simonsrplant
Senior Member
My trusty F550 is starting to show its age so I’m forward planning to phase it out by fall 2019.
Since I’ve been predominantly in a mining environment I decided to build a truck that will tolerate the haul roads and severe conditions.
I’m going up a few sizes, hoping the new cab and chassis works out good.
2001 Freightliner FL80 4x4
Extra cab
3126 w/9 speed (probably convert to auto)
4.68 ratio final drive
Not sure of the original build spec but it seems considerably taller and tougher than the average 4x4?
Ex oilfield, I’m the second owner.
Going to change out a few things to make the unit solid and reliable, frame up re spray and then send it to get a service body.
Final configuration is not decided on at this point. I’d really like to keep my knuckle set up but may be limited by cash. We’ll see...
Since I’ve been predominantly in a mining environment I decided to build a truck that will tolerate the haul roads and severe conditions.
I’m going up a few sizes, hoping the new cab and chassis works out good.
2001 Freightliner FL80 4x4
Extra cab
3126 w/9 speed (probably convert to auto)
4.68 ratio final drive
Not sure of the original build spec but it seems considerably taller and tougher than the average 4x4?
Ex oilfield, I’m the second owner.
Going to change out a few things to make the unit solid and reliable, frame up re spray and then send it to get a service body.
Final configuration is not decided on at this point. I’d really like to keep my knuckle set up but may be limited by cash. We’ll see...