiebout7384
      @matthewschiebout7384 Před měsícem

      Fords maintain the majority of public works, cell towers, etc. If they were so bad I doubt you could even make a comment on YT...because your internet would be down.

    • @pranays
      @pranays Před měsícem

      Ford trucks are used by industry and first responders because the accounts do the math and they are the most reliable and powerful trucks on the market.
      Grow up child

    • @Jackm117
      @Jackm117 Před měsícem

      @@pranays they're used by industry and first responders because they're easier to service

  • @anthonyferretti28
    @anthonyferretti28 Před měsícem +1

    Tundra with the tow package is rated for about 10,500. Pushing limits with the Rubber Duck in the trailer. That being said, it would work short term. I use a Tundra with the 5.7 and tow package (4.30 rear end) to tow almost everyday. Tows like a champ, engine is a beast.

  • @martinclevenger7633
    @martinclevenger7633 Před měsícem +1

    Used to drive a f450 with the 7.3 godzilla towing a 24 ft trailer every day. Never even felt the trailer behind me. For a gas engine the godzilla is a BEAST!

  • @ImTHATguy...
    @ImTHATguy... Před měsícem +5

    I did not miss my crutches once I could start walking in my boot. Walking with crutches in the snow was a pain in the a**

    • @FinnegansGarage
      @FinnegansGarage  Před měsícem +8

      i just got off my crutches and am so thankful!

    • @gryffent
      @gryffent Před měsícem

      @@FinnegansGarageI had knee surgery a few times the first was Supposed to be to in, have surgery, leave with a tensor bandage and crutches. Woke up with a cast from hip to ankle and was in hospital for 11 days and had to have another surgery when my knee swole up so much it ruptured my stitches and soaked my cast in enough blood to turn it to paste. Was on crutches and in the cast for 3 months. I got the cast off and was supposed to be using a cane. I had to go back on crutches for another 4 months. Two more surgeries and then a total knee replacement. So count yourself lucky Mike hahaha.

  • @Steelythestacker
    @Steelythestacker Před měsícem +24

    Hey Kudos for using real Channel Locks, made a couple miles from my home in Tool City USA.

    • @BUILTFORDTOUGH79
      @BUILTFORDTOUGH79 Před měsícem +2

      I second that. Anytime I can buy American made products or tools, I do. 99.9% of the time, their build quality and QC is hands down, better. 🇺🇸

    • @morefrankgore21
      @morefrankgore21 Před měsícem +3

      But Knipex are so much better 😭🫠😂

    • @russellridge8623
      @russellridge8623 Před měsícem

      I did HVAC/Mechanical work for 35 yrs. Channel Locks were the best. Last ten years they have turned to sheet. Jaws are nowhere near as hard or durable as they once were. Like Craftsman rachets. Got some circa 70-80 s ones that are solid. Free replacement ones are dog sheet.

    • @Steelythestacker
      @Steelythestacker Před měsícem

      @@russellridge8623 the rebranded Chinese ones are junk. The ones still made here are still the same quality.

  • @wowogaming101
    @wowogaming101 Před měsícem +1

    Some more great content this Sunday is so great 😃

  • @az_natalie
    @az_natalie Před měsícem

    I daily drive a 2017 Ford F150 and the husband and I just upgraded from a 2001 7.3 Ford F550 to a 2012 6.7 F550 for our crawlerhauler. Have heard nothing but good things about the 6.7. Nice to have something with a little more power for those hill climbs. Also good to see the funhaver group pop in - love those guys.

  • @MrDanisve
    @MrDanisve Před měsícem +4

    Diesel for hauling is def the way to go. Works great day to day too.
    Abit more stuff to maintain on the modern diesels, due to all the emissions stuff. But if you put some miles on it hauling. The fuel efficiency will pay for the extra mainentance.

    • @AceEverett
      @AceEverett Před měsícem

      Emissions crap ruins the MPG though. My 2017 got 13-14, and most the 10 speed guys said 17-18. The 10 speed ones deleted were seeing 20+, but I ended up just selling it and paid cash for a 96 7.3 powerstroke instead and get 20+ with 35" tires on it.

    • @MrDanisve
      @MrDanisve Před měsícem

      @@AceEverett Well get rid of that torque converter and you will se MPG rise by alot.
      So much power/fuel wasted into heat.
      Like my shitty van from 2007, has 36 MPG while hauling a camper.
      5 speed manual on it. Mine is deleted, not on purpose. Just the EGR valve died and i see no reason to replace it :P

  • @dieseldaryl1
    @dieseldaryl1 Před měsícem +4

    Seriously you should do the same video with the other big two manufacturers and compare them. Would be great content.

  • @Autoauctionrehabs
    @Autoauctionrehabs Před měsícem

    I have a 2022 F250 4x4 with the 7.3. I pulled a 33 ft toy hauler from CA to TX. I am pleased with it. (you may have seen it at the meet and greet a couple weeks ago.) I went with the gas engine rather than diesel because of cost to buy and cost to maintain compared to the diesel which is far more expensive. If towing 10% of the time, the gas engine is best for me. Regarding the trailer settings on the truck, enter the length of the trailer and save the data. This will allow it to accurately tell you if there is a vehicle in the blind spot, supposedly. I am very happy with my gas engine F250. I did put a set of Rough Country air bags on it to level it out a bit which helps a lot.

  • @growlith6969
    @growlith6969 Před měsícem

    3/4 ton trucks are just perfect. So comfortable and secure, and you always have enough truck for practically anything you do.

  • @fordinpossession
    @fordinpossession Před měsícem +12

    At 3:41, we call those “Jesus clips” because often you hear “Jesus, where did that clip go!?”

  • @68Peeler
    @68Peeler Před měsícem +4

    Pulling a trailer of that size, loaded with everything, ABSOLUTELY you will need a dually diesel. CHA CHING !!!

    • @reflex8698
      @reflex8698 Před měsícem

      Not at all. I have a 24 ft hauler which weighs just over 9000 lbs fully loaded. We pull it with our 2008 z71 suburban with helper bags in the bags, and that’s only a 1500 series. This F250 should pull that trailer no problem

  • @bdubs-sv
    @bdubs-sv Před měsícem

    Just bought one of your hats and I love it

  • @jeremygibbs2275
    @jeremygibbs2275 Před měsícem +1

    Highly recommend if you decide to go with the 7.3 Gas burner to get a 4.10 rear gear. Our company tow pig is a single axle 21 F350 Lariat with the 7.3 and it has a 3.70 gear if I remember right and for sure would benefit from a heavier rear gear.

  • @stevenmoreno131
    @stevenmoreno131 Před měsícem +4

    Powerstroke is the way to go for pulling

    • @Thelawnenforcementofficer
      @Thelawnenforcementofficer Před měsícem

      Cummins HO

    • @torque-ej4nu
      @torque-ej4nu Před měsícem

      Yeah if ya wanna be stranded witha car hauler first time out witha brand new truck like Taylor Ray.

    • @stevenmoreno131
      @stevenmoreno131 Před měsícem

      If he's thinking ford powerstrokes the way to go I'm a cummins guy myself

    • @Deadgoat865
      @Deadgoat865 Před měsícem +1

      Cummins is by far the best diesel engine you can buy. The only downside is that it's in a Dodge.

  • @johntotten4872
    @johntotten4872 Před měsícem

    Great video Finn. Thanks now I am craving Del Taco... Looks like a mini road trip tomorrow to get some.

  • @seanknelsen2047
    @seanknelsen2047 Před měsícem +1

    The truck has to be in break in mode for sure! Cant wait to see which you choose.

  • @robertonavarro4880
    @robertonavarro4880 Před měsícem +4

    Hey Mike try a GMC with a Duramax. Happy Easter everyone.

  • @aland8545
    @aland8545 Před měsícem +7

    No automotive diesel. The gasser will pull race cars and not have emissions problems every time you go. Millage will not break even with diesel so much more than gas

  • @davidcombs8458
    @davidcombs8458 Před měsícem

    Thanks for fixing the wiring and shifter on my 510. Appreciate it! 😂

  • @BG-vq9fd
    @BG-vq9fd Před měsícem

    Nice ride Joe and that's coming from a GM guy. I love the 6.2L 10 speed in my AT4.
    I like your real customer evaluation.

  • @seecampacp5107
    @seecampacp5107 Před měsícem +3

    Thanks to the EPA making diesels die so rapidly and costing so much as they do I am over em. The power is wonderful while it lasts but the ride ends sooner than expected.

  • @mroptical1982
    @mroptical1982 Před měsícem

    Hello Finnegan I was never a truck guy until I inherited my older brother 2001 Ford F250 Super Duty with the 7.3 turbo deisel. Being the medium duty deisel engine, it's barely broken in at the 235k miles on the truck. Looking forward to seeing what you get. Wishing you and your family well Take Care

  • @mercruiserioboss2635
    @mercruiserioboss2635 Před měsícem

    You're good people appreciate all the episodes here in spring arbor Michigan stuck on the chair I'm sick trying to get better but I think it's past that point older now and I'm good with what happens

  • @Lesterman_1
    @Lesterman_1 Před měsícem +2

    You would do well to get either of those trucks. For towing, I would say "6.7 diesel" for driving, I would say "7.3 gasser". With that said, get you a nice F250 with the 6.7 high output like you were driving. You can configure it how you want you just have to find it. Nothing will do better and treat you nicer!

  • @Atodaso-pg9kq
    @Atodaso-pg9kq Před měsícem

    You won’t regret going with the Superduty, it’s by far the best diesel Truck on the Market and if anyone says different they just flat out don’t know what they’re talking about. 😬

  • @JeffreyPerrault-hk6xe
    @JeffreyPerrault-hk6xe Před měsícem +1

    😊I've owned two CRX's awesome cars 70hp has never been so much fun,you literally don't have to brake for corners.Great content as always.

  • @jeremydoblinger3609
    @jeremydoblinger3609 Před měsícem

    Gonna be exciting truck to see put together

  • @jonnothetrucker
    @jonnothetrucker Před měsícem

    You were right about straightening out trailer sway, and from my experience, trailer sway control actually applies trailer brakes to help straighten it up, if you have electric trailer brakes fitted that is

  • @scmotorsports
    @scmotorsports Před měsícem +1

    If you go with the 7.3L Godzilla gas engine, the aftermarket has plenty of upgrades coming out for that engine.

  • @AutoAli
    @AutoAli Před měsícem

    I daily an 02 F350 dually Lariat. You can't beat a for diesel (except the 6.0-6.4). They are amazing and you would don't be disappointed. I used mine to haul 9000 LBS home from NC and it did it flawlessly.

  • @chennemeyer
    @chennemeyer Před měsícem +2

    Just got a 350 diesel Lariat last week, one and a half door (supercab?) Had to special order it. The price once you fill it back up with the important mechanical things of a Platinum four door for example is still 20K cheaper 90k with virtually all options, and has basically all the same stuff, winch, lockers, HO, all the electronics upgrades. Still plenty of room in the rear seats for small adults and a dog. That diesel is amazing and the size and weight of that truck just makes if smooth as can be for a daily, floats down the highway effortlessly. One negative of that 350 and probably 250 as well ( I think regardless of Tremor) the rear springs and perhaps front as well, are so stiff it doesn't like ripples in the pavement bad broken up roads, it has a little resonance and gets bumpy, but on normal roads no problem. You could replace the suspension with a Carli E-Venture magnetic shocks basically for a variable function, higher leaf string count like 12 vs 6, and different sway bars, and has a soft daily, or hard for towing, but thats another 10K or so in parts, I'm holding off, Im very happy with it as is for now and maybe long term. Overall, amazing luxury and power in these Superduty HO Diesels, and try the optioned Lariat supercab 1 1/2 doors for the price problem. BTW took exactly three months from order to at the dealer

  • @neong
    @neong Před měsícem +1

    Man that 510 looks good in Yellow.

  • @troycarter4742
    @troycarter4742 Před měsícem

    That sway control is a life saver if you need it. I had an F150 save my butt once towing a camper in a way too windy condition. That is a fantastic feature that I hope nobody ever needs.

  • @mikemcc1156
    @mikemcc1156 Před měsícem +2

    @finnegan the anti sway works pretty good

  • @xliv4evr
    @xliv4evr Před měsícem

    Upgraded to a MasterCraft. Good Job!

  • @robertjohnson4784
    @robertjohnson4784 Před měsícem

    Happy Easter Mr Finnegan blessings to you and your family I see you're almost at a million Subs can't wait I'll give you the first congrats, 100 % go with the diesel Bank sells a plug-and-play tuner that will take away that surging love all your videos bro two thumbs up

  • @davidtyson2999
    @davidtyson2999 Před měsícem

    Usually, the offroad packages on trucks actually ride better due to higher quality stuff. Good episode. The weight of the diesel engine helps the ride also.

  • @Major_D3rp
    @Major_D3rp Před měsícem

    That sales dude is a cool one. Knows his stuff and seemed to just be a chill dude.

  • @dennisgallear409
    @dennisgallear409 Před měsícem

    Fantastic Fin

  • @ryany4941
    @ryany4941 Před měsícem

    L5P Duramax is wild also and If you tune it, it’s a rocket ship. My company truck is 6.7 power stroke. Its a loyal work horse will tow anything anywhere both good options.

  • @justingould7348
    @justingould7348 Před měsícem

    This was a great video! I was super excited to see that your considering a Ford. I’m in the market for a 24 myself. I’ve been doing my research and it actually might be worth your while to consider a Platinum over a Lariat. There’s not much of a price difference if you get a highly optioned Lariat some times you can be money ahead depending on how it’s specked out.

  • @fakefarmer920
    @fakefarmer920 Před měsícem

    I hauled a giant goose neck with a 4 door bronco and 4 door jeep through the hills of Kentucky and Tennessee with my 6.7 My truck is fixed well say ... and climbing some of the hills I was braking tires loose . Especially where the run off was coming across the road from recent rain . ...I love my 6.7 I don't think you'll be disappointed

  • @HunterVanderpool
    @HunterVanderpool Před měsícem

    Yay good way to start a day

  • @kdub0988
    @kdub0988 Před měsícem

    holy cow, that boat in your shop is huge

  • @theworkshopmechanicchannel3296

    @ 2:32 You and I have another thing in common
    Hairy Forearms 🤭🤣

  • @RamMopar
    @RamMopar Před měsícem

    Love your videos. If you are worried about squatting any truck you use, you can get an equalizer hitch system (weight distribution hitch). The same used on RV trailers. That’ll help a lot

  • @TheDailyRacer
    @TheDailyRacer Před měsícem

    That GMC is going to be SO sick! Stoked to see someone do that body style right. Also, I need those stockers! 🤣

  • @videostar07
    @videostar07 Před měsícem +1

    The GM trucks have that sway control also, my 2015 Silverado does, and it saved me from a tail waggin' the dog episode hauling a trailer. Anyway, impressive test drive!

  • @peterfeng9139
    @peterfeng9139 Před měsícem

    Great video on the super duty..
    Go straight for the one ton for payload and get the pro power on board for 2kw of generator power....

  • @frankhuddleston6548
    @frankhuddleston6548 Před měsícem

    I love the show. You guys are awesome. I would have used an induction heater and kept the heat local.

  • @brax0210
    @brax0210 Před měsícem

    That 510 is dope

  • @ztwntyn8
    @ztwntyn8 Před měsícem

    Gas!! Those f150 with a blower are wild

  • @Shelbyj13
    @Shelbyj13 Před 24 dny

    I have a 2020 7.3 and LOVE it. It will never be the same as a diesel but considering how often I tow its perfect. I tow a 10k lbs 37ft bumper pull travel trailer and Im never lacking enough power. I have the 4.30 gears and I never have to floor it, even going up mountain passes. I dont have to rev it out either. My guess is that one had 3.55 gears. Also, the salesman is incorrect, they have 10 ply tires.