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1997 F350 New to Me

WV1964

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Hampshire County WV
Well, I wanted a truck to tow the classic and searched for a few months. Ended up with way more than I needed, but a solid runner

1997 F350 XLT dually long bed. 7.3 Powerstroke. 2 wheel drive. 281,000 on the odometer

Steering was sloppy when I test drove, but figured it needed ball joints and bushings

Had 6 new tires on it and regular oil changes and maintenance.

Interior was in pretty good shape. Driver's seat was worn, as expected. Everything in the dash worked, but the radio is worn out

Issues with the rear tank, a leak the seller said. Front tank is fine.

Plan is to get the stock stuff up to par and then see what's what. Maybe an intercooler.

More to follow

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Well, we were a no-go at the State inspection station. Upper and lower ball joint on the passenger side, upper ball joint on the driver's side. 10 days to repair and get back.

Decided to go with Moog components and Bilstein shocks... Monroe steering stabilizer.

Needed to expand on some of my available tools to get at it. Harbor Freight run is in order.
 
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