mizzitch Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 (edited) Dead pedal Direct Injection VVT V10 Flex Fuel (for the corn farmers and others that would rather support the US economy) Center console with shift knob Sport, Haul, and Normal trans programming Allow the driver to shift gears by bumping the shift knob up or down Bring back the front leafs of the 99-04's, just refine the ride a bit (the leafs make the truck handle much better than the coils!) Edited October 18, 2007 by mizzitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizzitch Posted September 18, 2007 Author Share Posted September 18, 2007 Add an optional air ride kit. The air ride would not replace the rear leafs or front springs, but it would carry some weight while driving unloaded and progressively more weight as the truck is loaded. This would improve the ride at any load condition. The air ride bags can contain the bump stops and be located where the bump stops currently are. If an air bag blows the truck is still supported by the steel springs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizzitch Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 (edited) Rack and pinion steering - freighliner has it on solid frt axle trucks Optional selectable locking differentials Hydraulic launch assist - Edited October 4, 2007 by mizzitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizzitch Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 V10 as a FFV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizzitch Posted November 2, 2007 Author Share Posted November 2, 2007 Wide front axle from F-450/350 DRW as an option for SRW Crew Cab Short and Long box trucks - just put a fender flare for the front and rear wheel wells. - great turning radius SRW SB truck! Ten bolt wheels for F-350 SRW and DRW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilbile Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 all sounds good, but we also should have a 6cyl diesel option, way better torque curve for the people who will be doing the heaviest of hauling. All semis now have 6cyls theyre must be something to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizzitch Posted November 6, 2007 Author Share Posted November 6, 2007 I would vote for a V10 diesel, fires every 72 degrees of crankshaft rotation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBroncoBoy Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Dead pedal Direct Injection VVT V10 Flex Fuel (for the corn farmers and others that would rather support the US economy) Center console with shift knob Sport, Haul, and Normal trans programming Allow the driver to shift gears by bumping the shift knob up or down Bring back the front leafs of the 99-04's, just refine the ride a bit (the leafs make the truck handle much better than the coils!) Don't the 08's have a dead pedal...? I need to go look again but I swear I was putting my foot on one. Direct injection flex-fuel v-10 YES! Console shift... eww.... I don't see any need or use. sport mode for tranny... why...? the damn thing weighs 8k+ not exactly something you could autocross manual shift control, yes PLEASE! Front leafs... NO! the trucks turn much better now since the change. Do coil springs wear out btw? I know leafs can? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizzitch Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 I did not notice a dead pedal in the 08's. sport mode would also improve accelerator pedal lag on gas trucks Front leafs = no "death wobble" = feel safe at higher speeds Coils can break just like leafs over time (ie most escorts have broken rear coils), but if properly engineered and mfg'd they don't seem to break often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furious1Auto Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 (edited) Add an optional air ride kit. If an air bag blows the truck is still supported by the steel springs! I don't think it's a concern, the bellows on air bags are quite durable and have been in use on semi trucks for we over a decade. I'm sure if they can handle an 80,000 load and improve the ride quality of a commercial truck that smaller bags will be more than adequite! I wounder when and if airride will be available on the 150's! Edited November 20, 2007 by Furious1Auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizzitch Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 I just think that the air ride is too soft sometimes and handling would suffer. ie a 2001 Denali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furious1Auto Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I just think that the air ride is too soft sometimes and handling would suffer. ie a 2001 Denali The addition of are bags will deffinately improve the handling under a load in lieu of helper springs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam116 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Dead pedal Direct Injection VVT V10 Flex Fuel (for the corn farmers and others that would rather support the US economy) Center console with shift knob Sport, Haul, and Normal trans programming Allow the driver to shift gears by bumping the shift knob up or down Bring back the front leafs of the 99-04's, just refine the ride a bit (the leafs make the truck handle much better than the coils!) Put paddles on steering wheel to change gears also......This way when you are mudding you do not have to take your hands off the wheel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furious1Auto Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 (edited) Put paddles on steering wheel to change gears also......This way when you are mudding you do not have to take your hands off the wheel... Paddle shifters are better suited for cars used in racing applications! Edited November 25, 2007 by Furious1Auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizzitch Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 It can be hard to find the paddles while steering... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBroncoBoy Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Front leafs = no "death wobble" = feel safe at higher speeds I remember reading about some people experiencing this, but we have not. I drove my dads truck one way from Anaheim Ca, to Dubois Wy, I can't say that I ever experienced the death wobble I went as fast as 85 too and according to the gps my dad hit 93??? Something with assembly? Engineering flaw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizzitch Posted December 4, 2007 Author Share Posted December 4, 2007 It was a combination of items (alignment, tire pressure, etc) that made the steering shake and the truck would actually move out of it's lane...it was resolved soon after they came out with that suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Mary3 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 My 'wish list' would include: Bolt the grille on the front of the truck, not 'Dodge Style' to the hood. Grille gets pushed in and you have to fix the hood too. Upshift/downshift switch on the shift lever, like the Allison and 6L90. NO MORE REMOVE THE CAB TO FIX THE ENGINE B.S.! Some big gas engine, doesn't have to be the V-10. Flex fuel is a good idea too. Gas engine option for the F-650. Doesn't need to say 'Super Duty' in more than 6 places on the whole truck. No more Twin-I-Beam on 4X2's. Enough allready. I wouldn't be opposed to independent front suspension on the 4X4's, if it was designed right. And that's a pretty big 'if'! In house diesel, no more Cornbinders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBroncoBoy Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 NO MORE REMOVE THE CAB TO FIX THE ENGINE B.S.!Gas engine option for the F-650. Doesn't need to say 'Super Duty' in more than 6 places on the whole truck. Umm... they kinda need to remove the cab... its REALLY TIGHT, besides its been pretty streamlined and good techs can get it off under an hour makes for much easier repairs. Gas engines in 650s... I really dont think they would sell at all. At that level you really need the torque not to mention the added efficiency of a diesel. You got me on #3, they over did it. Anyone want like a 7, 8, or 9 speed manual tranny? High low range? Gear splitters? Double overdrive for guys with the stick would be nice. Oh and a manual unlock hubs if possible for guys with esof just in case the auto hubs fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordfan1 Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 7.3 w/ commonrail :shades: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportscraft Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Personally, I'd pass on the console shifter, I can't stand them on trucks. SYNC system for sure, but hopefully that will come before 2010. And an all black Lariat interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Dead pedal Direct Injection VVT V10 Flex Fuel (for the corn farmers and others that would rather support the US economy) Center console with shift knob Sport, Haul, and Normal trans programming Allow the driver to shift gears by bumping the shift knob up or down Bring back the front leafs of the 99-04's, just refine the ride a bit (the leafs make the truck handle much better than the coils!) The dead pedal, IMO, goes for ALL Ford products. I agree w/ you about the center console w/ gear shifter on Super Duty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizzitch Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 After driving home my LR3 the following are must-haves for the next Super Duty... Dead pedal Rack and pinion steering Console shifter with "auto-stick" "manual" shifting Being able to select top gear and make the vechicle hold it going up moderate hills is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 After driving home my LR3 the following are must-haves for the next Super Duty... Dead pedal Rack and pinion steering Console shifter with "auto-stick" "manual" shifting Being able to select top gear and make the vechicle hold it going up moderate hills is great. I too like having a dead pedal. I also can't get over why they didn't offer a console shifter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordFanForEver Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I too like having a dead pedal. I also can't get over why they didn't offer a console shifter. What is a dead pedal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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