Hey guys just seeing if any of you are driving one or the other and can tell me if they are solid trucks to haul with?
5500 or 550
Discussion in 'Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum' started by 1nicevette, Dec 26, 2019.
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And this one
2011 Ford F550 SUPER XL diesel crew cab flat bed 4x4 *Call for info -
I would stick with a 2018 or older RAM if it was me. Cummins used the older CP3 high pressure fuel pump on those and they have a better track record AFAIK. The Fords all use the CP4 and some guys have gotten stuck with large repair bills on those. The 2019+ RAM’s also use it now. (GM I believe switched to a Denso system on their latest Duramax motors but also used the CP4 until that point.)
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Thank you for the info
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Just pay attention to what you see as far as hot shot trucks go. 90% I see on the road are Cummins including mine so yeah a bit bias but my 2001 was worked like a dog and never left me stranded. So far done 50k miles on my new truck and only issue was the weak dual mass flywheel. I was still able to drive it just had to float shift it to finish my deliveries. So no expensive tow needed. Swapped the flywheel out for a more traditional single mass flywheel and dual disk clutch and truck has been happy.
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Well I went and looked at the 5500and I really like d it but i had to pass as it had the check engine light flashing and the ball joints were gone so who ever owned it but a lot in to it but did not keep up on anything else
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Andystrans Thanks this. -
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This is the truck. Bought in may with 12k, currently has 63k. Only issue was the dual mass flywheel failed at 24k
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