Hot Shotting With A 20 Year Old Truck- Yay or Nay??

Had a 500 mile run to make unexpectedly, so I hooked up the ol 7.3 power stoke to make it happen. Alot of guys ask about using an old truck for hot shotting, so I tried to make a video about how that would work out. Keep in mind my normal loads scale over 35-40,000lbs and this load we were only at 28k. It's asking alot of your truck to run commercially. But it's asking even more if your truck was not designed and rated for the work your doing. This truck does well for short term, but I wouldn't be excited to go back OTR with it. Enjoy
Long live the legendary 7.3
1999
FORD F-350
XLT
4WD
AUTOMATIC
3.73
EXTENDED CAB LONG BED
TEMCO BED
DURATAC 10 PLYS

[@scottbaker4314]

I started hot shotting in a pos 6.0 that wasn't tuned or manipulated. That damn thing left me setting on the side of the road more than I ever want to talk about.My 01 7.3 has tuner,exhaust and gauges, airbags nothing else. Just turned 335,000 miles pulling a Deere 60G thru the Virginia mountains. She's no powerhouse or cadillac just my dependable money maker that's never once left me stranded.

[@araw1212]

Should I really avoid using the 6.0?

[@scottbaker4314]

@@araw1212 110% yes

[@jamesdees4604]

I got a 2000 7.3 pull 24000lbs daily for past 15 years still pulls like a new one, all stock love that 7.3 but like you said leave well enough alone stay stock and live long and prosper!

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Hell ya

[@CSemperFi135]

Just curious, why does everyone say 7.3s lose speed when towing and going uphill? I've owned 2 of them, a '99 and '02 and towed with both. I've always been impressed with how perfectly they maintain speed and power, even while in cruise control. Am I missing something, or have I just been lucky?

[@OzarkCreatures]

About to buy my first diesel Ford dually 7.3 with turbo. You're living the dream man!

[@scottbaker4314]

@@OzarkCreatures thanks for watching

[@stevenpopovich3587]

Love my 7.3 closing in on 350,000 miles and running strong🤙🤙

[@AG-rk5hj]

Is that your truck in the picture? Badass powerstroke

[@Cluggy619Logistics]

When I started back in 2015, I had a 1997 f-350 with a 7.3. Loved it, it pulled nicely. I did have a issure with the high pressure fuel lines in the top of the engine, but after replacing them, no problems. Saddest day I had was trading it off for a car when I stopped. I'm back doing a heavy hotshot with a 1995 International 8100 with a M-11 cummins in it.. It's a single axle medium duty truck, and I sometimes pull a 45' flatbed with it. Mostly I do power only loads. If you put the work into your engine and maintenance, you can save a lot of cash.

[@mrchevy19981500]

You sir are smarter than most! That medium duty truck handles that type of weight so much better

[@daveedwards679]

That 96 looks like a beauty, I love the old square bodies!

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Thanks man. That's my pride and joy. Currently parked in the barn with a cracked timing cover. I'll have future videos of it when I get time again to work on it.

[@eduard4984]

@@THUNDERstroke73 You have Instagram or Snapchat?

[@larrythompson8630]

My F-350 is a 2002 7.3. One before was 89 7.3 with a ATS turbo. What a change that was. 26k in cargo and hit the go pedal. Turbo boosts. What a feeling. IMO more snort then my 02 power stroke. It’s done what I need.

[@joshuasirbu7123]

Never seen a hotshoter pull a load with a 7.3! Thanks for the video!!!

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Thank you

[@jakescott4800]

I got a guy that takes the same run as me down to San Diego that has a 3 car hauler, he’s got a 2000 dully 7.3, but these guys out here just run whatever they find on Craigslist for cheap as hell lol

[@camposvazquez]

​@@jakescott4800outlaw hauler here on KZbin hotshots with a couple of 7.3's Zf6 and 4r100 I am trying to get a CC 4x4 dually myself

[@CountryLivingOnTheFarm]

Ah, the legendary 7.3 👍🏻 she’s a beauty 😁

[@d-rocker26]

I have been a Ford fan for almost all my life, i must say that the 7.3 has always been my fav. If i was to get a truck, it would be a 99 with the 7.3

[@dcrider909able]

Got one for sale lol

[@d-rocker26]

@@dcrider909able If i had the $ i would get it yesterday lol.

[@ShyRage1]

@@dcrider909able how many miles and for how much

[@terpfried8086]

@@ShyRage1 375k miles, 30 grand, i know what i got;)

[@brooksbullock8806]

The 7.3 is way detuned stock... custom tow tune, gauges, intake, straight pipe and a good driver...truck will run like it should and longer.

[@cbr600rx7]

Not what you want to do when running HS. One of the reasons the 7.3PS was so tough is because it’s conservatively tuned from ford. When your combination weight is between 24,000-36,000lbs (depending on truck/trailer) your already working that engine/transmission hard. The more power you have the more strain and wear your putting on the drivetrain. Keep in mind your not making money if the wheels are not turning and you insurance payments is due regardless if you put 1 mile on the truck or 10,000. If you really want a 7.3 to work better it’s all in the gearing. A ZF6 with 4.30 gears is a very powerful combination for towing big loads

[@wyattalthouse4596]

My truck gets used everyday 99 7.3 chip exhaust intake 35s on it with stock gearing 8 inch lift. Pull with it daily from steamer trailer loaded with 4 cubes of water. Have had to do the trans couple times but fuck all compared to price of the new trucks. 450k miles

[@stevepartridge75]

@@cbr600rx7 what kind of rpms is a 4.30/zf6 turning at 70?

[@thabadseed6298]

I just got my DOT I am new to hot shots. I have a 99’ f350 7.3. I am looking for a trailer for non Non CDL hauling not sure what is best? Also what’s the max my truck can pull?

[@allfamilyimportanddomestic8508]

Just got a 1997 f350 7.3 powerstroke leased onto a company I keep up with maintenance I do my own inspection before any trip pre trip etc and she’s been treating me great loves these old rigs plus plenty of room keep extra iprs extra icp and run a edge monitor to keep track of eot egts etc mine is a manual

[@allfamilyimportanddomestic8508]

New subscriber

[@allfamilyimportanddomestic8508]

But it’s also my first rig and don’t plan on running it forever cause I’m trying to restore it after I get into another rig

[@housseinal-eidan482]

Thanks for sharing your experience!! And great video 👍

[@k9leadstheway531]

My 99 7.3 pulled our 8000lb camper 1500 miles from Colorado to Florida. Truck had 0 issues.. but man.. if your tow haul mode ain't on the truck loses boost so quick on a hill lol. I just drove 60mph the whole way home. Took longer but got 10.9mpg

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Nice man

[@RyanSimko]

Do you get worried for being over weight at 28k in terms of DOT checks?

[@mitchvus]

If the bearings are still good in the pulleys a wire wheel on a bench grinder will clean that rubber right off

[@norbkowa]

I got a 2006 Silverado 3500 and 95 F350 7.3 dually for my 3 car carrier. Both stock and work great.

[@2020HotShotTruckingLLC]

I run 99 F350's for hot shot...dually with 4:10 rear, aluminum flatbed, 4" turbo back exhaust, tow safe tune adds about 60 HP and the 6.0 transmission cooler. 4R100 transmission does fine since I run non-CDL. The truck shouldn't be hauling over 26K anyway although I accidently ran over 31K once. Your cost to keep an older one running is cheaper than buying a truck with a payment and higher insurance. Look at my channel for a video of me installing the 6.0 upgrade to my latest 99 F350. The main reason I went with the 6.0 cooler is when driving around the Atlanta area with all the stop and go traffic heats up the transmission.

[@nuhnuh61]

So do weigh stations not care about the GCWR that the manufactorer has? Thinking about doing hotshot in my LMM

[@2020HotShotTruckingLLC]

@@nuhnuh61 Most of my loads are less than that, but they don't seem to check it. I've posed that question many times to other drivers and the responses always come back that they don't check. The main things they check are if your weight or combined GVWR is over 26K (then you need a CDL, and they DO check for that) and the tire ratings as fly by night hot shots go cheap on their tires. You are going to want H rated trailer tires. My Big Tex trailer came with G rated GoodRide (AKA "BlowRide") tires rated at 3520 Lbs. Most G rated tires are less than 3500 and are not sufficient for 7K axles. Obvoiusly they overrated the tires so they could sell a ton of trash to Big Tex! They all started separating around 35,000 miles with more than half the usable tread remaining.

[@nuhnuh61]

@@2020HotShotTruckingLLC Thanks for the info man, I appreciate it

[@Turbotalkin]

Just watched your new video on the obs but couldn't leave a comment on it. Glad to see your still around and must say ive watched your videos for probably about 10 years absolutely love your obs👍 hope to see more soon take care brotha

[@THUNDERstroke73]

KZbin won't let me have comments anymore because I don't allow advertising on my videos. Just another reason I left this platform. Thanks for watching. I have alot more videos on tiktok. Search chassisblack73

[@Turbotalkin]

@@THUNDERstroke73 unfortunately I dont have any social media

[@THUNDERstroke73]

@@Turbotalkin same here. Except for tiktok

[@tennetree5893]

Really enjoy your videos brother,keep posting!

[@roberttrosky696]

I got a 1999 Ford F350 7.3 diesel zf6 speed.they will have to lower it in my grave.i will never get rid of her...but tit for tat, new dodge Cummings inline 6 fully with aisin transmission! Will pull 35,000 lbs...new trucks today will pull alot more by far.with the great 7.3 it seems your limiting yourself on loads sir.with the newer trucks there is not one.nice video

[@traderryan713]

Im thinking of starting with a decent manual f550 7.3 for shits and grins. and still, exactly what you said is what i expect. weekly repairs. But id add build/prep preventataive style before towing. guages/filters/trans cooler. Just not sure how to get started.

[@auto7judoka]

I gotta see a update because the video because the channel is awesome

[@cbr600rx7]

Great video. But for guys that want to run a 7.3 and HS just go F450. You get the heavier capacity and bigger brakes plus 4.10,4.56, or 4.88 gearing with a much larger rear axle.

[@snoopytheace4487]

Ya the bigger brakes are essential for heavy towing. Unfortunately it's hard to get an obs f450 aka f-superduty that is a cclb dually. But axles and suspension can be swapped out.

[@nano-gq9tv]

@@snoopytheace4487 oh ok that cool to know my dad just got a 2002 f450 with the 7.3 6 speed straight shift actually got it today has around 210k miles he got it for 7500$ pretty good deal it's his first diesel truck we do have a 1990 Ford L7000 single axl dump truck it's sssllooowww as heck lol tops out at 55 but it's reliable we have been using it to pull our 20k lbs backco on a 10k lbs trailer. We're now going to use that truck to pull it because it will probably go over 45/50 pulling 30k. lbs

[@snoopytheace4487]

@@nano-gq9tv ya. The superduty f450 is a good truck. The obs aka 1992-1997 never had an actual f450 it was always called the f-superduty. But in 1999 they added the f450 and f550. And a few tips on that engine upgrade the intake box and filter. The stock ones were always too restrictive. I'd also straight pipe it with the 4 inch down pipe and 4 inch back. It lets the engine breathe. On the turbo there is an EBPV Exhaust Back Pressure Valve that should be deleted. It was designed to help worm the engine up faster but does cause some restrictions and tends to leak oil, unless you are in an area that is really cold it's not really needed. Some people convert it to an exhaust brake. There is also a tube on the front called the exhaust back pressure sensor tube. Every once and a while you should clean it out or replace it. It will help with fuel mileage and power. I also put archoil friction modifier with every or every other oil change. It was designed for the 7.3 and 6.0 and its awesome stuff. It can also be used for other engines. Even Jay Leno recommends it. Also do the CCV mod. You can find it on riffraffdiesel.com. that website will be your main go to site for the engine. They are the best. But with the stock ccv it is sending oil back into the intake before the turbo and will clock up the intercooler and intake valves. Try to avoid shutting it down after running it hard. One its really hot and once off coolant stops flowing. Also the turbo will be spinning faster and once off it will not be getting oil anymore and could damage the bearings. I know this is a long list but this is stuff from my own experience.

[@nano-gq9tv]

@@snoopytheace4487 yeah I'll let him know. And that thing with the exsost leaking oil will it leak enough to make a 2×2 puddle of oil?

[@snoopytheace4487]

@@nano-gq9tv not sure. If you need to there is a dye that you can put in the oil that with a blacklight will show where the oil leak is coming from.

[@wildrosegarage4208]

7.3 pull great for what they are.

[@JorgeSilva-lt2pv]

Do you know if I can make the extended cab into a sleeper for hot shot or would I need a crew cab for a sleeper?

[@markbroad119]

95' 7.3 powersmoke 4×4 eclb 276,000 when i got it. 306,000 4:10 gears. 6 position tuner 4" straight piped out $4700-transmission $1200- all u joint and ball joint swap. With calipers. I'm only payed $8250 for the truck.

[@monteclark1115]

A lot of people were un aware of cavitation issues with the 7.3 and having to use additives in the coolant to prevent erosion of the cylinder walls.

[@joshlower1]

thats only in the pos third gens. 2nd gen obs 7.3s have no such issues.

[@colbyr4463]

Just sucks they can’t put the 7.3 international’s or 5.9 Cummins in the new models that have the space and comfort

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Anything can be done. We're AmeriCAN, not American't

[@moblack5883]

Its not because of space its because of emissions standards.

[@snoopytheace4487]

you can swap the new interiors into the older trucks. ive seen king ranch seats in an obs ford, I thought about putting 2011 black leather seats in mine, you can also have the other comfort things as well. I know a lot of people will swap 2015+ axles and suspension and I've even seen entire 2008+ dash and door panels swapped into the older 7.3 trucks.

[@nativeoutdoors1780]

@@snoopytheace4487 obs fords are not the best towing thanks to flimsy frames, they can tow but nothing compared to the newer trucks

[@snoopytheace4487]

@@nativeoutdoors1780 I would hope the new trucks can tow better. They've had 20 fucking years to improve upon it. And I wasn't talking about towing, Mostly comfort because as much as I love my obs it's not the most comfortable. Also it's not a flimsy frame. I've overloaded mine and it's done just fine. They are flexible but not flimsy.

[@stevenmartinez7172]

Badass 7.3 the best motor ever made

[@ramtrucks721]

Not even close.. no power junk

[@williamuskoski1385]

@@ramtrucks721 they make plenty of power

[@the7.3powerstrokeguy98]

@@ramtrucks721 Here we go a dodge guy. We'll Cummins makes great motors....... I have one it served as a table in our junk yard. Found 1 use for it lol

[@jdjeep46]

Nice truck and trailer. I have a low mileage 46,000 mile 1995 F350 4x4 dump truck with 7.3 and E40d auto. The truck is 11,000 GVW. I have an Eager Beaver 9 ton tri axle trailer titled to 12,000 although it is technically a 9 ton. The trailer weighs 4600 pounds empty. All I want to do is haul antique farm tractors on mostly flat ground (NJ to southern Virginia) going slow (60 mph). The largest tractor weighs about 4500 pounds and lightest one about 2,000 pounds so since I will only haul one at a time Max weight would be 4600+4500 = 9100. Is this a good combo for occasional towing for my own personal use. Longest trip is about 300 miles.

[@zackzander425]

Truck sounds great. The money those old 7.3s still command is insane, but don't knock a 6.0. I have one with almost 500,000. Runs like a top. 4" straight through exhaust off the turbo and S&B CAI with and EGR delete is all the truck had done to it. 6.4s are garbage though.

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Don't worry I've had a few 6.0's. I love em when they run. But we both know their tendencies. That's why I say for commercial use, don't do it.

[@snoopytheace4487]

The 6.4 isn't a bad engine. When deleted I've seen them at 400k and up on the original engine. The problem is most owners are 25 year old dbags named kyle who put 600 ho and drive it like a race car and are surprised that it broke. If PROPERLY maintained they will last. You can't neglect the fluid and filter changes.

[@ruslanmerdeev1742]

is there any issues with insurance or transport companies if you'r working with an old truck?

[@wyattalthouse4596]

No as long as truck is good inspection wise

[@Carlsthoughts]

If I end up building a 7.3 for hotshot I I’ll swap in a zf6 with a gear vendor overdrive behind it, could be used like a 12 speed

[@camposvazquez]

Outlaw hauler here on KZbin hit shots in a 7.3 with a zf-6... He prefers to do locals with the zf-6 and long distance with a 4r100 auto

[@anonymous0xIDEbb]

How do you get into hot shotting?

[@phillbob5336]

Wrong about te 7.3. If you know how to build one they can pull heavy for long hauls very reliably

[@nativeoutdoors1780]

With money any engine can be built to do anything

[@raydornbush]

Does the 7.3 in this video have any power mods or is it basically stock?

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Stock besides 6637 air filter

[@johnnybass9346]

Been a while since I’ve seen those iPods! Lol

[@clintonowens2001]

What kind of mpg are you getting towing?

[@TexasMan77]

How’s the 2019 holding up? How many miles?

[@sedric6153]

Why not a 6.0? My dad did for 5 years and 368k miles and only issues was CPS, High pressure oil plug blew and trash got in fuel regulator when mechanics fixed the plug

[@RR-ob1id]

Was it bullet proofed?

[@sedric6153]

@@RR-ob1id not a bit.. bone stock.. no tuner or nothin. No egr delete or no upgrades. Factory exhaust

[@rogerslone9687]

Do you have a video where you talk about the blown up 7.3 block? I Would like to know what kind of tunes, injectors etc. You had done before it blew. I dont have the experience you do probably but I have a 7.3l superduty with 160 ac codes hydra, stage 2 pump and lots more and it doesn't seem to me like it's going to blow anytime soon. Just made a 1300 mile run with a 10k camper and it did great. Just wondering if I have made a mistake Modding it. Thanks.

[@wyattalthouse4596]

Man your fine. guys talking out his ass on this one. Yea if you tune them right up they like to blow trans up that's about it. Yea sometimes you can fck shit up but not as bad as a 6.0 or etc.

[@chaalalmohamed5805]

I have 2500 cumin’s dodge not dual can I use it for hotshot nocdl

[@1976corcho]

In my trailers I installed scaffold laminated plank..will last long time

[@folandolove]

Is it possible cuz I'm about to get into the same thing but I don't have a whole money if I had a 15-year truck can I do I need a positive answer I really want to get into it

[@THUNDERstroke73]

It's not just about the truck. You need about 15k additional to get into it on your own. Or you'll be out of business within 6 months

[@lobodelagarza5926]

Bullshit. Come on out to elkhart INDIANA and pull rv trailers or boats. You can as many as you want too. Lots of companies hiring.

[@pitbull62]

how do you pull 28k legally if GCWR is like 20K on that? i have a 2002 7.3 i have nothing to compare it to but she is slow pulling my #9300 travel trailer 5r

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Quick answer is don't stop at scales. I'd be sure to travel at night when of i knew I was over limits, not gonna lie. However for my 2019, I had apportioned plates for 45k. Heaviest I ever got going across the scale was 40k

[@BRTowe]

The GCWR on every vehicle is far lower than what it should be, and the older trucks are even worse. My 05 3500DRW Duramax is rated to tow a 12,000 pound trailer max, with a max GCWR of 23,500. That's a joke. It doesn't even know 12,000 pounds is behind it. My bumper hitch trailer is rated to weigh 14,000.

[@2020jd]

Miss your posts man! Hope all is well

[@THUNDERstroke73]

All is well. Just crazy busy. Thanks!!

[@TermiteBenny]

First diesel I was introduced to was my dads 1994 Ford F-250 with the IDI 7.3 Turbo. You don’t know underpowered until you drive one of those. We pulled a load that we had to keep shifting from 1st to 2nd and back to 1st gear on the automatic transmission. It was horrible. Back then everyone bought the 460 gas motors for power. My uncle owned a 89 Ford F-350 with a 6.9 IDI with the 5 speed and on a long hill it came down to 1st gear and was loosing power. It was 2wd so he didn’t even have 4low. Luckily he made it to the top but was considering backing down the highway if it ran out... lol I’ve Seen underpowered and it isn’t pretty

[@THUNDERstroke73]

I had an old 93 12 valve Cummins and it was also an underpowered disaster. And the tranny was beyond worthless. But it did sound cool haha. Thanks for sharing

[@Cluggy619Logistics]

The best years to buy the 7.3 turbo was 1997 - 2003, with the turbo. The 7.3 without a turbo never was good, and I do avoid them.

[@williamuskoski1385]

@@Cluggy619Logistics 1994.5 is when they went direct injection. 1992 or so is turboed

[@williamwilkerson2957]

Even an idi natural should've come up better than that. What kinda weight?

[@snoopytheace4487]

@@williamuskoski1385 1993.5 is when the turbo was a factory option.

[@TowPiglet]

Ford's work really well.........when going down hill 😂

[@THUNDERstroke73]

True dat playa hahaha. Atleast they made it to the top of the hill hahaha

[@THUNDERstroke73]

See you got a new custom Big Tex. Get that video going

[@tylerdunn6578]

Like that truck

[@dcrider909able]

Are you by chance in Northern colorado??

[@danielherrera5131]

Hey man where you from in Colorado I actually used to work at temco building trailers and flatbeds

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Mead

[@peponilogisticsinc8147]

I had 5 of those 7.3l

[@garretshampine8511]

Little late lol but nice 7.3 man i own a 95 7.3 love it to death man iv never seen any other truck out pull a 7.3 nothing against other trucks just saying

[@NaeBenGi]

Hey would an 08 ford 350 super duty pull an 40 ft trailer for hotshot.. need help

[@THUNDERstroke73]

It would. But I would not recommend a 6.4 engine under any circumstance

[@NaeBenGi]

@@THUNDERstroke73 so you saying it’s a go that truck can pulling anything an 4p ft trailer have to offer with it attached? And what engine should I put in it or have in it

[@NaeBenGi]

@@THUNDERstroke73 what’s a good old truck I can get that’ll work good

[@NaeBenGi]

@@THUNDERstroke73 can I get your info to ask some questions? I’m willing to pay for it

[@1darkside405]

Do you still have your black 96 ford I miss seeing that truck in your videos I like watching your videos keep up the good work

[@THUNDERstroke73]

I do. It's parked in the barn with a broken timing cover. I need to pull the engine when I get time to fix it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z52YnoN7l85mp68

[@evan2xd50]

Where did you get your dash cover in your black 7.3? I really like the looks of it

[@THUNDERstroke73]

JC Whitney

[@fullsendtv101]

thumbs up for the send it

[@barfallenmule]

What do you recommend on boards for trailer... Oak?

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Check out my video of my 2018 Ironbull, it had oak. My favorite is Douglas Fur. My 2017 PJ has it. Blackwood/Rubber is nice most of the time but pricey

[@barfallenmule]

@@THUNDERstroke73 thanks brother. I appreciate all the help.

[@THUNDERstroke73]

You're welcome

[@cruzboitnott75]

Hey chassisblack I’ve been watching most of ur videos since I was a kid all the way back to ur obs 7.3 when you did a cold start on it But I wanted to ask you what do you do for a livin or what did it take to get where ur at regarding your trucks and towing things etc only wanted to ask cause I wanted to get some inspiration/insight on starting a business eventually

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Well the man it sounds cliche but honestly hard work and dedication will take you anywhere. To answer your question, I've been in the death industry since I was 19. I'm currently a funeral director in Colorado. On the side I buy, sell, and part out super duty's for extra cash to blow on my trucks. That's what lead me to hot shot for a while. However it's an over regulated industry and I belong in funeral service. So I sold my 6.7 which was paid off and bought a house. But for real man, work hard and build your dreams. Working hard takes more then 40 hours a week. Thanks for watching.

[@cruzboitnott75]

@@THUNDERstroke73 I appreciate you takin time to reply back to my comment man it means a lot, I really didn’t know you were in the death industry I always thought it was like local/small area truck driving since I used to watch your videos of towing things here and there Im only 19 and been busting my ass working on boats for past couple years trying to work 40 or plus hours a week while I’m not in school taking classes to become a certified welder but I am also working on a millwright apprenticeship which I got accepted back in may but could get a job because the work is a little slow right now so I decided to go back to school I’ve obviously seen some of your other vids about the new superduty srw then the dually you had recently I’ve been throwing the idea of wanting to try and get a long bed srw or dually eventually to try and take a shot and try to get a heavy duty truck and a gooseneck and start a small shipping company or similar to you and some people I’ve seen near me but I wanted to ask if there’s anything I should know about that industry or do’s or donts

[@cruzboitnott75]

But I’d really would like to take a shot at a business or something along the lines when or during when I’m working for my journeyman card

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Honestly I parked my truck and sold it because the trucking industry is so over regulated and taxed. Just not worth it to me. I'd start some other form of business. Maybe mobile Welding service for you

[@iansneddon2480]

I have a 2000 what’s the towing capacity

[@SuperNorcalkid]

Where are you out of.wonder if that teuck would be considered legal in California

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Colorado

[@2020HotShotTruckingLLC]

For CARB regulations, it's exempt because the GVWR is less than 14K. I also run hot shot in a 99 F350 with the 7.3. California has changes coming into effect in a few years that may change that...I'll just stay away from there!

[@joshlower1]

@@2020HotShotTruckingLLC just become the midnight rider lol

[@andyalaniz5843]

Gunner looks pissed lol

[@THUNDERstroke73]

He pouts when it's Norman's turn to ride up front haha

[@Qalmana]

Hey man what airbags are you using on the 99 there? I have an 01 and I'd like to get some.

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Air lift 5000

[@Qalmana]

@@THUNDERstroke73 awesome, thanks man!

[@BobTheBreaker9]

How are u allowed to use a truck that old? I thought they had rules for that kinda thing?

[@demarriuswilliams9464]

No

[@yosquidd242]

Hey man, Have you seen the big rig KW's or Peterbilt's classic old trucks with the stacks and chrome blinding and twinkling. Those are old trucks!

[@BobTheBreaker9]

@@yosquidd242 I meant for standard pickups. I know some don’t allow trucks older than 2000

[@matthewjohnson8042]

Burp it my man

[@andrewasselin4845]

Any updates man? Great channel

[@dalton524]

Show us your 6 speed 7.3 please

[@dirta2315]

7.3’s will not blow up from a tune lmfao I have put hundreds of thousands of miles on tunes 7.3’s.

[@trilliondollardreams1]

If you hauling heavy on a consistent basis the will

[@dirta2315]

@@trilliondollardreams1 Haul 22k with my obs 7.3 weekly and it has bigger injectors , turbo ,hpop tunes etc and no issues . 355k miles and counting .

[@wyattalthouse4596]

100% agree dudes talking out his ass. Might blow the trans up that's about it. He's acting like you slap a tune in her and you got 600 whp lmao

[@jaleeklott779]

Thank you , the best ford you can get

[@nativeoutdoors1780]

The 7.3 fanboys need to realize that these engines made the same amount of power as the 460 gasser counterpart and that though reliable the 7.3 isn't a power house, its just a simple low power engine, if you want to maintain some sort of speed or want to be comfortable the newer diesels are heaps better

[@auto7judoka]

Any new updates

[@GengarATK]

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