Are Old-School Trucks UNSTOPPABLE Off-Road? Here's All The Proof You Need! | Gunsmoke Ep. 8

Thanks to to Toyo Tires for this set of Open Country A/T IIIs! Check them out at www.toyotires.com and to Midland Radio for our comms solution (midlandusa.com)! Now that Gunsmoke has a fresh set of all-terrain tires, is it ready to tackle Tombstone Hill? We find out exactly how good (or not) this 30-year-old truck is off-road, and show off something this Ford F-350 can do that you can't in your modern heavy duty truck!
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[@markyocum8249]

Old trucks like this are only going to look better and better the more advanced/complicated new trucks get...

[@jdubskiwright2380]

Agreed 100% old trucks are exactly that trucks...these new ones are luxurious as hell just not the same

[@jasonpohle369]

Absolutely right

[@ericsaldivar4683]

Agree. They look good and simple. I guess the only advantage they have to new trucks going off road is that you aren’t still paying on the truck so you don’t worry about it getting hit by rocks, or doing physical damage to it.

[@normanrhone2791]

It's all about money. Make these "super high tech" vehicles with as much things to break, then hope the masses stupid enough to keep buying either new parts or a new vehicle to replace it.

[@Maggi4.7]

Old trucks are more reliable and less expensive and look a lot better

[@estebanamador7601]

The Fords and Chevys duallys of those years are use in my country to haul 5 tons of coffee beans in really hilly terrain, and no problems at all, they are beasts that were built like tractors, unfortunately between complicated diesel engines, complicated auto transmissions and other electronics, we can't say the same of the new ones. Please bring back manual transmissions, they are awesome with those low range gears and their simplicity, we need more real work trucks and not work toys.

[@dirtyitalian]

What country?

[@estebanamador7601]

@@dirtyitalian Costa Rica, Latin America.

[@jessemarchese7245]

People say that and settle for an auto

[@estebanamador7601]

@@jessemarchese7245 that's true in US, in my country no, so the problem is for us because people like me (that like american trucks), don't like the new ones. Nowadays our options are Isuzu and Fuso 4x4 trucks. Actually we have trucks and vans with manual transmissions that are sold in the US with just auto transmissions, trucks like the Chevy Colorado, the Ford Ranger (diesel both of them), Isuzu trucks and Sprinter vans. Well, and all of the other pickup trucks that aren't sold in the US like the NP300 Frontier, Isuzu Dmax and Toyota Hilux. All the work trims are sold with manual transmissions. Greetings

[@redneckillinois2030]

I agree

[@nolunruff8845]

I’m a big old vehicle guy and nothing beats the old school 4x4!

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

Me too! Unfortunately in Europe it’s hard to find a good old American 4x4 but I’m happy with my turbo diesel XJ Jeep.

[@greg10469]

Except installing an air bag at all four corners...much smoother and there are kits out now

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

greg10469 Of course it's smoother, but it's no more capable and infinitely less reliable. These old trucks are so good because of their tough simplicity.

[@jakobbattershell1446]

I bought a 2x4 73 f350 super camper special for a project and I’m thinking of buying a 79 f150 4x4 to drive around

[@nuclearblast119]

@@V8AmericanMuscleCar your XJ is a collector and increasing in value! Take care of it!!! 👍😎💪

[@ajmedeiros77]

Ahhh the sound of that old 7.3. One of the best engines EVER made period.

[@corbettblackman6322]

Great engines but they are a little gutless

[@kylek9432]

nah..... 6.9 is the way to go

[@What-he5pr]

@@kylek9432 4.20 is where it's at.

[@mayonnaiseluther1568]

@@corbettblackman6322 You don't have to be nice, you can say they're VERY gutless.

[@corbettblackman6322]

@@mayonnaiseluther1568 try a Suzuki samurai, now that’s a very gutless rig.😂

[@eduardomenchaca1916]

I remember grandpa taking all his 5 grandchildren out for a field in our childhood and now I use it to haul horses almost 25 years later. Those things never die

[@norman6771]

I have one of these it’s an absolute beast 650,000 miles on the original motor.

[@AG-rk5hj]

What motor is in your truck?

[@norman6771]

7.3L IDI.

[@norman6771]

With the same five speed original five-speed very sloppy but still shifts being a stick shift the rear takes a beating had to replace that only two clutches in this truck.

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Doesn’t surprise me. As long as you keep up with maintenance and don’t abuse it there’s not much to crap out. And you’ll never kill a zf-5 with a stock engine

[@theroyalcrownedtiger2946]

Built Ford Tough !!!!!!

[@ahmedhishamdr8485]

The secret behind classics glory is that there is no (over smart) or (over kill) engineering...just essential and basics with tough steel!

[@JamesSmullins]

We've used a old Ford step side 4x4 with granny gear to flush Quail and dove when hunting years ago. Put it in granny gear we get out and walk along side it shooting birds as it flushed them. Wasn't exactly legal turns out but young and dumb we were back then.

[@JamesSmullins]

@@WW-wf8tu I never said it was unique to Ford, that was just a experience I had.

[@tangydiesel1886]

That's how my dad fed small square bales before we went to round bales. Put it in low range and first gear, step out, wait a few seconds, step up onto the bed, and start throwing off hay. Then, step off, walk up, and get back in. It was a '93 F350, 7.3 IDI.

[@johndowns9246]

My uncle had a ‘74 Ford 4 (in the floor) We use to load hay bales. He would put it in 1st gear and step out of the truck and toss the bales to us in the back to stack. To a 12 year old, that was so awesome.

[@richardkafka5625]

Back when a truck was a truck! Love the old school manuals! No beating low range granny gear.

[@theroyalcrownedtiger2946]

Granny shifting, not double clutching like you should. Humor. I do genuinely enjoy classic true work trucks like this. Old trucks, it's a beautiful thing.

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

This truck has a ZF5, it doesn’t have what you’re calling a “granny gear”.

[@mromatic17]

@@warrenmcelroy4718 the gas ones do the diesel versions don't need a granny gear they are the close ratio trannys like the m5od. 1st gear is still 4:1!

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

@@mromatic17 No. None of the ZF5’s are granny gear transmissions.

[@mromatic17]

@@warrenmcelroy4718 the wide ratio transmission has a 5.72 1st gear I'd call that pretty low.

[@joeymccullough2716]

Grew up with an F-250 diesel/ granny gear combo just like this, on the farm-you can’t stop it!! Sounds like a tractor cause it is-love it! Great job, guys.

[@timesthree5757]

I have a 89 Ford f250 7.3L IDI love went from Nebraska to Arkansas pulling a trailer with 30,000lbs at 60 miles an hour. No problem. The only thing I need to do is replace the fss. Just a road legal tractor.

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

If it was just like this one it didn’t have a “granny gear”, this truck has a ZF5, its a straight fine speed overdrive transmission, doesn’t have a “granny gear” like the older Four speed BullDog transmissions

[@RocHopn]

Older is better is some cases. No DEF no emissions equipment. The shear definition of the KISS (Keep it Simple Stupid)method. Plus if you scratch it you really dont care. I love my 7.3L

[@simoncorriere8209]

Ya but that comes at a cost of no power and no power potential.

[@wyattnyfeler7270]

@@simoncorriere8209 the old Cummins motors have a lot of power potential

[@poweredbyrice5708]

@@simoncorriere8209 New trucks need that power to pull all that safety lard around

[@MrBillsfishin]

Man that old Ford did great. The 35's, that low gearing and all that clearance made for a super easy day. This has been one of the best series your team has ever done. Keep a series like this going forever.

[@alfredsmith2322]

Awesome series by two young men who seem to enjoy old cars and trucks, and the outdoors, more than video games. Imagine that. Keep up the good work.

[@dommm111]

I just love old school technology, I wish everything was so simple and reliable

[@primitivegibberish5915]

Put lockers in that thing and then it will really be an unstoppable off road beast !!!

[@MountainSide719]

I did mine! But I have the 7.5L! It is now like a tank!

[@swiftbear]

I miss vehicles like this. So sick of the over designed, over engineered, electronic, complex, gadget, technology packed vehicles of today. Id trade my 2016 F150 for this truck

[@rubenbraekman4515]

Then do it... 😂

[@masonjohns208]

I drive a 2014 f350 and would never trade for that piece of junk.... My powerstroke will work circles around that while getting better fuel mileage and they all off road the same..... And that old truck probably doesn't have heated leather seats either 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@swiftbear]

@@masonjohns208 To quote Jeff Lebowski - 'Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.'

[@adamj1337]

I've got a '92 f250 with a 302 and 90k km's, bring your 2016 to BC anytime.

[@swiftbear]

@@adamj1337 Is it restored? could you sell it for 20-25k in its current condition?

[@FordRangerJ]

Just love this truck. Brings back childhood memories. My Dad had a brown 1989 Ford F-150 4x4 and watching these videos makes me miss it. Great video Tommy and Kase!

[@dougterhune9364]

This made me think of the square bodies I drove back in the 80's. Definately could drive themselves through almost anything. Did notice that the front tires are moving back and forth more than they should, but that is any easy fix!!. Loved to be able to fix them in the driveway!!

[@fredkemp1444]

Truck is looking so good! Love old school low tech!

[@fritty9927]

I’ve been driving four wheelers since 70’s and always thought those older 70’s trucks were more primitive but more capable too. I also remember having to use pliers to lock and unlock hubs. Still no beating granny gear😆. Great job guys.

[@trailrunnah8886]

Haha, sometimes in the winter I had to do that on my old K10 I had when I was a kid. Slush and whatnot would freeze on the hubs and I wouldn't be able to turn them.

[@husabergpower4700]

Bouncy? Try it with less air pressure. ;-)

[@Icutmetal]

I had a 1997 F350 and there was no changing that ride; it was a farm tractor with leaf springs.

[@donleamon8653]

With that thing, you'd need to go to 5 psi. It needs a new suspension. Old leafs get brittle and stiff with work over the years.

[@sashoxxx]

They don't air down here at TFL. Never have.

[@sashoxxx]

@@WW-wf8tu Relax bubba, just stating the facts.

[@anthonyc1883]

@@sashoxxx I have seen a few videos, at least, in which they air down. Moab has been one of the locations. They've even used add-on devices onto the inflation valves of the tires which bring the pressure down to an exact PSI (instead of manually draining air/checking/draining some more/checking, etc.)

[@Blue_Flame_Raptor]

I think the frame has more flex than the suspension, lol.

[@Beandiptheredneck]

They literally do, which is why the frames last forever. They aren’t trying to fight every bump and they don’t rust inside out because they’re C channel

[@jonniessink1]

I have an 86 f250 4x4 same cab/bed set up, and yes the frame flexes more then the actual suspension. Its probably why I can keep up with my friends little over stock jeeps.

[@trailrunnah8886]

When I was a kid I had a square body Chevy that was the same way.

[@wilecatrexy]

Give it more articulation which keeps all the wheels on the ground. Thus better traction on uneven terrain.

[@amatureskater15]

@@Beandiptheredneck tell that to jeep owners haha C channels are weak and not meant for heavy weight.

[@rockymountainjazzfan1822]

I've been 4-wheeling for 50 years now--most of the first 30 years of that was driving 4WD trucks a lot like this one. Low-end engine torque and low speed gearing is what gets the job done. Idiot 4-wheelers obsess about horsepower and speed--but it's torque and low-speed gearing that make a great 4WD. This truck really only needs 3 things to be about perfect--a heavy duty winch mounted to a Ranch Hand-type full brush guard bumper, good skid plates underneath, and a locker rear differential. My Ford Super-Duty has all of those things and will go just about anywhere it will physically fit. Oh, and throw about 500 lbs. of sand bags in the truck bed behind the rear wheelwells. Smooths the ride and makes even more traction.

[@everythingpnw]

How old are you?

[@hellahorny]

@@everythingpnw hahaha man lol

[@lubesiron-cslfarmsllc2751]

I've been Messing with these old school Ford's since before the creators of this video were even a thought! Lol. They are awesome old trucks for sure. In my stable I have a 1992 F350 4x4 srw with a 7.3 IDI and a 86 F250 with a 300 six. I'd rather have either one over a new truck. These trucks came often with 3.55 or 4.10 or even 4.56 gearing. That's not very low gears. The low gearing is in the creeper 4 speed transmission and low range TCase. A lot of old 1 tons from the 40s into the early 70s had 5.83 gears..... Now that's low crawl gear for you.

[@hellahorny]

When you say low range in the T-case does that refer to 4LO or is that something completely different? Thanks

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

@@hellahorny yes he is talking about Low Range in the transfer case

[@stout_tossme7541]

That truck was doing this off-road stuff before y'all we're born. I love the crap out this series.

[@dannytattooflash]

Love your truck. I have a 1993 F-150 XL 2WD with a 4.9L manual 5 speed. Just towed my Harley to Sturgis and back for the 80th anniversary, and then some. Approximately 4000 miles +. Truck rode beautifully! I do take care of my truck. Always maintain it. It has a 8ft bed with high truck cap. Made a small bedroom in the back. Such a cool and dependable truck.

[@ChrisRash]

Glad yours is still doing well. I had to get rid of my 95 300 I6 manual a couple years ago. Destroyed by rust underneath.

[@shaunward4895]

More, more, more !! ❤ what a breath of fresh air in an era with so many electronics.

[@alexkram]

One thing I love about my older truck with manual hubs is I can put it into 4L on the transfer case but leave the hubs unlocked to get a super low granny gear in 2WD. Works great for backing up real slow up a steep driveway with a trailer.

[@royscarbrough3589]

From watching I didn’t see you air down the tires-so full road air pressure-awesome tires.

[@berryreading4809]

It was a 1/4 mile drive on a dirt road? But I understand your point.

[@milbella1]

I've never given these old trucks a second thought but my dad just bought a 97 f-450 with the 7.3 and I must say I fell in love as soon as I took it for a spin around the neighborhood 👌

[@jdfleetguy28]

Great Video Kase. That old girl just crawls right up those mountain trails. I love your old school diesel truck videos. I really hope the Gunsmoke Ford hangs around long enough to get some good old fashioned shootout style videos with it and your old school Diesel RAM. That would make an awesome truck video .

[@baptismos8969]

Seeing Gunsmoke in action makes me miss my early '99 7.3 DI Powerstroke 4x4 even more! Now I have an '08 RCLB 6.4L Powerstroke 4x4 (manual hubs, floor shifter) with a full locker in the rear and 37's - it'll go through anything here in PA but it's not as reliable as the old school 7.3 DI.

[@billyreece4445]

That’s one thing I still love about Ford is that they still put locking hubs on their big trucks. The only manufacture that does. When you lock those hubs in you know you’re in 4wd unlike some of the newer trucks. And as far as I knew when you locked the hubs it locked the front axle? I didn’t think they were an open diff like they’re saying?

[@noahgaray7923]

@@billyreece4445 when you lock the hubs, you connect the wheels to the front of the front axle. Usually the front differentials are open unless specially ordered.

[@lanceripplinger8352]

Gotta love tha told school low end, tractor gearing. Those old trucks could just go and go. They were built to be worked and abused. Great video guys! Now if you can just get the F-350 badges that are missing for the front fenders, I think it would complete the truck.

[@mariowhyte2816]

Yeeeeeeeeeessssssss Chase!!!! Hey with Steve's departure I can totally see you rising up to be an awesome presenter!!! You have my vote of confidence bro. Awesome truck y'all have here!!! Those old school Fords were well built!!

[@marcosierra1822]

Today’s youth enjoying old school trucks was really nice to see! Great job on this video. It was a trip down memory lane for me. I now really miss my Scout.

[@hunterduncan1078]

This seriously makes me nostalgic for my old 88 F250 pickup. It had the 7.5L 460, the thing guzzled gas like nobody’s business but the thing was so badass. I remember I went off the road one time and dropped my passenger tire into a culvert all the way till the body smacked on the concrete. I got out, locked the hubs, turned my wheel all the way to the left and just let out the clutch, and the thing just crawled out with barely any gas. There wasn’t a dent to be found from the concrete, and I was jumping up and down from excitement.

[@HOWNDOG66]

Used to do the “walk beside” with my old f150 with a 1bbl 300-6. Wish I still had that truck. Today’s trucks just aren’t trucks anymore

[@R.Nelson]

All I know is...I'm gonna miss it when it goes... Great video..Thanks Tommy and Case🏁🏁🏁☺️

[@kenleavell9696]

Bought a 92 7.3 idi for a farm truck. Same setup as this one, just not nearly as straight. Either way, it does feel awesome to feel like you’re going back in time 20+years.

[@wade7959]

I've seen TFL put so many struggling vehicles up those hills, and that old Ford really did make the hills look...well...tame. The old granny gear and locking hubs is where it's at.

[@mosescortez711]

The self-crawling Gun-Smoke. Gets done by Hopping and crawling. GREAT video 👍👍

[@sc4808]

When you have that much weight over the front wheels it going to be a good climber. Way to go, good job.

[@estebanamador7601]

Yeah, the problems come when you're in mud and you finish with a big anchor.

[@stussels]

great looking old truck. my friends family had one similar on the farm. i think it was a 460. just let the clutch out and go from idle. actually my first stick shift driven now that i think about it. we were 14 or 15.

[@sgro4704]

this makes me want to go out and buy one of these. Keep up the good work guys!!!

[@TalkBaja]

I am currently rebuilding a 1990 F-150 4X4 with a 4.9L Manual Transmission down here in Baja. What an awesome truck!

[@a2d]

Case has great on-screen presence. Enjoyed watching ya, bud. Tommy, Case... Keep up the great work.

[@dietrichris]

PLEASE OH PLEASE DO A MPG TEST WITH HUBS LOCKED VS. UNLOCKED - OLD TIMERS EVERYWHERE WANT TO KNOW. THANKS!

[@mdflorido8206]

Don't have the diesel, but my 1996 ford Bronco (5.8L), and every other Bronco I've owned, got about 1mpg less when the hubs were locked. Highway is about 15mpg, city about 12.

[@joehockey5077]

It doesn’t make much at all difference

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

@Liberty slugs?

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

@Liberty are you talking about the aluminum lockouts where you just grab the whole thing and turn it or are you talking about inside the differential?

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

@Liberty ok you’re talking about the outer axle covers that came on the AWD trucks. When I was in HighSchool I drive a 76 Highboy with a 203. It was rough to drive because the power steering assist leaked too much to work so I just drove it with no power steering. Drive it like that for about a year before I finally learned I could put a set of lockouts on it and run with them unlocked and with the transfer case in Hi Lock. Not long after that I found a 205 and yanked that junk ass 203 out. That was one tough truck, we never had any special name for those covers though, that’s the first time I’ve heard that.

[@mesomemore97]

I drove one of these. Used it in the oilfield in Texas. Mine was an 89 F250 4x4 with a 300 six & 5 speed manual. Dependable. Indestructible. It was one of the best work trucks i ever had. I drove a 7.3 as well. The lighter weight in the front end made the 300 six better in the mud and crud. Also..many times I stuck her in granny gear and meandered slowly down the Texas beach for miles and miles.

[@deadfishparty]

One of your best! Old simple trucks that do what they were made to do. No gimmicks.

[@wyattchristie6620]

My 91 half ton is a beast off-road so I never doubted this truck

[@rik999]

Those tires and the inherent articulation of solid axles really helps. Granny gearing and smooth linear power delivery from the engine is the frosting on the cake.

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

No “granny gear” in this transmission

[@noahgaray7923]

@@warrenmcelroy4718 a zf5 certainly has a granny gear.

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

@@noahgaray7923 No is certainly doesn’t. The Four speeds in 60’s, 70’s as and some 80’s model Pickups were Granny Gear or BullDog transmissions

[@noahgaray7923]

@@warrenmcelroy4718 so the 5.72 1st gear isn’t a granny gear?

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

@@noahgaray7923 No, it’s just a very low gear, nothing more, nothing less. The first gear in the old four speeds got the name “granny gear and bulldog” because of how much lower the gear was in relation to the rpm gap between the other gears. In most cases if not all cases, the granny gear/bulldog gear wasn’t even synchronized and technically you aren’t even supposed to shift into or out of that gear if the truck is moving. Most people still used that gear as a takeoff gear if they had a heavy load and would shift into second gear but even the manuals that came with the trucks would tell you not to. But no, just having a very low gear in a truck is not what a granny gear/bulldog means.

[@TheUnsureFox]

You guys cleaned the headlights!! Looks like a new truck, now!

[@CCDProductions]

Love my 97 chevy k1500 it has the perfect blend of modern comfort and simplicity, parts are cheap and readily available, i can fix it with basic tools and a scanner, absolutely love it.

[@taurussel]

Miss mine! Want another one. I’ve owned two of the 87-92 and a 95. Plus my dad had a ‘90. You guys are awesome. 🔥

[@vinny143]

I love it!!!! Old school kicking arse!!! And you Can work on it! More videos like this plz

[@toriray3430]

The "hard part" is literally a driveway where I'm from hahahahahah and the old Ford's like this are still slaying every dayyy!!!! Got a couple ol Ford's sitting in the driveway myself lol

[@kdtxtoolreviews1084]

Much enjoying this series from TFL than other stuff put out so far

[@stout_tossme7541]

Oh, I also forgot to mention, these two did a great series. We used to put them in granny low, jump out, load the hay trailer, jump on to turn at the end of the field.

[@jonathanswinford88]

Finally a comment I can totally relate to I know I'm not the only one that survived the 100 degree weather stacking square bales way over the trailer limits with out tie downs

[@stout_tossme7541]

@@jonathanswinford88 lol. Yep. And dad yellow g at you "be careful. Don't hurt my truck!" Lol. The simple, good ole days. 🙂

[@benturner4352]

Beautiful old Ford! I just picked up myself an '84 F250 with 460 gas. 4spd manual, 4x4. What a sweet old girl these old trucks are.

[@rizzlervontrappe1515]

I’m in Australia, I bought a 1990 F150 last year…love tearing around in it! The earlier models are real nice, but this vintage is so clean looking.

[@harrisonsiegel9536]

Do y'all think you could paint the Ford lettering on the tailgate back to white? I think it really helps the look of the truck

[@traviswoyen2243]

When I was in college I drove a 1974 F250 2wd with a granny first. Since it was 2wd, it got stuck in everything up to and including wet grass. Fortunately, the gearing was so low that I could put it in first or reverse hop out and push it out, then jump back in without any problems.

[@chuckcribbs3398]

My dad had a 1977 Dodge Ram 2WD three-on-the-tree and we did so much hauling of firewood in muddy fields, and never got stuck.

[@coltonware5627]

All I’m saying is I just got home from about a 15,000 mile round trip in my 1997 Ford Ranger (2.3 5spd 2wd reg cab) where I drove it from Tampa FL to Deadhorse Alaska, back to Ohio and never skipped a beat. Old trucks FTW.

[@douglassopa2544]

ford and chevy ruled that game. still do.especialy the 67 to 76 ford and chevys 4x4 highboys 3/4 ton frames twin danas. BRUTAL"

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

No 77, 78 or 79 Fords? Even though the 79 F350 was King?

[@douglassopa2544]

77 78. junk lot of busted parts along the trail powerless crap. yah one 79 f350 was da best uncle had it. dana 70 rear dana 60 upfront np 435 - 205 .and still barn kept,,

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

@@douglassopa2544 haha nah. I love my HighBoys with a passion but the 77.5 and 78 trucks were built stronger than the Highboys, the high pinion axles were stronger, the transfer cases didn’t hang down so far, the steering was better. Other than the one ton 79’s, the 77.5, 78 and 78 trucks were all built the same. The 351’s were ok, well the Cleveland’s were anyway but I still prefer the FE Engines

[@leobruneau6906]

I picked a 1996 f350 7.3 powerstroke cool project cant wait to get started

[@joebuck66]

I love this truck. My dad had a ‘89 f350 7.3 dually. We always joked that it would pull a house off its foundation. I now own his ‘90 f150 5.8 4x4 and would not take anything for it. Can’t wait to see what y’all do with it next.

[@humbertogonzalez7505]

I have really enjoyed this series, keep up the good work!

[@eme5]

New off road tires also unstoppable! Good video and sweet truck.

[@chatsworth8768]

Love the old school trucks mines a 87 4.9 with the T18. The roads they using looks like all our dirt roads in the Georgia mountains.

[@toneyo4794]

As a kid we had a truck like this to pick up alfalfa. The slow gearing is perfect to walk along and throw the bails on the trailer. Slow as a tractor is a perfect description.

[@ThePeavey23]

I have a 86 f150 4x4 Sort box reg cab with a new process 435 and np205 with a 9" rear 302 ho rollor motor ... I love it in granny gear it's unstoppable

[@sonictech1000]

I have an 84 version of this truck and it's great in this kind of stuff and darn good in snow but keep it away from soft sand.

[@warrenmcelroy4718]

Ford didn’t really make an 84 “version” of this truck. I mean they Did have F350 4x4’s but they didn’t have a Straight Axle front end. I’d say you likely had an 84 F250 4x4 Diesel, not exactly the same truck though

[@Beandiptheredneck]

My 94 f150 with the light duty 5 speed in 4lo idles along at just barely above walking speed, I love these old ford trucks

[@bradleyhughes6430]

All 4 shocks bad with one back mount broke completely off on my king cab long bed 89 f250. Don’t matter if I drop a gear and go slow or not any bump will throw you out the seat but that’s my favorite truck even though I got a 150 with perfect factory body that hasn’t even been moved in a year and 6 years before that. It needs bottom end rebuilt due to spinning a main bearing. Gotta have crank turned along with rebuild kit for my 351w. Got a nice little 4 in the floor that ain’t ever talked back when I want it to move something heavy. Does it without having to tell it twice. Probably pulls just as good as my 5 speed 7.3 minus the weight difference.

[@strangestudiosphoto9697]

I have a 460 swap bronco and yeah I can just sit in the driver while it just kind of walks up whatever tail I'm on lol it's great

[@StoneysWorkshop]

I’ve watched many many truck struggle on truth or dare over the years, this truck just climbs up on spin

[@ronsmith9251]

Regular cab, long bed, manual transmission, diesel. It’s perfect!!

[@jasonstorie8740]

My first and favorite truck was a 1986 f150 4x4 with a granny 4 speed long bed and the exact same color. Mine had a worn out 302 and two barrel carb but could still pull a house down when in that first gear and 4 low it could have had a Briggs and Stratton in it and still crawled up those hills

[@MadKidMotors]

These ford are truly a beast of their own!! Love it!

[@jamesmeyer7146]

Great video. Your doing a great job.

[@kyleloew432]

Love the old truck, gorgeous.

[@boatdwellers4665]

The bond between you boys really shows.Tommy was checking it out with that one camera angle..

[@brianpatrick8787]

From 1988 to 2009 our 1988 f 350 diesal had less money spent on repairs than the anything built since did in the first 3 years in ine case the first 2. Thus was a hard working farm truck that pulled 35 ft fifthwheel beaver tail trailer hauling pulling tractors on the week ends. The next 4 trucks never worked as hard and yet broke down a lot.

[@gepwxaqdfsidsesg1548]

I have climbed a couple of hills covered in sheet ice in manual diesel cars that no one else could climb. First gear, feet of the pedals and let it grind its way up the hill on idle. I don't know why it works but it does.

[@dirf554]

Great looking truck I had an 88 F160 straight six and that thing was such a dog but first gear low range was like a tractor just as you said. Good truck for bouncing around in the woods with

[@michaelphipps4313]

Awesome video on that old ford..... please make more💪💪

[@danstennis1817]

I really like this truck! Great job guys!

[@ronaldarchibald2506]

Makes me miss my 89 f150 big 6 c6 8.8 rear. With 31x10.5 at ko on it. Was my best winter driving vehicle ever. Not enough power to overpower the ta ko tires. Just aim and little gas and you were through a foot of snow driving up a curb and across a field for fun.

[@williamalford5286]

My brother essentially had the same truck but in red. Was a fun and hard working thing.

[@johnhagerman320]

These old trucks were built to work no matter the conditions unlike today's trucks that sit in a concrete driveway looking pretty to go back groceries these trucks were the trucks of men

[@farmboy5129]

I drove a 1990 F350 all over my farm. Through much rougher terrain then you had and it was only 2WD. It got 8 mpg empty or pulling a 20,000 pound trailer loaded with cattle.

[@blueduster74]

I converted my 79 Ramcharger from full time to part time 4x4 and and added a NV4500 5spd. It’s pretty much perfect.

[@RichardVac]

You need to take it to Cliff Hanging 2.0, I am surprised how well it did, that truck may have some kind of terrain management system, good truck great video

[@steamftwin3249]

It doesn't, they're awesome trucks my 91 f250 7.3 idi on 33's goes anywhere.....my old farm had a 8 mile drive on unmaintained dirt roads, through a creek and steep muddy hills and she handled it perfectly no matter how muddy it was and drove that road 5-6 days a week when I owned it

[@jamesbeaman6337]

Tommy, great episode! Suggestion for the next test: since this is a 1 ton work truck, consider throwing at least a 1000 lb load in the bed to make it more interesting. David probably has something sitting around that would work well and it would smooth out the ride also.

[@AchillesofAchilles]

I've got a 1985 dodge w150 power ram. She's cherry red and is absolutely splendid

[@bigloads3600]

I have a 91 f350 4 door 5 speed diesel and I love it...

[@the1doubledeuce]

So much of the truck's articulation is actually frame flex.

[@inneedofsupervisionshawn7269]

I just love the fact that a younger generation is playing with our older trucks. But you need to remember that they were built with work performance back then. Meaning not a whole lot of creature comfort or speed performance built in. Just get to the job site ( wherever that was) and get home. The aftermarket is for all of our modern goodies. Still drive an 83 FSJ Cherokee and an 86 K20 Scottsdale, but take a 01 f150 on long trips. Keep up the great work guys.

[@chaleowin7732]

Locking diffs front an rear is a game changer.